#inner planets

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I had a brain blast and decided to break down what all of the planets mean in tropical astrology. I try to use one word that I feel applies to the planet the most and let that be the guide, then a metaphor example to further explain the signification.

SUN: your ability to grow as a person (and what you grow into)

AUTHORITY. relating to personal power, authority, self expression, and independence. if you were King, how would you rule? where would you rule? what’s a priority to you? where was your personal power found?

MOON: your emotional nature, your perspective, your mind.

INSTINCT. Moon comes naturally to you. What were drawn towards, who we are drawn towards, what experiences we create naturally for ourselves. Moon is felt. Moon is experienced.

Moon is the mother, so it's a tender position. It feels true and can be a source of incredible strength. It represents nurturing and our needs as humans.

ASCENDANT: your physical body, central theme of your life

PHYSICS, but in this case we study YOUR motion through time and space!

how that motion impacts other people

what YOU pursue and HOW (chart ruler)

MERCURY: communication style, what the mind will be drawn to. interests and hobbies. mental processing.

INTELLECT, the mental powers and capabilities of a person.

developed through information, listening, exploring interests, communicating.

you witness the intellect in communication.

Do you listen more than you talk? What do you talk about? What captivates your mind?

VENUS: Relationship style. how you are with romance and intimate partners. your personal sense of beauty/values. your “perfume”. what pleases you

BEAUTY, a combination of qualities that pleases the senses.

Related to our earthly experiences, our pleasure driven functions.

Your quality of beauty, what you find beautiful, who you find beautiful, what pleases you, who pleases you.

MARS: Commanding style. personal sense of ambition, passion, anger, excitement. sexual personality. driving force.

how would you drive a car? are you blasting music? are you smoking? are you playing hymnals? what about road rage? where are you going?

Mars in Taurus might be taking their time, enjoying the scenery. There may be air fresheners in the car and snacks. They're headed to a brunch or to a hair appointment. Mars in Sagittarius is probably on a bike and on their way to go hiking!

SEXUAL, not necessarily pertaining to sex. Think of it more as a matter of instincts, passion, and pursuing that which we are drawn to. How is your passion expressed? How is it expressed within an intimate contact? How does it drive you towards your ambitions? How does your body perform the work?

These next planets have more of an external influence on our persons.

JUPITER: where you find blessings, where you are lucky. where your god-given talents and abilities manifest. your sense of spirituality and faith.

ABUNDANCE. Where we experience abundance we can have a sense of spirituality/faith around it. Jupiter in 4H may receive much through the family or through the mother and have a very faith-based relationship with them. Jupiter in the 3H may have a natural gift for speaking and writing. These are the gifts that bring them abundance and blessings. Jupiter in the 5H Libra may have a lot of faith in their children. They may believe in fighting for children's rights or defending children.

SATURN: where you encounter restrictions/limitations. where you need more structure and patience. where some of your deepest fears lie. karma in the form of tests.

THE SUMMIT/GAUNTLET. Saturn is the mountain we have to climb and it may take a while. Gauntlet also works as a good metaphor too, as Saturn can feel like a series of trials and tests, each one more difficult than the last. However the bounty that awaits you? Mastery, competence, and maturity. Saturn has a sobering effect, like the air on top of the mountain. It's clear and crisp.'

And sometimes those trials we face feel familiar. We encounter people from our current past, souls from past lives, circumstances we did not master in previous incarnations. It can feel ancient.

URANUS: where the LIGHTNING strikes

innovation and insight and ingenuity

where you tend to rebel

where sudden changes and upheavals will come

your innovative spark, if uranus is the lightning bolt of inspiration you are the conduit. what you produce is what makes you “unique”

NEPTUNE: where the MIST sets in

where you face a lot of deception, mystery, and confusion.

where a sense of magic dwells. the inexplicable

where your “dream” lives

where you connect to something greater

PLUTO: where POWER and TRANSFORMATION lie

here you must go into the underworld and take what is yours

where you’ve lost power, where you feel out of control, where you feel TOO powerful. power struggles in general

how and where you evolve

where you may endure trauma, loss, and change

South Node: past life patterns, area of former mastery, what you’re used to. where you may suffer loss or become detached. the point through which you find spiritual liberation

North Node: you feel a pull in this direction, “destiny coded”. where you can become obsessed and lost. where you may create something entirely new for yourself. another point of spiritual liberation and detachment.

Just from knowing Rahu (NN) and Ketu (SN) in Vedic, I believe that we must find a balance between South and North nodes and develop conscious awareness of the pulls from both nodes, lest we be swallowed whole.

BONUS ASTEROIDS:

CHIRON: Childhood wounds, trauma endured when young. where a great bit of healing will be done in your life. you learn to live with this and the lessons associated will be your gift to share.

Artist; ♡

Fig. 96. Orbits of the four inner planets. An introduction to astronomy. 1916.

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Elements

Fire

Keywords: Passion, Inspiration, Self, Enthusiasm, Spontaneity.

Signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius.

Earth

Keywords: Logic, Growth, Reliability, Cautious, Sensuality.

Signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn.

