Houses Houses are divisions of the horoscope into 12 sectors representing areas of life and events.

See below: 1st House The 1st house in most systems of house division is taken from the degree of the Ascendant. t represents the personality and manner of e!pression" plus the general appearance. #lanets in the 1st house coupled to the ruler of the 1st house contribute to an individual$s primary motivation in life and physical appearance. n traditional astrology" %ercury is in its &oy here. n 'atal Astrology: t represents the life" vitality and health of the individual. A person$s personal appearance" coloring" comple!ion" and general body shape. n Horary Astrology: t is the (uerent in any (uestion. n %undane Astrology: t is the people of the nation and the country and its inhabitants as a whole. t also describes the way the nation presents itself to the world. )iological: The head and face: eyes" ears" mouth" hair" nose" tongue and teeth. *olor: +hite" pale and wan colors ,ender: %asculine -irection: .ast 2nd House The 2nd house represents personal /moveable0 belongings and wealth. t describes the degree of wealth and the manner in which it can be ac(uired. t also describes personal resources and finances. n 'atal Astrology: t describes personal resources" earnings and all issues concerning personal wealth. t indicates the manner in which wealth is ac(uired" the personal income and assets of the individual. n Horary Astrology: The (uerent$s finances and assets. The property of an individual in (uestions of lost items. n %undane Astrology: The wealth" financial status and the assets of the nation. The treasury" the ministry of finance" the director of the 1eserve bank and all banks and financial institutions including the stock e!change and money markets. t also describes e!ports and money lent to other nations. )iological: The throat and neck. *olor: ,reen ,ender: 2eminine -irection: .ast3'orth3.ast 4rd House The 4rd house represents local environment and neighbourhood. t indicates general family members /e!cluding parents0 such as siblings and cousins" and neighbours. t rules communications generally: telecommunications" newspapers" postal services and e3mail. t rules short &ourneys" daily mobility and transport. t also represents learning" self3e!pression and languages. n traditional astrology" the %oon is in its &oy here. n 'atal Astrology: t represents the individual$s siblings" cousins or general members of the family /e!cluding parents0" the local neighbourhood and neighbours. t describes the communications of the person 3 languages" correspondences and debating skills. t also represents early schooling and education. n Horary Astrology: t describes the (uerent$s local neighbourhood" siblings" communications" contracts and written deeds. n %undane Astrology: t represents the transport industry" communication networks" the postal

system and the media. t also indicates the education system and communications with other nations. )iological: The arms" hands and fingers. *olor: 5range6yellow or rustry colors ,ender: %asculine -irection: 'orth3'orth3.ast 7th House The 7th house situated at the lowest point of the horoscope is associated with the beginning and ending of all matters. t represents early childhood and family life and ancestry in general. t represents the parents 3 in particular the father. t rules land" agriculture" buildings" real estate and hidden treasure. n 'atal Astrology: t rules the home and family" the parents and father in particular" plus the grandparents and ancestors. t also describes the beginning and ending of life. n Horary Astrology: t describes the (uerent$s father" property matters 3 for sale or lease and the conditions of buildings. t can often represent the 8end of the matter8. n %undane Astrology: t represents landowners" the property market and the farming and mining industry. n political matters it is the 5pposition #arty. )iological: The breast. *olor: 1ed ,ender: 2eminine -irection: 'orth 9th House The 9th house is traditionally the house of pleasure" sport and amusement. t is also connected to children and pregnancy" plus conception" se! and lovemaking. t rules the arts" recreation and the gambling industry. t also rules diplomats" ambassadors and agents who negotiate on behalf of others. :enus is in its &oy here. n 'atal Astrology: The 9th rules children 3 the capacity for having children" their number and health. t describes love affairs" romance and pleasures. t describes what a person does for amusement and fun" such as hobbies and entertainment. n Horary Astrology: t rules the (uerent$s children" matters relating to pregnancy and romance. it also describes the father$s wealth /2nd from the 7th0. n %undane Astrology: t rules the entertainment industry within a nation" national sports and recreational pursuits. it rules places of en&oyment such as public and national parks" art galleries" theatres and sports venues. n political matters it governs ambassadors and diplomats. ts connection with children connects it to schools and the education system. )iological: Stomach" liver" heart and back. *olor: )lack and white" or honey3color. ,ender: %asculine -irection: 'orth3'orth3+est ;th House The ;th house relates to toil" employment and illness. n general it is a house of weakness. The planet %ars is in its &oy here. n 'atal Astrology: t rules the illnesses and diseases that can afflict the native. t is also the house of work and labour. t describes the skills a person employs in a working situation. t also governs servants" tenants" employees" doctors" nurses and dentists. t rules small animals and pets. t is associated with relatives on the father$s side of the family. n Horary Astrology: t represents (uestions relating to illnesses" their causes and whether or not they are curable. n %undane Astrology: t rules the working classes generally and public employees such as

