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Asteroids are a curious agglomeration of rocks located - for the most part - between the orbits of Mars & Jupiter. Ceres is the largest & first to be discovered (1801). Many thousands have been discovered since & though orbits have been plotted, many of the smallest have not been seen since their original discovery.

Chiron is a planetoid that orbits erratically between Saturn & Uranus and is thought to form a bridge between these two giants. Since every newly discovered planet is said to "rule" one or more signs of the zodiac, I've included what various authors think Chiron rules. Go to the bottom of page 2 for Chiron in prehistoric times.

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	ASTEROID GODDESSES The mythology, psychology & astrology of the re-emerging feminine - Demetra George & Douglas Bloch, $22.95 Contents: Dedication; Acknowledgements; Preface 1. Asteroids - Agents of Transformation: Asteroids & cultural transformation; Asteroids & planetary transformation; Asteroids as agents of personal transformation; The three stages of personal transformation 2. Asteroids - Harbingers of a new mythology: The meaning of myth; The distortion of myth; The function of myth in the therapeutic process 3. The Mandala of the Asteroid Goddesses: The sun; The moon; Venus: Venus as the expression of reproduction, Venus & the lessons of love, The asteroids, The completion of the mandala; Ceres; Pallas Athene; Vesta; Juno; Asteroid centers 4. Ceres: The Great Mother: The mythology of Ceres; The story of Ceres & Persephone: The abduction of Persephone, Ceres in Eleusis, The return of Persephone, The pre-Hellenic origins of Ceres mythology; The astrology of Ceres; Ceres as ruler of Cancer: Ceres: the universal mother, Ceres love as the basis for loving others, Ceres psychological complexes, Passivity complexes, Food complexes, Relationship complexes, Parent-child complexes; Ceres as ruler of Taurus-Scorpio polarity: The lessons of attachment & separation, Death & dying, Ceres as the principle of sharing, Ceres & renewal; Ceres as ruler of Virgo: Growth & productivity, Ceres & efficient functioning, Ceres & work; The occult teachings of Ceres: Death passage, Blood mysteries; Summary; Ceres psychological themes; Further reading on Ceres 5. Ceres in the Horoscope: Ceres astrological rulerships; Ceres in the signs; Ceres in the houses; Ceres aspects to the planets 6. Pallas Athene: The Warrior Queen: The mythology of Pallas Athene: Myths of the birth of Athene, The serpent wisdom of Pallas Athene, Pallas the Warrior Goddess, The separation of Pallas Athene from her matriarchal heritage, The slaying of Medusa, Athene's contest with Poseidon, The trial of Orestes; The astrology of Pallas Athene: The wisdom aspect of Pallas, Pallas as the significator of creative intelligence, Pallas as significator of the arts, Pallas as significator of the healing arts, Pallas as significator of the political arts, Pallas: a woman in a man's world, Pallas & androgyny, Pallas & sexual identity imbalances, Pallas & father complexes, Pallas & the fear of success, Winning & losing, Creativity vs: love, Soul work; The occult teachings of Pallas Athene; Pallas Athene's psychological themes; Further reading on Pallas Athene 7. Pallas Athene in the Horoscope: Pallas Athene's astrological rulerships; Pallas Athene in the signs; Pallas Athene in the Houses; Pallas aspects to the planets 8. Vesta: The Eternal Flame: The mythology of Vesta: The story of Vesta, The Vestal Virgins, The pre-Hellenic origins of Vesta, The true meaning of Vesta; The astrology of Vesta; Vesta as ruler of Scorpio: Vesta as sexuality, Sex as sin, Sex as fear, Sexual repression, Vesta & projection, Vesta & sexual discrimination; Vesta as ruler of Virgo: Vesta & virginity, Vesta & centeredness, Vesta & focus, Vesta & commitment, Vesta & work, Vesta, alienation & sacrifice; Summary; The occult teachings of Vesta; Vesta psychological themes; Further reading on Vesta 9. Vesta in the Horoscope: Vesta astrological rulerships; Vesta in the signs; Vesta in the houses; Vesta in aspect to the planets 10. Juno: The Divine Consort: The mythology of Juno: The story of Zeus & Hera, The trials of Hera & Zeus, Hera as the idealized wife, Hera & her children, Hera's solitude, The pre-Hellenic origins of Juno; The astrology of Juno: Juno as significator of relationship, The pathology of relationships, Infidelity, Sacrifice in relationships, Fears in relationship, Power in relationship; Juno as the capacity for meaningful relationships: Juno commitment, Juno enhancement, Juno as an indicator of women's cycles & functions; The occult teachings of Juno: Sex as bliss, Sex as magic, Sex as rejuvenation; Marriage as alchemical union; Juno's psychological themes; Further reading on Juno 11. Juno in the Horoscope: Juno astrological rulerships; Juno in the signs; Juno in the houses; Juno aspects to the planets 12. The Minor Asteroids: An Overview: The asteroids as octave transformers; The lovers: Psyche & Eros; The warriors: Lilith & Toro; The empaths: Sappho & Amor; The liberators: Pandora & Icarus; The protectors: Diana & Hildago; The knowledge holders: Urania & Chiron; Summary; Further reading on the minor asteroids 13. An Astronomical Portrait of the Asteroids: The discovery of the asteroids; The physical properties of the asteroids: Size & shape, Composition & brightness, Orbital patterns of the asteroid groups; The origin of the asteroids: Collisions with the earth 14. Epilogue Appendix: Ephemerides of 16 asteroids 1931 - 2050 (includes all the asteroids mentioned above); Bibliography. Comment: The classic text on the four major asteroids, back in print. First published in 1986, this book marks how far astrology has come in less than 20 years. Inspired by Lee Lehman's Ultimate Asteroid Book, both authors (Lehman & George) have since gone on to traditional (aka Medieval/Greek) astrology. This traditional astrology is strikingly different from - and much more sophisticated than the simple psychologically-based astrology of Asteroid Goddesses and Ultimate Asteroid Book. From a distance of many years, we can see the flaws in this book (Ceres, even on a good day, cannot possibly rule Cancer, Taurus/Scorpio & Virgo). Martha Lang-Wescott's Mechanics of Future Asteroids is clearly a saner book. Yet for all its flaws, Asteroid Goddesses retains its youthful enthusiasm & vigor. Ibis Press, 344 pages.