Water

Keywords: Empathy, Depth, Intuition, Reflection, Spirituality.

Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces.

Air

Keywords: Communication, Ideas, Curiosity, Analyzing, Socializing

Signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius.

Modalities

Cardinality

Keywords: Initiation, Action, Direct, Dynamic

Signs: Aries, Capricorn, Libra, Cancer

Fixed

Keywords: Stubborn, Organization, Stability, Easy-going

Signs: Taurus, Scorpio, Aquarius, Libra

Mutable

Keywords: Adaptability, Versatile, Communication, Distracted,

Signs: Gemini, Sagittarius, Pisces, Virgo

Planetary Rulers

Traditional Rulership

Aries and Scorpio- Mars

Aquarius and Capricorn- Saturn

Taurus and Libra- Venus

Virgo and Gemini- Mercury

Sagittarius and Pisces- Jupiter

Leo- Sun

Cancer- Moon

Modern Rulership

Aries- Mars

Taurus and Libra- Venus

Gemini and Virgo- Mercury

Scorpio- Pluto

Pisces- Neptune

Cancer- Moon

Leo- Sun

Capricorn- Saturn

Sagittarius- Jupiter

Aquarius- Uranus

Masculine/Feminine

Masculine

Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius

Feminine

Capricorn, Cancer, Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, Pisces

Polarities

Aries-Libra

Aries is a sign of self, while Libra is a sign of partnership.

Taurus-Scorpio

Taurus is a sign of personal possessions, and Scorpio is one of shared possessions.

Gemini-Sagittarius

Gemini is a sign of self expression, while Sagittarius is of philosophy.

Cancer-Capricorn

Cancer is about home-life, Capricorn is about public life/reputation.

Leo-Aquarius

Leo is about creativity and personal pleasure, while Aquarius is about hopes/ideals.

Virgo-Pisces

Virgo is about work and self improvement, and Piscss is about dreams and self delusion.

Degrees

Aries degrees- 1, 13, 25

Taurus degrees- 2, 14, 26

Gemini degrees- 3, 15, 27

Cancer degrees- 4, 16, 28

Leo degrees- 5, 17, 29

Virgo degrees- 6, 18

Libra degrees- 7, 19

Scorpio degrees- 8, 20

Sagittarius degrees- 9, 21

Capricorn degrees- 10, 22

Aquarius degrees- 11, 23

Pisces degrees- 12, 24

Crucial degrees

0°- Whatever sign that has this degree is in its purest form.

2°- Supposedly a powerful degree.

14° to 16°- You will probably have to deal with this signs key issues. For example, if you have an Aquarius placement with these degrees, you may have a lot of typical Aquarius flaws/issues. (Sorry, wasn't quite sure how to explain this.)

29°- A falted/challenging degree.

Decans

Each sign is divided into three sections called decans. Each section is 10 degrees.

Decans can reveal a different shade of every zodiac sign.

The first decan

This decan is 0° to 9° 59' of a sign. It's a purer form of the sign.

Whatever sign is in this decan won't have traits of other signs. For instance, if you have a Capricorn sun in the first decan, you will be a pure Cap sun.

The second decan

This decan is 9° 59' to 19° 59'. Whatever sign is in this decan will be influenced by another sign/planet.

.Aries 2nd decan will have Leo/sun influence.

.Taurus 2nd decan will have Virgo/Mercury influence.

.Gemini 2nd decan will have Libra/Venus influence.

.Cancer 2nd decan will have Scorpio/Pluto influence.

.Leo 2nd decan will have Sagittarius/Jupiter influence.

.Virgo 2nd decan will have Capricorn/Saturn influence.

.Libra 2nd decan will have Aquarius/Uranus influence.

.Scorpio 2nd decan will have Pisces/Neptune influence.

.Sagittarius 2nd decan will have Aries/Mars influence.

.Capricorn 2nd decan will have Taurus/Venus influence.

.Aquarius 2nd decan will have Gemini/Mercury influence.

.Pisces 2nd decan will have Cancer/Moon influence.

The third decan

This decan is 20° to 29° 59'.

.Aries 3rd decan will have Sagittarius/Jupiter influence .

.Taurus 3rd decan will have Capricorn/Saturn influence.

.Gemini 3rd decan will have Aquarius/Uranus influence.

.Cancer 3rd decan will have Pisces/Neptune influence.

.Leo 3rd decan will have Aries/Mars influence.

.Virgo 3rd decan will have Taurus/Venus influence.

.Libra 3rd decan will have Gemini/Mercury influence

.Scorpio 3rd decan will have Cancer/Moon influence

.Sagittarius 3rd decan will have Leo/Sun influence.

.Capricorn 3rd decan will have Virgo/Mercury influence.

.Aquarius 3rd decan will have Libra/Venus influence.

.Pisces 3rd decan will have Scorpio/Pluto influence.

Note: Decans mostly apply to sun signs, but can still be applied to others.

Planets

The Sun 🌞

Represents our ego and conscious mind, and our life essence/purpose. Can also represent our 'adult' side that may censor our inner child.

