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tells us of the actual core of a person, the inner self, of that which is of central concern. It also shows us the general vitality and the ability to assert oneself, it describes a general tone of being which colors everything else.
Sun
represents our feelings and emotions, the receptivity, imagination and basic feeling tone of a person. It also has an effect on the sense of rhythm, time and timing, it influences our adaptability to change, our mobility and versatility.
Moon
represents reason, reasonableness (common sense), that which is rational. It stands for the spoken and written word, putting in order, weighing and evaluating, the process of learning and skills.
Mercury
gives us a sense of beauty, the enjoyment of pleasure, aesthetic awareness, love of harmony, sociability, taking pleasure in relationships and eroticism.
Venus
represents the energy and drive of a person, their courage, determination, the freedom of spontaneous impulse. It also describes the readiness for action, the way one goes about doing things as well as simple aggression.
Mars
The search for individual meaning and purpose, optimism, hope and a sense of justice are represented by Jupiter. So also faith, a basic philosophy of life, the striving for spiritual growth and expansion.
Jupiter
shows how we experience “reality”, where we meet with resistance and discover our limitations. It represents the conscience and moral conviction, the laws and rules which we choose to obey. It also tells us about our powers of endurance and the ability to concentrate, it lends qualities like earnestness, caution and reserve.
Saturn
stands for intuition, it transmits sudden inspiration and lightning insights. An openness for all that is new, unknown and unusual. A sort of wrong-headed contrariness is also associated with this planet. It is said to be characteristic of astrology as such.
Uranus
This planet gives us the supersensory, opens doors to mystical experience and the transcendental. On this level it is hard to discern where perception moves into deception, illusion and false appearances, and so it is associated with all of these, with drugs and all kinds of pseudo-realities.
Neptune
describes how we deal with power, personal and non-personal, be it through suffering the power of others or exercising it ourselves. It describes how we meet the demonic and magical, our regenerative powers and our capacity for radical change and rebirth: the cycles of dying and becoming.
Pluto
Sign equivalent for Sun
Leo
Sign equivalent for Moon
Cancer
Sign equivalent for Mercury
Gemini/Virgo
Sign equivalent for Venus
Libra/Taurus
Sign equivalent for Mars
Aries
Sign equivalent for Jupiter
Sagittarius
Sign equivalent for Saturn
Capricorn
Sign equivalent for Uranus
Aquarius
Sign equivalent for Neptune
Pisces
Sign equivalent for Pluto
Scorpio
Fire Signs
Aries/Leo/Sagitarrius
Air Signs
Libra/Aquarius/Gemini
Water Signs
Cancer/Scorpio/Pisces
Earth Signs
Capricorn/Taurus/Virgo
People with a strong emphasis of the _____ element are spontaneous and impulsive, they apply their energies wholeheartedly. Their emotional response is quick and they have a lively imagination.
Fire
_____ signs are quick and animated. They apply their energies in very diverse ways. They tend to intellectualize their feelings and expectations.
Air
People with a strongly emphasized _____ element are feeling types and are very sensitive. Their imaginative and emotional lives are deep and rich.
Water
_____ signs react quietly and slowly. They apply themselves with endurance. Emotionally they are deeply rooted and slow to change.
Earth
Cardinal Signs
Aries, Libra, Cancer, Capricorn
Fixed Signs
Leo, Aquarius, Scorpio, Taurus
Mutable Signs
Sagitarius, Gemini, Pisces, Virgo
People with an emphasis on _____ signs have an urge to take the lead and to shape things. They are initiators and act according to their aims and goals.
cardinal
People with an emphasis on the _____ signs have a desire to build on what is already there and to organize it more efficiently. They tend to preserve a “status quo” and act in response to given circumstances.
fixed
People with an emphasis on the _____ signs tend to seek change and renewal. They can easily replace one thing with another and align their actions with unfolding processes.