	ASTEROIDS IN THE BIRTH CHART - Emma Belle Donath, $16.00 Contents: Foreword Preface to the first edition Preface to the second edition Ceres in signs & houses Pallas Athena in signs & houses Juno in signs & houses Vesta in signs & houses Appendices: A. Astronomical data B. Asteroid positions 1900-1995 (once every 5 years) C. Yesterday into tomorrow D. Asteroid positions 2001-2050 (monthly) Comment: One of the two original asteroid researchers from the 1970's (the other was the late Eleanor Bach). In addition to delineations by house & sign & several chart examples, Donath also gives introductory observations for each of the four asteroids in this book. In the exoteric section, she gives rulerships (animal, insect, bird, plant), emblem, principle, expression, manifestation, personification. In the esoteric section, she gives the chakra, color, direction, element, energy, number, ray & symbol for each. This is good, simple, straightforward stuff, based on Emma Belle's years of observation. AFA, 95 pages.

	APPROXIMATE POSITIONS OF ASTEROIDS (Ceres, Pallas, Juno, Vesta), 1851-2050 - Emma Belle Donath, $9.00 Contents: Monthly positions for Ceres, Pallas, Juno, Vesta, from 1851 to 2050. As asteroids move 10-15 degrees in a month, these positions would do for most uses. Also includes a keywords chart for the asteroids and a profile for each giving the associated animal, bird, insect, plant, emblem, principle, expression, manifestation, and personification. 51 pages. AFA, paper.

	ASTEROIDS IN MIDPOINTS - Emma Belle Donath, $16.00 Contents: Preface Foreword by John Robert Hawkins: Why should the asteroids rule the sign of Virgo? Astrological Systems & Rulerships: Ptolemaic aspects and rulerships Uranian astrology concepts Cosmobiology concepts Theories of esoteric astrology Planetary energies Delineations of aspects, Midpoints, Planetary pictures of asteroids: Ceres, Pallas Athena, Juno, and Vesta. Appendices: A. Personal points calculations B. 90 degree and 360 degree dials C. Ayanamsa tables, 1700-200 D. Asteroid keywords and symbols Symbols Bibliography Comment: From the back cover: This book by Emma Belle Donath completes a five volume report on the astrological validity of asteroids Ceres, Pallas Athena, Juno & Vesta. Included are 3600 new midpoints between the asteroids, traditional planets & transneptunians planets, complete with interpretation. Professionals & advanced students will find this the single most comprehensive reference book on midpoints & asteroids in print. AFA, 138 pages.

	ASTEROIDS IN SYNASTRY - Emma Belle Donath, $14.00 Contents: Preface Asteroids & relationships Communications Companions Comparison Completion Composite Contact cosmogram Symbols Comment: From the back cover: Though individual asteroids or planetoids orbiting between Mars & Jupiter may be small, they are bound to exert influences in the horoscope. In light of this conclusion, they must also exert the same type of cross chart influence in the area of relationships. With this premise, Emma Belle Donath proceeded to write Asteroids in Synastry. Using her vast store of mythological as well as astrological lore, she tells the myths of the four major asteroids, as well as giving keyword lists and rulerships for each. In the body of the book she gives delineation of the asteroids using the most accepted forms of synastry.... In addition, she gives some of the major aspect configurations between charts, and takes a brief look at composite charts & contact cosmograms. Several example charts are used to to illustrate asteroid use in this manner. The definitive text for using asteroids in synastry, this is a must for the serious professional. AFA, 94 pages.

