The following is shared from cafeastrology.com
Friday, JUNE 10
Mercury forms a trine to Pluto today, and we’re likely to arrive at answers and solutions that eluded us in recent months. A trine between Mercury and Pluto suggests an opportunity to gain a mental advantage. Our mental faculties are attuned to otherworldly impressions, offering us increased insight, psychological understanding and awareness, and focused attention. We are drawn to looking for truths and to unexplored topics and ideas.
Mercury formed this same aspect in late April and then, while retrograde, in May. We’ve been looking to the past for answers, and we might now arrive at especially valuable truths or insights. We are gaining a deeper understanding of a matter. We might discover new information that gives us an edge or finally “see” the truth of a matter that we’ve been avoiding. It’s a good time to let go of something that has kept us bound to harmful elements of the past. The Moon continues its transit of Libra until it heads into Scorpio at 4:42 PM EDT.
The void Moon occurs from 1:37 PM EDT, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Pluto), until the Moon enters Scorpio at 4:42 PM EDT.
An explanation of the symbols can be found at astro.com
On tonight’s stream, I’m planning on looking at the asteroid Vesta’s placement in Koand’s chart, which is above. The astrological houses may not be accurate in this chart as I don’t have a verified birth time.
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What is Vesta?
Vesta (Classical Latin: [ˈu̯ɛs̠t̪ä]) is the virgin goddess of the hearth, home, and family in Roman religion. She was rarely depicted in human form, and was more often represented by the fire of her temple in the Forum Romanum. Entry to her temple was permitted only to her priestesses, the Vestal Virgins, who guarded particular sacred objects within, prepared flour and sacred salt (mola salsa) for official sacrifices, and tended Vesta's sacred fire at the temple hearth. Their virginity was thought essential to Rome's survival; if found guilty of inchastity, they were punished by burial alive. As Vesta was considered a guardian of the Roman people, her festival, the Vestalia (7–15 June), was regarded as one of the most important Roman holidays.[1] During the Vestalia privileged matrons walked barefoot through the city to the temple, where they presented food-offerings. Such was Vesta's importance to Roman religion that following the rise of Christianity, hers was one of the last non-Christian cults still active, until it was forcibly disbanded by the Christian emperor Theodosius I in AD 391.
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Vesta: Asteroid of Spirituality
While our modern Gregorian calendar begins on January 1, ancient Rome celebrated the new year near the Spring Equinox in March. In this timeline, February was dedicated to new year preparation and rituals that included purification, prayer, and cleansing—especially those related to fire.
Eventually, the month became associated with the goddess Vesta, the goddess of hearth and home, and an ancient symbol of the sacred flame.
As one of the three virgin goddesses, Vesta reminds us of our holiness, wholeness, and the power inherent in our own life force energies separate from others—particularly romantic partners. In Greek translations, the word virgin meant “one unto herself,” as it referred to an unmarried maiden rather than the purely sexual connotation of our language today. However, this also explains Vesta’s claim to fame as a goddess who refused to marry powerful gods Apollo or Poseidon—though she may have taken them as lovers, we can’t be sure.
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How does Vesta come across?
CHICKS, GROUPIES, GIRLS AND ELECTRIC LADYLAND
I always guessed that Jimi Hendrix might have Vesta making exact patterns in his natal chart, because of the cover of Electric Ladyland. There is a particular kind of ‘guy’ both in the music industry and other professions too, who delights in the ego massage and attention, of a group of women creating a harem atmosphere around him. Women do not exist as individuals to them, they are merely all ‘girls’ as part of a generally pleasant, personality-free, mass of ladies. You see Vesta a lot in astrology, too, because it is typically dominated by women, yet frequently puts men at the top of the profession. Ahem!
Jimi Hendrix was born with Vesta at 16 Aquarius in the house of groups (and groupies) sextile Bacchus – the pleasure asteroid – in Sagittarius, in the house of travel. And touring rock bands, of course.
Bacchus is crucial. If you’re going to use Vesta in your astrology, you can’t ignore the other asteroids too, or indeed any of the other heavenly bodies of modern astrology. They all complete the Roman family tree of our planets and their close relatives. Bacchus matters just as much as Vesta, especially if you are reading the birth chart of a promiscuous man who cannot commit. It may be that his pleasure principle (Bacchus) is tied to his need to have an Electric Ladyland.
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HANDLING VESTA IN YOUR PERSONAL HOROSCOPE
What works with Vesta? A sense of humour. Tolerance. Time. Tact. A frank acceptance of the reality of the power issues, when one male is surrounded by two or more females. Vesta can sometimes produce a very painful, even poisonous atmosphere. Perhaps it’s not surprising. In modern life, we have to find creative and thoughtful ways to cope when Vesta is in the house. Sometimes, awareness is all you need. Just realising that you are having transits to your Vesta can stop you from buying into a potentially toxic situation (if you are a woman) when an old boyfriend wants you to become involved with his new family.
