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The astrology of commitment: the asteroid Juno

The goddess Juno was the wife of Jupiter, king of the gods in Roman mythology. Her name graces the month of June, known as the peak time for weddings.  The position of the asteroid Juno can reveal much about where you meet your mate, when seal your union and the kind of person who will best complement you.

While Venus rules the initial spark of attraction and affection which brings us together with someone, Juno rules the qualities necessary for commitment.  This includes the positive traits like compatibility, sharing and trust as well as the darker sides of commitment such as anger, power struggles, possessiveness and jealousy.  If you are wondering if someone is spouse material or just a passing fling, you might want to check out about Juno’s sign and house position in that person’s chart.

House

The house in which Juno is placed in the natal chart can provide some clues as to the setting and sometimes even the timing of your meeting with your spouse.  Obviously these situations can blend and combine, and the house symbols may manifest in other ways than these, but these are some possibilities:

1^st house:  greater likelihood that you will marry at a relatively young age; you may meet your spouse-to-be at a sporting event or while you are both out jogging

2^nd house: you may meet your soulmate while shopping or in line at the bank, or maybe while out walking in nature

3^rd house: your true love may be your neighbor or co-worker before you start dating, or may be introduced to you by one of those people or through a sibling

4^th house: possible meeting through your parents or while on a retreat

5^th house: you could meet while out dancing at a club, or while attending a concert or play, or perhaps at a party

6^th house: you may meet while out walking your dog, in the doctor’s waiting room or at a part-time job

7^th house: at an art gallery or museum, maybe at a benefit for a social cause you both support

8^th house: at a wake for a departed friend or relative; while picking up forms to do your taxes

9^th house: while traveling abroad or taking a class

10^th house: a contact from your career may introduce you to your mate

11^th house:  through a club or book group you both belong to; online

12^th house: you are likely to marry later in life, or to have an early marriage which ends in bitterness and enmity; you and your perfect partner could meet through volunteer work

Sign

Juno’s sign in your natal chart describes the qualities you most need from your mate in a long-term relationship.

Aries: you want someone assertive, independent and confident

Taurus: your perfect partner is down-to-earth and reliable

Gemini: you require that your partner be versatile, flexible and entertaining

Cancer: you need someone nurturing and sensitive

Leo: your mate must be extroverted, playful and creative

Virgo: your husband/wife will be someone able to notice and correct and/or heal mistakes and imbalances

Libra: you are very aware of the checks and balances of relationship dynamics and want someone who shares that view

Scorpio:  you can’t tolerate a partner who won’t provide you with passion and a deep sense of intimacy

Sagittarius: you may marry someone from a different country or culture than the one in which you grew up; there will be a strong student-teacher aspect to your union

Capricorn: you want a partner who shares your sense of tradition and who understand the nature of the social structure in which you live and work

Aquarius:  your ideal mate is a bit unusual and you give each other plenty of freedom

Pisces: you may have a difficult time finding someone who lives up to your dream of the perfect partner; you seek a deep bond of compassion between yourself and your mate

This is the first of a series of blog posts about the asteroids in astrology.  Future topics include Vesta, Ceres and Pallas.