Explaining Asteroids - An Introduction, Compilation, and List of Resources
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One of the coolest things in astrology - both for beginners AND professionals - is working with asteroids. Why? Because they're easy to apply in real life (beginner-friendly) AND add nuance and specificity to interpretation that brings a professional's reading to the next level. Regardless of where you fall on the spectrum of astro-know-how, this article will explain a little bit about that - and lead you to even more content for deeper knowledge!
Shortcuts: What are astrological asteroids, Goddess Asteroids, Going Deeper: Vesta, Going Deeper: Pallas, Going Deeper: Juno, Going Deeper: Ceres, Bonus Asteroids: Chiron, Lilith and Destinn, Further Reading.
What Are Astrological Asteroids?
In astrology, "asteroid" is the umbrella term for any small-ish heavenly body that's not Pluto (because we're rebel enough to refuse astronomy's reclassification of Pluto, as much as we respect astronomers far and wide). Even if the astronomical correct term for the heavenly body is different - such as dwarf planet, centaur, comet, minor body, etc. - astrologers just use "asteroid" for all of it. It makes things easy enough for our purposes, as astrological asteroids work a little different than astrological planets in the charts, so the distinction is about the practical application, rather than scientific specificity.
So, what's the difference? In a nutshell - planets cover a plethora of topics while asteroids get specific!
In astrology, a planet stands for roughly 10,000 different things and symbolizes a variety of different topics - from "core themes," such as love (Venus) to "fringe symbolism," such as cosmetics (also Venus). An asteroid only covers very few topics (usually less than 10) - but that also means that they allow us to get really specific answers to quite specific questions. This makes asteroids extremely useful and powerful in astrology, as well as practical and applicable.
Okay, moving on.
The Goddess Asteroids
The main asteroids astrologers work with are Chiron, astrological asteroid of healing, wounds, and wisdom derived from facing adversity; and the so-called Goddess Asteroids, which were a) the first asteroids ever found by astronomers, and b) all named after female deities of the Greek and Roman panetheon - hence the name.
These asteroids are:
Vesta: our focus, life-priorities, matters of the sacred, Core Gifts, and returning home to ourselves.
Pallas: our uniqueness in thinking and talents, strategy, how we gain success, practicality, neurodivergence.
Juno: commitment, leadership (esp. in co-leadership), marriage, life-partnership, using power for purpose.
Ceres: core needs, parenting-related endeavors, love languages, how we give care to others.
As you can see, these asteroids speak to massive topics that are active for all human beings - and incredibly important to learn about.
So, where are your goddess asteroids? Subscribers get a guide on how to pull up your chart with your asteroids!
Fun fact: Another astrologer-favorite as far as "asteroids" go is Lilith, which is not a goddess asteroid.
Going Deeper: Vesta, Asteroid of Sacred Priorities
If you really want to learn what your priorities are, look at your Vesta - and understanding this point will allow you to find the "red thread" of your life, your soul's desires, your ethics, and their application in real life and help you never lose yourself or your focus again. (Bonus if you check your primary relationships - and their Vestas, too.)
When it comes to Vesta, I have multiple resources for you to learn with.
Sacred Hearthfire: Vesta as a Tether to Your Soul
Free Podcast Episode with Auburn Lily
This episode on Inner Orbit, Auburn's podcast, walks you through what astrological work with asteroids are AND how we can use Vesta to come back home to ourselves. Auburn is the most Vestalian person I know in many ways, as she embodies integrity even when no one's looking. This episode is also the start on our series on Goddess Asteroids - and links to a super-affordable Mini-Course on Goddess Asteroids that includes longer podcast episodes and personal in-the-sign interpretations for you (plus discounts, a guide on how to pull up your asteroids, and a freebie guide on Vesta!).
Listen to it here.
Sacred Cycles: Vesta as a Compass for Creation
Free Podcast Episode with Auburn Lily
This episode on Inner Orbit covers Vesta's theme of sacred cycles and how it influences our cyclical nature - which is actually a key thing to understand for productivity and the work-life balance you truly need (as work and rest are cycles for all of us). It also links to the super-affordable Mini-Course on all Goddess Asteroids (with longer episodes on each asteroid, in-the-sign interpretations, and a freebie guide on Vesta!).
Listen to it here.
Vesta Codex: 'Hack' Your Creative Cycles with Astrology!
Written Guide
This guide is a freebie both to newsletter subscribers and people who subscribe to Auburn's podcast, Inner Orbit, and sign up for the waitlist on our Mini-Course on the Asteroid Goddesses. As creativity often runs cyclically for people, learning how your Vesta operates helps you radically improve - and firstly, understand - your creative cycle, so that you can the most of it: regardless of whether we talk about a creative job, hobby, or way of life.
Go Deeper: Pallas, Asteroid of Strategy and Wisdom
If you want to understand how to make the most of your differences and really get ahead in life, work with your Pallas! If you'd like to go deeper, here are some resources:
Strategic Wisdom: Pallas as Holistic Understanding
Free Podcast Episode with Auburn Lily
Going deeper on Pallas's theme of applied intelligence and what that even means - plus, how you can work with it - this episode on Inner Orbit goes deep on how to get successful by working with your Pallas.
