The meaning of planets in astrology. Signs of the planets in astrology

Let's continue talking about the basics of astrology. And today we will consider zodiac and planets. The zodiac is the arena of planetary action. The planets move along a narrow strip of the ecliptic. The zodiac circle has clear boundaries. This happens because the rotation of the planets in the solar system and the Moon around the Sun occurs in the same plane, and to us, observing this process from Earth, celestial bodies are seen in a narrow belt of Zodiac signs.

The 12 signs of the Zodiac are equal sections of the ecliptic, 30 degrees each. Visible let the Sun celestial sphere and there is the ecliptic. The movement of all planets in the solar system occurs along the ecliptic.

The zodiac has a beginning - a point spring equinox(TVR) March 21st, it is the beginning of the sign of Aries.

Dot summer solstice(TLS), when the day is the longest of the year in time, corresponds to the beginning of the sign Cancer - 21.06.

Dot winter solstice(TZS), when the night is the longest and the day is the shortest, corresponds to the beginning of the sign Capricorn - 21.12.

The vernal equinox point (VEP) is actually now located at the very beginning of the sign of Pisces at the end of Aquarius.

For almost 2000 years, this point walked along the constellation Pisces. The period of time when the vernal equinox occurs in a certain constellation is called the epoch (period) of that constellation. The vernal equinox point gradually shifts along the ecliptic.

TVR gradually moves into the constellation Aquarius, which is why they say that the Age of Aquarius is coming. If the era of Pisces was a symbol of faith and secrets, then the era of Aquarius will become a symbol of the revelation of these secrets.

Aquarius is a symbol of open knowledge, a symbol of astrology. I think everything that was secret in past centuries, behind seven seals, under the heading of secrecy, will become public knowledge and we will be surprised at many things. A full transition to the Age of Aquarius is possible as early as 2017.

As I already mentioned in my articles. Zodiac signs and constellations of the same name are different things, the same as astrology and astronomy.

The circle of constellations and the circle of signs are two different circles independent of each other. The circle of zodiac signs is tied to the seasons and is located within the solar system of the Tropical Zodiac. And the circle of constellations - the Sidereal Zodiac, is located outside solar system.

Let's return to our solar system.

The circle of zodiac signs is a circle of longitudes; each sign in this circle corresponds to a section of longitudes of 30 degrees.

The center of our zodiac circle is the Earth, man is the observer. From different signs of the zodiac, energy comes to the earth, differing in quality and properties.

We consider and deal not with the true movement of the luminaries relative to the stars, but with what is visible to us from our planet. The Sun and Moon move in the sky relative to the Earth in one direction. The planets revolve around the Sun, but in their apparent movement in the sky relative to the Earth they follow complex loops and trajectories. At times it seems as if the planets are moving in the opposite direction. This movement is called retrograde (backwards) and their influence on the Earth changes. The Moon and Sun are not retrograde. Direct planets act directly, immediately manifesting themselves in outside world. Retrograde planets act differently and we will discuss what retrograde planets are in the next article, subscribe to.

A planet is a moving body. Therefore, although the Sun is a star, it is also a planet. The stars are fixed luminaries, the planets are moving. Each planet rules a certain sign and can manifest itself most clearly if it is in its own sign (in the picture above you can see which planet rules which sign). All planets move counterclockwise.

In astrology, there are a great many elements of the horoscope: signs, houses, stars, planets, fictitious planets, asteroids, Arabic points, major and minor aspects. If we take into account everything that we have when analyzing the horoscope, then it will be possible to find any events in the horoscope. Each destiny is individual and in order for us to see exactly this individual destiny in the chart, with its karma accumulated in past lives, it is enough to take into account the houses of the horoscope, the 10 planets of the Black Moon and major aspects.

So, when constructing a horoscope, we take into account the 10 main luminaries.

Functions and properties of luminaries.

Planets are divided into internal and external. Inner planets do not move far from the Sun these are the Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars, the maximum deviation of Mercury is 28 degrees, Venus moves away from the Sun at a distance of about 48 degrees no more. The outer planets are Saturn, Uranus, Pluto, Neptune, Jupiter.

Sun - lion characteristic - desire to occupy central position. Describes the center of a person's psyche - his inner self. You can determine how a person sees the world, how he perceives it (through the prism of his sign). Characterizes the waking consciousness, the center vitality, energy, human health.

Moon - Cancer - mood, feelings, well-being, receptivity (sensitivity), ability to adapt, tendency to change, parental instinct, ability to show care, attention, calm. Responsible for the subconscious.

