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Sun: The Source of Life. The greatest light in our sky, representing the greatest light we can become through conscious development of openhearted love. Can represent and describe our father. Rules the zodiacal sign of Leo and, anatomically, the heart. Symbolically each individual is a small Sun whose ultimate purpose is to realize innate potential and be the shining Star that we are. |
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Moon: Feminine, Passive and Reflective. Reflects the light of the Sun and pulls the tides of the ocean. It also “pulls” our internal emotional tides and reflects our light. It rules the unconscious side of our personality. Themes are: Moods, emotions, habits, mother, family, past, heritage, roots and sense of belonging. In a horoscope the Moon discloses how an individual’s inner feelings take prominence over the personality. Rules the sign of Cancer. Anatomically the Moon is associated with the lymph, secretions of the glands, the digestive juices and all the fluids. |
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Mercury: The Messenger and Emissary of the Sun. Rules the way we think, learn and communicate; our left brain function and practical mind. Our quality of intellect is directly influenced by whatever the Moon is “reflecting”. Anatomically, Mercury rules the nervous system. Mercury rules the sign of Gemini. |
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Venus: The Goddess of Love and Beauty. Venus represents the cosmic principle of attraction through feminine magnetism. Governs our values, the way we relate, our ability to give and receive love; share and our level of self-worth, self-value and self-love. Rules both Libra and Taurus. Anatomically Venus rules the throat, bodily sensations, the venous circulation and all inwardly directed impulses. |
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Mars: The Warrior: Planet of war: Rules our ability to act assertively, independently and confidently. Themes: Independence, assertiveness, aggression, rage, anger, frustrations, ability to act confidently, initiate new beginnings, “fire” ourselves up to confront. Rules the zodiacal sign of Aries. Anatomically, Mars rules the body’s build up and emission of heat, usually occurring through suppression of rage, frustration and anger. |
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Jupiter: The Prophet: The largest planet in our solar system. Rules our ability to grow spiritually and expand our consciousness beyond current conditioned belief systems. It stimulates the mind, especially the right brain, into developing insight, inner vision, inner knowing and wisdom. Themes and issues of self-belief, truth, ethics, religion and spirituality come under the Jupiter banner. Rules the zodiacal sign of Sagittarius. Anatomically Jupiter rules the liver and hips. The spiritually evolved Jupiterian has the gift of prophecy, optimistic faith in nature’s abundance, inner vision, powerful intuition and great insight into Natural law. |
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Saturn: The Lawgiver: Lord of Karma and Time. Karma is the Law of Cause and Effect. Saturn solidifies structures, including structures of the mind. Key words for themes: Responsibility, duty, maturity, business, cold, icy, hard, limitations, conformity, the established order, punishment and fears. Rules the zodiacal sign of Capricorn. Anatomically, Saturn rules the body’s skeletal system. |
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Chiron: The Wounded Healer. Indicates our greatest psychological wound and how we can heal that wound through acquiring conscious self-awareness and self-knowledge. Rules the mutable signs of both Virgo and Sagittarius. |
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Uranus: The Illuminator. Because of its eccentric orbit Uranus stands for all that is eccentric, original and unconventional. Imagine lightning flashes. It is considered a “higher octave” to Mercury. It brings those brilliant flashes of insight that lead to new inventions. It seeks to overthrow Saturn’s established order. Themes: Change, reform, revolution, separation, chaos, higher consciousness. Rules the zodiacal sign of Aquarius and anatomically, the electricity that surges through our brain and nervous system. |
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Neptune: The Transcender. Lord of the Sea. Metaphysically this sea is the reservoir of primal substance from which all forms are fashioned. Neptune dissolves the scattered debris left over from Uranian upheavals. Neptune shares dominion over the waters with the Moon. Themes: Deception, illusion, fantasy, surrender, idealism, compassion, confusion, overwhelm, victim status, sensitivity and suffering. Under Neptune’s energy humans can become immersed in a pea soup of their creation and the seeker must learn to navigate the surging sea of emotions and cosmic consciousness. Rules Pisces and, anatomically with Pisces, the feet. |
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Pluto: (Demoted by astronomers to a non-planet) Lord of the Underworld. Pluto is considered a “higher octave” to Mars however, Mars projects energy outwards whereas Pluto penetrates into the depths of our subconscious acting somewhat like a smouldering volcano. Imagine the phoenix rising out of the ashes of the former self. Pluto extracts the essence of outworn forms and transforms them. Themes: Self-destruction: death and rebirth, sex, power, money, regeneration, hidden agendas, dense intense and powerful emotions. Rules the zodiacal sign of Scorpio and the body’s eliminatory organs. |
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Transiting: Current movement of planets in their astrological orbit through the zodiac. |
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Retrograde: Apparent backwards movement of a current or natal planet . |
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Aspect: The angular relationship between two points in the 360 degree wheel of the zodiac. All the planets in a horoscope are located in the zodiac and the angle between any two planets, given in degrees, is called an aspect. The number of degrees is significant and each aspect has a particular meaning. All aspects are measured by the angle as viewed from the Earth. |
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Conjunction: Although there is not an angular relationship between two or more planets that occupy a similar degree this placement is still highly sensitive. The orb of influence can be up to ten degrees. A conjunction produces a concentrated force of energy and can stimulate enthusiasm and the willingness to take up life challenges. It can have an Aries feel to it. |
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Sextile: When two planets are in a sixty degree separation relationship with an orb of up to 3 degrees. This aspect shows what subjects are of interest and how an individual thinks. The individual can be bright, curious, clever, inventive, articulate and communicative. Has a Gemini feel to it. |
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Semi-square: When two planets are in a 45 degree separation relationship to each other with an orb of 4 degrees. Can be an internally challenging aspect. |
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Square: When two planets are within a 90 degree separation relationship allowing an orb of 8 degrees. This is the most internally challenging aspect and indicates many soul lessons are to be learned about how to utilize constructively the energies involved. The greatest tests in life come via the squares however they also produce the greatest transformation and soul growth. Ill health can occur when the individual denies the opportunity for transformation. |
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Trine: When two planets are within a 120 degree relationship allowing an 8 degree orb of influence. This indicates an easy flow of energy and can mostly be positive however it can bring about laziness unless there is a square from one of its points. It can also indicate an easy flow of negativity. There is no internal pressure from a trine. |
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Quincunx or Inconjunct: When two planets are separated in a 150 degree relationship within a 4 degree orb of influence. It links planetary influences between signs that have little affinity for each other. Usually creates mental strain, pressure and stress. Many adjustments to old thought patterns need to be made before internal resolution can occur. Ill health can result through internal stresses and the unwillingness to become conscious of, and change, old "stinking thinking". |
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Opposition: When two planets are within a 180 degree relationship to each other with an 8 degree orb of influence. The planets involved are in opposite zodiacal signs and therefore can experience an internal "tug of war". The internal pressure can be resolved by accepting full self-responsibility and choosing to consciously harmonize and balance the internal opposing forces. |
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