The Foxxhole

Asteroids have a subtle effect. The more you evolve, the more you feel their effect as a focused expression of your natal chart. The asteroid Persephone (asteroid 399) symbolizes the attitude toward “leaving” or being taken or sent away from home, family or familiar conditions. It represents memories of what separated you from mother/family (even emotionally). It also details how you handle transitions and the rites of passage in your life (going to school; the adolescent crisis; separation for marriage or career; mid-life, etc.,). We can feel Persephone with us whenever we descend into a dark or difficult experience that strips us of any feeling of innocence, yet offers us opportunities to cultivate greater knowledge, wisdom, and consciousness for ourselves through our persistence and resiliency, like Persephone for taking responsibility over becoming the Queen of the Underworld.

The sign Persephone is in determines what type of experiences make us feel victimized; the natal house Persephone occupies can show where we are afraid to take charge, and afraid to assert ourselves. It is where we give our power away to others, or it was taken from us by force. It is where we ask others we consider more powerful than we are to make our decisions for us and take care of us. In essence it is where we hoodwink ourselves and allow ourselves to be taken underground.

The activation of this asteroid (and all asteroids in general) is best expressed in aspects, either natally, or in synastry with another person’s planet/asteroid. Aspects to Persephone in a general relationship are as follows:

Planets in square or opposition to Persephone can represent ease with  separation; may have a habit of cutting people off.

One person’s Persephone conjunct a planet in another’s chart brings feelings of dependency, however if that person also has a natal planet in hard aspect to Persephone, it conflicts with the other person’s chart and the result is a volatile, often complicated state of co-dependency and resentment for the other being too clingy.

Persephone in opposition to planets or other asteroids can indicate a situation where opposites attract; the loved one functions as a pillar of strength or a power struggle can emerge i which the planet person comes out as the victor an imposes their will, a la Pluto, on the Persephone person. How magnanimous or sadistic the relationship is is up to the planet person.

Hard aspects in general tend to link the native up with people whose concept of attachment is very different from their own, resulting in various distortions of healthy attachment and coping styles.

The sign and house Persephone is found in can indicate the nature of issues that can block or interferes with the the abdication of power in life and relationships.

persephone in the signs

Persephone in Aries:  Lack of enthusiasm, independence and competition in their lives as well as a relationship (either platonic or romantic) leaves the native feeling neutered and victimized; makes them rage. Persephone in Taurus:  Feels powerless when not financially successful and creature comforts are taken away; males them insecure. Persephone in Gemini:  Stands between two worlds; becoming aware of the activity and causal relationship between the realms of inner self and outer expression. Persephone in Cancer:  Handled separation from the mother extremely badly; was clingy and emotional and sulky as a result, or conversely, there is a sense of being treated like a child not allowed to separate from the parent, grow up and achieve autonomy. Persephone in Leo:  Feels powerless when they are not “the star”. Being relegated to a servant’s role and not being in charge (as well as not being able to express themselves and be childlike and glamourous) makes them petulant. Persephone in Virgo:  Feels powerless when standards aren’t met and things fall short at work. They become nervous, super cautious, critical and fastidious. Persephone in Libra:  Feels powerless when a companion can’t be found; when things are chaotic and there’s no sense of balance and harmony, the native tries to think about how to change the situation, . Persephone in Scorpio:  Having their deepest trust betrayed will make the native feel victimized. However, it will be the one placement that uses transitions and tribulations in life as a strength; will make hard times work for them in the end. Vindictiveness is the only flaw. Persephone in Sagittarius:  Being told what to think and what to believe and being dragged down in negativity makes those with this placement feel powerless; they react in a fiery and self-righteous way, becoming argumentative. Persephone in Capricorn:  Cycles of going within to process and work on one’s “hell”, alternating with worldly social interaction. Is ultimately resilient and doggedly determined. Persephone in Aquarius:  Conformity and predictable situations make the native feel flux; feels powerless when there’s no sense of shock and wonder. Needs to shake things up. Persephone in Pisces:  When there’s no place to hide and the native feels no sense of compassion and can’t be creative, there’s a feeling of powerlessness and victimization, which is natural with this placement.

persephone in the houses (x)

Dejanira shows where we feel victimised in life. Aspects tend to be more important here than signs and houses, though those do give a general image. Conjunctions tend to manifest in enhancing the planet Dejanira is in conjunct to. Dejanira conjunct Mars, for example, tends to signify that the native is a victim of their Mars- this could manifest in various ways. A water Mars conjunct dejanira could signify that the native represses their anger and is a victim to their own emotions, it could even indicate self harm. Mars conjunct dejanira in general usually talks about being a victim to anger or sexual relationships.

