the asteroid goddesses: juno the wife (part 1)

Part Three:

Juno, the Wife


Juno, the third asteroid to be discovered, represents a third stage of life. After the Pallas stage of going out into the world, possibly to have a career, one is ready to encounter one's equal and embark upon the journey of partnership that usually takes the form of marriage.

The glyph for Juno suggests a scepter, befitting the queen of the gods, and a flower, befitting her femininity. In general form, the glyph for Juno resembles that for Venus; but instead of the circle denoting Venus's mirror, there are outward-pointing rays, indicating that the seductive femininity of Venus is about to turn outward, bearing fruit in marriage and children.

The Myth of Juno
In classical mythology, Juno, known to the Greeks as Hera, was wedded to Jupiter (Greek Zeus), supreme king of heaven and earth. As such, she became his queen and the Goddess of Marriage. In the myths of an earlier time, however, long before her meeting with Jupiter Juno was one of the primary great goddesses in her own right. As the only one who was his equal, Juno was chosen by Jupiter to initiate with him the rites of legal, monogamous, patriarchally defined marriage. As his queen, she became but a figurehead and was repeatedly deceived, betrayed, and humiliated by her husband's many infidelities. In the myths Juno was portrayed as a jealous, manipulative, vindictive, revengeful, and malcontent wife who, after tempestuous fights, would periodically leave her husband. However, she always returned to try to work things out one more time.

Juno Within Us
In the human psyche, Juno represents that aspect of each person's nature which feels the urge to unite with another person to build a future together in a committed relationship. This partnership is sustained over time through a formal and binding commitment, whether it be a worldly or a spiritual bond. Juno speaks to our desire to connect with a mate who is our true equal on all levels - psychologically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.

When we do not receive intimacy, depth, equality, honesty, respect and fulfillment in our unions, Juno speaks to our emotions of disappointment, despair, anger and rage, which can overwhelm us. This is especially true when we have given up a great deal, such as a career, family, home, or religion, to enter the relationship. The Juno in us makes us confront the issues of submission and domination, fidelity and infidelity, trust and deception, forgiveness and revenge. In her realm we find ourselves in power struggles for equality as we attempt to balance and integrate ourselves with another person and learn to transform selfish desires into cooperative union.

Within a context of separation and return, Juno encourages us to take the vow of "for better or worse, in sickness and health, till death us do part." She brings the wisdom that conscious relationship is a path to spiritual enlightenment, and the knowledge that relationships allow us to perfect and complete ourselves.

In today's world, Juno is also a symbol for the plight of battered and powerless wives and minorities; for the psychological complexes of love-addiction and codependency; for the rise in divorce rates as people are driven to release unmeaningful relationships; and for the re-definition of traditional relationships in the face of feminism and of gay and lesbian coupling.

To sum up, Juno is the archetype of the wife and partner who maintains her marital commitment to her husband in the face of conflict and struggle. In the birth chart she, along with other chart factors such as the Seventh House, represents your capacity for meaningful committed relationships, your attitude toward such relationships, and the type of relationship experiences that you need in order to feel fulfilled. She represents both what you need and what you attract, and she also signifies the ways in which you act out your disappointment over broken unions. These relationships are usually romantic in nature, but may sometimes assume other forms such as business, professional or creative partnerships.

If you are in a relationship, you may want also to determine the element of your partner's Juno. In general, fire signs are most compatible with air signs, while earth and water seem to form a harmonious pair. However, if you and your partner's Juno's are placed in challenging elements (for example, fire and water), the relationship is still workable. It simply means that you will have to make more of an effort to understand each other's needs.

Juno in the horoscope gives a good indication of the kind of marriage partner that we need and will get. Not the partner we think we want (those are ruled by Venus and Mars), but the one we need and actually wind up with. Let's get things straight here before we go into the details about Juno in your horoscope. Venus and Mars show what we consider to be our ideal man or woman. The 5th house describes the type of people we tend to get involved with romantically. The 7th house tells us the kind of person our first marriage partner will be (and the 9th house describes our 2nd marriage partner, if any). Juno works on a more fundamental level.

Juno in the Signs:

Juno in Aries: The partner will tend to be fiery, aggressive, assertive, and active. Grass doesn't grow under their feet.

Juno in Taurus: Solid, stable, and of course stubborn describes this partner.

Juno in Gemini: You should never marry a silent type. Talk, talk, and more talk in a partner is what you need. It also helps if they are versatile and clever.

Juno in Cancer: You need a sensitive, nurturing partner. Careful though. If Juno is making too many stressful aspects, you will have to nurture them, and they will whine and complain endlessly.

Juno in Leo: No, your partner does not have to be in show business, but they will tend to have showy qualities, be creative, or be very playful. On the other hand, they may be arrogant, bossy childlike, or immature, especially if Juno makes some stress aspects. In any case, give up any idea of attracting a shy, retiring type.

