CelestialScope: The Beginners Guide to Understanding the Planets
As late as the 18th century, astronomy and astrology already had a powerful and deep connection.
The pattern of the celestial bodies in the galaxy established a kind of guide that human beings on earth can follow and base their life decisions on.
Through the planets, people had a means of communicating and connecting with the universe.
Through the positions and cycles of the planets and stars, we can comprehend and interpret ourselves and our role in the universe.
This is seen in an individual's birth and natal charts, where planet locations and their time of birth are revealed.
These charts give a more profound understanding of a person's personality, moods, and goals.
What are the planets in astrology?
The planets serve as guidance in one's life. As the planets are continuously moving, their transit, where their positions will be in the next few years, and how they will affect energies are being studied by astrologers for years now.
They believe that a person's emotions and feelings are being influenced by the movement of the planets.
This has existed for a very long time, all the way back from the time of ancient Babylonia.
Babylonians established the zodiac and divided the sky into twelve parts. Each section is named after the biggest constellation that resides within it.
As the Babylonians have observed, the planets' movements parallel the adversity and triumphs on earth.
What does each planet symbolize?
Sun
The sun signifies the basic personality, the conscious mind, and the sense of being.
Additionally, it represents the ego and a person's general desires.
This celestial body governs the zodiac sign Leo, a dynamic and fierce fire sign known for its courage and flamboyance.
Moon
The moon is commonly known to represent an individual's moods and emotions.
Our emotional consciousness and the most personal aspects of our being are involved in the moon.
Moreover, it governs the zodiac sign of cancer, the sensitive water signs known to be nurturing and protective.
Mercury
In astrology, this planet symbolizes the mind and communication as it was named after a messenger to the gods.
Mercury demonstrates reason and logic while it organizes and makes sense of intricate ideas through intellect and curiosity.
Venus
Venus, which was named after the Roman goddess, symbolizes love, attraction, and beauty.
This planet exudes expensive and luxurious energy that is why individuals that associate with the planet of Venus indulge in arts, romance, and culture.
Mars
As Mars is named after the god of war, the planet is known to symbolize aggression, drive, and passion.
The sign that this planet rule is Aries, an intense and dynamic fire sign.
Mars also correlates to a person's survival instinct or animal nature and is known as raw energy that sometimes takes the form of adrenaline and assertion.
Jupiter
Jupiter, the largest among the other planets, is related to Zeus since it is known for its massive presence.
The planet Jupiter represents fortune, abundance, spirituality, and philosophy and pushes people to open their minds and explore the aspects of education and spirituality.
It ruled Sagittarius, which is known to be a fire sign that is full of adventure.
Saturn
For the planet of Saturn, it is representative of hard work, personal success, and resilience.
However, Saturn's bad days can elicit stressful challenges and obstacles that can bring forth good things in our lives.
Through tough love, this planet wants what's best for us and helps us achieve it while playing it by the book.
Uranus
Uranus is the only planet that orbits around the sun on its side.
Because of its unusual ways, Uranus symbolizes innovation, rebellion, and technology.
Unlike Saturn, this planet hates playing by the rules.
That is why Uranus encourages unorthodox changes and creativity.
Neptune
Neptune is closely compared to the ocean as it rules the essence of magic and mystery regarding the spiritual unknown.
On the brighter side of this planet's power, its energy is kind of psychic and powerful.
Meanwhile, it can also promote delusion and escapism.
Neptune's mystical and vast power is easy to get lost in, which is why it is important to stay grounded and avoid losing sight of reality.
Pluto
Despite its comparable size to the other planets, Pluto symbolizes power, destruction, transformation, and regeneration.
Its power originates from the darkness as it is named after Hades, the god of the underworld.
Pluto governs Scorpio, an intimidating water sign that seems mysterious to most.
Your journey into the stars has just begun
All in all, getting to know the planets when it comes to astrology is only the beginning of the long journey ahead.
There are still a lot of aspects that need to be learned in order to fully grasp whatever lies within your birth and natal charts.
Though learning about the different planets and their significance is a great place to start.