Listen to the free episode here.
As mentioned before, there is a super-affordable mini-course with in-the-Sign-Interpretations for your Pallas where you can get even more specific information.
Divine Difference: Pallas, Neurodivergence & Difference!
Free Podcast Episode with Auburn Lily
Pallas shows us what gifts we have that make us unique. What they are, how to work with them, how to get successful by them - and it also specifically helps us to hack our neurodivergence. In this episode, we focus on themes around that difference and how to thrive more by using Pallas to help us support (neuro)divergent needs. Auburn is so knowledgeable and wise about this subject - and also shares about her own experiences with this subject.
Listen to the free episode here.
To get even more personal advice, get our super-affordable mini-course with in-the-Sign-Interpretations for your Pallas - and all other Goddess asteroids.
Note on Neurodivergence
Article on AstrologyfromtheSoul.com
Neurodivergence is such a special theme, I also have an additional article on this subject: Read Astrology: How to 'Hack' Your Neurodivergence - And Help Neurodivergent Loved Ones.
Going Deeper: Juno, Asteroid of Queen Archetype and Marriage
Asteroid Juno is about many things: one if the Queen Archetype, the other the Marriage Asteroid. Let's go deep on each.
The Queen Archetype
As the asteroid of the Queen Archetype, Juno is about sharing our power: and whom we should share it with. It’s also about influencing people to create better results together than what we could achieve if we do things solely by ourselves.
Coming Soon: Free Podcast Episodes on Juno, Archetype of the Queen.
And as always, you'll get the full-length episodes, plus In-the-Sign Interpretations for all Goddess Asteroids, by signing up here.
Asteroid of Marriage
In the realm of committed relationships and marriage, it shows us true long-term compatibility and how to keep a committed relationship healthy for life.
Coming Soon: Podcast Episode on Juno, Marriage Asteroid
And as always, you'll get the full-length episodes, plus In-the-Sign Interpretations for all Goddess Asteroids, by signing up here.
Juno in the Signs: Characteristics of Your (Future) Spouse According to Astrology
Free Article on AstrologyfromtheSoul.com
By looking at Juno in your chart, we can tell a lot about compatibility - and this helps us find the right partner for you! Read the article here for further information.
Juno-Neptune Aspects in the Birth Chart: How to Get Happily Ever After in Marriage - and Avoid the Wrong Person
Free Article on AstrologyfromtheSoul.com
Whenever Juno touches an Outer Planet in someone's birth chart, it has extreme effects on that person's relational life - and impacts what they need to know when it comes to finding and choosing a spouse. While this can literally create the Happily Ever After, it can also be problematic... This article tells you what you need to know, do, avoid, and get excited about!
Juno-Pluto Aspects in the Birth Chart: When Marriage Goes Deep and Requires Discernment
Free Article on AstrologyfromtheSoul.com
When asteroid Juno meets Pluto in the natal chart, marriage and commitment literally becomes as deep as humanly possible... and that can be a blessing or a problem, depending on the nature of the relationship. For what this means, why this is, and how to work with it, read this article here.
Juno-Uranus Aspects in the Birth Chart: When Commitment in Love Requires Freedom - And Possibly, A New Playbook
Free Article on AstrologyfromtheSoul.com
When asteroid Juno is connected to planet Uranus in the birth chart, matters of commitment can get interesting - as Uranus is a planet of liberation and doing things differently. How to work with it and what this even means is something covered in depth in this article here.
Going Deeper: Ceres, Asteroid of Nourishment and Giving Care
Asteroid Ceres is about what needs are truly essential for us – and how we can take care of ourselves when we’re running on fumes and a wish. In the context of parenting, it shows us what we need – and the people we’re responsible for truly need as well. If you want to figure out what your non-negotiable needs are and how to better take care of yourself and others, this is the article for you.
Content coming soon! Sign up for the waitlist here.
Bonus Asteroids: Chiron, Lilith, and Destinn
Other asteroids astrologers just love to work with are Chiron and Lilith. I also recommend working with Destinn. So, here's the quick rundown and a list of resources!
Chiron: Healing Wounds
Chiron is the astrological asteroid of wounds, healing endeavors (including healers and mentors), and the wisdom we learned by having gone through tough experiences.
Currently, Chiron is moving from Aries to Taurus, so here are some free articles for you:
Lilith: The Dark Feminine
Lilith is an astrological asteroid (and a mathematical point, and a point connected to the moon) that signifies the Dark Feminine, themes around exile and reintegration, and themes around reclaiming our power while moving through extremes.
My friend, Angharad Picton, specializes on all three Liliths and is running a 6-week course October 22nd, 2026 onward - Lilith Codes, Reclaiming the Exiled Feminine. Sign up here.
Destinn: Asteroid of Fate and Choice
Destinn is an asteroid that specializes on the way we integrate matters of soul purpose with work, career, and other things we physically do in the world.
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