The Archetype of the Princess in Astrology
Asteroid Codes
129, 43, 94, 61, 52, 31179, 242, 16, 317, 533, 220
Each of these asteroids reveals a different facet of the princess archetype, drawing from the mythology, history, or cultural identity behind its name. Like all celestial bodies, they can manifest through both positive and negative expressions.
To get a better sense of how an asteroid may manifest in synastry or the birth chart, it is useful to examine the other contacts surrounding it, particularly conjunctions, which merge the energies of two celestial bodies together. Trines, sextiles, and quintiles create more harmonious or beneficial expressions, while squares and their derivatives can present greater challenges that require evolution through the perfect balancing of the squaring forces. Oppositions can be the most unpredictable in whether they will produce positive or negative effects. They often act like a mirror: the more strongly you project the energy of one celestial body, the more strongly the celestial body opposing it will project its own energy back.
Asteroids that mean
Princess
Gongju (31179)
Gongju (공주) is the Korean word for princess.
Historically, the Korean princess represented royal lineage, family position, and dynastic identity. In modern times, Korea has developed a particularly recognizable cultural identity around beauty, fashion, music, television, and highly stylized expressions of femininity. This gives the asteroid a connection to earthly royalty, family lineage, cultural identity, social status, and romantic idealism.
this asteroid can symbolize:
Royal birth, dynastic lineage, or association with an influential family.
Elevated social status, privilege, or recognition.
Being idealized or treated as a princess.
Celebrity, popularity, or becoming a highly visible feminine figure.
Romantic idealization and fairy-tale relationships or a political marriage.
Extreme attention to one's appearance.
The expectations, obligations, or restrictions associated with being a princess.
Sara (533)
Sara (שָׂרָה) is the Hebrew word for princess.
Hebrew is the original language of the Torah and Old Testament. It has been preserved for centuries as a sacred language used in prayer, ritual, and religious study, rather than as an everyday spoken language. Its revival as a modern language occurred relatively recently, coinciding with a broader awakening of spiritual and esoteric thought around the world. This gives the asteroid a connection to sacred femininity, biblical royalty, divine covenant, and spiritual inheritance.
this asteroid can symbolize:
A princess whose identity is connected to a higher spiritual purpose.
Being regarded as spiritually significant, blessed, chosen, or set apart.
Being elevated, honored, or protected through divine favor.
Childbirth at an unusually advanced age, particularly through natural conception.
Receiving blessings or abundance after a prolonged period of waiting.
Asteroids named for
Fictional Princesses
Antigone (129)
Antigone is a Theban princess, daughter of Oedipus (of the Oedipus Complex). Sources differ in whether she was born of the incestuous pairing or of the other wife. Antigone resembles her father in her stubbornness and doomed existence. She also serves as his guide when he is blind. In a foreign kingdom when her father dies, Antigone asks to be buried with him rather than live without him. Her request is denied, and she returns to Thebes, where he brothers are in a war over who gets the throne. A man named Creon ascends to the throne after the death of her brothers in the war. He decrees that one of them, Polynices, is not to be buried on pain of death by stoning. Antigone defies the new king's order and attempts to secure a respectable burial for her brother—but she is caught. Antigone is brought before the new king. She confesses her crime and foreknowledge of his edict that Polynices neither be buried nor mourned, claiming the superiority of divine law to human law. Her self-defense is passionate, courageous and determined, yet King Creon immediately orders Antigone buried alive in a tomb. He eventually has a change of heart and tries to release her, but finds she has already hanged herself. King Creon's son, who was engaged to Antigone, kills himself with a sword after an unsuccessful attempt to kill his father, then his Queen also kills herself in despair over her sons’ death, which she attributes to Creon’s misrule. By her death, Antigone ends up destroying the entire household of her adversary.
this asteroid can symbolize:
A father and/or daughter serving as guides for one another, particularly through themes of blindness, vision, and spiritual insight.
Defiance of authority when prevented from doing what one believes is morally right.
Profound grief at the loss of a father, including the desire to remain with him after death.
Forbidden, taboo, or incestuous love and family entanglements.
Performance of elaborate and deeply meaningful funeral rites for loved ones.
The ultimate destruction of one's enemies, particularly following a great personal sacrifice.
