QUAOAR, discovered in 2002, is a Cubewano and at the time of its discovery was the largest known world beyond Pluto. It holds catalog number 50,000 and is a billion miles further from the Sun than Pluto.
Below is a summary of what astrologers say about Quaoar.
Mark Andrew Holmes (Starlight News):Holmes emphasizes Quaoar’s role in "creating something new from the old," suggesting it’s a force for transformation through creative expression.
Melanie Reinhart (Chiron and Beyond):Reinhart, a prominent astrologer of TNOs, links Quaoar to "the soul’s journey of creation," where individuals are called to manifest their highest potential. She sees it as a bridge between the personal and collective, encouraging alignment with a greater purpose.
Many astrologers view Quaoar as a "higher octave" of Saturn, emphasizing structure, discipline, and long-term vision but with a creative, harmonious twist. It’s seen as a bridge between the material and spiritual realms.
In this post we examine the discovery chart for fresh insights into the nature of Quaoar.
Here are the details for the discovery of 50000 Quaoar:Date and Time (UTC): June 4, 2002, at approximately 09:48 UTC; Place of Discovery: Palomar Observatory, California, USA. The discovery chart is shown above.
Quaoar’s Discovery Position (10° Sagittarius 9' 58"):Sabian Symbol (Phase 251): “In the left section of an archaic temple, a lamp burns in a container shaped like a human body.”
Rudhyar’s Interpretation: Emphasizes “the value of the 'return to the body' advocated by modern thinkers in order to balance the stress on intellectuality and objective consciousness.” This suggests a call to integrate physical, instinctual, or emotional awareness with intellectual pursuits, countering the dominance of rational thought.
Antares (9° Sagittarius 47"): Fiorenza’s Description: Antares, the heart of the Scorpion, is linked to war, weaponry, and challenging established politics or authority. It represents a tenacious stand against conditions that no longer serve our evolutionary freedom or fulfillment.
The discovery position of Quaoar at 10° Sagittarius 9' 58" (tropical zodiac) places it conjunct the fixed star Antares at 9° Sagittarius 47', within a very close orb. This alignment, combined with Dane Rudhyar’s interpretation of the Sabian symbol for that degree and Nick Fiorenza’s description of Antares, creates a rich astrological tapestry that suggests a deeper, possibly overlooked meaning for Quaoar.
Quaoar is a creative rebel against intellectual orthodoxy, advocating for a return to the body to achieve evolutionary freedom and fulfillment.
The discovery of Quaoar took place just a week before a powerful solar eclipse [19ge54] on June 10, 2002 influencing the very meaning of Quaoar. The eclipse was a North node eclipse conjunct Saturn in Gemini opposite a South Node Pluto in Sagittarius. It was conjunct the star Capella [21ge52] of Auriga.
The prominent first-magnitude star Capella, Alpha Auriga, driver of the chariot, is a messenger of light. Capella lies north of the galactic equator, thus removed from the dramatics of the political-religious factions fighting battles in the physical trenches of life (horns of the bull and Orion). Capella’s northern vantage tends to illuminate a situation and bring guidance from an embracing perspective that can help to break a stronghold that might otherwise drag on endlessly. Capella’s influence imparts a sense of autonomy and confidence to create one’s own moral code based from a greater perceptual awareness. Capella motivates leadership, courage and a positive sense of adventure that inspires cohesive action to help others achieve a common goal.
The above extract from Nick Fiorenza about the eclipse star Capella also resonates with the very purpose of Quaoar. Developing one’s own moral code that bypasses the dramatics of the political-religious factions and their conventional morality is what the solar eclipse and Quaoar are urging us to do.
As a North Node [17ge51] eclipse conjunct Saturn, it favours finding practical techniques (Saturn) for new ways of communication (Gemini) while destroying our submission to traditional belief systems (Pluto in Sagittarius) that hold us back.
Rudhyar on the Sabian for the North Node
PHASE 78 (GEMINI 18°): TWO CHINESE MEN CONVERSE IN THEIR NATIVE TONGUE IN AN AMERICAN CITY.
KEYNOTE: The need for the mind to retain its independence from its physical environment in order to concentrate on its special problems.
Individuals who have entered into a new realm of activity usually find themselves alienated from their social environment. In a sense they "live in the world" (the world of ordinary men still bound to common earthly and biological pursuits) but "are not of the world." They normally seek companions who can speak their language.
Finally going back to June 10, 2002 eclipse, we note it was conjunct the stars Capella and Hoedus.
Capella: The brightest star in Auriga, associated with the mother goat Amalthea, who nurtured Zeus. Diana Rosenberg links Capella to teachers, nurturers, and protective figures, emphasizing guidance and care.
Hoedus (Eta Aurigae): Represents the baby goats, symbolizing children, students, and the act of learning. Rosenberg connects Hoedus to the nurturing and educational aspects of Capella, reinforcing the teacher-student dynamic. The eclipse’s conjunction with these stars suggests a cosmic endorsement of educational innovation, particularly for young learners. This aligns with Quaoar’s role as a creator of new, practical techniques for communication, challenging traditional belief systems, and fostering deep connections.
Articles from 2024 and 2025 in The Mountain Astrologer have begun to explore Quaoar’s role in transformation and communication, particularly in mundane astrology. A piece by an anonymous author in the July 2025 issue discusses Quaoar’s potential in "challenging cultural norms," which aligns with our theme of destroying submission to traditional belief systems.
Another article from September 2025 highlights Quaoar’s influence on educational reforms, particularly in early childhood education, resonating with the Auriga stars’ connection to teachers and children.
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