Mercury – Virgo, Gemini – reflects a person’s intelligence, rational, organizational abilities, intelligence, intellectual capabilities, contacts, connections, communication skills. Mercury is the planet of interest. Responsible for speech and writing.

Venus - Libra, Taurus - harmony, beauty, sense of beauty, sense of taste, desire for peace and peacefulness, interest in art, accumulation and assimilation, talents, craftsmanship, finances and things, love and friendship.

Mars - Scorpio, Aries - passion (desire to possess) all volitional qualities, how energetic a person is ( physical strength and energy) aggressiveness, hostility, conflict, determination, courage, enthusiasm, enterprise, inspiration.

Jupiter - Sagittarius, Pisces - going beyond boundaries, the desire to expand opportunities, enriches, gives generosity, optimism, travel, wandering, creativity, science, religion, high ideals, issues of morality and justice.

Saturn - Capricorn, Aquarius - purposeful, ability to plan, reason and logic, ability to concentrate, focus, gives depth, foundation. The ability to notice and use, the desire to foresee everything.

Uranus - Aquarius, Capricorn - intuition, foresight, clarification, insight. An informal, extraordinary view of the world tends to extremes, gives a love of freedom and independence. Perseverance.

Neptune - Pisces, Sagittarius - all secrets, fantasies, dreams, dreams. Deception, duality in everything. Endows with subtle sensitivity and psychologism. Compassion, empathy, spirituality, mercy, justice.

Pluto - Aries - self-affirmation and unification, energy, strength, determination, the ability to win sympathy, the desire for popularity, gives abundance. Commander, power.

Periods of luminaries passing through the zodiacal circle.

The moon is the most fast planet in 27 days and 8 hours she goes through the entire zodiac. It stays in one sign for approximately 2.5 days.

Sun - the entire zodiac passes in 1 year. Changes from sign to sign once a month on approximately the 22nd or 23rd.

Mercury and Venus move through the zodiac in about the same amount as the Sun in 1 year.

Mars moves through the zodiac every year and 10 months.

Jupiter 11 years and 10 months. There is a year in one sign.

Saturn moves through the zodiac for 29.5 years.

Uranus is a slow planet - 84 years.

Neptune - 165 years.

Pluto is a slow planet and moves through the zodiac for 250 years.

The fictitious luminaries are the Black Moon - the most distant point of the Lunar orbit from the Earth, making a full revolution in 8.85 years (you can find an article about the Black Moon by using the search on the site, or by going to the All blog articles page). The Ascending Lunar Node, the Descending Lunar Node, they are opposite each other at a distance of 180 degrees, the period of passage of the Zodiac is 18.6 years. They move in the direction opposite to the movement of the Sun and Moon. Let us clarify once again: the Black Moon and the Lunar Nodes are not luminaries, but special fictitious points in space.

The quality of the luminaries.

In astropsychology it is believed that the Sun, Venus and Jupiter are good planets. The Moon and Mercury are considered neutral planets. Mars, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Pluto are considered evil planets by their properties and actions.

IN last time we discussed with you. Today we will meet everyone the main symbols that astrologers use when drawing up natal charts. You will receive a list of designations of planets and Zodiac Signs, aspects and houses - and this will greatly facilitate reading an individual horoscope :)

I hope that the horoscope that you compiled for your child (or for yourself) using our service “lies before your eyes. Then you will immediately be able to apply the information received in practice.

For convenience, all symbols are summarized in one table, which you can download to your computer, print and study. Below are explanations for each of its sections.

Symbols of planets in a personal horoscope

The first column of the table is the symbols of the planets. Please note that for Uranus and Pluto can be used two symbol options. They are absolutely equivalent and depend on the preferences of astrologers and programs that make up individual horoscopes. Therefore, by and large, you can use any icon you like. But keep in mind that the horoscope constructed using our service uses the symbols that the pink arrows point to.

The letter R, also located in this column of the table, is icon retrograde planet . This icon can be located in a personal horoscope to the right of the planet designation. He says that the planet is moving retrograde (synonyms: planet in retrograde movement, the planet is retrograde, the planet is reverse stroke). Our service, showing which planets are retrograde, marks them in red and does not use such an icon, keep this in mind :)

Also in the map built on , you can see an interesting icon that looks like headphones - like this. This is the symbol of the Ascending Lunar Node, or Rahu. At the beginning of your acquaintance with the horoscope, we agreed with you not to involve unnecessary information and to make do with only the most necessary and most important. That's why Lunar nodes We will not consider this in detail in our impromptu introductory astrology course for beginners.

