The Nine Greek Muses
CALLIOPE
The Muse of Eloquence & Epic Poetry. Can also be spelled Kalliope. In the chart signifies a poet, a talented writer, a beautiful voice or someone good at delivering speeches. Can show someone who uses their voice to get what they want or to seduce, especially when conjunct Venus. She is the oldest of the nine muses & considered the leader of the muses.
Her name means: "Beautiful voiced" from the Greek words kallos and ops.
CLIO
The Muse of History. Can also be spelled ”Klio” Can show an interest in history. Can also show someone who ”makes history” In the natal chart its a fame indicator and an indicator of being interested in history. Can make you unforgettable. Ive seen this in the 11th house of a person who was involved in a scandal on the internet and since then her name has been linked to that.
Her name means: "To make famous" or "celebrate." from the Greek verb kleô.
URANIA
The Muse of Astronomy & Astrology. Back then astrology and astronomy was considered the same. She was also considered Muse of mathematics. In the chart she indicates talent and strong interest in astrology, astronomy, the stars, mathematics and metaphysics in general.
Her name means: ”Heavenly" or "of heaven"
THALIA
Muse of Comedy & Idyllic Poetry. In the chart it shows a comedic talent. Conjunct the Ascendant can be someone who are good at funny expressions. Shows someone who naturally have comedic timing since timing is everything when it comes to humour. Harsh aspects can shows someone who tries too hard to be funny or someone whos humour is not appreciated.
Her name means: "Rich festivity" or "blooming."
MELPOMENE
Muse of Tragedy. In the chart it can show where we experience tragedy, grief or loss and what makes us experience these things. In the chart of an actor it indicates a talent in playing tragic and sad roles. If it conjuncts Venus the person might experience a lot of tragedy in love. If conjunct asteroid talent it indicates a talent with these topics and for example work as a psychiatrist.
Her name means: "To celebrate with dance and song."from the Greek verb melpô or melpomai
POLYHYMNIA
The Muse of Hymns & Meditation. In the chart can make someone calm, peaceful and collected. Definitely an introvert indicator and can show someone who doesnt not talk a lot. She is often depicted holding a finger to her mouth.
Her name means: "Praise" or "hymn." from the Greek words poly- "many" and hymnos
ERATO
The Muse of Erotic Poetry & Mimic Imitation. In astrology shows someone who acts as a muse for erotic art. Prominent in the chart of sex symbols & adult movie stars. If conjunct the Ascendant or Midheaven shows someone who awakes erotic imaginations in others.
Her name means: "Lovely" or "beloved" from the Greek word eratos.
EUTERPE
The Muse of Music. In the chart it shows musical talent. Singing and songwriting. Also prominent in the charts of DJs since they know what the public wants to hear. Can also show what you make music about. Ive seen this conjunct Venus in the chart of a woman who dated a musician who made songs about her.
Her name means: "Giver of much delight." from the Greek words eu- and terpô.
TERPSICHORE
The Muse of Dancing. In the chart she gives talent in dancing & choreography. The legendary balet dancer Vaslav Nijinsk has Terpsichore conjunct Venus and Anna Pavlova have it conjunct her Part of Fortune. They both helped establish the Russian Ballet. Both of them household names because of their dance talent.
Her name means: "Delighting in Dance" from the Greek words terpsis "to delight" and khoros "dance".
ASTEROID NUMBERS: 22, 30, 33, 27, 62, 81, 23, 18, 84
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“The Mousai are always dancing, and the goddesses love to busy themselves with songs and strings. But when they see Apollon beginning to lead the dance, they put their heart into their singing even more than before and send down from Helikon an all-harmonious sound.”
- Simonides, Fragment 578 (from Himerius, Orations)
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The Muses being visibly bigger than Apollo (even if it is slightly) is delightful to me
Yes I know these painters probably didn't care too much about anatomy but this is funny regardless
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