Dictionary term
Pleiades
Direct answer
Pleiades is a famous star cluster in Taurus, used in astrology for collective sensitivity, vision, tears, inspiration, ancestral memory, and the power of a small cluster rather than one star.
Pleiades is a Taurus star cluster linked with sensitivity, inspiration, tears, and ancestral memory.
The orbit map distinguishes physical bodies, calculated points, and symbolic cycles where possible.Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Pleiades with tight contacts, especially around Moon, Venus, Mercury, angles, and themes of vision, grief, sisterhood, memory, or inspiration.
- Do not use it for
- Do not make Pleiades lore automatically mystical or superior.
- In astrology
- The Pleiades are a star cluster, not a single fixed star. Astrologers often use the principal star Alcyone for zodiac contact.
- Reference category
- Planets & Celestial Bodies
- Related terms
- Birth Chart, Zodiac, Transit
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The story behind Pleiades
The Pleiades, also called the Seven Sisters, are an open star cluster known across many cultures.
Pleiades in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Pleiades asks what shared grief or beauty is asking to be remembered.
Why Pleiades matters
Pleiades matters because it is one of the most culturally recognized star clusters and carries strong mythic and calendrical associations.
Pleiades at work: an example
Moon conjunct the Pleiades may heighten emotional sensitivity, memory, and the need to protect vision from overwhelm.
Sources and editorial method
This concise reference separates established definitions from historical, symbolic, or interpretive claims. Entries without external references are presented as editorial summaries rather than primary-source scholarship.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Planets & Celestial Bodies
- Also appears in
- Planets & Celestial Bodies
- Aliases
- None listed
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
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Common questions
What is Pleiades?
Pleiades is a famous star cluster in Taurus, used in astrology for collective sensitivity, vision, tears, inspiration, ancestral memory, and the power of a small cluster rather than one star.
How is Pleiades used in astrology?
Use Pleiades with tight contacts, especially around Moon, Venus, Mercury, angles, and themes of vision, grief, sisterhood, memory, or inspiration.
What should I avoid when interpreting Pleiades?
Do not make Pleiades lore automatically mystical or superior. It is a symbolic contact that needs chart context.
