Sophie Scholl and the White Rose (2007)

Her story caught my eye on Facebook, yesterday. It’s hard to believe a 21-year-old woman would sacrifice her life for a just cause. She was beheaded by the Nazis for her resistance work against Hitler.

There’s a lesson in there, somewhere.

Meet Sophie Scholl (May 9, 1921 – February 22, 1943)

They say that anyone whose birth chart has Sun and Mercury within 1° is “combust.”.

Understanding Sun and Mercury Combust

In astrology, the term “combust” refers to a planet being in close proximity to the Sun, within a certain degree range. When Sun and Mercury are combust in a natal chart, it signifies that Mercury is either very close to the Sun or is in the same zodiac sign as the Sun.

Effects of Sun and Mercury Combust

Sun represents the essence of self, vitality, and ego, while Mercury governs communication, intellect, and mental processes. When these two powerful forces come into close contact, their energies intertwine, creating a complex interplay of influences.

Individuals with Sun and Mercury combust in their natal charts may experience heightened mental intensity and a strong sense of self-expression. Their communication style tends to be direct and assertive, often driven by a burning desire to communicate their ideas and opinions.

However, this conjunction can also bring challenges. Mercury, when too close to the Sun, may struggle to express its qualities freely, leading to potential conflicts in communication or difficulties in processing information. It’s like trying to see clearly through the glare of a bright light – the brilliance of the Sun may overshadow Mercury’s nuanced perspective.

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In Sophie’s chart, the Sun and Mercury are both @ 18° Taurus. This may explain her life’s path.

The “White Rose” Movement (June 27, 1942 – February 22, 1943)

Rather than show you the movement’s birth chart, I’m going to compare it to Sophie’s.

One wouldn’t expect to see such synastry between the individual and their chosen cause, but here it is. Most telling is the opposition between Sophie’s natal Moon and the event Moon. That’s what probably stirred her into action with her brother and the others in the resistance movement. Never let it be said that something is ‘just a coincidence’. Universal energies were definitely at work in Sophie’s life.

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