Magic power of seven planets! I want you to get a feel for the nature of the planets. You don’t need to learn that Mars rules iron and Saturn rules lead, but it would be helpful if you could form a picture of Mars as a warrior and Saturn as a stern teacher. Perhaps you would like to meditate a little on each of the following descriptions.
THE SUN
The sun rules the sign of Leo .The power of the sun it self evident. It gives us light, warmth and energy. It has been worshipped, revered and respected. It’s not surprising that almost every culture associates the sun with a strong, dominant and confident personality.
In a personal horoscope the sun describes your simple, childlike nature; what you’re like when you are not pretending to be responsible, important or impressive. The way you naturally respond to life and the things you’d like to get out of it.
In general astrology the sun rules children, citrus fruit, coins, daytime, emperors, fatherhood, gambling, gold, health, jewellery, laughter, lions, peacocks, pomp, popularity, pride, prosperity, royalty, simplicity, spotlights, stardom, Sundays, the colour orange, and the heart.
THE MOON
The moon rules the sign of Cancer.
The sun is King of the Day and the moon is Queen of the Night. She pulls the oceans and her movements govern the reproductive cycles of all living things. For this reason most cultures have ascribed to her the personality of Mother Goddess.
In a personal horoscope the moon describes your emotional nature. The way you respond to problems, threats and difficulties. The things you yearn for and the way you yearn for them. Your attitude towards your mother and towards your progeny.
In general astrology the moon rules boats, breasts, childbirth, the common people, dairies, fermentation, fluids, insanity, mariners, Mondays, nursing, plumbers, public, reproduction, silver, stomach, tears, water.
MERCURY
Mercury rules the signs Gemini and Virgo.
Mercury travels so close to the sun that it is often very difficult to see (the sun‘s light outshines it at dawn or dusk). Perhaps this is why many cultures gave Mercury the personality of a trickster and ascribed to it the rulership of commerce and trade. In Greek mythology, Mercury was Hermes, winged messenger of the gods.
In a personal horoscope Mercury describes the way your mind works. Your thought patterns. The way you communicate. The subjects that interest you, the way you approach them and your attitude towards information in general.
In general astrology Mercury rules advertizing, air travel, authors, bargaining, books, clerks, clothing, computers, editors, history, hygiene, intellect, lectures, logic, messages, mercury (metal), nerves, post, respiration, signals, talking, telephones, typewriters, Wednesday, wit, writing, youth.
VENUS
Venus rules the signs Libra and Taurus.
Venus is the closest planet to Earth, which makes her the brightest in the sky. So bright that she almost ‘twinkles’ like a star. Like Mercury, she can always be seen close to the Sun, rising and setting just behind or ahead. In Greek mythology Venus was Aphrodite, goddess of love.
In a personal horoscope Venus describes the things you are attracted to. Your artistic and romantic inclinations. The way you feel about the people in your life and the way they feel about you. Your love life, your creative (and procreative) aspirations all are ruled by Venus.
In general astrology Venus rules all forms of art, entertainment, music and beauty, adornment, amusement, boudoirs, brass, confectionery, dance, desire, dimples, doves, emeralds, fashion, feminity, flowers, grapes, immorality, intimacy, justice, lingerie, love, marriage, money, partnership, relaxation, sexual intercourse, social centres, societies, style.
MARS
Mars rules the signs Aries and Scorpio.
Mars is further from the sun than the Earth. It glows red in the evening sky, and, not surprisingly, almost every culture associates this colour with a bloody, battle-minded personality. In Greek mythology Mars was Ares, god of war.
In a personal horoscope Mars describes your desires and your determination. Your will to succeed, to conquer and to achieve your ambitions. Mars also describes your temper and your temperament.
In general astrology Mars rules armour, armies, blood, butchers, cars, controversy, disease, engineering, executives, garlic, guns, heat, heroes, incense, inflammations, iron, knives, locks, murder, passion, penetration, pipes, pirates, radiators, razors, sarcasm, stamina, sport, surgery, tobacco, virility, wrestlers.
JUPITER
Jupiter rules the signs Sagittarius and Pisces.
Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system and is often personified as a large, humorous and benevolent uncle. In Greek mythology Jupiter was Zeus, king of the gods.
In a personal horoscope Jupiter describes your optimistic outlook. The luck you allow yourself to have, the opportunities you allow yourself to take. The extent of your aspirations and your desire to reach beyond yourself.
In general astrology Jupiter rules amplification, capitalism, celebrations, college, courts of law, doctors, feet, foreign countries, furry animals, glory, gluttony, law, legality, luck, ceremonial magic, merchandize, merit, millionaires, monasteries, orthodoxy, over-indulgence, philanthropy, philosophy, preachers, prestige, professors, profit, pulpits, religion, science, ships, splendour, success, thighs, tin, Thursday, travel, truth, wisdom.
SATURN
Saturn rules the signs Capricorn and Aquarius.
Saturn is famous today for its rings. Previously, its main distinguishing feature was the slow pace at which it moves through the heavens. It marks time for the other planets and is often considered the harbinger of old age or death. In Greek mythology Saturn was Kronos, god of Time.
In a personal horoscope Saturn describes your ‘inner braking system’. Your limitations, fears and barriers. The things you are afraid of, and the way in which you seek to provide structure, discipline and restraint in your environment.
In general astrology Saturn rules agriculture, archaeology, architecture, bones, cattle, civil service, death, fatigue, history, land, leather, minerals, monogamy, monotony, obstacles, old age, perseverance, Saturday, self control, time, twilight, underground, widows, yesterdays.
