Asteroid Goddesses: The Mythology, Psychology, and Astrology of the Re-Emerging Feminine

by Demetra George, Douglas Bloch

This book shows how the discovery of the asteroids Ceres, Pallas Athena, Juno, and Vesta coincided with the shift of a woman. The creating, supporting, nurturing aspect held by the goddess Ceres, the universal mother, brings us to how we feel nurtured and how we function with our roles of mother-child. She embodies the principle of unconditional love. Pallas Athena is our Warrior Goddess, a woman in a man's world, carrying the principle of creative intelligence. Vesta, our goddess of Focus and Commitment, is our High Priestess. Juno, the Queen of Heaven and Divine Consort, is our capacity for meaningful relationships. Understanding the themes that each goddess holds enriches our understanding of that function and expression in our lives.

Genres: Astrology, Nonfiction, Mythology, Spirituality, Psychology, History, Reference

344 pages, Paperback

First published June 28, 1986

About the author

Demetra George, M.A. Classics, received the 2002 Regulus Award for Theory and Understanding. A practitioner of astrology for over 30 years specializing in archetypal mythology, she has authored numerous books and articles, including Astrology For Yourself, Asteroid Goddesses, and Mysteries of the Dark Moon. She lectures internationally and leads pilgrimages to the sacred sites in the Mediterranean. Currently she is translating a corpus of hermetic medical astrological texts from ancient Greek, is an associate of Project Hindsight, and teaches the history of ancient and medieval astrology and Hellenistic techniques.

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Reviews

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super helpful resource on asteroids and other minor planetary bodies that don't usually get coverage in larger, more comprehensive astrology texts. This book includes in depth explanation as well as interpretation techniques. This is not a resource you'd read front to back in a sitting, but more of a reference book when covering certain topics in a natal chart. Definitely one all astrologers should have on their bookshelf!

[Dian Burns · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting but very limited information on each asteroid in the signs, and nothing on them in the houses.

[Chara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had no doubt this was going to be a very good read. It covers information on the main asteroids, name origin, mythology, their meaning in signs, houses and aspects with the planets. As expected for an one volume book it only dips a toe in the ocean of the astrological and psychological meaning of these asteroids. It is a pity this is one of the few books on the subject. I’n certain I will come back to it time and again.

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing! Such great info on the 4 asteroids: myths, through each sign and each house and aspects w each planet. I would have liked more about Lilith and Chiron especially, and I wonder if this author has written about Eris since she was discovered. Overall great resource <3

[simone · Rating 4 out of 5]

given that it’s now almost 2022, i think that the sometimes intensely gendered imagery of this book can feel a little limiting (though she does establish the entire time that it is more a term than the binary meaning of femininity, and we all have femininity to access) but is still incredibly insightful. I especially enjoyed the through line between the original myths and significations and how those changed over time to create the personas we think of as the asteroid goddesses.

[Graisi · Rating 4 out of 5]

A basic overview of the main asteroid Goddess' myths, along with each asteroid in the signs, houses and aspects. Also includes a handy ephemerides for 16 asteroids, from 1930 to 2050.

A worthy addition to any Astrology library, yet it could have been more detailed, especially in the information on signs, houses and aspects.

Still a useful reference tool.

[Kelly J Applegate · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't read the whole thing. Skipped around based on the asteroid placements in my own natal chart. Interesting, and accurate, as is the case with all things recommended to me by my astrologer friend.

[Tomás Narvaja · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book laying out the value of the 4 major asteroid goddesses and some minor ones too. Good for anyone interested in Juno, Vesta, Ceres, and Pallas Athene. Goes over meaning of each of four astroids in each house, sign, and aspect to each planets and other 3 asteroids.

[Joana Silva]

Excelente para quem se interessa sobre astrologia e mitologia, trazendo conhecimentos sobre asteróides e a forma como os mitos e os astros influenciam a nossa vida, seja individualmente, seja no coletivo. Dos melhores que li nos últimos tempos.

[Jasmyne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the section on minor asteroids and all the mythology/symbology in each section of the book.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Genuinely one of my favorite astrology books. I good back and read sections of this book more often than any other astrology book.

[Judith the Book Gobbler · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Mindy Tillery · Rating 5 out of 5]

In insightful book about the origin of the goddess culture. I found it an interesting read and have gained a better understanding of issues between male and female origins.

[Daniela Simone · Rating 5 out of 5]

incredible and pivotal for astrology lit and self-discovery modalities. I've been using asteroids in my readings to add a new layer and dimension to interpretations — and the accuracy blows my mind.

[Kathy Rowan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very well researched and interesting book for astrologers.

[Carole · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of two books I use when working with the four major asteroids. Her thoughts on extending the feminine made sense to me.

[Joy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This study of the astrological uses of asteroids relates individual asteroids with the social history and mythology related to their names. For example, the largest asteroid/planetoid Ceres is interpreted as a person's nurturing urge. George goes into detail about the way the goddess Ceres has been viewed since ancient times and shows, in general, how the asteroid integrates into traditional horoscopes. She does the same with also-prominent asteroids Pallas, Juno and Vesta, and touches on several other, lesser-known asteroids.

ASTEROID GODDESSES is a good starting foundation. This second edition was issued in 1990, and I think the field would benefit now from detailed modern studies. The only asteroid I know of on which this has been done is Juno.

[Parin Stormlaughter Stormlaughter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good explanation of asteroid delineation. Demetra George's condensations of Greek goddess mythology is just wonderful. Although some astrological schools are moving away from what's called cookbook astrology, this book contains just enough to put a person on the right track.

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

not sure I see things quite the same way, especially with the minor asteroids, but that's why astrologers come in vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry.

it is nice to have the long list of celebrities and their asteroid placements.

maybe I need to hang on to this book a while longer. glad I read it.

[Fishface · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found the descriptions in here very hard to follow, as if the authors did not remember what point she was trying to make. All the archetypes seemed to blur into one. The book started off great and then really, really flagged.

[Maryellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

clear & relevant

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Asteroid Goddesses shook me out of the illusion of the world we live in and allowed me understand women and our relationships with each other differently.

[Ruby Hollyberry · Rating 5 out of 5]

The asteroid ladies are an excellent addition to traditional astrology, much needed, and as far as I can tell, work very accurately. Highly recommended.

[Stargazer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not that there's many, but best book I've read on the asteroids, great reference book.

[Christina knox · Rating 4 out of 5]

better than i expected. this is a really interesting treatise on femininity even if you don't buy into asteroids in natal astrology.

[C · Rating 4 out of 5]

This will definitely give you a clearer interpretation of some of the most significant asteroids in astrology up to this date. A fun, feminist-leaning read.

[Ireland · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really great depiction of the asteroid mythology, and how each Goddess presents herself through each astrological sign and house. Perfect for astrology nerds like myself!