state servants. t governs the keepers of public records such as librarians and archivists. t rules servants of the state" the armed forces" e.g. military personnel and police. t can indicate periods when epidemics can afflict the nation. )iological: The lower part of the belly and smaller intestine. *olor: )lack and dark colors generally. ,ender: 2eminine -irection: +est3'orth3+est <th House The <th house rules marriage and all forms of partnership from personal to professional. t is also called the house of open enemies in traditional astrology" due to its opposition to the 1st. n 'atal Astrology: t indicates the potential for marriage and partnership. t describes the partner" but also the character of open enemies or opponents. %arriage and all forms of partnerships. The spouse" lover and person en(uired after. n Horary Astrology: t represents the astrologer. n (uestions of marriage or partnership it describes the spouse or lover asked about. n (uestions about theft it is the thief and whether or not the property will be recovered. n &ourneys" it is the destination" and in matters pertaining to moving house or location it indicates the place of intended destination. n %undane Astrology: t represents treaties and agreements a nation enters into with others. t also represents the known enemies of a nation. )iological: t rules the midriff to the top of the legs" including the buttocks" lower intestines" bladder" womb and reproductive organs. *olor: )lack and very dark colors. ,ender: %asculine -irection: +est =th House The =th house is concerned with death" decay and loss. t can describe the nature of death" and issues relating to it such as wills" legacies and inheritances. t also deals with financial obligations" debts and ta!es" money owed to others" and the spouse$s wealth. n 'atal Astrology: t deals with all matters relating to death and personal loss. t determines if an individual will inherit" how the spouse will fare financially and the fears and an!ieties that may be encountered. n Horary Astrology: t is the house of loss" other people$s money and death. n %undane Astrology: t is the Ta! -epartment." the #rivy *ouncil and the national debt. t is the resources of the nation$s enemies. )iological: The se! organs > bladder. *olor: ,reen and black. ,ender: 2eminine -irection: +est3South3+est ?th House The ?th house is the house of ,od and it is traditionally ruled by the Sun. t is the house of wisdom and illumination. Astrology belongs in this house" as do religion" philosophy" higher learning and long &ourneys. n 'atal Astrology: t governs the spiritual nature of the person" the involvement in higher learning and philosophy. t rules voyages and long &ourneys overseas" plus connections with foreign countries and foreigners. t also rules books" learning and publishing" all forms of scholarship and higher education. n Horary Astrology: t pertains to all (uestions of higher knowledge" spirituality" religion and wisdom. t rules the law and lawyers" the church and the clergy" and distant places and travel. n %undane Astrology: t is religion" the church and all institutions of higher learning such as

universities and polytechs. t governs foreign affairs" the 2oreign 5ffice and the @aw Society. t is connected with international travel" the shipping industry and the airlines. )iological: The buttocks" hips and thighs. *olor: ,reen and white. ,ender: %asculine -irection: South3South3+est 1Ath House The 1Ath house is the house of destiny and the public reputation. t rules commanders" prime ministers" presidents and the monarchy. t is an individual$s potential for fame and recognition" plus the vocation and worldly position. n 'atal Astrology: t is an indicator of profession. t shows the level of prestige" acclaim and advancement. Traditionally it is the house of the mother. n Horary Astrology: t relates to (uestions concerning the (uerent$s mother" career" reputation and outward success. t also rules the courts" &udges" the &udgement in legal cases and those in authority" including the government and the police 3 as enforcers of the law. t is also the property of the partner. n %undane Astrology: t rules those in authority over the nation such as the #rime %inister" government" president or dictator. t governs the police or armed forces when they assert authority over the citiBens of the nation as opposed to serve them. t also indicates a nation$s reputation" prestige and influence. )iological: The knees" the back of the leg above the knees" the calves and shins. *olor: 1ed and white. ,ender: 2eminine -irection: South 11th House The 11th house is the house of good fortune" friends" benefactors and supporters. t indicates general ambitions and hopes. Cupiter is in its &oy here. n 'atal Astrology: t describes the individual$s friends and supporters and wider social circle. t rules clubs and societies to which the native may be connected. t describes the goals and aspirations of the individual. n Horary Astrology: t indicates the friends of the (uerent" the mother$s resources and monies gained through a professional endeavour. n %undane Astrology: t rules #arliament and local body councils. t describes the allies and friends of the nation" plus its hopes and aspirations. )iological: The ankles. *olor: Saffron or yellow. ,ender: %asculine -irection: South3South3.ast 12th House Traditionally" the house of self3undoing" the 12th is associated all manners of affliction. t is an unfortunate house" associated with sad events" sorrow" captivity" imprisonment" persecution" hard labour" afflictions and incapacity. t governs secrets" scandals" spies and traitors" hidden enemies and things that are incapable of being fully understood. t rules places that are kept from the public view such as prisons" mental institutions and hospitals. t is the house of chronic illness" infirmity and mental anguish. t also rules large animals. Saturn is in its &oy here. n 'atal Astrology: t rules that which is hidden" restrained and secret. t is the most private area of an individual$s chart" where fears reside" skeletons lurk in closets and shameful acts are stored away. t is the house of self3undoing and harm through the treachery of hidden enemies. n Horary Astrology: t is a house of misfortune. Significators in this house rarely come to

much good. t can indicate that the (uerent is unaware of something. n %undane Astrology: t rules the prison system" institutions" hospitals" asylums and monasteries. t governs those who are in need of assistance 3 hence it is connected to the welfare state. t is associated with secret societies" underground movements and occult organisations. t also rules the hidden enemies of the state such as spies and traitors. )iological: The feet. *olor: ,reen. ,ender: 2eminine -irection: .ast3South3.ast

