The movement and positions of celestial bodies can have a profound impact on your love life, work life, and everything in between! Understanding the patterns of the universe gives you the insight you need to navigate life.
A major part of Astrology is using the movements (transits) and relationships (aspects) of the planets to forecast what will be happening in our lives. Together with your Astrology birth chart, which we will be focusing more on in Western Astrology 3, these astrological events can help us better understand current universal opportunities. Learn more about the planets in Astrology and how they affect YOU!
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Each planet is significant and influences living beings on Earth. The planets constitute balance and harmony, enabling us to have a better understanding of the life and behavior of an individual.
The planets revolve around the Sun, the Earth planets are, the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn and they are part of the Earth’s evolution, their energies have a great effect on the Earth. The planets Uranus, Neptune and Pluto then appeared, Uranus affects the intuition, Mercury the intellect and Neptune compassion, Venus supplies the energy for personal affection, Pluto is responsible for regeneration and Mars has a profound animal energy. The Sun affects the will, the spirit and personality, the Moon influences matter and personality, Mercury influences the Mind and the link between spirit and matter. Venus influences personal affections. Mars affects energy, courage and initiative, Jupiter influences expansion on all levels, Saturn is containment and the principle of contraction. Uranus aligns with originality, the future, independence, Neptune is responsible for either compassion or chaos, Pluto’s affect is regeneration, co-operation or coercion.
Sun = Ego / Self
Moon = Emotion / Moods
Mercury = Communication / Thinking
Venus = Harmony / Affections
Mars = Confidence / Energy
Jupiter = Prosperity / Good Fortune
Saturn = Limitations / Practicality
Uranus = Individuality / Inventiveness
Neptune = Idealism / Compassion
Pluto = Transformation / Power
The Sun is the central star. The Sun is all about radiance and it supports our solar system. In the human body, the Sun represents the heart, back and eyes. Within the family, it will be the masculine image of the husband and father. The Sun gives us information about the essence of an individual, their inner self or Ego. It tells us about their vitality and energy. The astrological sign associated with the Sun is Leo.
The Moon represents the mother, wife, food and the digestive organ, the stomach. The Moon can evoke water, crowds and popularity. It symbolises our feelings and emotions, and the way we respond to them. The Moon gives artists their fertile imagination and it is this planet that will help us adapt to change. Its astrological sign is Cancer.
Mercury is synonymous with movement, exchanges, intelligence and communication. In the body, the hands, arms and blood circulation represent Mercury. Within the family, it is the youngest brother, and also the teenage years (momentous period of life, constantly evolving). Mercury symbolises reason and rationality. It is synonymous with speech, writing and communication. Its equivalent astrological signs are Gemini and Virgo.
Venus is the bringer of peace, representing the flesh, taste, beauty, art and sensuality. In the body, it represents the mouth, veins and kidneys. Venus will influence our behaviour and guide us in our appreciation of beauty. This is the planet that will give us the ability to enjoy pleasure. Venus represents our aesthetic awareness, love of harmony and ability to communicate with others. Its equivalent astrological signs are Libra and Taurus.
Mars is the bringer of war in Greek mythology. It represents action, iron, weapons and war, the beginning of all things. Mars symbolises energy, a person's enthusiasm and willpower. Its sign is Aries.
Jupiter is the bringer of joy. It is the largest planet in the solar system, the Sun and Moon being light-givers. Jupiter can mean the guide, instruction, medicine, children, judges and so on. It symbolises the quest for direction and is a source of optimism. Jupiter means hope and represents spiritual aspiration. Its equivalent sign is Sagittarius.
Saturn is the bringer of old age and is consulted to find out about a person's chances of promotion, their intellectual, moral or social potential. This planet helps us to see reality as it really is. It can help us to overcome difficulties and discover our limits. Saturn also tells us about our stamina and aptitudes. It confers practical sense, caution and reserve on those who are directly under its influence.
Uranus is the symbol of intuition. It gives us intuitive understanding and helps us to open our minds to new things completely painlessly. It is often said that Uranus is the ruler of astrology. Its sign is Aquarius.
Neptune is another planet invisible to the naked eye and represents faith, illusions and fluidity. This is a planet that brings people extrasensory experiences and opens up the way to transcendental mysticism. But perception can quickly turn into deception and illusion, and for this reason Neptune is often associated with drugs. Its equivalent sign is Pisces.
Pluto means sexuality, death and occult powers. It represents all that is hidden from the naked eye. It symbolises the cycles of death and renewal. Pluto's equivalent sign is Scorpio.
The planets revolve around the Sun, the Earth planets are, the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn and they are part of the Earth’s evolution, their energies have a great effect on the Earth. The planets Uranus, Neptune and Pluto then appeared, Uranus affects the intuition, Mercury the intellect and Neptune compassion, Venus supplies the energy for personal affection, Pluto is responsible for regeneration and Mars has a profound animal energy. The Sun affects the will, the spirit and personality, the Moon influences matter and personality, Mercury influences the Mind and the link between spirit and matter. Venus influences personal affections. Mars affects energy, courage and initiative, Jupiter influences expansion on all levels, Saturn is containment and the principle of contraction. Uranus aligns with originality, the future, independence, Neptune is responsible for either compassion or chaos, Pluto’s affect is regeneration, co-operation or coercion.
The planets move at differing speeds, the fastest ones are the Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars, they are the inner planets and affect our inner being. Jupiter and Saturn are the interactive and social planets. Pluto, Neptune and Uranus are referred to as the outer planets and send their energies to the outer world. Although we are inextricably influenced by the planets, it is what we do with the energy that counts, Jupiter is considered the most benevolent of all the planets, Venus has a very similar energy. The most powerful energy is felt by the sign that the planet rules and this is called the sign of its dignity. As each planet moves it is noted as being stationary, retrograde or direct, a stationary planet issues an intensely focused energy, as do direct planets. When a planet is retrograde it creates an unfocused energy, whereas a retrograde planet produces energies that are less effective.
