THE TEN PLANETS
Sun:
The Sun relates to the core of a person, the inner
self and the way in which a person shines. The Sun shows us the general
vitality and the ability to assert oneself; it describes a general tone
of being which colours everything else. Sun rules the sign of Leo and
the 5th House.
Moon:
The Moon represents our feelings and emotions, the
receptivity, imagination and basic feeling tone of a person. The way we
go about getting our basic emotional needs met in life is reflected by
the Moon's sign. Moon rules the sign of Cancer and the 4th House.
Mercury:
Mercury represents reason, reasonableness (common
sense), that which is rational. It stands for the spoken and written
word, putting in order, weighing and evaluating, the process of learning
and skills. Mercury rules the signs of Virgo and Gemini and the 3rd and
6th houses.
Venus:
Venus gives us a sense of beauty, the enjoyment of
pleasure, aesthetic awareness, love of harmony and socializing. There is
great pleasure in relationships with others. Venus rules the signs of
Taurus and Libra and the 2nd and 7th houses.
Mars:
Mars represents ones energy and drive. It also
provides courage, determination and freedom of spontaneous impulse. Mars
describes the readiness for action, the way ones goes about doing things
as well as simple aggression. Mars rules the sign of Aries and the 1st
house.
Jupiter:
The search for individual meaning and purpose;
optimism, hope and a sense of justice are represented by Jupiter.
Jupiter also represents faith, a basic philosophy of life, the striving for spiritual
growth and expansion. Jupiter rules the sign of Sagittarius and the 9th
house.
Saturn:
Saturn shows how we experience
"reality", where we meet with resistance and discover our limitations.
It represents the conscience and moral convictions, the laws and rules
which we choose to obey. Saturn also shows us our powers of endurance
and the ability to concentrate. Where Saturn is placed in the
chart we see qualities of seriousness, caution and reserve.
Saturn rules the sign of Capricorn and the 10th house.
Uranus:
Uranus stands for sudden change,
inspiration and insights. There is openness for all that is new,
exciting, unknown and unusual. Wherever Uranus is placed in the chart it
can indicate restlessness and rebelliousness. Uranus is said to be
characteristic of astrology. Uranus
rules the sign of Aquarius and the 11th house.
Neptune:
Neptune is the planet of dreams, visions,
ideals, imagination and connects with the collective unconscious. On a
higher vibration, Neptune gives us the supersensory and opens
doors to mythical experience and the transcendental. On the lower
vibration, Neptune is associated
with avoidant tendencies such as drugs and all kinds of pseudo-realities. Neptune rules the sign of Pisces and the 12th house.
Pluto:
Pluto describes how we deal with power,
personal and non-personal. Pluto symbolizes the desire for
transformation through cycles of death and rebirth. Pluto represents our regenerative powers and our capacity for radical change and
rebirth. Pluto rules the sign of
Scorpio and the 8th house.