Period: March 21 - April 19 Mode: Cardinal Element: Fire Ruling Planet: Mars House Ruled: Second Polarity: Negative Most Compatible: Leo, Sagittarius, Gemini, A uarius Least Compatible: Capricorn, Cancer, !irgo, Scorpio Opposite Sign: Li"ra Aries people tend to "e energetic, #orce#ul and outgoing$ %he& are good at getting things done, although the& pre#er starting to #inishing$ Li'e the energ& o# the #irst rush o# spring, the& move into the (orld in a headstrong, pioneering (a&$ Aries people are li'el& to rush into things "e#ore re#lecting, and ma& also "e impatient or un(illing to sit "ac' and allo( events to mature$ %he& have great vitalit& and a tremendous need to "e ph&sicall& active$ Aries people have a strong (ill, and are sel#-centered a"out pursuing it, so that the& ma& tr& to dominate other people until the& learn to "e more su"tle a"out getting their (a&$ %he& also have an acute need #or love and a##ection$ Aries people "ene#it #rom sel#-discipline, so that the& can channel their a"undant energ& more constructivel&$

%aurus

Period: April 20 - May 20 Mode: Fixed Element: Earth Ruling Planet: Venus

House Ruled: Second Polarity: Negative Most Compatible: Virgo, Capricorn, Cancer, isces Least Compatible: A!uarius, "eo, "i#ra, Sagittarius Opposite Sign: Scorpio

%aureans revel in the pleasures o# li#e$ %he& crave the securit& and com#ort o# rela)ing in the (armth o# their home environment$ %he& value the senses and the en*o&ment o# material things$ %aureans are li'el& to (or' hard to ma'e their home an attractive one$ %he& also have the ma'ings o# a healer and have a large capacit& #or 'indness$ Although the& are uiet on the sur#ace, almost passive, %aureans possess a po(er#ul (ill and can "e uite stu""orn at times, and perhaps some(hat rigid in their thin'ing$ %aureans also tend to "e loving, o"edient and lo&al$ Material re(ards seem to come easil& to them, and the& are a"le to lead the good li#e (ithout "eing e)cessivel& concerned a"out it$ %aureans are practical, and provide a purpose#ul, productive and sta"ili+ing in#luence #or themselves and all those around them$

Gemini
Period: May 2$ - %une 20 Mode: Muta#le Element: Air Ruling Planet: Mercury House Ruled: &hird Polarity: ositive Most Compatible: A!uarius, Aries, "eo Least Compatible: Virgo, Capricorn, Scorpio Opposite Sign:

Gemini is the sign associated (ith communication, logical thought processes ,"ased on dualit&- and the conscious mind$ Gemini people tend to "e air& and intellectual, gli" o# tongue and curious a"out li#e and other people$ %he& can e)perience t(o sides o# things at the same time, and ma& tend to "e #light&$ Geminis move through li#e li'e a "utter#lies, engaging in man& varied e)periences to gain 'no(ledge$ %he& are (itt& and have a good sense o# humor, and are li'el& to "e e)cellent conversationalists$ Geminis ma'e good teachers$ %he& can "e nervous and high-strung, and ma& "e mischievous$ .nli'e possessive %aurus, the& tend to(ard li"ert& in relationship$ And although Geminis can "e easil& "ored, under the control o# sel#-discipline the& have tremendous intellectual and artistic possi"ilities$

Cancer
Period: %une 2$ - %uly 22 Most Compatible:

Mode: Cardinal Element: 'ater Ruling Planet: &he Moon House Ruled: Fourth Polarity: Negative

isces, &aurus, Virgo Least Compatible: "i#ra, A!uarius, Sagittarius Opposite Sign:

Cancerians are nurturing and protective o# others$ %heir ruling planet is the Moon, and the& tend to "e mood&, (ith constantl& changing emotions$ Cancerians are also li'el& to "e securit&-conscious and highl& value their home li#e$ %he& ma& appear passive, and tend to rel& on their #eelings to ma'e decisions$ %he& are su"tle, rather than direct, and are li'el& to re#lect the moods o# those around them$ Cancerians ma& "e involved (ith the past in some (a&, "ecause the sign o# Cancer, the sign o# nurturing, protecting and sustaining, is strongl& tied to the past, and the principle o# /arma$ %he& tend to collect the residue o# past e)perience and hold onto it, allo(ing it to color present activities and lead them to instinctual action$ 0ather than allo(ing themselves to "e driven "& their changing moods, the& "ene#it #rom shedding the light o# conscious reason on their ha"itual patterns and #ocusing on their true goals$

LEO
Most Compatible: Aries, Sagittarius, (e)ini, "i#ra Least Compatible: &aurus, Scorpio, isces, Capricorn Opposite Sign: A!uarius Period: %uly 2* - August 22 Mode: Fixed Element: Fire Ruling Planet: &he Sun House Ruled: Seventh Polarity: ositive
Leos are li'el& to e)press themselves in dramatic, creative and assertive (a&s$ %he& are also li'el& to en*o& the (armth o# the ph&sical Sun$ Leos have great energ&, courage and honest&$ %he& are li'el& to "e sel#-con#ident and ma&"e even a "it sel#indulgent as the& e)pect to "e the center o# attention, and o#ten are$ Leos can "e uite determined and usuall& get their (a& (hen the& reall& (ant to$ %he& also possess great integrit&, and are a natural leader$ Leo people are ver& proud$ %heir challenge is to temper an& tendenc& #or arrogant or egotistical "ehavior and to instead develop humilit& and compassion1 to learn detachment in the gi#t o# their a##ections, so that the& radiate their a"undant energ& #reel& and enhance the li#e e)perience o# others around them$

