♢ One of the first things you learn in astrology is what planet rules what sign. If you're learning in the modern day, you are likely running across the modern rulership scheme which puts Uranus as the ruler of Aquarius, Neptune as the ruler of Pisces, and Pluto as the ruler of Scorpio. Did you know about which planets ruled those signs for over a thousand years before the discovery of these planets, or the logic behind it?
♢ A beautiful part of traditional astrology that is lost in modern astrology is the symmetry of it all. Everything works in perfect geometric harmony. Everything is even. Modern rulerships have lead us to forget this symmetry and harmony.
♢ Pictured here we can see the traditional rulership scheme. The Sun and Moon, the brightest objects in our sky, sit in Leo and Cancer, during the brightest and warmest part of the year. This aspect adds to their qualities. They are flanked in order on both sides symmetrically by Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and finally Saturn.
♢ The planets flank the luminaries on either side in order of speed. It is clear when looking at them in this way that there is always the same symmetry. Remembering a few keywords can help you to remember where planets are most happy (at home) and least happy (furthest from home in the sign opposite from it).
♢ The Sun and Moon, as we already stated, are the brightest objects of the seven traditional planets, in the warmest part of the year. Opposite them sits Saturn, ruling Aquarius and Capricorn which mark the coldest and darkest part of the year. The moon is the fastest moving planet, while Saturn is the slowest. The Sun is hottest, while Saturn is coldest.
♢ Mercury and Jupiter also oppose each other. Mercury is quick-moving, ever-changing, and often given the archetype of the student while Jupiter is often given the archetype of the teacher. Jupiter is generous, well-established in his position, while Mercury flits from one idea to the next, never fully tying himself down and often revisiting previous topics and ideas.
♢ Venus and Mars are opposites. This is your classic feminine/masculine dichotomy, but there is so much more to it than that alone. Venus gathers together through poetry, art, fine goods, crafts, trades, and religious stations. Mars cuts, severs, burns, screams, and violates. Venus welcomes while Mars drives away.
♢ Now, don't mistake the benefics (Venus and Jupiter) for being entirely good, or the malefics (Mars and Saturn) for being entirely bad. There are ways to utilize a sword for good, and there are ways to use beauty and religion to harm. Each planet has its own unique characteristics and should be understood individually to have a more full understanding of astrology. However, armed with these keywords you will have a solid foundation to continue forward in your study of astrology.
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