Mars is Bright (and another reference to Mars...)

[barefootpuppets]

No: HPFGUIDX 40724

The "Mars is especially bright" tangent is interesting.  In looking 
at GoF HB page 575, Prof. Trelawney has the class look at Mars which 
is "placed most interestingly at the present time..."  In fact, she 
refers to a "fascinating angle Mars was making to Neptune."

While I can't say whether or not JKR has looked at star charts to see 
where all the heavenly bodies were for major events, I do believe she 
knows all about the astrological meanings and implications of each of 
her references.

One reference describes Mars in terms of Astrology as: "Mars is the 
planet of action and the expression of will through activity. A 
heavily afflicted Mars in a natal chart may give the subject 
impulsive or violent tendencies. Favorable influences may channel the 
energy of Mars more positively, into strength, determination and 
achievement, for example."

And if you look up info on Neptune:  "Neptune is the planet of 
transcendence, higher faculties and psychic abilities...the aspects 
and position of Neptune deal with the subject's ability to access 
higher consciousness and their grip on reality."

I only point this out because Trelawney was mentioning Neptune and 
Mars AND because this was the scene where Harry passed out in 
Divination after having the vision of Voldemort/Wormtail during class.

Interesting stuff...

Heidi R.