Ceres

Ceres is the largest object in the asteroid belt, elevated to dwarf planet status. In astrology, it embodies the archetype of the Great Mother -- nurturing, fertility, agriculture, and the grief of separation. Its natal placement reveals how you nurture others and what you need to feel nurtured yourself. Ceres also governs food, environmentalism, and the cycles of attachment and letting go. When prominent in a chart, Ceres speaks to themes of caretaking, food relationships, and the deep bond between parent and child.