Astrology Bytes with Theresa Reed

Finger of Yod

The Finger of Yod (also called the Finger of Fate in some circles) is formed by two planets in a sextile making quincunxes to a third. It indicates a mission - or a blockage. It's considered "rare" but I found that I was surrounded by 'em.

Site mentioned in this episode: AstroTwins.

What's a Quincunx?

Episode 62: What's a Quincunx? In this episode, we're covering a minor aspect, the quincunx. The quincunx, also referred to as inconjunct, is an aspect that occurs when two planets are 150º apart. 

The Grand Cross

Episode 61: The Grand Cross. The Grand Cross is an aspect that occurs when four planets, usually in the same quality, form a configuration that looks like a cross. It indicates tension in the astrological chart.

Grand Trines

Episode 60: Grand Trines. In this lesson, we're looking at the Grand Trine, or what I call the "big easy."  It's three planets, usually in the same element, forming a triangle. Grand Trines give ease and harmony to the individual so it's considered quite fortunate. But there is a downside - that ease can make folks complacent, letting life drift by.

T Squares

Episode 59: T Squares. A T Square is formed by three planets joined by an opposition and two squares. It looks like giant T and can feel hard to manage. Learn how to spot them - and how to work with its tricky energy.

Your Birth Chart's Ruling Planet

Episode 58: Your Birth Chart's Ruling Planet. We've covered planetary rulership in previous episodes. In this lesson, we're talking about the planet that rules your whole astrology chart! How to find it? Look to your Ascendant. What is your Rising Sign? The planet that rules your Ascendant is the planet that rules your chart. For example, if you're a Capricorn rising, Saturn is your ruling planet. So simple! I'm covering more in this short 'n sweet episode. 

The asteroid Juno

Episode 57: Juno. As we move on in our mini-lessons on the asteroids, we come to Juno. Juno is the Roman equivalent of the Greek Goddess Hera. She was Zeus's wife and didn't dig his infidelity so she killed his mistresses and sometimes their children! 

In the astrological chart, Juno symbolizes marriage, commitment, fidelity, and jealousy.

Book mentioned in this episode: Asteroid Goddesses: The Mythology, Psychology, and Astrology of the Re-Emerging Feminine by Demetra George and Douglas Bloch.

Vesta

Episode 56: Vesta. As we move on in our mini-lessons on the asteroids, we arrive at Vesta. Vesta was the 4th asteroid to be discovered and was named after Vesta, the Roman goddess of the hearth and home.

In the astrological chart, Vesta symbolizes devotion, service, commitment, and sacrifice. Some say it's your higher purpose.

Book mentioned in this episode: Asteroid Goddesses: The Mythology, Psychology, and Astrology of the Re-Emerging Feminine by Demetra George and Douglas Bloch.

 

Pallas

Episode 55: Pallas. As we move on in our mini-lessons on the asteroids, we come to Pallas. Legend has it that Pallas Athena came into the world through her father Zeus' head - fully formed and dressed for battle. She was ready to kick some serious ass! 

In the astrological chart, Pallas symbolizes intelligence, independence, justice, courage, and strategy. This shows where you are smart and creative as well as whereto might want to make a difference in society. Pallas can also show your relations with your father - and patriarchy.

 

Book mentioned in this episode: Asteroid Goddesses: The Mythology, Psychology, and Astrology of the Re-Emerging Feminine by Demetra George and Douglas Bloch.

 

Ceres

Episode 54: Ceres. We'll begin exploring asteroids in the next leg of our astro-journey. In this episode, we're chatting about Ceres, the biggest asteroid of 'em all. She represents motherhood, agriculture, and more.

Learn why this asteroid is also connected to abduction and custody issues. Book mentioned in this episode: Asteroid Goddesses: The Mythology, Psychology, and Astrology of the Re-Emerging Feminine by Demetra George and Douglas Bloch.