After discussing the systemic framework of asteroids, I’d like to dive into the myth of Ceres, the goddess of agriculture. Ceres, the Earth Mother and goddess of agriculture, had a daughter with Zeus named Persephone. Persephone was a pure, breathtakingly beautiful young maiden whose entire life revolved around her mother and her nymph companions. One day, Hades, the Lord of the Underworld, approached Zeus to ask about Persephone. "I fancy her," Hades declared. "Good luck wit

Demetra spent the first 25 years of her astrological career researching asteroids. In the late 1990s, she shifted her focus to Hellenistic astrology. While she eventually came to believe that fate exerts a greater influence on human life than free will, it was her decades of tracking asteroids, not the fate-heavy framework of Hellenistic astrology, that led her to this conclusion. Robert Schmidt, a prominent figure in traditional astrology, once told her: "If you can find a p

One reason asteroids face skepticism is how they are interpreted. The interpretations of an asteroid in a natal chart usually connect to the asteroid's name and the mythology revolving it, if there is one. However, the astronomers who first discovered these asteroids hold the naming rights. They usually have no background in astrology and name the asteroids based on their personal inspirations. For example, Ceres was discovered on January 1, 1801, by astronomer Giuseppe Piazz

The material for this series is drawn from Episode 242 of The Astrology Podcast. When discussing asteroids, one absolute name to mention is that of the American astrologer Demetra George. She was the pioneer who led the asteroid movement, and her personal journey with them is incredibly fascinating. In 1973, at the age of 27, then-unknown Demetra George attended her very first astrology conference in San Francisco. Knowing no one, she found herself making small talk with a wo

When I was a child, I watched Angelina Jolie in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and thought to myself, "How can a woman be this cool?" In astrology, the Moon and Venus are the main archetypes of femininity. By observing the Moon and Venus in a woman's natal chart, we can gain insight into her distinct facets as a "nurturer" and a "lover." Jolie’s Venus is prominently placed, tightly conjunct her Ascendant. However, the "Jolie Strike" spearheaded by her Moon is even more fierce. With

A Brief History of Astrology was crafted using material gathered from Episode 280 of The Astrology Podcast, supplemented by my own commentary. In this episode, Chris Brennan highlights how the Uranus-Neptune conjunction, which occurs roughly every 172 years, aligns beautifully with major moments of synthesis between the old and the new in astrology. 🌌 The 172-Year Cosmic Reset The most recent conjunction in 1992–1993 marked a pivotal era that witnessed the rise of Project H

The history of every field follows the same pattern: humans are never content with a static state. The perpetual cycle between the classical and the deviation is a fundamental societal norm. Before the 20th century, classical astrological literature often required proficiency in specific languages such as Latin, Arabic, Ancient Greek, or Mesopotamian cuneiform to be deciphered, which significantly hindered its dissemination. American astrologer James Holden had been indepen

From the 17th to the 19th centuries, astrology survived primarily in the form of folk almanacs or as a niche entertainment, with very few people actually studying the discipline. At the turn of the 20th century, however, conversations regarding the soul, reincarnation, spirits, and mediumship began to resurface. Spiritualism and Theosophy became widespread trends. Consequently, astrology made its way back into Western mainstream society. Alan Leo, an English Theosophist, was

Bowie had been a mystery since he often changed his looks on stage. If I had done this series a few years ago, I could have linked Bowie with the provoking and rebellious Uranus. But now, with my age and looking at his trajectory, I know Bowie had been carrying the weight of Saturn. Liz Greene has discussed Saturn's changeability and how it differs from Mercury-style changes. Saturn can urge one to change into anything for fear of inadequacy. For example, when one has Saturn

After the Crusades, Europeans slowly regained lost territories. In the 15th century, with the invention of the printing press, astrological works could be mass-produced. Translations of Arabic astrological texts into Latin began circulating in Europe. In 1453, the fall of Constantinople released a wave of Hellenistic manuscripts. These texts re-entered Europe, fueling a new classical revival and renewing interest in Platonic philosophy and Hermeticism. Hermeticism is deeply l

Electional Astrology also took shape during the Hellenistic period. Similar to the Egyptian astrological practices that developed to determine the timing of religious rituals, the purpose was to choose the most auspicious moment to maximize the chances of success. By the late 7th century, as the Western Roman Empire declined, Hellenistic Astrology also came to an end in Western Europe. Falling literacy rates reduced the number of practitioners. Moreover, astrology’s emphasis

Have you ever wondered why houses carry benefic or malefic meanings? Why is the 10th house considered noble and excellent, while the 12th house is set to a bleak corner? The benefic or malefic nature of the houses actually comes from the Ascendant. The houses that form major aspects (trine, square, sextile, and opposition) to the Ascendant are considered significant.Therefore, the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th, and 11th houses were assigned positive meanings,while the remaini

Hellenistic Astrology established the four fundamental pillars of Western astrology: the planets, the twelve zodiac signs, the twelve houses, and the major aspects between planets. During this period, astrologers observed how planets moved along the zodiac and combined this with the Egyptian concept of the 36 decans , where each zodiac sign corresponds to three decans. They also paid close attention to how planets rose over the eastern horizon and set in the west throughout t

This piece's content is mainly drawn from American astrologer Chris Brennan’s The Astrology Podcast, specifically the episode The History of Astrology: From Ancient to Modern Times. Before 2000 BCE, in the region of Mesopotamia, the foundational ideas of astrology began to take shape: “Heaven and earth are interconnected; when ominous signs appear in the sky, disasters will occur on earth. When disasters happen on Earth, there are also signs to be found in the heavens.” Peopl

Moon in Sagittarius: People with the Moon in fire signs are referred to by Liz Greene as “children of the gods.” They often find it hard to endure the dullness of life and must be nourished by higher inspirations. Among the Moon-in-fire-sign children, those with the Moon in Sagittarius may find this statement the truest for them. Ruled by Jupiter, Moon-in-Sagittarius children are endowed with plenty of joy and a strong sense of security. More often that not, they eat and slee

Moon in Leo: Leo's ruling planet is the Sun. The Moon symbolizes the Yin energy that manifests in the Yangest way. Children with the Moon in Leo desire to lead and protect others. They might be picky eaters, and commanding them can be challenging. They generously grant it if you "request assistance," such as asking them to help eat vegetables. Continuous attention makes them feel secure. The fundamental trait of the Sun is to shine, and children with the Moon in Leo need to b

I hope people with those moons find this helpful

This piece was originally written in Chinese and published on threads: https://www.threads.com/@crispyastrology/post/C_ZykbHS7Tm?xmt=AQF0z6ODqnB_kVFkO7cDyW-OAugML2I1FK1JKrRfDEp0hA A friend who runs a brand related to parent-child relationships and teaching asked me whether it’s possible to analyze children’s star charts to offer advice to many worried mothers. It’s a very interesting idea. By looking at the Moon in a person’s birth chart, you can learn about the child’s sourc

Have you ever looked at someone and thought, “This person must have a very strong (planet) in the chart.”? Well, I have, and as my astrology study deepened, this experience grew. Nick Cave is an excellent example. I noticed Nick Cave when I dived into Peaky Blinders, the TV show that depicts how a Birmingham Gypsy Mob head came to his rise, suffered, and redeemed himself in life. OK, maybe not so much about redemption, although I prefer to think like this to comfort myself. T