Sunday, September 20, 2009

BASIC CHARECTERISTICS OF PLANETS

Each planet has its own basic characteristics, regardless of which house or sign it appears in. Each planet's expression blends with and is influenced by the action of the sign and house it occupies. The aspect a planet makes to other planets will also modify its expression.

The Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars are called 'personal planets', or 'character building' planets.

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are called 'impersonal planets' or 'event planets'.


THE LUMINERIES

THE SUN
Keyword: Inner Self

The Sun rules the sign Leo and the fifth house. It represents your ego and the expression of your individuality. It also shows by house and sign placement your ambitions, deepest character traits and personal fulfillment.

In a natal chart, the Sun represents those who have a great influence in your life; i.e., a boss, supervisor, the government and men in general. In a males chart, The Sun represents the father and in a females chart, it represents the husband.

The Sun travels about 53 seconds per day and spends approximately 30 days in each sign.

Positive Sun Traits: Ambition, confidence, strong will power, strength, loyalty and a desire for recognition.

Negative Sun Traits: Arrogance, jealousy, laziness, conceit.



THE MOON
Keyword: Emotions

The Moon rules the sign Cancer and the fourth house. It represents your needs and desires, habits, instincts and the subconscious mind. The Moon also shows by house and sign placement, how you respond emotionally to others, situations and experiences, as well as how the public will react to you.

The Moon represents the mother, babies and the home enviornment. It also shows how well you get along with women regardless of your gender.

The Moon goes through all twelve signs about every 28 days. It spends approximately 2 1/2 days in each sign.

Positive Moon Traits: Inspiration, Flexibilty, domestic, nurturing, magnetism, fertility.

Negative Moon Traits: Self destructive, moodiness, smothering, dreaminess.



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