Your eternal flame (Asteroid Vesta) part 1

Vesta is also called Hestia. Her symbol is the Eternal flame, she is Keeper of the Sacred Flame. The flame she tends is that of truth and of the hearth. She is associated with devotion, service, conservation and dedication to religious or spiritual beliefs. She is mythological the Vestal Virgin, one whose life is committed to spiritual service, therefore she is 'married to spirit'. Her sexuality, as all other aspects of her being, are surrendered to spirit and used in its service, therefore she is virgin in the sense that she belongs to no man, but only to Spirit. In a chart she indicates how we deal with issues of work, devotion, commitment, sacrifice, and denial of [or fear of] intimacy, and primarily with the question of personal integration.

Vesta is the core of the planet Maldeck which is [was] the natural ruler of Virgo and the sixth house, therefore Vesta retains those associations.

The house Vesta is in show us where it is happening and the sign Vesta is in show us how it is happening.

Vesta in the Houses

Look for this symbol in your chart

Vesta in the First:

You are dedicated to the path of self-discovery and self-awareness, and issues of identity are a primary focus. You are so focused on 'finding yourself', or on your personal goals, that you may choose to forego long-term relationships of an intimate nature.

Vesta in the Second:

Your path of devotion is learning to manifest material abundance and security for yourself and loved ones. You may go through experiences of limitation of pleasures and comforts, as a challenge to learn the art of manifesting through thought.

Vesta in the Third:

Your area of devotion is communication, seeking new experiences and knowledge and disseminating what you have garnered thus far. There may be some challenge or sense of limitation in your ability to communicate, in order to pressure you into clarifying your thoughts.

Vesta in the Fourth:

Your primary devotion is to home and family, and your sense of duty and obligation are very strong. You have always had extra work and responsibility within your home situation, and possibly a limitation to your freedom due to family obligations. You are challenged to find a practical and efficient approach to your domestic duties.

Vesta in the Fifth: (My placement of Vesta into my chart)

You are dedicated to creative expression, and may well be in a creative profession, or one that includes considerable public attention and recognition. You might at times pour your life force into your work, sublimating your sexual energy. You may experience denial of either romance or creativity or be forced to choose between them.

Vesta in the Sixth:

Your devotion is focused on some form of healing or learning techniques and skills that will enable you to perform some work that is of crucial importance to you. Health issues may force you to learn health management skills such as diet, exercise and positive mind/body life patterns.

Vesta in the Seventh:

You are very devoted to your primary one-to-one relationship, and issues of balance will be your area of challenge. There may be conflicts over the issues of independence vs. interdependence, and the lessons of cooperation and compromise are crucial to your path.

Vesta in the Eighth:

You are dedicated to trans formative experiences of emotional and sexual intimacy and delving into the realm of hidden or occult knowledge. Your desire is for an absolute sharing, perhaps a mystical union, and you may have great difficulty finding a partner who can match your intensity. Your challenge revolves around letting go of personal desires and the lessons of sharing energy and possessions.

Vesta in the Ninth:

Your highest devotion is to the search for truth and wisdom, and the dissemination of your ideal vision. You have the potential for fully realizing your ideal in the world of form, though you will be challenged to examine and broaden your belief system and avoid fanaticism, the belief that you possess some ultimate or final answer.

Vesta in the Tenth:

You are very dedicated to achieving your goals and attaining success in your profession or career. If Vesta is very close to the mid heaven a spiritual destiny is suggested. You are disciplined, thorough and hard-working, but may have difficulty defining your goals or finding a fulfilling vocation.

Vesta in the Eleventh:

Your devotion is focused on a humanitarian or futuristic ideal of respect for freedom and individuality and honoring of all life. You are most dedicated to working within a group of like-minded people and may forego personal friendships at times for the sake of the cause. Your challenge is to clearly define and focus on your aspirations and ideal, so that you may be clearly directed toward them.

Vesta in the Twelfth:

Your devotion is of a spiritual nature, and to service with compassion and surrender. Your challenge is to accept the necessary sacrifices of your path in a spirit of faith and trust. You may have fears stemming from karmic memories, and fears of intimacy that manifest as a need for isolation and retreat. Banishing fear with faith is the crux of your devotional path.