Juno, the Roman Supreme Goddess and counterpart to Greek mythology’s Hera. Juno is the sister and wife of Jupiter; the Roman Supreme God is the Greek mythology’s counterpart to Zeus. Jupiter and Juno being the supreme deities are involved in many Roman Mythological stories, mainly due to Jupiter’s infidelity or some shenanigans and Juno’s jealous rage or timely wisdom. These two divine couples are considered to be the ultimate pairing due to their individual greatness and the endless bond they share together. Juno, much like Hera is associated with marriage and childbirth. She is also the main deity of Rome back in the time, where she was revered by several names and associated with many important aspects of its people. She was considered to be the protector of Rome, often depicted in war attire. She was closely associated with fertility, protector of women, marriage, childbirth, childcare, menstruation, youthfulness, vitality, war, governance, finances, righteousness, etc.
Juno also has a jealous side much like Hera, where she is seen mercilessly seeking revenge on every creature that Jupiter had relations with. She was known for her loyalty to her husband, even though all the infidelities Jupiter put her through. Patience and grace are also something that she is known for since she was also wise. She is said to be the goddess of marriage and love. She is also known to be the protector of legally married women. Her prominence gave birth to many festivals and practices especially associated with marriages and honoring women. One of the many famous speculations is of the month June, closely associated with her and the month of marriage ceremonies.
Her presence in Roman mythology and religious beliefs also draw attention to the importance women had, from their selfless love to their everyday circumstances. Menstruation, fertility, chastity, childbirth, etc. were hence associated to her. Her depiction was also much like a sovereign deity who was the queen of all gods & goddesses, with feminine charm and fierce warrior like intensity.
Juno represents how unconditional love and devotion are the basis of marriage. (Strictly condoning her husband’s cheating, and her misdirected anger of course). Juno is regarded as a mother figure and a wife that anyone would be able to admire. Her characterization also draws attention to how an empowered person can be both a devoted partner and a ferocious protector (without paying much attention to gender but to femininity and its significance), which can be seen in her associations with Peacocks and Lions. It also speaks of how one must have a solid sense of self before entering into any kind of serious relationship, since partnerships can test each other’s characters through the course of time.
Juno in Astrology can hence represent:
Where/who you are devoted and loyal to
Where/how you will seek an ideal future (be it in a marriage, career, passion, etc.)
Who is your ideal partner or what gives you a sense of fulfilment
How/where you might encounter your ideal partner
What marriage means to you and how committed you are
How committed your ideal partner is to you
How compatible you and your ideal partner are
Where you might feel cheated but still remain loyal (with challenging aspects or placements)
How injustice can invoke your rage or jealousy
How you deal with jealousy/rage caused due to such injustices
How you view femininity and how connected you feel to its many aspects
Where/how you feel empowered by your femininity (again, regardless of your gender or sexual orientation)
Where you are revered for your grace
How you handle your everyday affairs, including expenditure and finances (i.e., Taking care of things like paying the bills, saving money, budgeting, etc.)
How (for women) things like menstruation, self-care, beauty, childbirth, childcare, etc. can play a significant role in your life
How you view marriages and long-term commitments
How you handle long term commitments, in both business and romantic relationship
How you handle ups and downs of such serious commitments
Where and how your ideal partner will be loyal/disloyal to you (depending on placements and aspects)
What are the green & red flags you can look for in a partner
Where you feel your loyalty is taken advantage of and if or if not, you will overlook your loved ones’ betrayal, etc.
Hence, Juno is seen as your potential partner in astrology and also how you yourself behave as a partner. Despite all the notorious stories we know of Jupiter, Juno is still regarded as his ultimate partner, and they are revered as the divine counterparts of each other. So, when looking for marriage and commitments in one’s chart, Jupiter and Juno’s placements, aspects to each other and to the rest of the chart are primarily considered. Of course, this is done disregarding the mythological circumstances between the two, and merely as a power couple (i.e., without their flaws) and an idealized version of a successful love story. Hence Juno’s placement and aspects are seen in a positive view to find one’s ideal partner and the potential for a prosperous & fulfilling commitment/marriage.
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