posted December 26, 2011 06:17 PM
Ami Anne suggested starting a thread as I learn about my asteroids so everyone can learn with us. =) I'll start with PhaethonPhaethon conjunct Taurus moon.
Phaethon from the Greek verb Phaetho meaning "to Shine" or "blaze"- Either known as The God of the wandering star and associated with Jupiter. Alternatively he can be associated with the aster Kronin and the planet Saturn.
There are two myths surrounding Phaethon-
1- Star-born son of Eos(the Dawn) and Kephalos (a mortal). Aphrodite took Phaethon and took him to her Holy temple to be the nocturnal-keeper (A star).
2- The son of Helios (sun-god). In this story he takes his father's chariot (the sun) and ends up burning the Earth. The chariot was then struck by Zeus and Phaethon fell into the river.
Source: http://www.theoi.com/Titan/AsterPhaethon.html
Astrological information on Phaethon-
The Geminid meteor shower last December was caused by the Earth crossing past the tail of Phaethon. This one site says "becareful what you wish for." Relating to the story of Phaethon taking his father's chariot and burning the Earth.
So, for me. Maybe it's a call to look at my emotions and what I want in life and to be careful how I treat them when I get them. Taurus I know loves the good life and luxuries but,these are not things I am concerned with generally so,I think I'm handling this right. I guess i'll have to look at its aspects to other things.
Any ideas on Phaethon? How it affects you? Lets chat!!