The Ten Planets
The word planet means "wanderers" in Greek because only the planets seem to be moving constantly in the Zodiac against the background of "Fixed" Stars.
The ancients included the Sun and the Moon as planets along with Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were not known to the ancients
Although the Sun is a star, the ancients referred to it as a planet because it seemed to "wander" around the Zodiac like the rest of the planets.
The Sun represents your basic goals, drives, motivation, temperament and your individuality. It also signifies your underlying personality traits which are unchanged throughout your life and its effects are more obvious later in life. In other words, people act more according to their Sun signs after the age of about forty. It corresponds to the part of your nature which relates to your personality.
Sun "rules" the sign of Leo. The ancients associated the sign of Leo with Sun and found many similarities between characteristics displayed by the sign of Leo and those who had Sun prominent in their charts e.g. charisma, dramatic personality, flamboyance and the need for ego gratification and limelight.
Sun's house placement is very important to find the areas where you will spend most of your energy. For example, Sun in the first house enhances your personality this will be your main asset. Sun in the ninth house will incline you towards foreign philosophies and travel. Similarly, Sun in the twelfth house is good for research.
Keywords: Physical drive, energy level, ego and the physical heart. Personality traits. Areas of fame and recognition.
Although the Moon is a satellite of the Earth, the ancients called it a planet because it was also a "wanderer" like the rest of the planets. Moon "rules" the sign of Cancer.
Moon represents the emotional side of your nature and your initial reaction to different situations. It reflects your moods, feelings, your immediate reactions, imagination, emotional perception and your subconscious. Its effects are always of a short duration, unstable, fluctuating, changeable and more dramatic than the Sun’s. Moon’s influence is more obvious in the childhood as you tend to be more spontaneous.
For example, a Leo person (Sun in Leo) will always have a certain dramatic and confident personality. Someone with Moon in Leo will show similar traits but only from time to time (in parties or if they are being ignored when they need attention). Someone with Moon in Aquarius will be cool and aloof when their feelings are hurt as opposed to an Aquarius person who is always like that.
The ancients associated the sign of Cancer with Moon and found many similarities between characteristics displayed by Cancerians and those who had Moon prominent in their chart e.g. moodiness, nurturing ability and the need for emotional security.
Keywords: Home and Family, Roots, Mother, Emotions, Moods and Nurturing.
The planet Mercury "rules" both the sign of Gemini as well as Virgo. The ancients found many similarities between characteristics displayed by these signs and those who had Mercury prominent in their chart.
In Gemini, which is an Air sign, Mercury's influence shows in their curious, inquisitive and versatile nature.
In Virgo, which is an Earth sign, it clearly indicates their efficiency, analytical ability and proper usage of the tools.
Mercury represents communication, speech, thinking, reasoning ability and the type of reflexes and some aspects of the nervous system. It shows the degree of your sensory perception (touching, hands and fingers, voice - especially the way you speak, and hearing etc.). The type of intellect and it is also determined by Mercury e.g. slow, fast, pondering, original, philosophical etc. Mercury shows the intellectual side of your nature as well as your manual dexterity.
Keywords: Communication, speech, phone calls, messages, gadgets, mail, news, short trips and transportation (running, walking, bicycling, driving, etc.), accounts, gadgets, hands and fingers.
The planet Venus "rules" the sign of Taurus as well as Libra. The ancients associated the signs of Taurus as well as Libra with Venus and found many similarities between characteristics displayed by these signs and those who had Venus prominent in their chart.
In Taurus, which is an Earth sign, Venusian influence shows in their need for collecting objects of beauty. In Libra, which is an Air sign, it shows up as merely appreciation of art and beauty without having to possess it.
Venus symbolizes your appreciation of art, beauty and love. It shows your sources of pleasure, including physical. It also indicates the degree of your emotional involvement i.e. strong, superficial, intense or casual and affectionate rather than passionate. Venus represents that side of your nature which responds to luxury, love and aesthetics.
Keywords: Art, beauty, love, pleasure, social life, fashion, harmony and peace.
The planet Mars "rules" the sign of Aries. The ancients associated the sign of Aries with Mars and found many similarities between characteristics displayed by the sign of Aries and those who had Mars prominent in their chart.
Mars represents the type of physical energy you possess and is a good indication of your stamina, endurance, strength and power. It is said to control the adrenal glands. It reveals the physical outlets most suitable for you. It shows the areas where you are likely to spend most of our energy as well as the areas where you will be most restless and impatient.
Mars shows the daring, impulsive and impatient side of your nature and the side of you which seeks results and action.
Keywords: Sharp Objects, Metals, Mechanical Things, Guns, Weapons, Head Area.
The planet Jupiter "rules" the sign of Sagittarius. The ancients associated the sign of Sagittarius with Jupiter and found many similarities between characteristics displayed by the sign of Sagittarius and those who had Jupiter prominent in their chart.
