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The Sun

The sun rules your conscience day. It represents your true self, who you strive to become and
how you shine. The sun is the giver of life. Your sun shows your identity, your pride and your
self-confidence. Without the sun we would live in the shadows of others, we would have no drive,
no direction and our lives would become repressed. As the sun breathes life into all living things,
we too are given life through the light of our sun. The sun in your chart points to your life's
purpose, its challenges that must be overcome and the end to which you have been searching.

The sun is masculine energy and represents the father; in a woman's horoscope the sun
represents her partner and the kind of man she is attracted to.

The Sun is Leo's natural ruler and both are associated with royalty, dignity and authority. Strong
solar types sometimes have boundless energy and vitality and many of the positive
characteristics of the Leo character, which include courage and confidence, generosity, loyalty
and good health.

The sun rules the heart, your vitality and the back, especially the spine. The sun rules the right
eye in a man and the left eye in a woman.

The sun has rulership over Leo, the sign that governs the 5th house in the natural zodiac.

The Moon

The moon is the fastest moving celestial body, moving through the zodiac every 28 days and
spending approximately 2 1/2 days in each sign.

As the sun rules your conscience day, the moon rules your night. It rules all that is hidden and
shadowy within us. The moon represents our needs, emotions (moods) and habits. People with a
strong moon characteristics often have planets in Cancer, show much sensitivity and are often
naturally inclined to nurture and protect those around them.

The moons energy governs our emotions and how we feel about things. As the moon rules the
tides, it is fitting that it rules all things that are fluid. The moon represents the things we want,
how we feel about those things and in turn how they affect us emotionally. Whether our feelings
are up or down, the moon shows us how we affect others emotionally as well. Our emotions set
the tone for our daily lives and the moons influence tells us how we are affected by our past
memories and how we process those memories.

The moon is a powerful symbol of feminine energy and represents the


woman in a man's horoscope, the type of woman he would be attracted to and his partner.
Universally it represents fertility, motherhood, womanhood and babies. The moon is most
comfortable in its own sign of Cancer and the other water signs. The moons 28 day cycle also
coincides with the woman's menstrual cycle. Its waxing and waning symbolizes conception,
pregnancy, birth and corresponds to the growth cycle of every living thing.

The moon rules the stomach and our gut reactions. It also rules the breast, the left eye in a man
and the right eye in a woman.

The Moon has rulership over Cancer, the sign that governs the
4th house in the natural zodiac.

Mercury

In Greek mythology, Mercury (Hermes) was the winged messenger of the gods. Mercury
symbolizes all things related to communication. Its rulership is of the masculine sign of Gemini,
the sign that governs the 3rd house in the natural zodiac. Mercury also has rulership over the6th
house sign of Virgo, the feminine sign that rules the other functions of the mind that analyzes,
defines and discriminates.

As Mercury is symbolized by the planet of the mind it is also represents the planet of youth. It is
in our early childhood that we learn to speak and to assimilate information, but as with a child its
attention span is very short therefore, it represents early education and not higher education.
Mercury governs everything we do to communicate with our voice or written materials whether it
is computers, telephone conversations, books and media. Mercury's position in your chart shows
how you think, reason and express yourself. Mercury never stops collecting data for you and
transmits that data to your central nervous system by which your eyes, hands and breathing
collaborate. Mercury also rules language that is concealed such as our ideas, private thoughts
and opinions.

The Mercurial type may be dexterous, clever and quick witted. Those with strong Mercury
characteristics may be public speakers, writers or researchers.

Mercury rules the hands and the quickness of the hands; therefore, a strong Mercurial type may
be a magician or even a thief!

Mercury rules all forms of transportation from taxicabs to bicycles.

Mercury rules the lungs, respiratory system, speech impediments and other problems with the
mouth and tough. It also rules the arms, hands, shoulders, the nervous system and illnesses
related to them.

Venus

In Greek mythology Venus was Aphrodite the goddess of love and desire. The word aphrodisiac,
meaning that which induces desire, comes from the word Aphrodite.