Can show what we are learning to be.

Rules over the 5th house and Leo.

The Moon 🌙

Represents our deepest personal needs, emotional world, basic habits, and our unconscious. Our moon sign is how we instinctively react to problems.

Also shows how we protect ourselves, and can represent motherly figures.

Rules over the 4th house and Cancer.

Venus 🌹💐

Represents love in our life, and sometimes money.

This planet rules our sentiments, and our pleasures and values. Beauty, pleasures, and artistic inclinations are also ruled by Venus.

May also show how we approach relationships, and what we desire in them.

Rules over the 2nd/7th house and Taurus/Libra.

Mars 🔥☄

Represents our energy and desires.

Rules over our aggressive instincts and sexual desires. It's associated to physical attraction, and is a planet of action unlike the moon.

Mars is our raw energy and how we assert ourselves.

Rules over the 1st house and Aries.

Mercury 🎍🎄

Represents our expression and how we communicate.

Rules over our coordination, thought processes, the way we write, how we analyze, etc. Also shows how we handle nervous energy or convey our thoughts.

Rues over the 3rd/6th house and Gemini/Virgo.

Jupiter 🎉🎊

Shows us what areas in our lives we have plenty of lick or abundance in. Additionally represents how we express gratitude and how we trust others/improve our lives.

Rules over the 9th house and Sagittarius.

Saturn🎱♣️

A very crucial planet that gives us responsibility and shows us our limits/boundaries, as well as our fears. Shows us our commitments and reminds us about self control.

May also represent father/authority figures.

Rules over the 10th house and Capricorn.

Note: Each planet listed below is generational, so you should look at what houses they're in instead of their sign.

Uranus 🌠

Brings change/rebellion. Challenges us to change our perspective, and represents our ability to break out of old traditions.

Shows us where/how we are unique.

Rules over the 11th house and Aquarius.

Neptune 💠

Represents our spirituality and dreams/ideals. Rules over imagination, fantasy, illusions, the subconscious, and mystery. Also governs addiction and escapism.

Shows us where we need to have faith, and where me may encounter deception/confusion.

Rules over the 12th house and Pisces.

Pluto 🔮

Represents the power to transform and the edge of consciousness. Rules over death, transformation, obsession, destruction, phobias, darkness, etc.

Shows us where me may experience difficulty difficulty have to confront our fears/problems.

Rules over the 8th house and Scorpio.

Houses

First House

The house of self.

Rules our consciousness, identity, self-expression, and how others see us.

Keywords: Ego, Self, Focus, Appearance,

Ruled by Mars and Aries.

Second House

The house of value.

Rules our assets and property, financial standing, and how we relate to the material world.

Keywords: Possessions, Finances, Self Worth, Materialism, Values, Material Desires.

Ruled by Taurus and Venus.

Third House

The house of communication.

Rules communication, social life, school, how we process information.

Keywords: Language, Technology, Communication, Processing.

Ruled by Gemini and Mercury.

Fourth House

The house of home.

Rules over our sense of home/family life.

Keywords: Family, Ancestry, Home, Origin, Youth, Nurture.

Ruled by Cancer and the moon.

Fifth House.

The house of pleasure.

Rules over our creativity, hobbies, interests, entertainment, children, and anything we do for pleasure.

Keywords: Fun, Hobbies, Casual Sex, Creativity.

Ruled by Leo and the sun.

Sixth House

The house of health.

Rules over our bodies, health, our workplace, and pets.

Keywords: Service, Healing, Health, Pets, Routine.

Ruled by Virgo and Mercury.

Seventh House

The house of relationships.

Rules over one-to-one relationships such as enemies, marriage, business partners.

Keywords: One to One, Enemies, Long Term, Marriage, Legal Contracts.

Ruled by Libra and Venus.

Eighth House

The house of Transformation, Sex, and Death.

Rules over our attitude toward taboos, death, change, rebirth, sexuality, personal growth, and crisis.

Keywords: Death, Transformation, Taboo, Sex, Occult, Inheritance.

Ruled by Scorpio and Pluto.

Ninth House

The house of philosophy.

Rules over our beliefs, religions, and ideologies. Also rules philosophy and higher learning.

Keywords: Ideology, Beliefs, Learning, Philosophy, Travel, Law, Religion.

Ruled by Sagittarius and Jupiter.

Tenth House

The house of ambition/career.

Rules our reputation, our careers, what we contribute, our ambitions, and our achievements.

Keywords: Career, Reputation, Power, Influence.

Ruled by Capricorn and Saturn.

Eleventh House

The house of friendship.

Rules our social lives, groups, and friendships.

Keywords: Community, Groups, Friendship, Collaboration, Charity, Humanitarian.

Ruled by Aquarius and Uranus.

Twelfth House

The house of secrets.

Rules over hidden things, secrets, spirituality, subconscious, dreams.

Keywords: Dreams, Secrets, Hidden Desires, Fantasies, Fears.

Ruled by Pisces and Neptune.

Inner vs Outer Planets

Inner

Sun, Moon, Venus, Mars, Mercury.

Outer

Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Pluto, Neptune.