Asteroid Eris In Astrology…

The Greek Goddess Of Strife & Discord – Her Roman Equivalent Is Discordia!

Actress Hayley Atwell, Born With The Sun Conjunct Asteroid Eris…

Discovered in 2005 and named after the Greek goddess of chaos and discord, Eris is an emerging archetype that can help us understand the area’s in our lives we most need to build strength, ferocity and backbone.

The dwarf planet takes 556 years to orbit the Sun and is currently passing through the sign of Aries and has been since the 1920’s. That means that anyone with planets in Aries, or the moon in this feisty fire sign potentially has the influence of the planet.

Eris’ Mythic Story…

The story goes that Eris was NOT invited to the wedding of Peleus and Thetis. Feeling miffed she tossed a golden apple into the wedding party with the inscription for the most beautiful one. The goddesses Hera, Athena and Aphrodite all laid claim to the apple and the title.

The Judgement Of Paris…

They insisted that Zeus choose the one most deserving and Zeus quickly passed the responsibility to Paris, prince of Troy. Paris chose Aphrodite (because she promised him Helen of Troy) and so began the Trojan War.

The Causes of Eris…

Soul Warrior
When fierce is warranted
Abiding discord when there is survival at stake
No holds barred fight for existence
Exhibiting the power of action and choice
How to stay in ones power, especially as a woman
Sister of Ares (God of War)
Female struggle for survival
Soul level commitment
Empowerment, Disempowerment
Right rage; when anger is warranted
Taking action when necessary
Knowing when to take a side
Standing up for yourself and others
Right rage; when anger is warranted
Commanding your space rather than defending it
When mediation is and isn’t warranted.

How can you nurture a commanding presence? What does being a powerful and strong woman mean to you? Do you feel drawn to the Eris tribe of soul warrior’s and fierce goddesses?

Astrologer Shari Zollinger is available for full readings by phone or Skype and is currently offering an inspired personal write up about Eris in your chart. Please email her for details, sharizollinger@gmail.com.