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Pallas is known as the asteroid of wisdom. Its assigned number in astronomy is #0002, following Ceres at #0001. Pallas is the third- largest discovered asteroid in size. The name Pallas originates from the Greek

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goddess Athena, who bears the alternate name of Pallas Athene. This name originates from when Athena was younger, when she accidentally murdered her best friend during her practice of martial arts. At the time, her name was simply Pallas, so out of respect, she took on her friend’s name– Athena. There are also legends that this was the other way around (Pallas was the friend and Athena accidentally murdered Pallas). Regardless, the qualities commonly associated with Athena have been correlated to the Pallas asteroid.

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About Athena

Athena was a very unconventional goddess. She remained unmarried and guided herself to self-improvement and skill refinement. Athena’s most renowned qualities were her wisdom and intelligence, both of which she possessed large quantities of. Athena repre-sents one’s ability to think for themself, as opposed to following the crowd and doing as one is told.

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About Pallas

Astrologically, Pallas represents our wisdom, self-guidance, puzzle-solving, logic, and intuition. Pallas guides us to think cognitively, discovering patterns and applying logic to situations using past experiences as a guide. A key difference between the thinking ofMercury and the wisdom of Pallas is that Mercury typically follows reason, planning, and research. The logic and thinking of Pallas is more ‘refined’, so to speak; Pallas is usually associated with pattern recognition, philosophy, and thinking for the sake of discovery. You may think of Pallas as thinking not of what is- but what could be.

Furthermore, Pallas represents the ability to negotiate conflict, or the ability for someone to prevent any ‘losers’ within said conflict. It is also said to represent your relationship to your father figure, or males in general. The sign Pallas is in influences the topics an individual may focus on or apply themselves to; whereas the house may influence what settings these methods of thinking may manifest most often or most potently.

For example, a Libra Pallas in the fourth house may demonstrate an inward focus on equality and fairness, but a falter indecisiveness.

The fourth house implies that this thinking is prevalent through roots and family, more particularly with a maternal figure.

As such, someone with this placement may feel as if they and a mother/other maternal figure deserve mutual respect or uplifting, and when this is not accomplished, they will be more likely to act to rectify this issue.

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Pallas Through The Signs

Aries.

When an Aries Pallas is stuck or uninspired,they jump into action. They get inspired through initiating ideas or projects, and ideas typically come as they begin work.

Taurus

A Taurus Pallas often ponders deeply about refined topics. They can appreciate many types of art for carrying dissembled meanings

below its surface, being able to provide unique

ideas where none others would compare.

Gemini

Gemini Pallases are intrigued by the unknown. These people often attempt to explain the things that even they are unsure of, and often start conversations without knowing how to really finish them.

Cancer

People with a Cancer Pallas placement tend to have success with communicating their need and emotions through complex and ornate language, as well as provide support for those who may also be in need of assistance.

Leo

Pallas in Leo may bring a strong sense of individuality through creative thinking. These people typically bring ideas that are out of the box, but their confidence pulls through and they often manage to bring others into their plans or projects. Their style of thinking is unique and unconventional.

Virgo

When Pallas is in Virgo, thinking is heightened to a new limit. As a sign with a surplus of orderly thinking already, Pallas bridges intuition with intelligence, allowing for these people to express their ideas in a sophisticated manner.

Libra

Considering the brain has two hemispheres, both equipped for different tasks, Pallas in Libra enables a bridge to be erected between the two, generating harmony and balance between day-to-day tasks. These people are typically able to coordinate themselves when performing tasks efficiently.

Scorpio

A Scorpio Pallas is able to see the truth behind false realities. They are well-equipped to detect lies and unearth the truth hidden within them. They are intuitive with the mannerisms of others.

Sagittarius

Pallas in Sagittarius promotes outward thinking, rather than inward. People with this placement are constantly pondering the influence of their actions on their environment, rather than themselves or their psyche.

Capricorn

Capricorn Pallases are often focused on potential. They analyze certain aspects or factors in their life and explore where those mundane aspects can become opportunities for personal success.

Aquarius

Known as ‘prophets’, Aquarius Pallases have a unique intuition about the future, and can sense possibilities blossoming from the most mundane actions or events. They are thinking ahead, rather than considering the present.

Pisces

Those with Pallas in Pisces can permeate past the physical realm into something beyond our understanding, being able to deeply resonate with the energy of the world around them and responding appropriately.