Symbols of the Zodiac Signs in the horoscope

Let's move on to the next column of the table. Here the designations of all twelve signs of the Zodiac are given in order of their location in the zodiac circle: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces.

note that Capricorn has two icons, two characters that are absolutely equal. So you can use any of them. I personally prefer to draw solid sign, not krakozyabra :) Therefore, when I build personal horoscope manually, I use exactly this icon. By the way, our service uses the same symbol for the sign of Capricorn.

Symbols of aspects in an individual horoscope

The designations of the aspects, which are given in the next column of the table, are displayed in the horoscope in the very center of the circle. More precisely, directly above those lines that connect the planets. Please note that our service does not use a connection icon. But he always gives squares and oppositions in red(these are tense aspects), and trines and sextiles – green(as harmonious). This will make it easier for you to remember the division of aspects, which will be a good plus at first when learning astrology :)

And the last thing...

Symbols of houses in a personal horoscope

We touched on this topic last time. Now we can only repeat it. There are 12 astrological houses in total (as well as zodiac signs). When compiling a horoscope, they are usually numbered with Roman numerals - I, II, III, IV, V, VI, etc. - but this is not important. There are programs and astrologers who find it more convenient to designate houses in Arabic numbers, which are more familiar to us - 1,2,3,4,5,6, etc. If you prefer Roman, draw Roman; if Arabic, label it Arabic. The main thing to pay attention to is that there are four houses that may also have alphabetic characters. These are the so-called corner houses: 1, 4, 7 and 10. Their designations can be replaced with letters (see the table). By the way, this is exactly how our service displays these houses.

That's basically all for today.

Check your horoscope. Name one by one, showing on the map all the symbols present on it: planets, signs, houses and aspects. If you have questions, ask them in the comments.

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Astrological symbols of planets carry non-verbal information about the nature of these planets.

Basically, these symbols consist of three elements: a circle representing spirit, a cross representing matter, and a semicircle symbolizing the intellectual aspect of the mind or soul.

Mercury

Let's start with the symbol of the planet Mercury. Here we see a cross, a circle and a semicircle, showing that this planet represents the trinity of the human being - body, soul and spirit. From here we have the right to conclude that Mercury is a planet that primarily deals with man in his guise as a thinker. It is spirit and matter that provide him with this ability. Students of astrology should know that Mercury represents the power of the mind, or more precisely, the inner understanding - the connecting link of human consciousness between matter and the highest spirit. Thus, the interpretation of this trinity of symbols allows one to tune into the type of energy being sent out from this planetary center.

Mars

In the symbol of Mars we also see the use of a circle, and the cross is transformed into an arrow, indicating the unity of physical and emotional spheres, but not mental, since there is no semicircle here. An arrow (transformed cross) is placed above the circle, showing that Mars affects mainly change physical conditions. His work is to energize that side of Nature which at present seems dark and unexplored to us. For example, the influence of Mars is predominant in the animal kingdom and in that sphere of life of lowly developed people where perception, rather than reason, dominates. His work on a person is to motivate him to action, so that as a result he can acquire the necessary knowledge.

Venus

However, after a person has grown to the state of thinking and possessing common sense being and learned to purify and refine this wonderful energy of Mars, we can observe the phenomenon of a “revolution” of the spheres of his existence, and we receive the symbol of Venus with a cross under a circle. In this case, the impulsive energy of Mars was transformed into the rhythmic and harmonizing energy of Venus, bringing beauty, tenderness and love, and although it does not directly affect the mind of a person, it still subtly changes the ways of his mental expression. For example, when Mercury is conjunct Venus, a person shows remarkable abilities for harmonious verbal expression and writing; his speech will be rhythmic and poetic. The predominance of Martian energy may open up for him military career, and Venusian - to make him an actor or dancer, striving to express the beauty of movement and rhythm. The force of Mars, manifested in a worker, can motivate him to become a blacksmith, and the same amount of Venus energy - a fine artisan, for example, a jeweler. Thus, the symbol of Venus shows that its energy affects the spiritual side of the human being, in particular its perception and expression of beauty.

Saturn

In the symbol of Saturn we see a cross and a semicircle, showing that this planet deals with the interaction between mind and matter. Some astrologers say that we do not touch higher aspects Saturn, “we don’t touch him above the waist.” In other words, humanity at present can only respond to a very limited range of its vibrations. The special function of Saturn is crystallization and stabilization during harmonious aspect of this planet to Mercury will tend to make thinking more "material", one-pointed and stable, so that the ego will gain greater control over it and direct it towards detailed study any item. It should not be overlooked that our relationship to the energies of Saturn is purely material, and that if it touches our consciousness, the result will be materialization.

