Vesta is an asteroid in the asteroid belt, which takes place between Mars and Jupiter in the Solar System. It was discovered in on 29 March, 1807 by a German astrologer called Heinrich Wilhelm Matthias Olbers. It is one of the four most important asteroids in astrology, along with Juno, Ceres, and Pallas. It is the second largest asteroid. Vesta is the only asteroid visible to the naked eye.
Vesta is named after the Roman goddess Vesta, the equivalent of Hestia in Greek mythology. She belongs to the virgin goddesses, and her main role was guarding the family and home. Vesta was worshiped as the guardian of the Romans. In the temple of Vesta, a sacred fire was burning continuously, and it was the duty of the priestesses to tend it. The hearth of Vesta was a very important part of the Roman culture. There are few myths surrounding Vesta, but this doesn’t make her significance any less in Roman mythology.
The symbol of Vesta depicts a vessel of fire. It looks like this: (this glyph is easy to remember if you notice that it consists of two V-shapes and a flame).
Its minor planet designation is (4) Vesta.
Vesta is associated with dedication and retreat. In astrology, this asteroid is among the most frequently used, along with Chiron, Juno, Ceres, Pallas.
You can understand the meaning of Vesta in astrology better if you know the mythological background. Vesta was the Roman goddess of home and family, and the fire in her temple was said to protect Rome as long as it was burning. This was the duty of her priestesses, the six Vestal virgins. They were had many privileges in Rome, but at the same time, they were under the control of the pontifex maximus, and they had to take a vow of celibacy for 30 years. If they broke this vow, they were sentenced to death.
The most important meaning of Vesta in astrology is commitment. It shows your faith and what you wish to work on wholeheartedly.
Some of the keywords of Vesta in astrology include:
fidelity
home and family
commitment
dedication
mission
duties
comfort
identity and independence
fertility
sexuality and possible issues in this area
The energy of Vesta in astrology helps you focus on your goals and fully dedicate yourself to achieving them. Vesta is also connected with purpose and the flame in your soul. It tells what you are ready to make sacrifices for and accomplish what needs to be done, no matter what.
In the natal chart, the sign and house of Vesta reveal how you can make the most out of this asteroid. It shows which life area is particularly important to you, and how you commit to your goals.
https://advanced-astrology.com/vesta-in-signs-and-houses-and-in-synastry/
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