Virgo

Period: August 2* - Septe)#er 22 Mode: Muta#le Element: Earth Ruling Planet: Mercury House Ruled: Sixth Polarity: Negative Most Compatible: &aurus, Capricorn, Cancer, Scorpio Least Compatible: (e)ini, Sagittarius, A!uarius, Aries Opposite Sign: isces
!irgo people tend to "e ver& conscious o# details$ %he& ma& appear nervous or o"sess over health issues$ %he& are li'el& to "e neat and orderl&, at least in some area o# their li#e, although the& ma& e)hi"it the opposite tendenc& in cases (here the& have not &et #ound their guiding principle o# organi+ation$ !irgos love (or', service to others and the gathering o# the #ruits o# the material (orld, as s&m"oli+ed "& the harvest$ %he& are also li'el& to "e a good conversationalist, (ith (ide-ranging 'no(ledge and interesting ideas$ %he& can "e anal&tical and perhaps overl& #ond o# detail, (ith per#ectionist tendencies, and the& ma& miss out on the "ig picture "& concentrating on the micro$ 2t also "ene#its them to learn the #ine line "et(een discrimination and criticism$ !irgos3 mission in li#e is the puri#ication o# their activit& in pursuit o# their goals, mani#esting their inherent love o# e)cellence in all strivings$

Libra

Period: Septe)#er 2* - +cto#er 22 Mode: Cardinal Element: Air Ruling Planet: Venus House Ruled: First Polarity: ositive Most Compatible: (e)ini, A!uarius, "eo, Sagittarius Least Compatible: Capricorn, Cancer, isces, &aurus Opposite Sign: Aries
Li"ra is the sign o# harmon& and relationship$ %he Sun in Li"ra is at the time o# the 4 uino), (hen da& e uals night, and similarl& Li"ra strives #or "alance "et(een polarities$

Li"rans are 'no(n #or their good taste, elegance and charm$ %he& are see'ers o# harmon& and "eaut&$ %heir natural mode o# living is in partnership (ith others$ 2ntimate relationships are uite important to them, as are issues o# social *ustice$ Li"ras #orever hope that all parties in a con#lict (ill "e satis#ied, and the& have a tendenc& to understand and support "oth sides o# a dispute, (hich can drive their #riends cra+& unless the& are smart enough to value the mediation that Li"ras naturall& provide$ Li"ras (ill go out o# thier (a& to avoid a uarrel, and the& ma& have a hard time ma'ing a decision$ Artistic pursuits o# all 'inds provide an outlet #or Li"ras3 love o# "eaut&$ %he& "ene#it #rom strengthening their (ill to act in #avor o# their higher purpose, (hich ultimatel& lies in dedicating themselves to humanit& at large$

Scorpio
Period: +cto#er 2* - Nove)#er 2$ Mode: Fixed Element: 'ater Ruling Planets: Mars and luto House Ruled: Eighth Polarity: Negative

M C L ( O

Scorpio is the most intense sign o# the 5odiac, and is associated (ith se)ual activit& and (ith the s&m"olism o# death and re"irth$ %heir emotions run deep$ Scorpios have great personal magnetism and great po(ers o# persuasion or even the a"ilit& to coerce others$ %heir (ill is strong, and the& let nothing stand in their (a& o# achieving their goals$ %he& ma& su##er in li#e, "ut their pain leads to important personal trans#ormation$ %he& are ver& good at group d&namics, and (or'ing (ith the pu"lic$ Scorpios are a shre(d *udge o# other people3s motives, and ma& "e (illing to use their special 'no(ledge to their o(n advantage$ Although the& can "e manipulative at times, (hen the& (or' out their issues to "e more in line (ith their o(n higher nature, the& can ta'e on the charismatic po(er o# a natural healer, trans#orming themselves and societ& around them$

Sagittarius
Period: Nove)#er 22 - ,ece)#er 2$ Mode: Muta#le Element: Fire Ruling Planet: %upiter House Ruled: Ninth

M A L C O

Polarity: ositive

Sagittarius is an optimistic, positive-thin'ing sign associated (ith the uest #or #reedom #rom all restriction as (ell as idealism, religion and philosoph&$ Sagittarians are direct and #orthright, good-natured and a##irmative in their outloo'$ %he& tend to spea' (ith a "lunt tongue, (hich can get them into trou"le at times, although the& are usuall& a"le to laugh themselves out o# it$ Sagittarians displa& honest& and a strong moral nature$ %he& also li'e to have #un and en*o& a good chuc'le, even at their o(n e)pense$ %he& gravitate to(ard adventure, sports and travel, as (ell as gam"ling and other #orms o# ris'-ta'ing$ %he& are li'el& to "e ver& curious a"out the (orld around them, (ith a love #or nature and a contagious enthusiasm #or e)ploration o# all 'inds$ At the highest level, Sagittarians are concerned (ith understanding, perception, and mental activit& in the service o# their high ideals #or the "ene#it o# man'ind$

Capricorn
Period: ,ece)#er 22 - %anuary $Mode: Cardinal Element: Earth Ruling Planet: Saturn House Ruled: &enth Polarity: Negative

M Sc L " O

Capricorn people are am"itious and practical, and are li'el& to have an e)cellent sense o# social responsi"ilit&$ %he& also tend to "e conscious o# social mores, perhaps to the point o# over-concern$ %heir natural caution allo(s them to advance slo(l& and steadil& to the top$ Capricorn represents the accomplishments o# the material and the uest #or prestige, honor and success in pu"lic achievement$ 2t is also possi"le that the driving #orce "ehind their am"ition partiall& lies in deep-rooted #eelings o# insecurit&$ Capricorns put themselves under enormous pressure to per#orm, and can #eel personall& responsi"le #or those around them$ %he& ma& have su##ered #rom a restrictive earl& environment, and their aloo#ness ma& serve to protect them #rom dealing (ith a #ear o# intimac&, or lo( sel#-esteem$ Capricorns e)empli#& the values o# hard (or' and accomplishment, and service to the goals o# humanit&$ %heir redemption comes (hen the& allo( the spiritual *o& that the& #eel inside to #ull& e)press itsel# in grace#ul acts o# loving-'indness$

