Full Description
Explore the Greek and Roman myths that form the foundation of astrology and discover how to tap into their archetypal energies for personal growth. The planets and major asteroids each have a corresponding deity from Greek and Roman mythology. By viewing those deities and their stories as aspects of yourself, you will discover which archetypal energies you express fluently, and which need attention so you can thrive in all areas of life. This book takes you through the myths behind each of these deities, such as Ares (Mars), Kronos (Saturn), and Demeter (Ceres), and what it means when their celestial bodies appear in your birth chart. Discover their personalities and their influence on universal traits like physical expression, self-discipline, and motherly love. By understanding how they affect each area of our lives from love to communication, you can work constructively with these energies and gain a greater understanding of yourself and others.
Contents
Contents
Introduction 1
Part One: The Planets
Chapter One: In the Beginning 5
Chapter Two: The Sun—Apollo 9
Chapter Three: The Moon—Artemis/Diana 21
Chapter Four: Mercury—Hermes 31
Chapter Five: Venus—Aphrodite 41
Chapter Six: Mars—Ares 53
Chapter Seven: Jupiter—Zeus 63
Chapter Eight: Saturn—Kronos 75
Chapter Nine: Uranus-Ouranos 85
Chapter Ten: Neptune—Poseidon 95
Chapter Eleven: Pluto—Hades 107
Part 2: The Asteroids
Chapter Twelve: Chiron 123
Chapter Thirteen: Ceres—Demeter 133
Chapter Fourteen: Juno—Hera 147
Chapter Fifteen: Pallas Athene—Athena 161
Chapter Sixteen: Vesta—Hestia 173
Chapter Seventeen: Relationships and Aspects 183
Conclusion: Harmonizing the Voices 191
Recommended Reading 195
