May begins with the ancient symbolism related to the Festival of Beltane and the Celtic Goddess Creiddylad. This Goddess represents a promise of love and the gifts of abundance. In mythology, she represents the transition one makes from their fears towards trusting they will be provided for. The ancient Festival of Beltane, considered a pagan festival, represented the fertility of the Earth, its crops and the fertility of the land and people.
Demeter, Goddess of the Harvest and Astrology
Since the 2nd Century A.D., Spring was associated with a month of celebrations and rituals devoted to the Greek Goddess Demeter also known as Ceres in Roman mythology. In Roman mythology, the Goddess Demeter was considered the Goddess of the Harvest who preceded over the fertility of the lands. She also symbolizes cycles and those related to the passage in one’s life.
At the beginning of May, the asteroid Demeter was at 10 Aquarius representing changeable events or circumstances. Ruled by the planet Uranus, it can bring enlightenment, new scientific discoveries or erratic situations. Aquarius is the sign of humanity and social causes. Demeter is making a very wide aspect with Mars suggesting there is a need for courage and self-reliance.
Goddess Ceres and Astrology
Ceres, is the Greek Goddess of the harvest and agriculture. As an archetype, she represents the gifts of the harvest and the feeding of humanity. She is considered the Great Mother for her role in feeding and providing nourishment. On May 1st, Ceres is at 2 Pisces representing nurturing, empathy, and compassion. The types of aspects Ceres makes with other planets, can help to bring clarity to the symbolism. With a good aspect to Mercury (communications), the interpretation can mean the need to hear, listen, or convey topics related to food and nurturing, While Uranus, which indicates change, unreliable, erratic, or unpredictable components are present. With challenging aspects from the planets, it can represent a feeling of hopelessness or powerlessness.
While May Day will come and go, the takeaway of releasing your fears and allowing the Universe to provide for you seems apropos to many of us and the changes we are facing.
Find your natal Asteroid Goddesses
In astrology, there are additional components and symbolism in regards to exactly the sign, degree, and house this asteroid is in a natal chart. Where is your asteroid Goddess located? If interested, http://www.astro.com has the ability to add the asteroids into your natal chart.
