Mars is the action Planet of the Zodiac. The 'Red Planet,' after
all, should be pretty fiery, and Mars does not disappoint. Energy,
passion, drive and determination are all right up Mars's alley.
This Planet commands you (and yes, Mars does rule the
military) to stand up, be noticed and get things done -- sitting on
the sidelines belongs somewhere else in the heavens. Simply
put, Mars speaks to the power and confident expression of the
individual.
Ambition and competition are also within Mars's realm. Whether
it's at work or on the field of play, Mars encourages us to face
challenges and to be our best -- or better. Aggression is part of
the plan here, although Mars also values courage and honor.
Assertion and a daring, fearless nature please this Planet.
It's important to note that Mars's energy can be constructive or
destructive. The God of War in ancient times, Mars could be
brutally violent. While this energy still emanates from the Planet,
it also asks us to harness this force for good. Stamina, ambition
and achievement are all part of Mars' mantra.
Mars rules our sexuality and sexual energy, and governs
weapons, accidents and surgery (the last two illustrating the yin
and yang nature of this Planet). In the end, however, the energy
of Mars can be quite useful if used properly.
It takes nearly two years for Mars to complete its orbit through
the Zodiac. It is masculine energy and rules both Aries and
Scorpio and the First and Eighth Houses.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Monday, January 29, 2007
Venus: Planet of Love and Money
Venus refer to as pleasure, especially pleasure shared with
someone else. Venus concerns itself with love, romance
and harmony in our emotional attachments, marriages,
friendships and other unions (example business partnerships). Venus
is content to spread happiness and tenderness, while
teaching us how to love and appreciate others and the things
that we possess.
We appear attractive and we attract others, thanks to
Venus's energy. Socializing with and relating to others are
important to this Planet.
Beauty is also strongly associated with Venus. The arts (music,
dance, drama and literature, to name a few) and a sense of the
aesthetic fall within the ream of Venus. Venus beseeches us to
indulge our senses and revel in the beauty of our world. This
Planet is inextricably linked to refinement, culture, charm and
grace.
Venus also deals with the pleasure we derive from our
possessions. Luxuries (jewelry, paintings, expensive cars), good
food and drink, a beautiful home and a sense of refinement all
please Venus's interests. This Planet asks us to appreciate the
exquisite nature of things. It's a sensual -- though not
necessarily sexual -- world as far as Venus is concerned.
Venus takes 225 days to complete its orbit of the zodiac; it is
never more than 47 degrees from the Sun. It is a feminine
energy and rules both Taurus and Libra and the Second and
Seventh Houses.
someone else. Venus concerns itself with love, romance
and harmony in our emotional attachments, marriages,
friendships and other unions (example business partnerships). Venus
is content to spread happiness and tenderness, while
teaching us how to love and appreciate others and the things
that we possess.
We appear attractive and we attract others, thanks to
Venus's energy. Socializing with and relating to others are
important to this Planet.
Beauty is also strongly associated with Venus. The arts (music,
dance, drama and literature, to name a few) and a sense of the
aesthetic fall within the ream of Venus. Venus beseeches us to
indulge our senses and revel in the beauty of our world. This
Planet is inextricably linked to refinement, culture, charm and
grace.
Venus also deals with the pleasure we derive from our
possessions. Luxuries (jewelry, paintings, expensive cars), good
food and drink, a beautiful home and a sense of refinement all
please Venus's interests. This Planet asks us to appreciate the
exquisite nature of things. It's a sensual -- though not
necessarily sexual -- world as far as Venus is concerned.
Venus takes 225 days to complete its orbit of the zodiac; it is
never more than 47 degrees from the Sun. It is a feminine
energy and rules both Taurus and Libra and the Second and
Seventh Houses.
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Mercury : Planet of Communication
Mercury, much like the winged messenger of the gods, comes in
on feather-light wings and commands us to speak.
Communication, intellect and awareness are all within Mercury's
domain, as are logic and reasoning, our manner of thinking, and
how we create and express our thought processes.
A mercurial nature brings to mind restlessness and motion. Rata-
tat-tat -- things happen fast here. Mercury is about a quick wit,
quick thinking, possibilities, opinions, reasoning and the ability to
rationalize things. Mercurial energy can be good or bad, but it
will certainly be energizing! This Planet also prompts us to move
from one thing to the next and to get answers on both a physical
and psychological level. Further, Mercury's energy is both
dexterous and perceptive.
Mercury is about short trips: a visit to a neighbor or a friend
across town, the workaday commute, a weekend getaway.
Siblings, and transportation in general, are also within Mercury's
realm.
Speaking, writing, books, online communications and learning
are all within Mercury's domain. This Planet implores us to
express ourselves often -- and well. When Mercury goes
retrograde (the appearance of traveling backward), however, our
communications will be challenged.
Mercury is never more than 28 degrees from the Sun; it takes
about 88 days to complete its orbit of the Sun. It is neither
masculine nor feminine energy and assumes the gender of the
Sign it is in. It rules both Gemini and Virgo and the Third and
Sixth Houses.
on feather-light wings and commands us to speak.
