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Daedalus (1864) And Icarus (1566)


Construction site

Mythology:

This dude Icarus was all like, "I'm the baddest mofo inventor in this joint," and guess what? He actually was! So, the queen of Crete had this kinky request, asking Daedalus to make her a bull disguise so she could hook up with a cow (she had some messed-up curse from Poseidon, don't ask). Daedalus complied, she got knocked up by a freaking cow! She then gave birth to the minator. The king, furious as hell ordered Daedalus to build an underground labyrinth to trap that abomination. And guess what? He freakin' did it! The roars of that beast are why Greece has so many damn earthquakes!

So then, Daedalus ended up in prison with his son, Icarus. Why, you ask? Well, he helped the queen get freaky and create that monstrosity, so he kinda played god. To escape, Daedalus built wings out of wax for him and Icarus. He gave the kid one simple rule: don't fly too high or the wax will melt and he'll plummet to his death, don't fly too low or the wings will get wet and he'll die. But did Icarus listen? Hell no! He was feeling himself, thinking he could touch the freakin' heavens! So he flew too close to the damn sun and turned into a crispy nugget. And you know what? It was all because Icarus wanted to flex and be like, "Yo, who else can say they touched the freakin' heavens?!" Meanwhile, Daedalus was left alive, haunted by the knowledge that he caused his son's imprisonment in the first place, all because he wanted to play god. The dude realized that power is way too much for mere mortals.


Random Fact:

These are classified as Near-Earth Objects (NEOs). Their orbits bring them relatively close to our planet, making them part of the group of asteroids that have the potential to intersect Earth's orbit. This cosmic proximity adds an intriguing layer to the mythological significance of Daedalus and Icarus, symbolizing the idea of pushing boundaries and venturing into uncharted territories, just like their mythological counterparts did. It also shows how you have to stay in just the right place to survive.


Delineations:

Asteroid icarus orbit

Icarus:

  1. Teenage Angst: Ah, that teenage rebellion and yearning for freedom. Icarus in your chart represents that period of rebellious spirit and a craving to escape the chains of authority.

  2. Taking On Too Much: You're the type who wants to juggle the entire freaking world. Icarus signifies your inclination to undertake more than you can handle, risking burnout and exhaustion.

  3. Crash and Burn: Watch out, my friend! Icarus reveals the area of your life where you're prone to crashing and burning like a fiery spectacle. Take it easy!

  4. Urge for Freedom: You've got that relentless desire to break free from the confines that others impose on you. Icarus shows where you yearn to spread your wings and soar.

Asteroid daedalus' orbit

Daedalus:

  1. Craftiness: You got that sly, inventive mojo, my friend. Daedalus in your chart represents your knack for being clever and resourceful.

  2. What You Build: It reveals the areas of your life where you're a master builder, constructing things with your own hands and ideas.

  3. Originality: Daedalus signifies your unique flair and individuality, where you stand out from the crowd.

  4. Lack of Consequences: Oh boy, be cautious. This is where you tend to disregard the consequences of your actions, like a bull in a china shop.

  5. Self-Inflicted Loss: In the end, Daedalus reminds you that sometimes the mess you find yourself in is all your doing. It's the result of your own choices and actions.

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