Juno in Virgo: You need a partner who is efficient, works hard, and watches out for your health. All right, so they may be a little critical at times (or at all times), especially if your Juno has stress aspects (the square, opposition, and some conjunctions).

Juno in Libra: You need a partner who is charming, social, and has a good artistic sense.

Juno in Scorpio: The need is for a partner who is intense, strong, and a bit secretive. They definitely must be good in bed.

Juno in Sagittarius: The partner will tend to come from an entirely different background and may even be a foreigner. Even if the partner is not a Sagittarian, they may have Sagittarian traits. They may be involved in higher education or take frequent long trips, and they may talk a lot and listen only a little (if at all).

Juno in Capricorn: Your need is for a practical partner who is a good organizer and can help you in business. Don't expect them to show too much emotion.

Juno in Aquarius: You need a partner that's - well - different. They may be a genius, eccentric, or just plain insane (maybe all of the above). It may be the partnership that is different. Aquarius is a sign that is fanatic about independence and having enough space. A bi-costal marriage where the two people spend a good deal of time apart is a good situation for the Pallas in Aquarius individual.

Juno in Pisces: This one may be satisfied with an imaginary partner! If they happen to be married to (or living with) a real person, then they can use imagination to eliminate the partner's shortcomings and add virtues to taste. Please be careful not to marry someone because you feel sorry for them or want to "save" them.

 

So Juno is a bit like Venus.

 

somewhat, i would agree, but not entirely.

i read a great article on juno a while back and found her to be very unique in her own right. their mythology's are different as well, especially when you find their counterpart in different cultures mythologies: so somewhat same goddesss, different name, different attributes which reflect the importances of that culture: that is when you really see their similar spectrums being divided.

i suppose there is a reason why in classical greek and roman mythology; these two goddesse were described as very simliar, when you look at their patriarchal views of woman, (and much of classical greek and roman history is provided to us by men) there are not that many goddesses recongized in popular culture, we can see this in the standard planets used in astrology: only the moon and venus (ive read something about women trying to revive the lost feminine in the chart or someting)..and especially through zeus and his illustrious affairs and how he treated women....and how juno dealt with all of this. it says alot

you have a few or more extreme ...how do you say...archetypal woman 's" and then the many goddesse can fit into these ...you have the rebellious strong warrior, the beautiful seductruss, "and the brillant thinker" like athena or something

this is not so in other cultures as you find matriarchal socities, and even societies where woman are the bread winners

..please contradict me if you think this generalization is silly..... but perhaps this could explain why?

 

so instead of them being recognized for their differences their mythologies and aspects sort of coevolved (or the opposite of evolved: what is that word lol?) through time with varying views of the female and became more simplifed. look at the contrasting myths of lilith !

 

You should start a post on Lilith as I would like to discuss that more. I don't know anything about Lilith except she was the ex girlfriend of Frasier, and is in the shadow of the moon.

 

alright, will do.

lilith was the first wife of adam who did not eat the apple and chose "feedom from domestication and men"

i actually just finished reading a fiction book on lilith called the "the wild mother" for a women lit class. it was so interesting.

lilith is prominent in my chart as the moon is 19'1'' and lilith is 19'38 taurus and they oppose venus conjunct juno. i wanted to understand this conjunction more when i first saw it.

 

therefore, because men couldnt control or subordinate her she was dubbed as an evil prostitue. silly men and their masculine/power complexes (not all mind) but in astrology a different light is shed.

 

Juno is Hera right? The wife of Zues? And lilith is not a real planet, just a shadow right? I did not know there was a Lilith in the Bible. pretty wild story so far.

 

yup yup.

juno was the wife of zeus. lilith: i think there...wait...i remember reading somewhere that there are a few liliths....there is a shadow...then a...i'll find it somewhere.

 

Venus is mine.

Regards

Ares

 

Is she the famous Eve ? wife of Adam ?

If so, the Saudi people think her grave is in Jeddah city, actually saw that so-called grave, even said hello to her (in my thoughts).

 

Hello Melodi;

Feeling little inferior, had to go and get some of my asteroids !!! not sure they are very right, time of birth is not exact, all what i'm sure of it was after noon and before sun set.

Very Interesting new threads - have to read alot too.

Here are my super asteroids

Chiron Aquarius 4.23
Ceres Capricorn 20.21
Pallas Sagittarius 27.14
Juno Scorpio 15.40 R
Vesta Gemini 28.02
Fortune Aries 0.00
South node Aries 0.00

But in which house - i do not know ? actually i'm confused a little with signs, houses, but that is another story.

I trustfully leave my future in your hands.

