IntroductionAstrology sees mankind as being not only influenced by hereditary factors and the environment, but also by the state of our solar system at the moment of birth. The planets are regarded as basic life-forces, the tools we live by as well as the basis of our very substance. These planetary forces take on different forms, depending on their zodiacal position and on the way they relate to one another.
The aspects formed between the planets describe these relationships, the positions of the planets in relation to the place of birth tell us of their expression in the spheres of life depicted by the astrological houses.
By interpreting the roles of these players (the planets) and their qualities (the elements, signs and houses) and creating a synthesis, astrology is able to present a complete and comprehensive picture of the person and his potential, based on the natal horoscope.
THE PLANETS
Sun The Sun 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. Sign equivalent: LeoDiameter: 1'390'000 km.The Earth's orbit from Sun: 149'600'000kmPeriode Earth - Sun: 365.25 Days
Moon The Moon 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. Sign equivalent: CancerOrbit from Earth: 384'000kmPeriod: 27.32 Days
Mercury Mercury 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. Sign equivalents: Gemini and VirgoOrbit from Sun: 57'910'000 kmPeriod: 88 Days
Venus Venus gives us a sense of beauty, the enjoyment of pleasure, aesthetic awareness, love of harmony, sociability, taking pleasure in relationships and eroticism. Sign equivalents: Libra and TaurusOrbit from Sun: 108'200'000 kmPeriod: 225 Days
Mars Mars 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. Sign equivalent: AriesOrbit from Sun: 227'940'000 kmPeriod: 1,9 Years
Jupiter 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. Sign equivalent: SagittariusOrbit from Sun: 778'330'000 kmPeriod: 11,9 Years
Saturn Saturn 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. Sign equivalent: CapricornOrbit from Sun: 1'429'400'000 kmPeriod: 29,5 Years
Uranus Uranus 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. Sign equivalent: AquariusOrbit from Sun: 2'870'990'000 kmPeriod: 84 Years
Neptune 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 Neptune is associated with all of these, with drugs and all kinds of pseudo-realities. Sign equivalent: PiscesOrbit from Sun: 4'504'300'000 kmPeriod: 165 Years
Pluto Pluto 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. Sign equivalent: ScorpioOrbit from Sun: 5'913'520'000 kmPeriod: 248 Years
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