Suicide or a connection to self-inflicted death.
Ariadne (43)
Ariadne was a Cretan princess and the daughter of King Minos, who named her after the term “Most Holy” and placed her in charge of the Labyrinth where the Minotaur lived. After the death of her brother, the city of Athens was required to sacrifice 7 young men and 7 maidens to the Minotaur every 7 years. One year, the sacrificial party included Theseus, the son of King Aegeus, who volunteered in order to kill the Minotaur. At first sight, Ariadne fell in love with him and provided him a sword and ball of thread so that he could defeat the Minotaur and retrace his way out of the Labyrinth. After completing his task, Ariadne eloped with Theseus, but he abandoned her on an island, where the god Dionysus found and married her. As a wedding gift, Dionysus set her diadem in the heavens as the Corona Borealis constellation, turning both Ariadne and their love immortal.
this asteroid can symbolize:
Helping to save others, particularly young people, through an act of courage or intervention.
Being betrayed, abandoned, or left behind by a first love or early romantic attachment.
Using intelligence, strategy, or careful planning to overcome a seemingly impossible situation.
Holding the key to another person’s success, escape, or victory—and using it even if they might betray you.
Being rewarded or finding a greater destiny after an apparent loss or betrayal.
Leaving one life behind for love and beginning again somewhere new.
Receiving an extraordinary, symbolic, or unforgettable wedding gift from your partner.
Having your name, image, work, or legacy immortalized or remembered long after you.
Aurora (94)
Aurora is the name of the princess in the classic Disney animation Sleeping Beauty. Her name is derived from the Greek goddess of the dawn and the ballet by Tchaikovsky, while her codename Briar Rose is taken from the Brothers Grimm. In the fairy tale, Aurora is an only child and heir to the kingdom who is raised in secret as a commoner to protect her from an evil fairy. She falls into an enchanted sleep on her sixteenth birthday and can only be awakened by true love's kiss. The film is known for having some of the most detailed backgrounds in Disney animation, with its art style drawing heavily from Art Nouveau. The actress who voiced Aurora would later become an opera singer, while her castle is featured at Disneyland in California and Paris.
this asteroid can symbolize:
A strong affinity for forests and animals, including a willingness to explore nature alone.
A role or talent involving singing, ballet, opera, ballroom dance, illustration, or Art Nouveau.
Being secretly hidden, sheltered, or raised away from one's true identity or status.
A romantic partner who serves as the catalyst for awakening one's dormant potential.
Experiencing particular significance in California or Paris.
Receiving divine direction for one's destiny through dreams and enchanted sleep, particularly around dawn during the hypnopompic state.
Entering altered states through sleep, dreams, visions, or fairy dust.
When expressed through artistic expression like a Sleeping Beauty retelling, this placement can indicate how the princess or story is reimagined.
Danae (61)
Danaë was the only daughter of King Acrisius. When her father was told a prophecy by the Oracle of Delphi that she would have a son that would one day kill him, her father either locked her in a brazen tower or shut her in a bronze chamber and buried it underground. However, Zeus desired Danaë, and came to her in the form of a golden rain through the roof of her chamber. It fell onto her lap and she conceived a child. Soon after, Perseus was born. Upon discovering the child, Acrisius did not want to provoke the wrath of the gods or the Furies by killing his family members, so instead placed Danaë and Perseus into a wooden chest and cast it into the sea. They eventually washed ashore on the island of Serifos, where they were taken in by the fisherman Dictys—brother to the King of the island—who raised Perseus to manhood in the temple of Athena. The King was charmed by Danaë, but she had no interest in him. Consequently, he agreed not to marry her only if her son would bring him the head of the Gorgon Medusa.
this asteroid can symbolize:
A destiny that is protected until it can be fulfilled, even when others attempt to prevent it.
The traumatic loss, removal, or destruction of one's father.
The birth of an extraordinary child—one destined for recognition, greatness, or a heroic role.
Conceiving a child with an exceptionally powerful father, whether literally, symbolically, socially, or through a larger-than-life paternal archetype.
A man who is not the child's biological father taking on a protective role in the child's life.
Unexpected survival or rescue from seemingly impossible situations.
