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Remember, the Trojan war began after ERIS pitched her apple of discord into an elite party, ending 10 years later, after a Trojan horse breached the city walls.
“….In mythology, Eris is notorious for instigating the Trojan War by exposing the vanity and competitiveness of the gods, a narrative that resonates with her current astrological influence. Her conjunction with the Aries North Node, exact on November 27th at 24°20′ Aries, signals a period where her disruptive yet truth-revealing fury aligns with summoning us all on our collective path towards destiny… seen in various global phenomena. From rising movements/campaigns for greater independence and unmitigated equity and from the emboldening of marginalised voices to aggravated political upheavals where suppressed frustrations and rivalries come to the fore, Eris’ impact is far-reaching and could catalyse personal journeys where many have the courage to finally come to terms and shamelessly assert their true identity, especially for those who have felt sidelined or unheard…”
~ From ERIS CONJUNCT THE NORTH NODE AT 24°20′ ARIES [Nov. 27]
In computer science, a “Trojan horse” refers to a type of malicious software that deceives users by masquerading as legitimate software. Like the ancient Greek story where soldiers hid inside a wooden horse to infiltrate Troy, a computer Trojan hides its true intent. Once inside a system, it can unleash unspeakable damage, such as stealing data, creating a backdoor for future access, or installing other harmful software that alters the original script. Unlike viruses or worms, Trojans don’t replicate themselves but rely on users to install them, often through a download or email attachment that appears harmless or enticing. This outward deception is the key characteristic that defines a Trojan horse in the digital realm.
In virology, a concept akin to a computer “Trojan horse” is a virus mechanism where the virus disguises itself to evade the host’s immune system. Just like computer Trojans it deceives users, this biological strategy involves the virus cloaking itself with certain proteins or using other means to avoid detection and destruction by the host’s immune defenses. This allows the virus to enter and infect host cells undetected or to remain latent within the host for an extended period. By using such deceptive tactics, viruses can effectively propagate within their host, leading to a successful infection and transmission. This strategy is a key aspect of how some viruses, ie. HIV or influenza, operate and persist within their hosts.
In politics, a “Trojan horse” refers to a strategy or tactic where an individual, group, policy, or piece of legislation is presented as benign or beneficial, but in reality, harbours a deeply hidden, often sinister, agenda. Also drawing from the ancient Greek tale, the concept symbolises some form of deception and subterfuge to achieve ends that might not be accepted if their true nature was openly disclosed.
For instance, a policy might be introduced under the guise of serving the “greater public interest”, but its hidden purpose could be to advance a specific group’s interests or to undermine a particular segment of society. Alternatively, a politician or political group might present themselves as aligned with a set of noble-seeming ideals or goals to gain support or entry into a system, but once inside, they pursue a different, often contrary agenda.
Such tactics rely on the inattention, naivety and trustingness of the greater public and on the element of surprise. It can be used to gain political power, change policies, or shift public opinion in ways that would be difficult or impossible if true intentions were transparent from the start.
In war and espionage, the “Trojan horse” concept is employed through strategies that hinge on masterful deception and tactical exploitation of trust. The strategic spread of misinformation plays a key role, where false intelligence is fed to the enemy to lead them astray. Covert agents or double agents serve as human Trojans, infiltrating enemy ranks while secretly gathering intelligence or sabotaging efforts from within.
In the realm of cyber warfare, digital Trojans in the form of malware masquerade as legitimate software to breach security systems for data theft or system disruption. Similarly, physical sabotage can be implemented by supplying the enemy with materials or equipment that appear functional but are intended to fail. Even vehicles or large containers can be used to smuggle personnel or equipment past enemy lines, reminiscent of the original wooden horse. Same with biological warfare-toxic agents masquerading as life-saving medicines. Lastly, psychological warfare employs tactics that seem beneficial to the enemy but are designed to manipulate decisions or morale, subtly cajoling outcomes in favour of the attacker. Each of these methods is sneaky in design and capitalises on the element of surprise by targeting vulnerabilities in the enemy’s perception or usual defence systems.
* throughout, 2020 and 2021 Eris was contacted several times by Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto, all from the later degrees of Capricorn.
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