The PLANETS
Planets in Astrology Explained
Planets are conscious entities that influence the subtle energetic body of an individual. In Jungian thought, planets can be thought of as universal archetypes, like the King, Queen, Lover, and Warrior. They are an important part of understanding astrology as a whole.
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SUN
The symbol of the soul or true, authentic self. It shows general vitality, the ability to assert one’s self, maintain a vision or purpose for one’s life, and have self-confidence. It represents government, authority figures, and the father.
MOON
The Moon represents imagination, sense of rhythm, adaptability, psychological state, emotions, and feelings. It is the individualized sense of “I” that shifts day to day. This planet rules over mothers and caregivers .
MERCURY
Mercury is the intelligence, speech, logical reasoning capacity, and skills. It represents young people, students, younger siblings, and those who work with information.
VENUS
Venus is the planet of creativity, beauty, relationships and values. It impacts a person’s ability to make healthy decisions in life. It rules over women, pleasure, reproduction, and homes and vehicles. pleas
MARS
Mars is the planet of action, grit, energy, logic, determination, male friends, brothers, and courage. This dry, hot planet also rules over warriors, celibates, engineers, and athletes.
JUPITER
Jupiter is the planet of expansion, optimism, faith, joy, abundance, and grace. It rules over finances, children, marriage, the husband in a woman’s chart, self-expression, and belief.
SATURN
Saturn is the planet of discipline, karma, structure, routine, work, and fortitude. The ability to endure hardship and complete difficult tasks is governed by Saturn. It gives us a dose of “reality” and allows us to experience limitations and setbacks in life.
URANUS
Uranus is the planet of genius, revolution, rebellion, mass cultural movements, universal brotherhood, and sudden inspiration. It shows higher-order thinking that happens lightning fast, often out of nowhere.
NEPTUNE
Neptune is the god of delusion, fantasy, and dreams. He opens the doorway to mystical, otherworldly experiences of a transcendental nature. This planet rules over mystics, drug addicts, musicians, and spiritual sages. of the
