Pales
Pales, an asteroid named for the Roman deity of shepherds and flocks, is read in modern astrology as the asteroid of the tending and protection of flocks and animals, husbandry and stewardship, and the patient pastoral care that keeps the herd safe. Read Pales by its sign, house, and aspects to find where this principle works in the chart.
Lean in — Work consciously with Pales's theme of the care of flocks, husbandry, and pastoral protection where it falls.
Watch for — Dismiss Pales as too obscure; its theme acts whether or not you name it.
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Sources
- George, Asteroid Goddesses (1986)Reads Pales by its mythic namesake, the method of asteroid astrology.
- Greene, Relating: An Astrological Guide to Living with Others on a Small Planet (1977)Frames Pales as a distinct principle in the chart.
- Hand, Horoscope Symbols (1981)Treats Pales as a minor body with a real signature.