If you’re into astrology, you probably already know the basics about your zodiac sign, such as your positive and negative qualities or your most compatible signs. So, if you find astrology intriguing, you’ll probably want to know which Greek god or goddess is associated with your astrologica...
The astrologicalsign for Virgois the sixth of twelve and is governed by the planet Mercury. It’s been associated with various goddesses in many mythologies, including Dike, Artemis, and Aphrodite. Astrea was the Greek goddess of justice who helped Zeus overthrow his father, Cronus, becoming one...
The mythology behind this sign originates from a Greek legend that tells the story of a brave golden Ram, sent by the gods to rescue Phrixus and Helle (children of a king) from being sacrificed. Unfortunately, as they were making their escape, Helle fell from the Ram into the sea and p...
Zodiac signs have been around for centuries, since ancient times. No one knows who had the first idea to connect astronomy with personality traits to create astrology, but one Greek astronomerthat helped to place names on the zodiac signs was Claudius Ptolemy. Greece wasn’t the only country t...
Piscesis known in Greek Mythology as the Icthyes, two large fish who either rescued Aphrodite and Eros from the monster Typhon, or whose forms were assumed by the gods in their escape. In order not to lose each other, they tied themselves together with a cord. One interpretation of these...
As we’ve seen throughout thisblog series, there’s more to astrology than newspaper horoscopes and star signs. In fact, we’ve been looking at the Greek origin myths of the signs in the zodiac. Who or what gave their name or image to each sign? What are the myths behind the famous...
Two of the best-recognized symbols for March are the Rabbit and Easter Eggs. Bunnies get right to the task of making babies at the outset of spring. Their joyous hopping mirrors our hearts as this season returns. Rabbits are sacred to various fertility goddesses such as Ostara...
September Zodiac Signs: Virgo & Libra The month of September begins with the Zodiac sign of Virgo. If this is your birth sign you have a very exacting nature. Nothing is “nearly” or “almost” with you. People in your circle sometimes consider you picky but your abil...
Over time, different gods have presided over each decans so there are no hard and fast rules over who rules them. Austin Coppock in his book the 36 Faces lists all the various Gods and Goddesses. In the past, the main star within the given 10 degrees was given the rulership of it. ...
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