* Keep in mind that the aspects tend to change certain interpretations depending on the aspect, planets involved, degree, orb, etc.

Dejanira in the signs:

Dejanira in Aries: One of the harder positions to have Dejanira in would be Dejanira in Aries, in my opinion. Out of experience and observations, Dejanira tends to repress the native’s sense of self and leads to a life of self discovery with eventual acceptance (in the best case). These people can have short tempers but in general, natives often suppress their anger and passions. They repress this part of themselves. They tend to have bold dreams, and may feel enslaved their own saviours and passions in a way. Often the native struggles with self-acceptance and self-care. They are usually a victim to the self, quite literally. A theme in their life seems to be growth. The growth they go through is messy, it is a struggle and it doesn’t feel as though it helps (even if it does). They get stripped from the thing that brings them happiness time and time again until they actualise their independence and sense of self-acceptance.

Dejanira in Taurus: These natives tend to struggle with love and they’re prone to abusive relationships. The abuse can manifest in multiple ways, even materially (partner breaking their stuff, a partner who always gambles, etc). These natives may be very attractive, and prone to these types of abuse. They tend to be used when they really only want security, preferably on all fronts. If this dejanira does not manifest in the love area (due to aspects and houses, etc) it usually manifests in poverty or richness, of which the native needs to learn. Whether through love or through materials, the native feels as though they are victims of stability and safety- they often feel unstable, unsafe and unprotected.

Dejanira in Gemini: This could very easily manifest in being verbally abused, bullied, misled, topic of taboo or gossip. On the other hand, the native may be very unique to the point of being a loner and no one talking to them. This may cause them to feel alone. These natives feel as though they are a magnet for others to criticise and judge. They often feel misunderstood and as though others are laughing at their misfortune or mistakes. They usually don’t fit into a traditional school and are usually the subject of bullying when they’re young.

Dejanira in Cancer: While this could signify child abuse, I noticed that it often signifies parents who seem to be taking care of the native but are never actually there for them. The native may have had a nice childhood, but never developed a true relationship with their family. They don’t feel as though they truly have one. The native is usually very independent and tends to shut off their emotions partly, especially to their own children or friends. This is the type of person who does not cry in front of others willingly- usually.

Dejanira in Leo: These people tend to have given up on their chance of being in the spotlight. They’re endlessly selfless, both in their career and love life. They give and give and still blame themselves when things go wrong. They’re often pessimistic people. They’re scared of others leaving them, insecure, and generally need validation to feel whole.

Dejanira in Virgo: These people are overly critical of others and themselves. True perfectionists. They will not led their mistakes slide. They overthink their every move. They don’t allow themselves a breather. Sometimes this manifests in health issues, but usually it manifests in an overly critical and perfectionistic individual. They tend to be too practical, which can be the downfall of their own emotions.

Dejanira in Libra: native seeks beauty in everything but themselves. They tend not to care about themselves. They seek a sense of stability and feel as though they’re victims of the law/certain rules that were set for them. Their thoughts and their ways often get obstructed.

Dejanira in Scorpio: this usually manifests in extreme situations. I’ve often seen it manifest different types of abuse and crime within the life of the native. Sexual abuse seems to pull through consistently here, either that or exploit of the native by another person. They tend to get themselves involved in darker matters.

Dejanira in Sagittarius: the native does not fit into an average education system. Their parents mabe business people, or otherwise often absent from their lives. The native usually travels a lot, whether physically or mentally through escapism. They tend to try to run away from their problems but they always catch up. They’re impatient, they want what’s best but they want it now. They worry a lot.

Dejanira in Capricorn: this position often shows up in the charts of successful celebrities. It usually means the native feels enslaved or tied to their work. It can also mean they feel like a victim of society or the social system. On the other hand, this position often shows up in workless people too.

Dejanira in Aquarius: the native feels like a victim in groups. They may be a victim of bullying. They tend to be very different from other children when they’re young. They’re overly unique, or so they think. They tend to ‘just want to be normal’. They’re often misunderstood and have opposing or even radical opinions.