Communication, intellect and awareness are all within Mercury's
domain, as are logic and reasoning, our manner of thinking, and
how we create and express our thought processes.
A mercurial nature brings to mind restlessness and motion. Rata-
tat-tat -- things happen fast here. Mercury is about a quick wit,
quick thinking, possibilities, opinions, reasoning and the ability to
rationalize things. Mercurial energy can be good or bad, but it
will certainly be energizing! This Planet also prompts us to move
from one thing to the next and to get answers on both a physical
and psychological level. Further, Mercury's energy is both
dexterous and perceptive.
Mercury is about short trips: a visit to a neighbor or a friend
across town, the workaday commute, a weekend getaway.
Siblings, and transportation in general, are also within Mercury's
realm.
Speaking, writing, books, online communications and learning
are all within Mercury's domain. This Planet implores us to
express ourselves often -- and well. When Mercury goes
retrograde (the appearance of traveling backward), however, our
communications will be challenged.
Mercury is never more than 28 degrees from the Sun; it takes
about 88 days to complete its orbit of the Sun. It is neither
masculine nor feminine energy and assumes the gender of the
Sign it is in. It rules both Gemini and Virgo and the Third and
Sixth Houses.
Thursday, January 25, 2007
The Moon - Ruler of the Emotions
Since the Moon is the closest 'Planet' to Earth, this satellite
literally zips around the Zodiac, completing its circuit in less than
a month. It also effect upon us more than most Planets.
As the ruler of the tides, it is suitable that the Moon should be the
ruler of our emotions. Still waters run deep? Making waves? A
wellspring of emotion? Yes, our emotions have long been
portrayed in terms of the sea: fluid, momentous, churning from
within. Mood swings, instinct, how we feel about things and how
our feelings affect others are all influenced by the Moon.
Whereas the Sun gives us our spirit, it's the Moon which gives
us our soul.
The Moon is goddess-like in that it symbolizes mother and the
relationship between woman and child. This Planet (also known
as a luminary) speaks to the women in one's life and their role
as nurturer. Fertility, pregnancy and childbirth are also governed
by the Moon. We see the Moon casting its silvery glow from our
earliest moments, when we were stroked and caressed by our
mother and felt her tender touch.
Our emotions manifest themselves through our being and set
the tone for our daily lives. The Moon is party to this continuum,
rendering us vital one moment and fragile the next. We're up
and down, naughty or nice, and may laugh wildly or cry at will.
Through the Moon's energy, we endeavor to reconcile these
varied emotions in order to make ourselves complete and one
with the world. The Moon also helps us see that which we want,
and to use memory and the past as part of this process.
The Moon spends roughly 2 1/2 days in each sign and takes 28
days to circumnavigate the Zodiac. It is feminine energy and
rules Cancer and the Fourth House.
literally zips around the Zodiac, completing its circuit in less than
a month. It also effect upon us more than most Planets.
As the ruler of the tides, it is suitable that the Moon should be the
ruler of our emotions. Still waters run deep? Making waves? A
wellspring of emotion? Yes, our emotions have long been
portrayed in terms of the sea: fluid, momentous, churning from
within. Mood swings, instinct, how we feel about things and how
our feelings affect others are all influenced by the Moon.
Whereas the Sun gives us our spirit, it's the Moon which gives
us our soul.
The Moon is goddess-like in that it symbolizes mother and the
relationship between woman and child. This Planet (also known
as a luminary) speaks to the women in one's life and their role
as nurturer. Fertility, pregnancy and childbirth are also governed
by the Moon. We see the Moon casting its silvery glow from our
earliest moments, when we were stroked and caressed by our
mother and felt her tender touch.
Our emotions manifest themselves through our being and set
the tone for our daily lives. The Moon is party to this continuum,
rendering us vital one moment and fragile the next. We're up
and down, naughty or nice, and may laugh wildly or cry at will.
Through the Moon's energy, we endeavor to reconcile these
varied emotions in order to make ourselves complete and one
with the world. The Moon also helps us see that which we want,
and to use memory and the past as part of this process.
The Moon spends roughly 2 1/2 days in each sign and takes 28
days to circumnavigate the Zodiac. It is feminine energy and
rules Cancer and the Fourth House.
The Sun
As the Sun puts forth light, so it brings forth life. This Planet
(also known as a luminary and a star) represents the self, one's
personality and ego, the spirit and what it is that makes the
individual unique. It is our identity and our face to the world. The
Sun also speaks to creative ability and the power of the
individual to meet the challenges of everyday life.
One's natural father, husbands and other male influences are
ruled by the Sun, as are children. The Sun's energy is a forceful
one, and in its wake comes authority, the ability to lead and an
individual's essence, their core being. Through the will of this
Planet, we learn to manifest ourselves in the world.
The Sun is majestic, and in keeping with its regal air, it rules
royalty and higher office. This orb also lords over our health and
well-being. The Sun's golden glow is a vital life force which
imbues us with strength, energy and a will to succeed. It is the
Sun which gives strength to the other Planets, which is why this
Planet occupies a key role in Astrology.
The Sun spends about a month visiting each Sign and takes a
year to journey through the twelve Signs of the Zodiac. It is
masculine energy and rules Leo and the Fifth House.
