Planets in Astrology
Each planet represents a different aspect of your psyche and life experience. Together, they form the cosmic blueprint of your birth chart.
Quick Meaning
10 planets shape your chart: Personal planets (Sun = identity, Moon = emotions, Mercury = mind, Venus = love, Mars = action) move fast and shape personality. Social planets (Jupiter = expansion, Saturn = structure) influence society role. Outer planets (Uranus, Neptune, Pluto) = generational transformation.
What do planets represent in astrology?
In astrology, planets represent different aspects of your personality, drives, and life experiences. Personal planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars) shape your core traits and daily life. Social planets (Jupiter, Saturn) influence growth and structure. Transpersonal planets (Uranus, Neptune, Pluto) represent generational and transformative forces. Each planet's sign and house placement reveals how and where its energy expresses in your life.
In astrology, planets are divided into three categories: Personal planets (Sun through Mars) move quickly and shape your personality. Social planets (Jupiter and Saturn) influence your role in society. Transpersonal planets (Uranus, Neptune, Pluto) represent generational and transformative forces.
Planetary Rulerships
| Planet | Rules | Energy |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Leo | Identity, vitality, purpose |
| Moon | Cancer | Emotions, intuition, nurturing |
| Mercury | Gemini, Virgo | Communication, thinking |
| Venus | Taurus, Libra | Love, beauty, values |
| Mars | Aries | Action, desire, courage |
| Jupiter | Sagittarius | Expansion, luck, wisdom |
| Saturn | Capricorn | Structure, discipline, karma |
| Uranus | Aquarius | Innovation, rebellion |
| Neptune | Pisces | Dreams, intuition, illusion |
| Pluto | Scorpio | Transformation, power |
Personal Planets
These fast-moving planets shape your core personality, daily experiences, and how you interact with the world.
Sun
Your core identity, ego, and life purpose
Rules: Leo
Moon
Emotions, instincts, and subconscious patterns
Rules: Cancer
Mercury
Communication, thinking, and learning
Rules: Gemini & Virgo
Venus
Love, beauty, values, and pleasure
Rules: Taurus & Libra
Mars
Action, desire, energy, and assertion
Rules: Aries
Social Planets
Jupiter and Saturn influence how you grow within society and the lessons you learn over longer periods.
Transpersonal Planets
These slow-moving outer planets represent generational influences and deep transformative experiences.
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The Sun, Moon, and Rising sign (the "Big Three") are most important for understanding your core personality. After that, planets in your 1st house or conjunct angles (ASC, MC) have strong influence. Personal planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars) shape daily experience.
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