Persephone
Persephone, an asteroid named for the maiden who becomes queen of the underworld, is read in modern astrology as the asteroid of the descent into the depths and the return, transformation through loss and initiation, and the maturing from innocence into sovereignty. Read Persephone by its sign, house, and aspects to find where this principle works in the chart.
Lean in — Work consciously with Persephone's theme of descent, transformation, and maturation where it falls.
Watch for — Dismiss Persephone as too obscure; its theme acts whether or not you name it.
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Sources
- George, Asteroid Goddesses (1986)Reads Persephone by its mythic namesake, the method of asteroid astrology.
- Greene, Relating: An Astrological Guide to Living with Others on a Small Planet (1977)Frames Persephone as a distinct principle in the chart.
- Hand, Horoscope Symbols (1981)Treats Persephone as a minor body with a real signature.