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How does Vesta come across in Gemini?
Gemini
If your Vesta happens to be in Gemini, then a home filled with people coming and going would be ideal. The social butterfly would be the perfect representative for this placement. Sexual curiosity, and intimacy through communication, excite this individual.
Vesta: Astrology
Vesta represents what we consider sacred and holy
to us. However, Vesta also stands for the
expression of sexual energy in a profound aspect.
Because of that, this asteroid represents the sacred
element of our sexuality and how human desire
may transform into spiritual craving.
Moreover, Vesta is known as the Healing Goddess.
It is why it embodies the motivation we feel deep
within, pushing us to achieve our goals.
The placement of Vesta in a birth chart and the
aspects it makes can indicate where one can reach
stellar accomplishments and which life area
promises fulfillment.
However, this asteroid may indicate what can make
us feel closer to the divine. It is how it uncovers our
spiritual path and the ultimate potential.
However, if Vesta encounters obstacles and gets
silenced by other placement, it might manifest in
dogmatic views and uncritical religious beliefs.
But negative aspects may also show in sexuality
issues, repression, or exaggeration.
Whatever the scenario, it's critical to understand
Vesta and its role in a natal chart because it guides
us towards nurturing our inner sacred flame.
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Vesta in Gemini: Personality traits and meaning
People born with Vesta in Gemini are talkative and,
therefore, stellar communicators. They care deeply
about encoding and decoding messages.
These natives avoid miscommunication and ensure
their communicational skills are on point.
They know how to transfer information with ease,
without hesitation or fear. Others usually find these
individuals charismatic, well-spoken, and versatile.
However, they also tend to intimidate other people
because they often use perplexing language. These
natives also love reading and improving their
vocabulary.
As a result, they can be challenging to keep up with
and understand. Thus, these individuals prefer
spending time with like-minded persons who get
the way they express themselves. They are
intellectual and interested in global events, politics,
and culture.
But those born with Vesta in Gemini often
complicate things too much as they love profound
conversations and mentally stimulating topics.
These natives require romantic partners who
understand them and love talking for hours. They
might be overly talkative during intimate moments,
which might upset their partners.
However, these individuals are not sensual nor
romantic. They care more about expanding their
knowledge and learning.
Hence, these natives aren't emotionally demanding,
but others could see them as puritans or snobs.
Moreover, they tend to rationalize everything,
including their feelings. These individuals are
terrified of intense emotions. It is why they often
distance themselves before forming deeper feelings.
Ultimately, those born with Vesta in Gemini are
intelligent, communicative, and well-read.
Yet, they often don't develop stable relationships
due to their logical minds and focus on careers.
Men born with Vesta in Gemini are easy to talk to
because they are approachable, charismatic, and
friendly.
Others will usually find them smiling and making
jokes. However, these natives often have dark
humor and love sharing memes.
They are intelligent and love showing off. These
individuals are usually not interested in how they
look or dress.
Instead, they aim to captivate others with their
minds, stories, and puns. Thus, these natives are
stellar at establishing engaging rapport and banter.
They are not flirty nor romantic. These individuals
are usually not overly interested in relationships,
although they don't mind engaging in one-night-
stands.
However, they prefer forming profound connections
with someone like-minded.
Summary
People born with Vesta in Gemini usually rationalize
their feelings and avoid getting attached. They care
deeply about expanding their knowledge and
growing personally and professionally.
These natives are communicative and love meeting
new people.
However, they love showing off what they know
and proving their intellectual worth.
Ultimately, those born with Vesta in Gemini are fun
to be around, talkative, and charismatic.
Napoleon’s natal chart also shows Vesta in Gemini.
Vesta in Gemini works with communication. They are gifted with networking and coordination. They may inspire others to devotion but they may try to avoid all contact with emotion or intimacy. They are good at multitasking. They teach and find answers. They seek to acquire as much knowledge as possible and share it. They may need to learn to slow down and find themselves. They may have problems due to overintellectualizing their experiences instead of feeling the emotion.
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My Vesta is in Virgo in the 6th house associated with Virgo.
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Vesta in Virgo may become compulsive about serving others. They are serious and very driven to meet their goals. They have a wonderful sense of duty but they may not be able to accept that failure may result. They need to learn to relax and enjoy themselves. They may suppress their own wishes in the course of duty with no regrets. They are natural healers with attention to detail. They will work until there is nothing left to give.
It just so happens the Sun is transiting Koand’s natal Vesta placement TODAY.