planetary archetypes: ancient astrology
π€ hierarchy of the cosmos π€
the luminaries [sun & moon] are the brightest celestial bodies that emit the most light. the moon β½ is the sunβs β mirror, reflecting solar light and illuminating the night sky
the following planets are in order according to their distance from earth.
moon β½ β mercury βΏ β venus ββ sun β β mars β β jupiter β β saturn β
sun β diety: sol [roman] hΔlios [greek] shamash [babylonian] surya [indian] is the light of the mind, perception of the soul, the source of energy. its creative power is absolute. at a personal level, sun expresses itself as self-esteem and confidence, sense of purpose, ambition and determination. associated with the symbolism of an emperor with his central authority, leadership. illuminator. so[u]l.
moon β½ diety: luna [roman] selΔnΔ [greek] sin [babylonian] chandra [indian] is a cosmic mirror, reflection of solar and creative light, thus the analogy with multiplication, reproduction, and chaos. it is constantly going through its phases and cycles from new moon to full moon. associated with the mother and nurturing principle. body.
mercury βΏ diety: mercurius [roman] hermΔs [greek] nebu [babylonian] budha [indian] is the writer of destinies, the scribe god, bestower of intellectual and practical wisdom. interpreter of dreams. mercury rules the mind and as the fastest moving planet, it symbolizes the speed of thought. messenger and trickster.
venus β diety: venus [roman] aphroditΔ [greek] ishtar [babylonian] shukra [indian] is the goddess of love, femininity, beauty, music, art, and sexual pleasures. venus is the yin side of libido, passive and dark. venus is magnetic and seductive, she knows how to make things happen without actually doing anything tangible. brings harmony and softness. affinity with artistic endeavours, aesthetics and creativity.
mars β diety: martus [roman] arΔs [greek] nergal [babylonian] kuja [indian] is the god of war, the warrior, the rage, anger, passion, vitality, will to fight; the will to live. it is violent aggressive. the yang side of libido, active and light. mars brings destruction and chaos when not disciplined. mars is sharp either physically or mentally.
jupiter β diety: jove [roman] zues [greek] marduk [babylonian] brihaspati [indian] is the sage of wisdom, abundance, optimism, faith, luck, philosophy, and higher knowledge. jupiter is the biggest planet in the entire solar system, symbolizing expansion and growth. jovial and hopeful.
saturn β diety: saturnus [roman] kronos [greek] ninurta [babylonian] shani [indian] is elder, the authoritative figure who puts you in solitary and through long-lasting punishments. saturn makes you or breaks you, for the greater good in the long-term. the visible rings around saturn symbolize constraints and restrictions. what bounds you can also be your key to freedom.
classification of the planets:
hot - sun β mars β jupiter β venus β changeable - mercury βΏ
cold - moon β½ saturn β
dry - mars β sun β saturn β changeable - mercury βΏ
moist - moon β½ venus β jupiter β
planets can be classified as hot, cold, moist, and dry
benefic - jupiter β venus β changeable - mercury βΏ
malefic - saturn β mars β
planets can be classified as benefic, "doers of good", or malefic, "doers of bad".
masculine - sun β jupiter β saturn β mars β androgynous - βΏ
feminine - moon β½ venus β
diurnal - sun β jupiter β saturn β common - mercury βΏ
nocturnal - moon β½ venus β mars β
planets can belong to either the diurnal (day) sect or to the nocturnal (night) sect.
what planet is your chart ruler? what condition is it in? let me know in the comments!
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