Andromeda DavisCeres as now among the 12 planets considered in modern astrology, and in this article, will give you the quick and easy understanding of the role of Ceres in modern astrology and its history.
About Ceres
Originally, Ceres was considered an asteroid, but reclassified as a dwarf planet, the largest object in the asteroid belt that lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Ceres is the 33rd-largest known body in the Solar System.
Ceres was discovered in 1801 by astronomer Giuseppe Piazzi in Italy, who was responsible also for providing the proof for its reclassification into a dwarf planet.
Ceres in mythology
Ceres is named after the Roman goddess Ceres, who is the goddess of agriculture, grain crops, fertility and motherly relationships. Romans viewed Ceres as the equivalent to the Greek goddess Demeter. In Roman times, the name of Ceres was synonymous with grain, and with bread by extension.
Ceres was seen as having the power to fertilize and multiply crops and animals alike. She was also seen as a protector of the agricultural cycle.
Grain-based cereals are said to have derived their name from Ceres. Cereal is probably derived from Cerealia, a main Festival held in April that honors Ceres.
Ceres in astrology
Ceres embodies the sign of Virgo. It relates to motherhood, transition in a female’s life, nurturing, family relationships, food and agriculture. In fact, some astrologers consider Ceres to be akin to the Earth Mother.
Ceres in your chart is connected to a strong feminine role or influence. Ceres is associated with providing for one’s physical existence. It influences practicality. Ceres is also related to a strong proclivity, even need, to nurture and protect all living things, thus, it is likewise related to making sacrifices for others.
On the unfortunate side of things, Ceres in your chart can also represent grief, loss or separation. This can be the loss of others or aspects of ourselves.
Ceres also represents the dark side of fertility, which may be the need for the destruction of something to enable rebirth. This can be seen in a parallel to agriculture, where a field must be stripped and planted with a new type of crop (i.e. crop rotation) to bring a bountiful harvest.
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