Jupiter

The energy opposite to the Saturnian energy comes from the royal planet Jupiter. Its symbol, associated with the nature of the mind, is a semicircle over a cross, showing that mind and matter are invariably connected with each other, and the mind is above the purely material side human nature and is able to expand itself to the level pure reason. This is because Jupiter is expansive in nature and its job is to expand, develop and bring out from the center, just as Saturn exhibits reverse, centripetal movement. The type of mind that exhibits the properties of Jupiter is broad, understanding and benevolent. An excess of Jupiter's energy can lead the mind to a total inability to perform any work that requires concentration; he will slip into discussion every now and then" common places", while the same proportionate content of the energy of Saturn will make the mind meticulous to the point of disgust. Jupiter has more to do with the etheric than with the physical aspect of the brain, since it carries with it higher power souls in much to a greater extent than the physical brain can currently manifest.

Uranus

In the symbol of Uranus we see a combination of the symbols of Mars and the Moon in the form of two semicircles on either side of the cross and the circle. This shows that as long as the spirit continues to operate through material conditions, it is completely controlled by the mind. Since the symbol of the intellectual aspect of the soul (the semicircle) is here on both sides of the cross rather than on one side, this symbol shows that the higher and lower mind are working in unity. It is known that when two or more forces act synchronously, they generate new strength and qualities that they did not have (or were not able to exhibit) individually. Thus, the symbol of Uranus allows one to hear a new note, which suddenly manifests in a person the abilities of superconsciousness. This is the great synthesizing component, and we have the right to say that it brings together various aspects intelligence, symbolized by all the planets, and weaves them into a single whole, from which is born a completely individualized man, a perfect master of energies.

Neptune

The symbol of Neptune is a trident, indicating the triplicity of the human spirit, and only those who have achieved the highest spiritual consciousness are able to perceive its subtle and unshakable influence. Negative manifestation of this planet - various mental disorders, which, acting through the emotional nature of a person, give rise to difficult to diagnose and treat mental disorders. However, the influence of Neptune also gives rise to geniuses and people of extraordinary nature.

A significant impetus to the development of astrology was given in his time by Ptolemy, whose works form the basis of modern astrological manuals. It should be noted that such major scientists in the world as Tycho Brahe, Galileo, Kepler and others were also astrologers in their time.

However, since the time of Newton, astrology has been declared a pseudoscience, since no mechanisms have been found to control such relationships. In a distorted form, its continued popularity as a means of predicting the personal fortunes of those born under each of the twelve sun signs (as can be found on the horoscope page of weekly newspapers) has deepened scientific prejudice against its basic axioms. However, now the situation has changed. Research in fields such as biology, meteorology and electromagnetism increasingly suggests that the movements and cycles of celestial bodies (especially the Sun, Moon and major planets) have measurable effects on terrestrial organisms and conditions. Currently, an active revival of astrology as a science is taking place all over the world. And countries such as the USA, Italy, France, Germany, Brazil, not to mention the countries of the East, have astrology departments in their institutes and universities, the duration of study of which reaches up to nine years.

Classical astrology examines the influence of the Sun and the six planets of the solar system (Saturn, Moon, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, Mercury) on the Earth. More modern astrologers actively include newly discovered planets (Uranus, Neptune, Pluto), as well as some asteroids, in their charts.

Planets are divided by gender and by the positiveness of their influence (according to Papus):

Planets male: Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Sun.

Feminine planets: Venus, Moon.

Neuter planets: Mercury(masculine - with masculine planets and feminine - with feminine planets).

Benefic planets: Jupiter, Venus, Sun.

Malefic planets: Saturn, Mars.

Neutral planets: Mercury, Moon.

Each planet has its own color, metal and day of the week, and their zodiac influences are determined.

Corresponding planets have been selected astrological symbols and conventional icons.

Astrological symbols in pictures and brief explanations for them

	The sun is represented as a circle with an image human face, but simplified to a regular circle with a dot in the center, symbolizing infinity and the number 10
	Saturn (Chronos) denotes time, it is represented in the form of a cross and 3 quarters of a circle, symbolizing the duration of time, limitation within infinity.
	The moon is depicted as a crescent, simply and without any explanation.
	Mars is a ray rushing from the Sun like an arrow of energy.
	The sign of Venus is a cross topped with a circle. This is a sign of time under the sign of the Sun, as Venus symbolizes fertility in the solar system.
	The sign of Mercury is similar to the sign of Venus, but on top of it is added the crescent moon, which symbolizes wings (as in mythology), since Mercury is an intermediate link between these four elements and their phenomena.
	The sign of Jupiter combines three - the Sun, symbols of earthly fire, which is ruled by heavenly fire and which rises above the water in the form of steam (heavenly fire), receding like beneficial rain.

