Several requests have come to me
for BASIC ASTROLOGY 101.

Just look below this post for
descriptions of the planets.

~THE PLANETS~

The Sun - The Sun is masculine, and governs Leo, representing our characters. Our Sun-signs are most often emphasized in Astrology. When the Sun is afflicted, we feel it personally. The Sun is your core, your true self. Your Sun is your inner pride, confidence & your identity.

♂︎Mars-Mars, God of War governs Aries & rules energy, attraction & sex. Mars is the warrior that fights back when you are attacked, and is your defender. Your Mars energy makes you brave, courageous & daring. Wherever he is in your chart, you find constant action. Mars pursues.

♃Jupiter - Time to expand. Jupiter governs Sagittarius, and brings positivity, optimism, gifts, fortune, luck and opportunities. Jupiter is called the "Great Benefic" of abundance & growth. Wherever he is in your chart, it makes things bigger. Watch it -may increase excess, too.

♄Saturn- Saturn rules Capricorn, and is the drill sergeant of the zodiac. Negative aspects can bring up what we fear, but positive aspects bring rewards. Where Saturn is in your chart is where you build walls, to keep change out, and where you say no. Saturn is the authority.

♅Uranus -Uranus is the higher octave of Mercury and the ruler of Aquarius. Uranus is the place in your chart where shocks, surprises and sudden reversals are regular fare. Where he's strong in your chart, you will be stong, too. Uranus governs Astrology, Numerology & Technology.

♆Neptune-Neptune, the ruler of Pisces, & the planet of inspiration, is in charge of compassion, sensitivity, creativity, illusions, fantasies, magic & our dreams. Wherever she is in your chart is where you are psychic. It may also be where you escape as it rules alcohol & drugs.

♇Pluto - Pluto rules transformation, life, death & rebirth. Pluto rules Scorpio, and is an extremely powerful planet. Pluto's spot in your chart is a place where intense, inevitable circumstances will arrive to teach you about agony & ecstasy.
You are strong where your Pluto is.

♀︎Venus -Venus rules Taurus and Libra, and she presides over love, relationships & money. Venus enjoys beauty and comfort. She shows you how to attract what you love, especially people. Venus governs your finances. Venus and her gold respond to your desire for fine art & music.

The Moon - The Moon is feminine and is the natural ruler of Cancer, and she represents our emotions. She represents the soft interior of each of us that recalls memories, fears and dreams. Her house and placement in your chart reveals how your intuition works & emotional needs.

☿Mercury - Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and Virgo. Mercury is the messenger planet (communication & transportation) and governs the lower mind. His position & house in your chart shows how you think and reason, and how you express yourself to others. Mercury="trickster" in Rx.