You can also move deeper into selfunderstanding by considering your birth chart to be the stage on which you, the star of the show, explore all the different roles that are possible, and find and
develop your own story within them.
This can bring about multi-dimensional layers in which you can set personal goals and develop your potential in the direction that feels most beneficial for you throughout the various phases of your life.
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asteroid Pallas Athene shows how you use and channel your intelligence, powers of logical thought, forward-planning abilities, and desire for knowledge.
Hestia / Vesta is the keeper of the hearth and the sacred flame of life. Hestia / Vesta provides sanctuary from the outer world, and spiritual as well as physical nourishment. She is self-contained and complete within herself. The position of the asteroid Vesta shows where and in what manner you nurture your inner flame. Vesta shows you areas in which you feel a sense of service to others.
How to interpret your astrological chart through the archetypes
Each deity / archetype can be viewed as an element of yourself. You can interpret your birth chart the traditional way, by looking at the planetary and asteroid positions in the signs and houses, and the aspects made between them.
You can also move deeper into selfunderstanding by considering your birth chart to be the stage on which you, the star of the show, explore all the different roles that are possible, and find and
develop your own story within them.
For instance, if you’ re looking for a loving relationship, you could step into Aphrodite / Venus’ s shoes, and think about her role as a goddess and archetype in relation to her position in your birth chart. Is she center stage, with a strong position and aspects? Or is she crowded out by other players so that she’ s in the wings and her position is rather quiet?
If she’ s in a strong placement you can focus on and develop her qualities. If she seems to be in the background, you can focus on her and actively develop her strengths through finding ways in which to give her the limelight by connecting with others.
This can bring about multi-dimensional layers in which you can set personal goals and develop your potential in the direction that feels most beneficial for you throughout the various phases of your life.
LISA TENZIN-DOLMA – Lisa Tenzin-Dolma has authored 34 books, including three astrology books and a book co-authored with Kac Young. Her forthcoming book with Llewellyn, Stories in the Stars: Greek Myths and Deities in Western Astrology, will be out in July this year. Currently, in addition to writing books and articles, she is also a musician and songwriter. She’ s passionate about science( especially physics and cosmology) and is currently studying Astrobiology at a well-known university in Scotland, UK. Her website is www. tenzindolma. co. uk and you can visit her YouTube channel.
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