PLANETS
SUN
The Sign the Sun is in shows the direction in which we
strive to realize ourselves. The Sun changes sign every month. The qualities
of this sign are like adjectives which color our self-expression. We have to
develop and perfect these qualities to truly find ourselves. The House the Sun is in indicates the specific area in the
material world in which we manifest our identity. We will identify very
strongly with the practical issues that this House represents. Self-realization
comes through the matters connected with the House. The Aspects to our Sun show psychological influences on our
identity which have to be integrated in some way. Aspects indicate specific
effects that modify the expression of our identity and make us unique
individuals. Aspects can also show quite precisely how we experienced the
influence of the father, and how that modifies our attempts to become
individuals.
MOON
The Sign the Moon is in shows the specific way we react,
and the kind of emotional needs we have. The Moon goes through all 12 Signs in
a month. The Moon sign's influence is at least as powerful as the Sun, showing
specific habitual and environmental needs as well as ingrained reaction
styles. The House the Moon is in shows the particular area in
actual life to which we become attached to increase feelings of security. This
area is where we are most vulnerable and defensive. However it is also this
area where we experience the greatest growth and show the greatest concern for
others. The Aspects to the Moon show specific emotional experiences
which affect our psychological make-up. These aspects are integrated into our
emotional nature to give specific reaction patterns and habits.
MERCURY
The Sign Mercury is in shows the way we communicate and the
psychological areas in which our mental talents lie. Mercury is the fastest of
all planets and cleaves to the Sun, either being in the same Sign as the Sun
or one of the Signs on either side of the Sun. The House Mercury is in shows the particular area in which
our mental talents are put to practical use. This is the area in which we
realize our need to make contact and increase our learning. Aspects to Mercury show mental talents and communication
styles in a very specific way. They indicate our individual interests and
abilities.
VENUS
The Sign Venus is in indicates how our values are colored
and what specific aesthetic styles we adopt. Choices of partner are strongly
influenced by this Sign position. Venus is always found close to the Sun in
the horoscope - either in the same sign, or in one of the two signs alongside
the Sun. The House Venus is in shows in what particular area of life
we find love, companionship and partnership, and where we have the strongest
and most rewarding emotional contacts. This House shows what we value
specifically, and where we can be enriched both emotionally and financially. Aspects to Venus indicate specific experiences in love
relationships and the individual psychological needs that color our judgment
when making choices.
MARS
The Sign Mars is in represents the particular psychological
area in which we express our energy. Mars takes 2 years to go around the Sun,
as it is in each sign for approximately 2 months. In a woman's horoscope it
represents the type of men she is attracted to, in a man's his own attitude to
men, competitiveness and masculinity. The House Mars is in shows the specific area in which one
desires to invest energy. This house will also show where one is most dynamic,
where men are encountered, and where one is confronted with issues of power.
Battles are fought in this area. Aspects to Mars show specific attractions to men, or
specific sexual preferences. They show the way we use our energy and special
talents for particular kinds of work
JUPITER
The Sign Jupiter is in represents cultural influences and
social drives for expansion and improvement. The House Jupiter is in shows where there will be good
fortune and expansion in your personal life. This House position will indicate
the specific area in life in which you gain insight and grow in understanding.
This area will generally be very fortunate for you. The Aspects Jupiter makes shows a psychological identity
characteristic where the need for expansion, influence and understanding is
paramount. These aspects show the specific personal drives where the search
for wisdom is most intense.
SATURN
Saturn in a Sign represents cultural and authoritarian
influences and trends in society. It shows the influence of society on the
individual, and where in society the greatest efforts are made to build up
lasting structures. Saturn's House position shows where specifically you will
experience the greatest challenges and limitations. This is an area which will
absorb much of your time. No matter how hard you try to avoid commitment in
this area, you will be forced by circumstances to overcome your fears and
become an expert in the field indicated. Aspects to Saturn show areas of the personality where you
will feel lack of confidence. In these areas you will be shy, repressed,
desperate for recognition, frustrated. Normally you will build up
self-reliance and independence in the part of your character Saturn affects
after around 30 years.
URANUS
The Sign position shows in what psychological area of
humanity revolutionary changes will take place. The House Uranus is in will show in which specific area of
your life revolutionary changes take place. It shows where you are most
original, and where sudden developments will raise your consciousness. The
Aspects Uranus makes show in what part of your
personality you have the greatest need to break free and act in the most
unique and individual way. These aspects indicate rather extreme character
traits where you may wish to shock others, or inspire them to change.
NEPTUNE
Neptune's Sign position shows the collective need to transcend everyday
life through the media, films and visionary ideals. The House position of Neptune shows where specifically you
will feel the need to transcend. This House area will show where dreams are
built up and dissolve and in what area of life you gain spiritual
understanding through acceptance of the transience of all things. Aspects of Neptune show personality traits which are
strongly affected by dreams and idealism. These aspects indicate where you
have unrealistic expectations and where you will experience disappointment
until you refine your nature through spiritual insight.
PLUTO
The Sign position of Pluto shows in what area of society
total transformations take place - often with rather catastrophic
consequences. Pluto roots out basic imbalances, replacing corruption with
something totally new. It brings a death and rebirth process. The House position of Pluto shows in what specific area of
your life you focus too intensely and have a corrupt or fanatic drive for
intensity or control. This area shows where you have experienced trauma - at
some point in the life a total transformation will take place here. In this
area the doors to your unconscious will open. The Aspects Pluto makes show the most intense psychological
drives in your personality. In these areas of your personality you will be
most magnetic and dominating. This stems from an unconscious need for control,
which in turn stems from a deep fear of being powerless. Crises and
transformation will arise in these areas.