A uarius
Period: %anuary 20 - Fe#ruary $. Mode: Fixed Element: Air Ruling Planets: /ranus and Saturn House Ruled: Eleventh Polarity: ositive

M S L C O

A uarians have a re"ellious nature, and are eccentric, spontaneous and original$ %he& are #or(ard thin'ing and detached, and can seem conservative though the& reall& are not ver& much so$ %he& are scienti#icall& minded and logical, and con#ident in manner$ A uarians are li'el& to "e &ears ahead o# their time in the (a& the& thin'$ %he& can also appear to "e more involved (ith (or' than (ith other people, although the& trul& value social contact$ A uarians are intuitive, imaginative and inventive, and inclined to ta'e chances, especiall& in the service o# their goals$ %he& can "e uite no"le in their deepest nature, "ut also ma& come across as critical and demanding$ %heir highest purpose is #ound in aligning themselves (ith the advancement o# social and humanitarian ideals$

6isces
Period: Fe#ruary $- - March 20 Mode: Muta#le Element: 'ater Ruling Planets: Neptune and %upiter House Ruled: &0el1th Polarity: Negative

M C L " O

6isceans are #riendl& and li'a"le, and &et can "e ver& mood& and introspective as (ell$ 6isces is a (ater& sign, concerned (ith su"tle emotions and secret m&stical depths$ 6isceans are not entirel& at home in this (orld$ %he& ma& at times pre#er their inner li#e to this one$ 6isceans are dream& and #ull o# imagination, and are easil& in#luenced "& ever&thing around them, "eing uite sensitive to the emotions o# others$ %he& also have an artistic temperament that allo(s them to e)press these #eelings in creative and innovative (a&s$ 6isceans can "e strong (hen necessar&, "ut ma& have a hard time ma'ing a

decision$ %he& also ma& e)perience upsets periodicall&, stemming #rom their e)treme sensitivit& as the& react to situations and events that seem harsh$ At their "est 6isceans are trul& compassionate, o##ering service, love and understanding to all o# li#e$

The Sun
0ulership7 Leo 8etriment7 A uarius /e&(ord7 !ital 4nerg& %he Sun represents the Sel#, one3s (a& o# "eing in the (orld$ 2t can represent, on di##erent levels, "oth the ego and the higher Sel# or soul purpose$ 2t rules Leo and is e)alted in Aries$ %he Sun is the most important 3planet3 in the chart and s&m"oli+es one3s (ill and sense o# vitalit&$ 9hen the Sun is a##licted ,poorl& placed or poorl& aspected- it could indicate pro"lems (ith the #ather, or male role model$ %he s&m"ol #or the Sun comes #rom ancient times, and is ver& similar to the :ungian s&m"ol #or individuation$ %his is "ecause the Sun represents the hero archet&pe, (hich can "e read as the stor& o# transcending the little sel#, or ego, in #avor o# greater integration and the true Sel#$ 2n m&th, the hero t&picall& must meet and overcome o"stacles on his or her uest, (hich in natal charts can "e indicated "& the planets that ma'e close aspects to the Sun, especiall& the stress#ul ones$ %he Sun energi+es &our entire chart, and planets in close relationship to the Sun ,"& planetar& aspect- are emphasi+ed in &our personalit&$ 2# &our Sun is prominent in &our chart, &ou (ill e)hi"it great po(er to do and to "e$

%he Moon
0ulership7 Cancer 8etriment7 Capricorn /e&(ord7 Feelings %he Moon represents the personal sel#, the #eelings and the unconscious$ 2t is a re#lection o# the true sel#, represented "& the Sun$ %he Moon also stands #or securit& and instinctual or ha"itual patterns, as (ell as the a"ilit& to relate to others, and to "e nurturing to others$ %he Moon rules Cancer and is e)alted in %aurus$ 2t is o#ten contrasted (ith the Sun as the #emale receptive principle versus the masculine or positive principle$ %he Moon represents the #eminine and nurturing part o# onesel#$ 2n a male chart, the Moon represents the #eminine (ithin, or the anima and also indicates the t&pe o# partner &ou (ill attract$ %he Moon also represents an attunement #rom the past, (hich operates at an instinctive or ha"itual level in &our present li#e$

Mercur&
0ulership7 Gemini and !irgo

8etriment7 Sagittarius and 6isces /e&(ord7 %houghts %in& Mercur& is the innermost and smallest planet in the solar s&stem and can onl& "e seen at morning and evening t(ilight$ ;ecause o# this, the ancient Gree' astronomers "elieved the planet to "e t(o separate parts - one visi"le onl& in the morning (hich the& called Apollo, and one visi"le in the evening, (hich the& called <ermes$ Later, the 0omans named the planet a#ter the God Mercur&, a messenger and God o# trade, pro#it and commerce$ %he astrological s&m"ol #or the planet Mercur& is ta'en #rom this God3s (and or caduceus, (hich is t&picall& depicted as a short herald3s sta## ent(ined "& t(o serpentine creatures, and (hich in later anti uit& "ecame the astrological s&m"ol #or commerce$ A variation o# this caduceus has come to s&m"oli+e medicine in modern times$ Mercur& represents the mind and intellect, and rules Gemini, ,the sign o# dualit&-, and also !irgo$ 2t has its e)altation in A uarius$ Mercur& is an air& planet, associated (ith all #orms o# communication and the in-#lo( and out-#lo( o# intelligence and communication$ 2ts position indicates ho( &our mental #unction (ill "e e)pressed, and (here techni ues and s'ills are availa"le to &ou$