A connection between destiny and the sea, including ocean travel, voyages, exile by water, rescue at sea, or a significant journey that begins or ends across the ocean.
Having a child with inclinations to protect and defend their mother.
Europa (52)
Europa was a Phoenician princess who was gathering flowers near the sea when Zeus noticed her and immediately fell in love. He approached her in the form of a magnificent white bull, presenting himself as gentle and harmless. Europa was captivated by the animal and decorated him with flowers before eventually climbing onto his back. Once she was seated, Zeus carried her across the sea to the island of Crete, where he revealed his true identity. Unlike the violent abduction of Persephone by Pluto, Zeus won Europa through seduction rather than force. He showered her with divine gifts, including the immortalization of their love story through the creation of the zodiac sign Taurus, and made her the first queen of Crete. From their union, she went on to give birth to three demigods, including King Minos. Europa is the only princess whose archetype is associated with both feminine planets: Venus through theories tracing her origins to the goddess Astarte and the rulership of the Taurus constellation, and the Moon through an ancient lunar temple associated with her and the Galilean moon named in her honor. Her lunar namesake was among the first four moons ever discovered beyond Earth. She is also intimately connected to the Earth through the etymology of both Europa and the continent of Europe.
this asteroid can symbolize:
A significant connection to Europe, including travel, residence, ancestry, career, or major life experience there.
Being swept away by love, romance, or an alluring partner.
Fame, recognition, or becoming highly visible to others.
Natural glamour, beauty, aesthetic, style, artistic abilities, or creative talent.
A powerful ability to seduce, charm, attract, or captivate others.
Seeing people or circumstances through rose-colored glasses, particularly when beauty or romance is involved.
Being whisked away into a new life, environment, or circumstance through a romantic relationship.
The ability to harness one's natural power and turn it into creative or material abundance.
Leadership, influence, or becoming a queen-like figure within one's environment.
Receiving extravagant gifts, grand gestures, or displays of devotion from a lover, particularly those carrying lasting or symbolic significance.
Establishing a new precedent or becoming the first of one's kind, particularly through an exceptional honor, title, or achievement.
Psyche (16)
Psyche was a mortal princess whose extraordinary beauty became so renowned that people began neglecting the worship of Venus to admire her instead. Enraged by the comparison, Venus sent her son Cupid to punish Psyche, but Cupid fell in love with her himself. He secretly made Psyche his wife, visiting her only at night and forbidding her from ever seeing his face. After Psyche was persuaded by her jealous sisters to discover his identity, Cupid abandoned her, leaving Psyche to face a series of seemingly impossible trials at the hands of Venus in order to win him back. Psyche ultimately completed these impossible tasks, including descending into the Underworld. Eventually, she was granted immortality, becoming a goddess and reuniting with Cupid in marriage. The story of Psyche is one of transformation through love, suffering, perseverance, and self-discovery. Her name comes from the Greek word for soul, and her journey from mortal princess to immortal goddess represents the soul's evolution through hardship and transformation.
this asteroid can symbolize:
Extraordinary beauty that attracts admiration, attention, and envy.
Being separated from a beloved partner and having to overcome significant trials to reunite.
Being idealized, idolized, or placed on a pedestal because of one's beauty or soulful qualities.
Secret or mysterious romantic relationships.
Conflict with the mother of a romantic partner.
A relationship that begins under unusual, hidden, or unconventional circumstances.
The thing one is willing to suffer, sacrifice, and endure extraordinary trials for.
The thing for which one will ultimately be immortalized and remembered for.
Asteroids named for
Historical Princesses
Roxane (317)
Roxane is named after a Persian princess whom Alexander the Great fell in love with at first sight. Her father is said to have surrendered to Alexander when he became aware of the good reception Alexander awarded his daughter. Alexander then married Roxana despite opposition from his companions, who would have preferred a Macedonian or Greek queen. She was his first wife. He later appointed her father as the governor of the Hindu Kush region and her brother to the elite cavalry. During their travels in India, Roxana gave birth to a male heir, but the child died while still an infant. After Alexander's sudden death at Babylon, Roxana is believed to have murdered his second wife, Stateira, whom he married for political reasons. During this time, Roxana was once again pregnant. After giving birth to another son, she and the child were offered protection by Alexander the Great's mother, Olympias, in Macedonia, until her assassination. After the death of her mother-in-law, a military general imprisoned Roxana and her son in the citadel of Amphipolis for seven years until poisoning them when the boy came of age to inherit the throne.
this asteroid can symbolize:
Marriage to an exceptionally powerful, influential, or historically significant partner.