PS. what it means Fortune Aries 0.00 - no money ??? that is not very good news - any how another obstacle to jump over - what a fun

Juno in Scorpio ! wow ! that must be very powefull.

oh yes, the interpretation is up - up - yes - Juno in Scorpio ! WOW

hey, but it is certainly right lol :agree:

 

she was the FIRST wife of adam, the one who did not eat the apple. shunning male superiority domestication and shame, supposedly the woman of a superior race as well.

hmm as for your asteroids. your pallas and vesta are in opposition!!
hmm, my juno is in scorpio as well, our junos actually are in conjunction with one another.

as for your houses...you posted your chart somewhere and i will check for you.

 

eve was the 2nd wife

 

First of all, i'm honered that our Junos are a like lol, what is wrong with lol my Pallas & vesta, i assure you i'm quite healthy ha ha ha

Wait i'll bring it here:

LIBRA ON 1ST HOUSE CUSP
Your approach to life is fair and balanced taking into consideration the thoughts and feelings of others. Harmony is important to you. You need to be assertive and make decisions.

SCORPIO ON 2ND HOUSE CUSP
You have intense feelings about money and possessions. You may be jealous of other people's good fortune. You value your intensity.

SAGITTARIUS ON 3RD HOUSE CUSP
You are an enthusiastic communicator and enjoy learning. You have the ability to inspire others through your speech or writing.

CAPRICORN ON 4TH HOUSE CUSP
You have a high regard for the traditions of the family. You are a practical and reliable member of the family. As a small child, you may feel inhibited by your family. As an adult you may become a mainstay for other family members.

AQUARIUS ON 5TH HOUSE CUSP
You like to express your individual nature through play. You enjoy exciting and new games.

PISCES ON 6TH HOUSE CUSP
Your daily routine may be vague and disorganised. You may find it difficult to concentrate on daily chores. You may suffer from ill-health.

ARIES ON 7TH HOUSE CUSP
You prefer to retain your independence when in a close relationship. You feel more comfortable with an active and freedom-loving partner. You could become aggressive if you feel caged in by your partner.

TAURUS ON 8TH HOUSE CUSP
You enjoy sharing sensual pleasures with others. You have a traditional approach to shared resources.

GEMINI ON 9TH HOUSE CUSP
You are curious about the world, and may enjoy overseas trips and academic studies as means to satiate your curiosity.

CANCER ON 10TH HOUSE CUSP
You need a safe and secure profession, and caring for others is often a key. You will experience strong emotions about your public status, and may find it emotionally difficult to change jobs.

LEO ON 11TH HOUSE CUSP
You have a lot of fun with your friends. You enjoy creative group activities, especially if you are leading them.

VIRGO ON 12TH HOUSE CUSP
You may have a tendency for obsessive-compulsive thoughts, and fear letting yourself go in case your imperfections are revealed.

BALANCE OF SIGNS
Scores: Aries 3; Taurus 2; Gemini 0; Cancer 5; Leo 1; Virgo 3; Libra 4; Scorpio 1; Sagittarius 0; Capricorn 0; Aquarius 0; Pisces 4
CANCER STRONG
Nurturing, protective, tenacious, emotional sensitive, watery, strong roots. Can be overly protective, unwilling to let go, timid, reclusive.
LIBRA STRONG
Even-handed, harmonious, artistic, diplomatic, balancing, strong sense of fairness. Can be over- compromising, appeasing, judgmental.
PISCES STRONG
Compassionate, sensitive, self-sacrificing, gentle, intuitive. Can be escapist, impractical, hyper- sensitive, gullible.


BALANCE OF ELEMENTS
Scores: Fire 4; Earth 5; Air 4; Water 10
WATER STRONG
You speak from your heart, and are a compassionate and caring person with a strong intuitional nature. You value your personal relationships, in which you often taking on a caretaker role. You are such a sympathetic and understanding person that you are often caught in the role of mother to your loved ones. Your weakness lies in the fact that you fail to take an objective perspective when necessary. You often react without thinking things through first.


BALANCE OF MODES
Scores: Cardinal 12; Fixed 4; Mutable 7
CARDINAL STRONG
You enjoy challenge and action, and become frustrated when you have no recourse for change. You expect others to also rise to a challenge.


BALANCE OF HOUSES
Scores: 1st 1; 2nd 1; 3rd 0; 4th 0; 5th 2; 6th 2; 7th 3; 8th 2; 9th 0; 10th 2; 11th 1; 12th 3

7TH STRONG
The Seventh House is about partnerships. This can be partnerships in business, marriage or a committed relationship. Other exoteric and esoteric keywords include: business partnerships, marriage, long-term associations, open enemies, the animus, the relationship between soul and personality.

12TH STRONG
The Twelfth House is about endings. It is about your hidden strengths and weaknesses. It is also about institutions such as hospitals, jails, libraries and the armed services. Other exoteric and esoteric keywords include: Institutions, fears, hidden enemies, the collective unconscious, spirituality, unredeemed karma, selfless service to humanity.


