This is it, the final muse. I have now covered all nine of the asteroids that were named after the nine muses from Greek Mythology. I'm going to be taking a break over the weekend and when I come back I hope to dive into some sample posts and maybe other posts types as well. I will probably still be covering new asteroids though, as there are still quite a few that I use in my actual practice that I have yet to touch on. But for now, enjoy this post on the final muse.
Klio is a goddess in Greek (and later Roman) mythology, described as being one of the nine muses. She is the daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne and the mother Hyacinthus - yes, THAT Hyacinthus - by Pieros. According to some, Klio was forced by Aphrodite into falling in love with Pieros, because she had mocked the latter for her love affair with Adonis. Klio is regarded as the Muse of History or sometimes as the Muse of Lyre Playing. She is often portrayed as holding an open scroll, a book, or a set of tablets, or is sometimes seated next to a chest of books.
The asteroid Klio was discovered by Robert Luther on the 25th of August, 1865 in Dusseldorf, Germany. The name Klio had initially been suggested for the asteroid 12 Victoria due to the controversy around the name. It is also the parent asteroid of Klio asteroid family (413) which has around three hundred members. The asteroid takes roughly 1,326 days to travel around the zodiac, spending roughly 111 days in each sign.
Within my own research into the asteroid, Klio can be used to represent the native’s historical abilities, experiences with historical writing, propensity for history, experiences with string instruments, propensity for string instruments, and historical experiences of their life. Remember to check the sign, house, degree, and any aspects Klio makes when interpreting this placement. You can also have a look at Klio’s persona chart if you feel confident enough.