The following conventional symbols were selected for the remaining open planets of the Solar System:

Icons have been found and spheres of influence have been invented for small planets and asteroids such as Proserpina, Chiron, Vakshya, Priapus, Isis, Osiris, Anubis, Damoclus, Pholus... But let’s not forget that classical astrology rejects the ability to influence the events of too distant planets because of their remoteness, and small ones because of their insignificance.

A person is born under the influence of one planet or another, and it imparts certain qualities to him. They are strengthened or weakened depending on in which constellation of the zodiac the patronizing planet is located and in which the unfriendly planet is located. The tabloid (read newspaper) astrologers do not take this into account at all, joyfully informing readers that all Capricorns this week can count on the favor of the opposite sex, and all Virgos can count on the approval of their superiors. If it were so simple, astrology would not be a science.

> Planets of the zodiac signs

Usually the position of representatives zodiac horoscope determined by where the Sun is located. It is this that reveals the most obvious traits of appearance and character. It's like our ego. But it happens that these characteristics are not so noticeable or that others appear instead. What's the matter? The bottom line is that everyone also has a personal planet, the features of which may contradict the solar ones, which are noticeably diminishing.

Planets and their meaning for character

The zodiac horoscope is a constant, standing in one place. But life moves, and this activity is represented by the planets, which take turns visiting everyone. That's why it's so important to know what exist stewards(major planets) and what they mean.

There are 10 in total patrons influencing the formation of our destiny. The sun represents vital energy and rebirth. This is the ability to dominate oneself and others. The Moon is emotional and mental depth, knowledge of secret and intimate thoughts, the habit of withdrawing into oneself. Mars makes the zodiac warlike, courageous and courageous. Moreover, the gender of the carrier is unimportant, since the planet will declare itself in the heat of an argument or scandal. Mercury is calculating and thinks everything through in advance. Venus always brings love, a desire for beauty, creative impulse and art. Jupiter makes the sign fixate on inner spirituality as well as outer expansion. Uranus provokes change, revolution, and the collapse of stereotypes. Neptune encourages daydreaming and illusions. And Pluto is a dictator, stimulating the zodiac to strive for power and suppression.

Power of planets in zodiac signs

The strength of celestial bodies directly depends on their position. The zodiac itself is inert and releases its properties only when a planet stops in it. At the moment of communication, their characteristics coincide. The manager will receive maximum strength, because it is located on its home territory. In addition, its power and influence also depends on its position in the hierarchy. For example, Neptune will be able to perform better in Pisces, but its potential will increase if it moves to Sagittarius.

	Strengths		Weaknesses
	Possession	Exaltation		Exile
			Scorpion
	Gemini, Virgo			Sagittarius, Pisces
	Taurus, Libra			Scorpio, Aries
	Aries, Scorpio			Libra, Taurus
	Sagittarius, Pisces			Gemini, Virgo
	Aquarius, Capricorn	Scorpion
	Pisces, Sagittarius			Virgo, Gemini
	Scorpio, Aries			Taurus, Libra

But the planet may weaken, and then the sign will take control into its own hands. This happens during a period of exaltation. Most weak position- "exile". This happens when a sign resists the influence of a celestial body. This refers to the lowest position in the hierarchy. Then she is pushed into a hostile zone, where she is not allowed to express herself. There is also a “fall” when she feels discomfort when opening. But to understand yourself, you need to understand how to identify a planet.

How to recognize a planet in a zodiac sign

There is no need to invent a wheel and turn to astrologers, since each sign is connected to celestial bodies, and there is a special table, which demonstrates your situation in detail. In it you will find your zodiac, as well as planetary influence and their position (strong or weak). In accordance with this, you can understand how this will affect your behavior in a given period and what character traits are inherent to you.

The location of the planets in the zodiac signs

You can also check the clear arrangement in the houses of Natal, provided natal chart. These are 12 sectors corresponding to the zodiacs. It is important to know what planets located in specific houses. The point is that managers objects, as well as any combination, affect various life circumstances and on the degree of our self-realization. This individual card a destiny that can be created for everyone. To do this, you just need to know the date, time and place of birth. The table calculates everything itself and shows not only what is inherent in you, but can also predict the entire subsequent path.