Jupiter indicates your areas of growth and opportunities and the element of “luck”. It indicates the areas where you are willing to take risks but may also need to pace yourself. It can also indicate areas where you need pace yourself and which require self-restraint. In areas represented by Jupiter, you will seek to constantly expand and grow through long-distance travel, interaction with foreigners or philosophy. Law (the philosophy of a Nation) and religion (the philosophy of life) are both represented by Jupiter. Jupiter represents the jovial, broadminded, optimistic, philosophical and generous side of your nature.
Jupiter is said to regulate the pancreas, the sugar metabolism and the thyroid gland (often associated with obesity and weight problems).
Keywords: Philosophy, foreign lands, foreigners and foreign cultures, immigration, distant travel, languages, religion, preaching, law, success, mind expansion and generosity.
The planet Saturn "rules" the sign of Capricorn. The ancients associated the sign of Capricorn with Saturn and found many similarities between characteristics displayed by the sign of Capricorn and those who had Saturn prominent in their chart.
Saturn is often referred to as the planet of Buddhists because its lessons are always hard-earned and full of delays, frustrations, setbacks, disappointments and constant opposition, but increase self-discipline and always lead to long-lasting results.
Saturn represents those areas of your life where you feel held back and restricted but where you can accomplish the most (often by over-compensating for your insecurities).
It shows any phobias, pessimism, lack of faith and over-cautiousness but also accomplishments due to hard work and perseverance. Saturn represents the conscientious, ambitious, hardworking and responsible side of your nature.
Saturn represents skin, teeth and bone-related illnesses and arthritis as well calcium deficiency and kneecap problems.
Keywords: Responsibility, authority figures i.e. father or judges, age, self-discipline, limits of power, material possessions, concentration, government, large corporations, building, construction, properties, manufacturing, long-range goals, delays, skin, teeth bones and kneecap.
The planet Uranus "rules" the sign of Aquarius. The ancients associated the planet Saturn with the sign of Aquarius and found many similarities between the sign of Aquarius and those who had Saturn prominent in their chart.
However, although Aquarians often share some of the qualities attributed to Saturn (lean look and a Capricornian look), Uranus (which was discovered in the 20th century) seems to better represent the modern, space age, erratic, inventive nature of the sign of Aquarius.
Uranus is the planet of sudden changes and unpredictable events and corresponds with flashes of brilliance (usually of a scientific nature), sudden insights, innovations, original ideas, areas where a person is unusual, unpredictable, unconventional, original, erratic and not bound by morals or ethics (social or religious), sudden nervous breakdowns from which a person usually recovers.
Uranus has a marked effect on the parasympathetic nervous system.
Keywords: Space-Age Technology, X-Rays, Electronics, Computers, Television, Aviation, Aerospace, Electricity, Eccentricity, Originality, Paralysis, Stroke (Spine), Sudden Upheavals and Windfalls.
The planet Neptune "rules" the sign of Pisces. The ancients associated the planet Jupiter with the sign of Pisces and found many similarities between the sign of Pisces and those who had Jupiter prominent in their chart.
However, Neptune (which was discovered in this century) seems to better represent the inspirational sadness of the sign of Pisces.
Neptune is the planet of inspiration, illusion, and everything which defies the rational mind. It is strong and prominent among mystics, healers, musicians and philosophers, but equally common in the charts of those who are confused and live in a fantasy world. Neptune represents the search for an ideal (religion, music, art, alcohol or drugs).
Neptune represents the inspirational, creative, empathetic but also the escapist and deceptive side of your nature. It distorts one’s ability to distinguish reality from illusion, fantasy from truth, right from wrong, etc. Neptune seems to work against the ego, and some sacrifice of an emotional nature is essential to experience its truly inspirational side. Neptune characterizes the mystical, sensitive, imaginative, poetic, creative and highly inspired mind, and also areas where deception is most likely. Neptune represents the ability to perceive things beyond the rational mind.
Keywords: Scandals, Movies, old instruments (especially sad sounding ones like the Flute), The Ocean, Little Children, Old People, Domestic Pets, Flowers, Fuel, Fumes, Perfumes, Drugs, Alcohol, Dancing, Ballet, Violin, Operas, Fish.
The planet Pluto "rules" the sign of Scorpio. Originally, the ancients associated the planet Mars with the sign of Scorpio and found many similarities between the sign of Scorpio and those who had Mars prominent in their chart.
However, Pluto (which was discovered in this century) seems to better represent the sign of Scorpio. Pluto is that force within you which wants to destroy to create and build higher just like the sign of Scorpio.
Pluto represents the kind of upheavals which are totally unavoidable and beyond one’s control (political, socio-economic, etc.), but are absolutely necessary for one’s growth, or to realize one’s mission in life. Pluto represents areas of life which have to be totally re-defined to exist. It represents radical changes which cause major but gradual psychological transformations.
Pluto symbolizes those type of careers where the destiny of the masses is involved e.g. involving politics and mass movements.
Pluto is associated with urogenital area, kidneys and illnesses caused by obsessions.
Keywords: Wars, Underworld, Strikes, Violence, Crime, Mines, Oil Fields, Fated Events, Basements, Renovations, Self Mastery.
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