Venus is feminine energy and rules the world of love, pleasure and all desires. Through Venus
you experience joy, pleasure, lust and the nature of your own sexuality. Whatever you desire,
whether it is chocolate or someone you find attractive, Venus will tell you how to get it. Strong
Venusian types are wonderful lovers, but also lovers of beauty, art, music and food. Venus has
rulership over the masculine natural 7th house sign of Libra, the sign of partnership. Venus rules
over engagements, pairing and unions of all kinds and can also show the love of others outside
of a relationship, as in our family and friendships. Venus is the Universal symbol for womankind
and will show the type of woman a man is attracted to in his chart. Venus rules all things related
to beauty, from physical attributes to make-up and adornments. In the personality, Venus
indicates a loving affectionate person that is usually sociable and peaceable. Venus also rules
sensuality and earthly pleasures which are seen through the feminine sign of Taurus; the sign
that represents our need for the desires we want.

Venus rules the throat and kidneys, blood sugar and diabetes (Venus rules sugar), as well as
illness related to sexual activity.

Venus has rulership over Taurus, the sign that governs the 2nd house in the natural zodiac and
Libra, the sign governing the 7th house.

Mars

Mars is assertive and aggressive energy symbolized by the Greek god of war Ares.

Mars is an action-oriented sign that's in charge of your defenses and aggressions and causes
you to fight back when you're under attack. Mars energy is spontaneous and can make you
brave and fearless. Its energy is confrontational and rules strife, combat and weapons. Mars is
masculine energy that is quick, sharp, penetrating, piercing and its nature is to attack. Mars rules
sharp objects and those that work with them. Mars rules rage and how we are angered. Mars
speaks of anger and passion and represents the color red that disguises itself in heat. Hot, spicy
foods are governed by Mars and anything sharp, prickly, or stinging are Mars ruled.

Mars has rulership over the 1st house of Aries in the natural zodiac.

Mars is ruler of the head, blood and muscles. Migraines, injuries to the head, burns,
inflammation, fevers and rashes are governed by Mars intense energy.

Jupiter

In Greek Mythology Jupiter was Zeus. As the largest planet of our solar system, Jupiter is the
planet of expansion, abundance and growth. Jupiter rules the grand scheme of things and is
considered the larger than life planet. Jupiter brings good things to the house it occupies in your
horoscope. Where your Jupiter is placed is where you will find the side of you that is positive,
generous and optimistic. Jupiter's placement in your horoscope is where you are likely to
experience excess; therefore, you must be careful not to become lazy.

Jupiter is often described as the Benefactor planet. This planet rules wealth, financial and
material gain. Jupiter will provide you with faith, wisdom, optimism and confidence in whatever

area it is currently transiting within your horoscope. Jupiter's


placement in your birth chart is where you think big and bold. This planets also governs loyalty
and justice.
Jupiter has rulership over the sign Sagittarius, the sign that governs the 9th house in the natural
zodiac.

Jupiter rules the hips, pelvis, thighs and the sciatic nerve. It also governs illness where too much
of a good thing are contributing factors.

Jupiter stays in each sign approximately 12 months and takes 12 years to complete its travels
through the zodiac. During a Jupiter transit you can expect luck and benefits in a different area
(house) of your life every 12 months and that energy will repeat itself every 12 years.

Saturn

In Greek Mythology Saturn was Chronos, the god whose name means time. Saturn is also
known as the Old Man, The Finger of God and The Father of the zodiac.

Saturn rules old age, maturity, time and its effects on our lives. Saturn has long been viewed as
evil; the planet that brings difficult limitations, separations, responsibilities and even death.
Modern astrology has opened up a new window by which to view Saturn.

Saturn does set boundaries and limitations in your horoscope. Saturn in your chart will show
where you are most resistant to change, but also where you are most disciplined. Saturn can be
a great teacher as it is through limitation and responsibility that we mature. Saturn is a crucial
planet in the over all development of mankind. Without Saturn there would be no limitations or
boundaries. Saturn denies us self-gratification and forces us to wait. You should expect hard
work and discipline to be a major theme during your transiting Saturn period. Though often
challenging, the energy of Saturn will force you to grow up wherever it touches your chart and
those that play by the rules will find their Saturn period personally rewarding once the intense
energy has passed.

Saturn has rulership over the feminine sign of Capricorn; the 10th house ruler in the natural
zodiac and the ambitious and practical planet of achievement. It signifies determination, hard
work and the perseverance we need to achieve our goals.

Saturn rules the bones, teeth and skin. Saturn stays in each sign approximately 2 1/2 years and
takes an average of 29 years to complete the zodiac. Most of us will experience our first Saturn
return (where Saturn was at your time of birth) between the ages of 28-30 and have no more
than three Saturn transits in our lifetime. Wherever Saturn is currently transiting in your chart, you
should expect those themes to be repeated every 29 years.

