The Kuiper Belt Object formerly known as Minor Solar System Body 15810 recently received the name Arawn. Discovered in 1994 (1994JR1) this Kuiper body was one of the first to come to our awareness. With an orbital period of 248.07 years, Arawn orbits in Pluto’s realm.
Could it be that we now have three Plutos?
According to Welsh mythology, Arawn ruled the Celtic otherworld, Annwn. He allegedly set loose the Cŵn Annwn, the dogs of the underworld, to hunt mundane creatures. If one hears the howling of these “Hounds of Hell” presumably death is foretold. The dogs are associated with migrating geese whose nocturnal honking sounds similar to barking in the darkness. Ironically, it is told the sounds of these hounds are louder at a distance and become softer as they come near. A song from a few years back comes to mind: “Who Let the Dogs Out?” and what underworldly shenanigans does that act of letting portend?
Arawn’s orbital period is reasonably close to that of Pluto, thus the underworldly moniker. More notable, presently Arawn transits 16 Capricorn 07, relatively near Pluto’s position at naming and will maintain reasonable zodiacal proximity with Pluto over the long haul. No doubt more than a convenient coincidence. Arawn and Pluto (orbital period of 247.74 yrs) are likely essentially conjunct in all our natal charts.
So now we have Pluto and we have Orcus, the “other Pluto” according to Mike Brown - the Etruscan lord of the Underworld. Add to this Arawn, who steps with Pluto, virtually hand in hand, through the celestial circle. It is a celestial trifecta of Pluto and his playmates and more, Pluto now tolerates a shadowing companion in addition to his moons.
Arawn will distinguish himself from Pluto and Orcus by his double fire orbital elements. He crosses the ecliptic at 24 Leo 42 (heliocentric north node) and ambles closest to the Sun at 6 Sagittarius 35. Pluto’s node is Cancer and perihelion is Scorpio (double water); Orcus’ node is Sagittarius and his node Pisces (one fire, one water). Arawn is small, probably 70 km in diameter so there’s no chance he will achieve coveted dwarf planet status. Despite his size, he adds a level of subconscious substrate or unconscious stirring.
Arawn deals with ego/soul issues due to his Leonine node and weaves the sense of self within the core belief system one possesses as an operational philosophy as a function of the Sagittarian perihelion. The boldness and brightness of flares, flames and fires highlight the essence of Arawn’s intent. Since he is an underworld deity, the issues beneath the surface are: What really makes this person tick? Really? What is the true reason/cause/intention behind ones stated beliefs? Truly?
Given the otherworld double dip granted by Arawn and Pluto so near to one anther, is it time to pause and ask one more question to ensure the motives of others with whom you engage are clear? Absolutely! Should we listen carefully for subtext? Yes. Is it important to realize that in between the words the true meaning may roam? You bet. Does everything that causes a reaction of inner stirring - whether a positive inspiration or a worrisome wonder - deserve dedicated duo diligence? More so now than ever!
In the category of what it is worth, the name Arawn was posted on the Minor Planet Center’s website in temporal proximity to the U.S. Presidential inauguration. No matter what one feels about the new president, he certainly does the Leo-Sagittarius axis with great skill. Is it soulful confidence or ego? Are his doctrines flaring thoughts and ego driven reaction or premeditated platforms with impeccable planning? Perhaps only the lords of the underworld know for sure.
As we go forward from here, Arawn summons each person dip deeper into the unconscious for a clear sense of deeply developed beliefs which renders a pure soulful confidence that emanates wherever one wanders.
In other celestial notations, several news sources have been discussing the “newly discovered”
driving force of our galactic position. These articles refer to the Shapley Supercluster and
specifically Shapley 8, which has been documented in previous SkyScrapings and will continue
to be detailed as transits warrant.