Mercur& retrograde, (hich occurs three times a &ear #or a"out three (ee's each time, is interpreted particularl& strongl&$ Mental pursuits and connections "rea' do(n$ %he Mercur& retrograde period is "est used as a time #or inner re#lection$ 2t is not a good time #or ma'ing ne( decisions or ne( "usiness plans, "ut it is ideal #or re#lecting on &our current situation$ 2t is "est to uietl& o"serve &our inner process during Mercur& retrograde, and to carr& #or(ard (ith &our pree)isting plans$ As' &oursel#7 9here am 2 heading in m& li#e at this particular *uncture= %hen tr& to move #or(ard (ith ne( directions onl& a#ter Mercur& has gone direct, and perhaps even a #ortnight "e&ond, (hen Mercur& has le#t its retrograde shado($

!enus
0ulership7 %aurus and Li"ra 8etriment7 Scorpio and Aries /e&(ord7 Attraction Lovel& !enus is the second-closest planet to the Sun, and is the "rightest natural o"*ect in the night s'&, e)cept #or the Moon$ !enus reaches its ma)imum "rightness shortl& "e#ore sunrise or shortl& a#ter sunset, #or (hich reason it is o#ten called the Morning Star or the 4vening Star$ She is also sometimes called 4arth3s >sister planet>, #or the t(o are similar in si+e, gravit&, and "ul' composition$ <er dense atmosphere creates a greenhouse a##ect, conse uentl& raising temperatures hot enough to melt lead? At one time !enus had voluptuous amounts o# (ater on her sur#ace, "ut that has long since "oiled a(a&, and has "een replaced (ith steam& hot lava #lo(s and gentl& rolling plains$ !enus is the onl& planet in the Solar S&stem named a#ter a #emale #igure, since Ceres and 4ris

are d(ar# planets$ !enus, or the Gree' Aphrodite, is the Goddess o# love, "eaut&, and relationship$ %he planet pro"a"l& gets her name "ecause she is so ver& "right and "eauti#ul? !enus is in-ta'ing, rather than out-going ,as represented "& Mars-, and rules the signs Li"ra and %aurus$ !enus has its e)altation in 6isces, and is associated (ith aesthetics, "eaut&, re#inement and romance$ 2ts position in the chart indicates the area in (hich the give and ta'e o# love, a##ection, and sensual pleasure (ill "e e)pressed$ %he position o# !enus also sho(s a person3s perception o# relationship and a##ection$ @r, the ualities and e)pressions o# a##ection that someone ma& "e most receptive to, or com#orta"le (ith$ A person (ith !enus in Leo ma& have a much di##erent perception o# love and romance than a person (ith !enus in Cancer? 9herever she lies in &our chart, or that chart o# &our lovers and #riends, she is sure to pla& a "ig role in &our romantic endeavors, uest #or "eaut&, and potential #or love?

Mars
0ulership7 Aries and Scorpio 8etriment7 Li"ra and %aurus /e&(ord7 8esire Mars is the #ourth planet #rom the Sun, and is named a#ter the 0oman God o# 9ar$ 2t is also re#erred to as the 0ed 6lanet "ecause o# its reddish appearance as seen #rom 4arth$ 2t is the site o# @l&mpus Mons, the highest 'no(n mountain in the solar s&stem, and o# !alles Marineris, the largest can&on$ 2n astrolog&, Mars is the planet o# out(ard activit& and animal passion including our se)ual drive, aggression, and anger$ Mars rules Aries and is e)alted in Capricorn$ %his #ier& planet is masculine in action, versus the so#ter more receptive and romantic !enus$ 9hen strong in the chart it can indicate a volatile temper, and also great courage$ 2ts position indicates ho( &our personalit& (ill assert itsel#, and (hat modes o# activit& (ill stimulate &our ph&sical energies, or &our anger$ ;& house, Mars represents (here &ou (ill assert &oursel#, and (here &ou (ill ta'e action in the most positive sense$

:upiter
0ulership7 Sagittarius and 6isces 8etriment7 Gemini and !irgo /e&(ord7 Faith %ur"ulent :upiter is a gas giant - meaning that it is not composed o# roc' or other solid matter$ 2t is the third "rightest o"*ect in the night s'& a#ter the Moon and spar'ling !enus, and is the largest planet (ithin the solar s&stem$ :upiter3s outer atmosphere is home to a massive storm called the >Great 0ed Spot> that has e)isted since at least the seventeenth centur&? :upiter (as named a#ter the 0oman God, and served as the patron deit& o# the 0oman State$ 2n other (ords, :upiter ruled over la(s and social order much li'e 5eus #or the Gree' State$ 2n astrolog&, :upiter is the planet o# #aith, positivism, hope, and moralit&$ 2t rules Sagittarius and is e)alted in Cancer$ :upiter represents the principle o# e)pansion, versus contraction ,as represented "& Saturn-, and the aspirations o# the higher

sel#$ %his could include a sense o# humor, good (ill, or merc&$ @n the #lip side, :upiter can also "e associated (ith irresponsi"ilit& in the #orm o# "lind optimism and overindulgence$ 2ts position in the chart indicates ho( one3s #aith, generosit&, and tolerance (ill "e e)pressed, as (ell as (hat modes o# activit& (ill stimulate sel#-con#idence and (isdom$