BALANCE OF QUADRANTS
Scores: 1st Quadrant 2; 2nd Quadrant 4; 3rd Quadrant 5; 4th Quadrant 6
The quadrants are balanced in this chart.


BALANCE OF HEMISPHERES
Scores: Eastern 8; Northern 6; Western 9; Southern 11
The hemispheres are balanced in this chart.

Thanks

 

chiron - 4th house
ceres - 4th house
pallas - 3rd house conjunct the north node
juno - 2nd house conjunct or near saturn
vesta - 9th house conjunct the south node/opp north node (south node is ALWAYS directly opposite the north node. therefore when you have a planet in opposition with the north node its conjunct the south node as well)
fortune - 6th house conjunct mercury. it deals with fortune therefore it would be outlandish to surmise that this means no money.
south node - ? you gave me the points 0.0 aries, however your chart in the two charts you posted on the website say: north node - 29 degrees sagittarius, south node would be 29 degrees gemini. oh well!

 

right, maybe.

The chart & the Houses i posted in my last post are done by a software called Solar Fire delux, but the ceres, pallas, juno, vesta, fourtune, and south node are done by www.cafeastrology.com.

Maybe i did a mistake there concerning the birth time or date, will check it quickly, and come back now.

Thanks, and sorry for the trouble.

see you

 

Hey Melodi

Found the data entered to both (Sw & the cafee) are the same

So if you do not mind, here is the part of the report preeceded the astroids and also done by Cafeeastrology:



Zodiac in degrees 0.00 Placidus Orb:0
Sun Aries 15.06 Ascendant Libra 12.29
Moon Virgo 26.32 II Scorpio 10.48
Mercury Pisces 28.15 III Sagittarius 11.22
Venus Pisces 7.21 IV Capricorn 13.12
Mars Taurus 26.24 V Aquarius 15.07
Jupiter Cancer 20.30 VI Pisces 15.25
Saturn Scorpio 20.09 R VII Aries 12.29
Uranus Cancer 23.35 VIII Taurus 10.48
Neptune Libra 27.12 R IX Gemini 11.22
Pluto Leo 24.30 R Midheaven Cancer 13.12
Lilith Sagittarius 2.49 XI Leo 15.07
Asc node Sagittarius 29.45 XII Virgo 15.25

Aspects

The following table shows the planetary aspects in your natal chart. Short
interpretations are found below.



Planet Aspect Planet Orb/Value
Sun Square Jupiter 5.24 -25
Sun Opposition Ascendant 2.37 -185
Sun Square Midheaven 1.54 -89
Moon Opposition Mercury 1.43 -193
Moon Trine Mars 0.07 103
Moon Sextile Uranus 2.56 64
Mercury Sextile Mars 1.50 74
Mercury Trine Jupiter 7.45 4
Mercury Trine Uranus 4.39 32
Venus Trine Midheaven 5.51 24
Mars Opposition Saturn 6.15 -43
Mars Sextile Uranus 2.49 37
Mars Square Pluto 1.54 -33
Jupiter Trine Saturn 0.21 112
Jupiter Conjunction Uranus 3.05 287
Jupiter Conjunction Midheaven 7.18 70
Saturn Trine Uranus 3.26 40
Saturn Square Pluto 4.21 -14
Saturn Trine Midheaven 6.57 5
Uranus Square Neptune 3.36 -20
Neptune Sextile Pluto 2.42 20
872 -602 270

If it is too complicated, just do not bother.

Today is Thanks Giving ?

Thanks

PS. You think i'm bad person because of my chart ? It is not my fault

Hey i found my Lilith, it is SaG.

 

Sun Opposition Ascendant.

(http://www.astrologyweekly.com/astrological-aspects/sun-opposition-ascendant.php) :


In any event, the individual is usually 'fathering' others in the sense of providing some sort of identity for them.

Those with Sun on the Descendant can sometimes seem to 'give' their Sun to others, in as much as they give power to other people.

Specially Did like that: "Descendant-Sun people are proud of their partnerships. This is the type who, aged 70 or 80, can be found linking arms with their spouses and stating proudly that they have been married fifty years or so." It made me even feel little sad, that is very true thing about me. So think my Ascendent is true after all.

It is quite romantic.

Anyhow, that site is good with interpretation of similar things.

 

Hi

Used Solar fire and found :

Chiron Aquarius
Ceres Capricorn
Pallas Sagittarius
Juno Scorpio
Vesta Gemini

are correct

but Found Lilith = Capricorn Not Sag.

And no mention for For

Fortune, or South node

I will post the chart of them here :

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o55/subgoin/MyAsteroidbysolarfire.jpg