	ASTEROIDS IN THE USA - Emma Belle Donath, $13.00 Contents: Preface Inquiry into investigative techniques United States Culture: Jamestown Virginia settlement Plymouth Rock Massachusetts Landing Treaty at Appomattox Virginia Ratification of the 19th Amendment Women's Army Corp created Equal Rights Amendment Asteroid distribution: Vice Presidents of the USA American astronauts Russian Cosmonauts Engineers American feminists Hypoglycemia patients Musicians Sexual Assault Victims Effects of retrogradation Out-of-bounds declinations Appendices: A. Other USA charts B. Calendars C. Ayanamsha Table D. Asteroid keywords Symbols Comment: Excerpts from the back cover: 1. Vice-presidents who died in office had Mars north out-of-bounds. South position of Mars out-of-bounds was found for men who killed their own careers by personal actions. Death of career may as surely be caused by overt action of ill-chosen words as with a sword. 2. With a low occurence of asteroid Ceres in Aquarius, many of America's feminist leaders may be lacking in tact & compromise. 3. Pallas Athena is found in Aquarius in the horoscopes of many famous people, showing an excellent sense of timing. Not only in the sense of rhythm but also knowing when to introduce new concepts. 4. There was no cases of Vesta in the tropical sign of Taurus in horoscopes of American vice-presidents so the conflict between duty & desire is lessened for them. 5. Retrograde asteroid Juno needs very little peer approval.... In the preface, Donath points to the signing of the Treaty of Appomattox in 1865 as the true "birth" of the US, the moment when North & South came together & "these" United States became "The" United States. Includes charts of Vice-Presidents of the US, through Walter Mondale (VP to Jimmy Carter), much other fascinating mundane data as well. Geminian Institute, 144 pages.

	MIDPOINT KEYS TO CHIRON - Chris Brooks, $15.00 Contents: Preface Abbreviations 1. Chiron - for signs and seasons 2. Midpoints - their time has come 3. By transit and direction 4. Transiting midpoint keys 5. Chiron catalysts 6. A bridge to rectification 7. Transitions and turning points 8. Synastry; 9. A time for Chiron Keywords associated with Chiron Quick Chiron midpoint reference Bibliography. Comment: As the title says, Chiron & the traditional ten planets in midpoint structures, with many observations & notes. AFA, 96 pages.

	A VIEW FROM CHIRON, Essence & Application - Zane Stein, $26.00 Contents: Chiron's discovery chart Introduction to the first edition, Introduction to the 1995 edition The meaning of Chiron: A pictorial prediction of Chiron's discovery The glyph Interpreting Chiron, Essence & Application: A view from Chiron Section One: 1. Keywordsbr> 2. What is reality? 3. Chiros 4. The Chiron retur 5. Myth 6. Healing heritage 7. Healing the wound: where do we go from here? Section Two: The application: 1. First things first 2. Procedure 3. Aspects 4. Moving along 5. Relationships 6. Odds & ends 7. Chiron in the 3rd 8. Another side to Chiron: computers & careers 9. Fish in the net Afterword: The key to the world A new type of rulership Bibliography Chiron ephemeris, 1900-2050, midnight GMT Comment: The best of all Chiron books from the original Chiron researcher is back in a new edition. This is the book the others copied from. Find out what they missed - discover Chiron in your chart. Self-published, oversize spiral-bound, about 150 pages.

	CHIRON, RAINBOW BRIDGE BETWEEN INNER & OUTER PLANETS - Barbara Hand Clow, $16.95 Contents: Foreword by Steven McFadden Introduction 1. Mythology - the emergence of the wounded healer 2. Guide of the magical quest 3. Chiron as a guide to the outer planets 4. Chiron ruling Virgo & the 6th house 5. Chiron through the first six houses 6. Chiron in the 7th through 12th houses 7. Chiron in the signs 8. The Chiron aspect structure 9. Chiron in aspect to Sun, Mercury, Venus, Moon, Mars & Jupiter 10. Chiron in aspect to Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto & the lunar nodes 11. Chiron miscellaneous 12. The Chirotic cycle and initiating the client 13. Chiron and the bomb 14 Search for the golden fleece Chart examples Footnotes Comment: The result of study of 700 charts (55 included in the book) from the author's personal files. In her introduction, the author notes the discovery of Pluto was followed by the Plutonian darkness of the Nazis & WWII. As we got better in handling Pluto's energies, its most drastic impact lessened. The author then goes on to compare the discovery of Chiron with "the general cultural phenomena of ESP, visionary breakthrough, spontaneous channeling, and alternative healing therapies" (pg. xiii), all of which happened prior to Chiron's discovery in 1977. Methinks a proper analogy to the discovery of Pluto would be to link the discovery of Chiron to the Reagan years. At any rate, after Zain Stein's book (above) this is one of the classic Chiron books. Llewellyn, 301 pages.

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