Saturn
0ulership7 Capricorn and A uarius 8etriment7 Cancer and Leo /e&(ord7 ;oundaries %he "eauti#ul and severel& (ind "eaten Saturn is the si)th planet #rom the Sun and the seventh and last planet o# ancient astrolog&$ %he cele"rated da& Saturda& gets its name #rom the planet, and it is 'no(n #or it3s prominent and stunning ring s&stem, consisting mostl& o# ice particles, roc'& de"ris, and dust$ Although the ancient order had no telescopes to see Saturn3s #amous rings, Saturn still "ecame 'no(n as the planet o# "oundaries, (hich is s&m"oli+ed "& the ring$ Saturn is the second largest planet in the Solar S&stem, a#ter :upiter$ 2t (as named a#ter the 0oman god Saturnus, e uated to the Gree' /ronos, the %itan #ather o# :upiter ,5eus-$ Saturn3s astrological s&m"ol represents this god3s sic'le, as (ell as the elevation o# the cross o# Matter a"ove the semi-circle and openness o# Spirit$ Saturn is the ruler o# Capricorn, and is the planet o# limitation and restriction$ %his can include themes o# responsi"ilit& such as sel#-discipline, punctualit&, and the conservation o# material resources$ 9hile :upiter represents the notion o# "roadening and e)pansion, Saturn suggests setting parameters and restriction$ 2t "rings structure and meaning to the (orld around us, and reminds us o# our responsi"ilities and commitments$ ;ecause o# this, Saturn is #re uentl& associated (ith our Fathers, or other authorit& #igures$ 9hile discipline isn3t al(a&s eas& or pleasant, it can sometimes help us gro($ 4m"racing and understanding the challenges o# the responsi"ilities in our lives helps us to e)pand ourselves out o# the #oundation o# structure?

Saturn
0ulership7 Capricorn and A uarius 8etriment7 Cancer and Leo /e&(ord7 ;oundaries %he "eauti#ul and severel& (ind "eaten Saturn is the si)th planet #rom the Sun and the seventh and last planet o# ancient astrolog&$ %he cele"rated da& Saturda& gets its name #rom the planet, and it is 'no(n #or it3s prominent and stunning ring s&stem, consisting mostl& o# ice particles, roc'& de"ris, and dust$ Although the ancient order had no telescopes to see Saturn3s #amous rings, Saturn still "ecame 'no(n as the planet o# "oundaries, (hich is s&m"oli+ed "& the ring$ Saturn is the second largest planet in the Solar S&stem, a#ter :upiter$ 2t (as named a#ter the 0oman god Saturnus, e uated to the Gree' /ronos, the %itan #ather o# :upiter ,5eus-$ Saturn3s astrological s&m"ol represents this god3s sic'le, as (ell as the elevation o# the cross o# Matter a"ove the semi-circle and openness o# Spirit$ Saturn is the ruler o# Capricorn, and is the planet o# limitation and restriction$ %his can include themes o# responsi"ilit& such as sel#-discipline, punctualit&, and the

conservation o# material resources$ 9hile :upiter represents the notion o# "roadening and e)pansion, Saturn suggests setting parameters and restriction$ 2t "rings structure and meaning to the (orld around us, and reminds us o# our responsi"ilities and commitments$ ;ecause o# this, Saturn is #re uentl& associated (ith our Fathers, or other authorit& #igures$ 9hile discipline isn3t al(a&s eas& or pleasant, it can sometimes help us gro($ 4m"racing and understanding the challenges o# the responsi"ilities in our lives helps us to e)pand ourselves out o# the #oundation o# structure?

.ranus
0ulership7 A uarius 8etriment7 Leo /e&(ord7 ;rea'-through .ranus, the seventh planet #rom the sun, is 'no(n as one o# the 2ce Giants, along (ith :upiter, Saturn and Neptune$ %his is "ecause its atmosphere contains a high proportion o# ices such as (ater, ammonia, and methane, and partl& "ecause it is the coldest planetar& atmosphere in the Solar S&stem, (ith a minimum temperature o# around negative AB1 degrees Fahrenheit$ 2t is named a#ter the ancient Gree' deit& o# the s'&, the #ather o# /ronos ,Saturn- and grand#ather o# 5ues ,:upiter-$ <o(ever, it has "een argued that .ranus #inds more m&thological relevance in 6rometheus$ %he astrological .ranus rules A uarius and is e)alted in Scorpio$ 2t is 'no(n as the planet o# #reedom and revolutionar& vision, the urge #or change, and the a"ilit& to visuali+e ne( possi"ilities$ :e## Green has re#erred to this energ& uite appropriatel& as >#reedom #rom the 'no(n$> 2n its astrological s&m"olism .ranus t&picall& de#ies tradition and em"races change and originalit&$ 2t is also associated (ith the coming Age o# A uarius and rules the 2nternet, mental studies, technolog&, electricit&, and Astrolog&? 2ts position in &our chart indicates the arena o# originalit& and #reedom #rom conventional thin'ing in &our li#e$