Uranus

Uranus was discovered in 1781. Before the discovery of Uranus, Saturn ruled both Capricorn
and Aquarius. Traditional Astrologers do not use the newly discovered planets (Uranus, Neptune
and Pluto) as they are only seen in the sky by modern methods and not by the eye, although
Uranus can be seen with keen eyesight on a clear night if you know where to look. Modern
Astrologers utilize these planets, as there is overwhelming evidence of their significance in the
horoscope.

Uranus is known as the rebel of the zodiac. Whereas Saturn plays by the rules, Uranus says
rules are made to be broken regardless of the consequences. Uranus is the planet of
independence and personal freedom. Uranus can show you where you dare to be different by its
placement in your horoscope. Uranus is the planet of surprise, ruling all things unexpected.
Uranus in your chart will show you where you are determined to have freedom of expression.
Where Uranus transits an area (house) of your horoscope, is where you will surprise even
yourself at the things you will do. Strong Uranus types have been called the wild cards of the
Zodiac, different, eccentric, unconventional, brilliant and even unstable. As with all of the planets,
the affects of Uranus and how its energy is manifested depends on the planetary aspects and the
horoscope as a whole.

Uranus rules earthquakes and other natural disasters. Originality, inventions, cutting edge
technology, future events, revolutions, science and electricity are all governed by the planet
Uranus.

Uranus has rulership over Aquarius and 11th house in the natural horoscope.

Uranus rules the circulatory and involuntary nervous system.

Uranus spends an average of 7 years in each sign and takes approximately 84 years to complete
the zodiac. Once you have had Uranus in an area of your chart, it is not likely to transit that area
again in your lifetime.

Neptune

Neptune was discovered in 1846 and is another slow orbiting planet. Due to the nature of the
slower orbiting planets, they influence entire generations.

In Greek Mythology Neptune was Poseidon, God of the Sea. Neptune rules all things related to
the ocean such as boats, fishing and marine life. It rules mist (of water) and things that are
hidden. The next time you are daydreaming, think of Neptune. Neptune represents the side of
you that delights in illusion. As the modern ruler of the feminine sign of Pisces, the sign that
governs the 12th house, Neptune has a spiritual side. Spiritually and what we believe in is often
hidden and yet we have faith in that which we cannot see. Neptune can offer us inspiration and
the ability to see beyond our own eyes. Neptune can cause confusion as often we do not see the
complete picture, as is the case when we wear "rose colored glasses". Neptune in your chart is
also where you will find an amazing sense of compassion for the less fortunate.

Neptune governs dreams, trances, hypnosis, drugs, alcohol, illusion and escapism. There are
two sides to Neptune, illusion and disillusion; life is either full of meaning or it's pointless and it is
Neptune that wears that mask.

Neptune spends approximately 14 years in each sign and takes 165 years to complete the
zodiac.

Pluto

Pluto was discovered in 1930 and another of the modern planets. Traditionally, Mars ruled the
sign of Scorpio, but since its discovery Pluto has been given dominion over Scorpio.
In Greek Mythology, Pluto was Hades the God of the underworld. Pluto is
the planet of rebirth, regeneration and transformation. Think of the symbolic Phoenix rising up
from the fiery ashes reborn. Pluto rules obstruction, decay, death and rebirth. Pluto's place in
your birth chart is where you may find a constant state of turmoil and continual change and is
where you realize that life goes on no matter what you must endure. Whatever area (house) in
your chart that Pluto transits will be completely transformed. The transformation may be
tremendously difficult, but the results will prove worthwhile. Pluto knows how to push our buttons,
to transcend that which we know while destroying that which is not necessary in order for us to
be transformed. Pluto can be another powerful teacher and may strip us bare to the bones in
order to become powerful achievers and the transformation may be a long and painful process.

Pluto has rulership over Scorpio the 8th house in the natural horoscope.

Pluto governs all forms of destruction and recuperation, which include medicine and healing.
Pluto rules the reproductive organs, as this is where the process of life begins. Pluto also rules
puberty and sexual maturity.

Pluto stays in each sign between 12 and 31 years, taking 248 years to complete the zodiac. No
one can deny the intensity and power of Pluto's energy.

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