Overview

Juno represents the wife, the life partner, the soul mate. This asteroid affects a woman's decision to share herself with another through a physical, emotional and spiritual union. Juno picks up where Venus leaves off -- after the courtship phase, when the conquest is over and the love and commitment begin.

The definition of marital union changes over time, as Juno's position in the sky changes. Modern partnerships, including long-term relationships without a legal ceremony and same-sex unions, are still seen as marriages under Juno's jurisdiction. In some parts of the world, marriages are still arranged based on astrological charts.

Elizabeth Taylor, Hillary Clinton and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis all play out the spirit of The Wife. Their power and fame have much to do with their status as wives of powerful and famous men. Despite the efforts of feminism, many women still receive social standing from the actions of their husbands, thus becoming known as the Doctor's Wife or the Preacher's Wife or even the President's Wife.

Loyalty, fidelity, intimacy, monogamy, and the way you possess your partner or wish to be possessed fall under Juno's care. Juno also fosters promises between yourself and your partner, especially those made under the eyes of a Higher Power.

Juno's shadow side presides over infidelity, divorce, codependence, financial dependence and spousal abuse. The darkest side of Juno is home to the woman harmed by her partner's hand, like Nicole Brown Simpson or Dorothy Stratten. Relinquishing total control of yourself and the relationship, or losing your identity, take Juno's example too far.

Women with strong Juno influences:

Barbara Bush (wife with husband's power and status)
Hillary Clinton (wife with husband's power and status)
Grace Kelly (gave up career to become wife with power and status)
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (wife with two husbands' power and status)
Marla Maples (2nd wife with money and status)
Imelda Marcos (wife with husband's power and status)
Yoko Ono (wife with husband's fame and status)
Nancy Reagan (wife with husband's power and status)

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