(also known as a luminary and a star) represents the self, one's
personality and ego, the spirit and what it is that makes the
individual unique. It is our identity and our face to the world. The
Sun also speaks to creative ability and the power of the
individual to meet the challenges of everyday life.
One's natural father, husbands and other male influences are
ruled by the Sun, as are children. The Sun's energy is a forceful
one, and in its wake comes authority, the ability to lead and an
individual's essence, their core being. Through the will of this
Planet, we learn to manifest ourselves in the world.
The Sun is majestic, and in keeping with its regal air, it rules
royalty and higher office. This orb also lords over our health and
well-being. The Sun's golden glow is a vital life force which
imbues us with strength, energy and a will to succeed. It is the
Sun which gives strength to the other Planets, which is why this
Planet occupies a key role in Astrology.
The Sun spends about a month visiting each Sign and takes a
year to journey through the twelve Signs of the Zodiac. It is
masculine energy and rules Leo and the Fifth House.
Sign of Zodiac - The Planets
Look at ten Planets in Astrology, beginning with
the Sun and the Moon, also known as luminaries. The rest
are Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus,
Neptune and Pluto (Under voting back). The energy of the Planets influences people
everyday lives. Still, it's what we do with this energy that
matters.
The more recently-recognized Planets (Uranus, Neptune and
Pluto) do not dilute the message of the other Planets, they
simply add to our spectrum of experience. Many consider Jupiter
to be the most benevolent of the Planets, with Venus a close
second. The Sun, Moon and Mercury also tend to cast a golden
glow. On the flip side of things is Saturn's hard energy, followed
by the sharpness of Mars, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.
The Planets move at varying speeds, some faster (the Moon)
and some slower (Pluto), depending on how close they are to
the Sun. The fastest Planets (Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars)
are commonly referred to as the inner Planets and speak to the
inner self. The social Planets are Jupiter and Saturn, while the
outer Planets (Uranus, Neptune and Pluto) fix their gaze on the
external world.
Each of the Planets exerts its most powerful energy over the
Sign it rules. This is also referred to as the Sign of its dignity.
There is a second Sign with which each Planet interacts well,
known as the Sign of its exaltation. Directly opposite each
Planet's Sign of dignity is the Sign of detriment; this Planet's
energy is generally unfavorable. Opposite the Sign of exaltation
is the Sign of fall; these Planets exhibit a weakened energy. A
Planet in its natural House (such as Mars in Aries) is
accidentally dignified and strengthened as a result. Perhaps the
most important Planet of all is the one that rules the Ascendant.
For example, those with Virgo on the Ascendant will find that
Mercury, as the ruler of Virgo, exerts a considerable influence
over their chart.
The movement of the Planets is categorized as stationary, direct
or retrograde. A stationary Planet (which will soon be direct or
retrograde) brings with it highly-focused and significant energy.
Direct Planets also exert considerable influence. It is the
retrograde Planets which serve to mix things up. By appearing to
move backward, these Planets generate a diffused and
unfocused energy. The message of retrograde Planets will be
garbled and less effective as a result.
the Sun and the Moon, also known as luminaries. The rest
are Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus,
Neptune and Pluto (Under voting back). The energy of the Planets influences people
everyday lives. Still, it's what we do with this energy that
matters.
The more recently-recognized Planets (Uranus, Neptune and
Pluto) do not dilute the message of the other Planets, they
simply add to our spectrum of experience. Many consider Jupiter
to be the most benevolent of the Planets, with Venus a close
second. The Sun, Moon and Mercury also tend to cast a golden
glow. On the flip side of things is Saturn's hard energy, followed
by the sharpness of Mars, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.
The Planets move at varying speeds, some faster (the Moon)
and some slower (Pluto), depending on how close they are to
the Sun. The fastest Planets (Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars)
are commonly referred to as the inner Planets and speak to the
inner self. The social Planets are Jupiter and Saturn, while the
outer Planets (Uranus, Neptune and Pluto) fix their gaze on the
external world.
Each of the Planets exerts its most powerful energy over the
Sign it rules. This is also referred to as the Sign of its dignity.
There is a second Sign with which each Planet interacts well,
known as the Sign of its exaltation. Directly opposite each
Planet's Sign of dignity is the Sign of detriment; this Planet's
energy is generally unfavorable. Opposite the Sign of exaltation
is the Sign of fall; these Planets exhibit a weakened energy. A
Planet in its natural House (such as Mars in Aries) is
accidentally dignified and strengthened as a result. Perhaps the
most important Planet of all is the one that rules the Ascendant.
For example, those with Virgo on the Ascendant will find that
Mercury, as the ruler of Virgo, exerts a considerable influence
over their chart.
The movement of the Planets is categorized as stationary, direct
or retrograde. A stationary Planet (which will soon be direct or
retrograde) brings with it highly-focused and significant energy.
Direct Planets also exert considerable influence. It is the
retrograde Planets which serve to mix things up. By appearing to
move backward, these Planets generate a diffused and
unfocused energy. The message of retrograde Planets will be
garbled and less effective as a result.
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