Love at first sight leading to a quick marriage.
A protective or supportive relationship with a mother-in-law.
Being the first, primary, or most important partner of a powerful person.
Family members receiving positions of power or prestige through your marriage partner.
Loss of security following the death or removal of a powerful partner.
Eliminating or being forced into conflict with romantic rivals.
Having to fight for or protect a child's rights, future, or inheritance.
Betrayal, assassination, or the sudden removal of a spouse, family member, or protector.
Long periods of confinement, isolation, or being prevented from freely moving forward.
Toxic enemies or a significant connection to poison, whether literal, symbolic, attempted, or fatal.
Stephania (220)
Stephania is an asteroid named for Crown Princess Stéphanie of Belgium as a wedding gift from the father of the prince she married. Its naming marked the first time an asteroid was officially designated as a bridal gift or named to commemorate a wedding. Her marriage to Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria was the defining event of her life and was celebrated with extraordinary royal grandeur. Behind the spectacle, however, the marriage quickly became tragic. Stéphanie later wrote in her autobiography that Rudolf was violent toward her on their wedding night. He continued to have numerous affairs and eventually contracted a venereal disease, which he passed on to Stéphanie, leaving her infertile for the rest of her life. The couple had one daughter before this occurred. After contracting the disease, Stéphanie refused to share Rudolf's bed for the remainder of his life. After dealing with so many of his infidelities, she eventually took on a lover of her own, whom she nicknamed Hamlet. Rudolf's worsening emotional state eventually led him to propose a suicide pact with Stéphanie, asking her to die with him. When she refused, he made the same proposition to several of his mistresses until one agreed. Before his death, Rudolf left Stéphanie a final letter:
Dear Stephanie, You are delivered from my fatal presence; be happy in your destiny. Be good to the poor little girl who is the only thing that remains of me. Give my last regards to all our friends. I face death calmly; death alone can save my good name. With the warmest embrace, your Rudolph, who loves you.
Stéphanie's own lover died less than a year after Rudolf. In the years that followed, she traveled extensively across Europe, North Africa, and the Mediterranean, embracing a degree of freedom and independence unusual for a woman of her era before falling in love again. Her family attempted to arrange other marriages for her, but Stéphanie resisted and eventually married a Hungarian nobleman of lower rank. Her father strongly opposed the marriage and effectively disowned her for choosing him. Unlike her first marriage, however, this one proved to be a happy and lasting partnership. Her relationship with her only daughter remained close for many years. Eventually, however, their lives repeated a striking pattern. Her daughter also rejected her royal marriage in favor of a man considered socially unsuitable, though unlike her mother, she divorced her husband before remarrying. Stéphanie's reaction to her daughter's relationship echoed the rejection she herself had experienced from her father: in later years, she became convinced that her daughter was possessed by a demon because she could not accept what she considered “the immorality of her love life.” She often refused to see her, just as her father had refused to see Stéphanie, and instead prayed for her salvation utilizing a number of priests.
this asteroid can symbolize:
Receiving an elaborate bridal gift, particularly from the groom, his father, or another significant or influential masculine figure.
A wedding marked by lavish expense, elaborate preparations, or a distinction that sets a new precedent in some way.
An arranged marriage, particularly one involving royalty, status, or family expectations.
Rough sex on the wedding night, whether experienced positively or negatively.
Having an only child, particularly one whose life, relationships, appearance, talents, or circumstances closely mirror one's own.
Familial rejection, estrangement, and conflicts over inheritance.
Contracting a sexually transmitted infection or disease from an unfaithful partner.
A shocking, sudden, or tragic ending to a first marriage.
Extensive travel, particularly across multiple countries or continents.
Providing humanitarian aid or medical care to conflict-affected or war-torn countries.
Having a successful second marriage after becoming widowed.
Seeking religious intervention, such as prayers or priests, for spiritual salvation or deliverance from demonic possession.