6luto
0ulership7 Scorpio 8etriment7 %aurus /e&(ord7 %rans#ormation 6luto has recentl& "een termed a d(ar# planet "& a convening o# the 2nternational Astronomical .nion in 6rague$ @# course, this does not diminish its importance #or astrologers$ Since there is a (ell-esta"lished "od& o# research on the ver& distinctive e##ects o# 6luto in natal charts, "& transit, and in com"ination (ith other transiting outer planets, (e (ill go on *ust as al(a&s$ 2t does mean that ne(l& designated d(ar# planets such as 4ris and Ceres (ill "e given a seat at the ta"le, and are li'el& to "ecome "etter understood as astrological s&m"ols "e#ore much more time has passed$ 6luto (as discovered in 19AC as a result o# an e)tensive search "& astronomer Cl&de %om"augh$ Some astronomers have long argued that 6luto3s small si+e, less

than one-#i#th the diameter o# 4arth, and a (eird tilted or"it that ta'es it inside Neptune ever& couple hundred &ears, ma'e 6luto more li'e a /uiper ;elt "od& than a #ull-#ledged planet$ @n August 2D, 2CCE, the 2nternational Astronomical .nion passed a ne( de#inition o# planet that e)cludes 6luto and puts it in a ne( categor& o# d(ar# planet$ From an astrological perspective, ho(ever, little 6luto is *ust as strong as ever? %he #amed God o# the .nder(orld ,in Gree' m&tholog& the corresponding God is <ades-, 6luto is a #orce #or change that can "e destructive in its po(er$ 6luto rules Scorpio, and is e)alted in Leo$ 6luto is related to (ill, and intense passion, and has a reputation #or ruthlessness$ As God o# the .nder(orld, 6luto can help to "ring our deepest and most "uried compulsions into the light$ 2ts position indicates areas o# li#e that must ultimatel& "ecome trans#ormed as part o# the soul3s evolution$ @n the lighter side, 6luto is associated (ith rene(al and re"irth$ 2t represents endings and ne( "eginnings, as (ell as spiritual gro(th and re"irth$ Negative e)pression o# 6luto is an o"sessive desire #or po(er and control and general destructiveness$ A positive e)pression is the a"ilit& and desire to trans#orm$ 2n a chart, the position o# 6luto "& sign (ill "e shared (ith other people in the same generation due to the comparativel& slo( movement o# 6luto, the outermost planet, in the heavens$ ;& house, the position o# 6luto sho(s (here individuals search #or truths and deeper meaning$ %his area o# li#e ma& "e associated (ith change, upheaval, po(er struggles, and issues o# control$ 6luto in aspect to other planets in the chart colors those energies (ith o"sessive ualities, po(er struggles, the need to #ind deeper meanings, and (illingness to e)plore and e)amine$ 9here (e #ind 6luto in the chart is (here (e either see' change and trans#ormation, or have it thrust upon us i# (e re#use to accept our deepest needs$ 2# (e #ear 6luto3s energ&, or our >dar'> side, destructiveness ,"oth directed at ourselves or others- can "e a "&product$

Chiron
/e&(ord7 <ealing Chiron is a small planet, or 3planetoid3 that (as discovered in 19BB$ Although a some(hat ne(l& discovered planet, Chiron has sho(n itsel# to "e uite po(er#ul in an individual3s chart$ @ccup&ing an eccentric or"it "et(een Saturn and .ranus, Chiron (as named a#ter a uni ue centaur ,part human, part horse- in Gree' m&tholog&$ %he centaur Chiron (as held as superlative among his (ild "rethren$ Centaurs (ere notorious #or "eing overl& indulgent drin'ers and carousers, given to violence (hen into)icated, and generall& uncultured$ Chiron, "& contrast, (as intelligent, civili+ed and 'ind$ <e (as also 'no(n #or his 'no(ledge and s'ill (ith medicine, and recogni+ed as a ph&sician (ho taught ancient (isdom to man'ind$ .ltimatel& d&ing o# a poisoned arro( (hich he had made, Chiron represents the archet&pe o# the >9ounded <ealer$> ;eing an immortal, he could not die immediatel&, and (as #orced to su##er the pain his (ounds$ .ltimatel&, he (as #reed through an act o# compassion, (here he gave his li#e #or another su##ering "eing$ <e is also associated (ith shamanism and the art o# loo'ing deepl& (ithin onesel# in order to heal$ %he discover& o# the planet Chiron is s&nchronous (ith the rise o# the holistic health movement o# the late 19BC3s$

Chiron3s position in the chart reveals (here one has "een (ounded, and (here there is also the opportunit& #or discovering healing #rom (ithin and sharing this discover& (ith other people$ Although one has "een (ounded, it is possi"le to loo' (ithin, invo'e the healer Chiron, and have more compassion #or others$ %he position o# Chiron, "& house and sign, can also sho( (here (e have talent and access to ancient (isdom, as (ell as (here (e ma& depart #rom the mainstream in service to a higher practicalit&$ %hose (ith prominent Chiron in their charts are li'el& to "e educators and spiritual healers, much li'e the civili+ed centaur-healer$

Symb ol

Na me

Rulership

etriment

!ey"ord

%he Sun %he Moon Mercur& !enus Mars :upiter Saturn .ranus Neptune 6luto Chiron Ceres 6allas :uno !esta

Leo Cancer GeminiF!irgo %aurusFLi"ra AriesFScorpio SagittariusF6isces CapricornFA uariu s A uarius 6isces Scorpio

A uarius Capricorn SagittariusF6isce s ScorpioFAries Li"raF%aurus GeminiF!irgo CancerFLeo Leo !irgo %aurus

!ital 4nerg& Feelings %houghts Attraction 8esire Faith ;oundaries ;rea'through 8reams %rans#ormatio n <ealing Nurturing 9isdom Marriage Sel#-

su##icienc& 4ris 6art o# Fortune North Node South Node Spiritual 9arrior Good Fortune Li#e Goals /armic 6ast