mutable
Willpower, impulsive, initiative, courage, energy, activity. Often rushes headlong into things
Aries
Sensual, pleasure-seeker, steadfast, strives for security Sees red when provoked for a long time
Taurus
Mental type, witty, communicative, mobile, takes pleasure in learning. Rarely touches down
Gemini
Emotional type, stubborn, seeks safety and closeness Very much a family person
Cancer
Glamour, generosity, organizer, the center of attention Likes to take the lion’s part
Leo
Precise, differentiates, does what is necessary, utilitarian A critical point of view
Virgo
A sense of beauty and proportion, tactful, seeks balance and harmony. Sometimes hovers between the scales
Libra
Corrosive, passionate, piercing, extreme situations Frequently quarrels with the spirits he called
Scorpio
Free spirit, carefree, love of movement, cheerful Wanderlust, often seems to be elsewhere
Sagittarius
Enduring, has a sense of purpose, proud, ambitious Can get stuck in craggy heights
Capricorn
Communicative, humanitarian, progressive, fraternal Universal spirit with occasional astonishing obstinacy
Aquarius
Sensitive, compassionate, helpful, sociable Very adaptable, hard to get a hold on
Pisces
Element and Quality of Aries
Cardinal Fire
Element and Quality of Taurus
Fixed Earth
Element and Quality of Gemini
Mutable Air
Element and Quality of Cancer
Cardinal Water
Element and Quality of Leo
Fixed Fire
Element and Quality of Virgo
Mutable Earth
Element and Quality of Libra
Cardinal Air
Element and Quality of Scorpio
Fixed Water
Element and Quality of Sagittarius
Mutable Fire
Element and Quality of Capricorn
Cardinal Earth
Element and Quality of Aquarius
Fixed Air
Element and Quality of Pisces
Mutable Water
House: immediate, instinctive reaction; personality, temperment, constitution; how we present ourselves to the world
1st
House: material circumstances, posessions, relationship to body
2nd
House: siblings, everyday communication, daily relationships
3rd
House: origins, parental home, childhood/youth circumstances, father image
4th
House: sexuality, eroticism; play, creative expression; how we relate to children, pleasure, fun
5th
House: daily circumstances: work environment, routine; behavior towards subordinates; hygiene and self-care, illness
6th
House: partners & relationships
7th
House: communal goods, material loss, death/metaphysical
8th
House: spiritual leaning, philosophy, world view
9th
House: what we become, occupation, calling; mother image
10th
House: friends, benefactors, teachers, society
11th
House: beyond the personal: hospitals, prisons, psychiatric institutions, monasteries, retreats
12th
Which house contains the ascendent sign?
1st
Which house contains the midpoint?
10th
Conjunction
typically harmonious, depending on distance between planets
Opposition
typically disharmonious but motivating and energizing (tension, typically positive)
Square
disharmonious, two forces moving in opposite direction, “blocked”, mutually exclusive desires/needs
Trine
harmonious, complementary, enriching, natural talents
Sextil
typically harmonious depending on course of planets
shows our deepest goals in life, what we want.
Sun
shows how we respond emotionally, how we feel.
Moon
shows how we think and express ourselves.
Mercury
shows how we relate to others.
Venus
shows how we use our energy and talents to get what we want.
Mars
shows how we enjoy ourselves and expand our understanding.
Jupiter
shows how much self-discipline and strength of character we have.
Saturn
shows in what ways we are original, inventive and creative.
Uranus
shows how we can best help others.
Neptune
shows in what ways we can grow through deepening our self-knowledge.
Pluto
Many people who have the Sun in ____ or perhaps some of the other planets in ____ are natural leaders. They have plenty of new, creative ideas. They may get impatient when they must follow a routine, or do what they think are boring things. The ____ person does not like being told what to do. He likes to make his own way in life.
Aries
A typical ___ person likes comfort, and is willing to work hard for the things that make him happy. he does not easily lose his temper, but when he does get angry it is best to stay out of his way! The most important thing to ___ is stability. special gifts are reliability, and ability to bring peace and stability into other people’s lives.
Taurus
___ people love to share ideas with someone else. The most important thing for a ___ is communication. ___ people are almost always curious about lots of different things. A typical ____ person usually enjoys being with other people, and loves to talk about the latest thing he is doing. People usually like their ____ friends, because they have something interesting to share with everybody.
Gemini
___ people are home-loving, fond of family, subtle in behavior and may approach situations indirectly. When he has something that makes him happy, he will hang on tightly. ___people want to be needed and surround themselves with people who love them and help them feel secure.
Cancer
___ people need plenty of time and opportunity to do the things that they want, things that allow pleasureable expression. ___s think big and do not enjoy detailed or dull things. They like to lead and don’t like to be ordered around. They need love and attention and feel hurt when ignored. They love an audience.
Leo
___ are usually gentle and quiet and love small animals and gorwing things. They love detailed things and are talented at crafts. Often happy to be alone, if they know they are needed and appreciated. Service is the most important thing and they are always ready to help. They are very sympathetic.
Virgo
___ need balance between work and play, thoughts and emotions. They sometimes have trouble making decisions due to considering all sides. They strive for perfection and balance. Most important is concept of harmony, need love and companionship. May be artistic and logical. Typically charming and easy to get along with, and behave badly when they feel things are unfair.
Libra
____ sometimes quiet, shy, sensitive, secretive. Intense feelings. Are good at seeing the good and bad in others. Most important thing is self-understanding. Have a strong sense of justice. Children often need reasons for requests/demands.
Scorpio
___ need plenty of freedom because they want to experience as much as possible. They are unhappy with routine and happiest when starting something new. Restless, adventurous minds, like to take up new studies.
Sagittarius
___ are goal-oriented, self-disciplined, and successful. The most important thing is achievement. Hard-working. Diplomatic, good at being subtle and tactful with others feelings. Serious and shy, may take a long time to get to know because serious and shy.
Capricorn
___ are generous in sharing their gifts, often humanitarians, friendly. Interested in helping, often scentifically minded, not often emotional. Great at perceiving others thoughts and feelings.
Aquarius
____ are graceful, deeply compassionate with a private inner world. Often daydreamers. Cannot often communicate thoughts/feelings with more practical types. Love magic and mystery and solitude but return to the company of others. Happiest when devoted to someone/something.
Pisces
