The Planets

Western Astrology is built on the idea that the solar system is a whole, with each part of that system affecting each other part.

The eight major planets (plus the Sun and Moon) play a vital role in this system, with astrologers believing that the planets represent the basic drives or impulses in our personality. Each planet is also said to be the ruler of one or two zodiac signs, on the basis of a similarity or sympathy between planet and sign.

The ways we try and accomplish these different personality functions are indicated by the Sign the Planet occupies in the horoscope chart, and the areas of life where this plays out is indicated by the House the Planet occupies.

Select a planet from the menu below to find out more.

Overview of the Planets

A brief look at each of the planets, and the aspects of our personalities that they affect.

Sun

Associated with the ego and inner self.

Moon

Associated with moods and memories.

Mercury

Associated with all methods of communication.

Venus

Associated with feelings, affections and harmony.

Mars

Associated with self assertion and confidence.

Jupiter

Associated with growth, prosperity and good fortune.

Saturn

Associated with limitation, reality and practicality.

Uranus

Associated with new and unconventional ideas, inventions and genius.

Neptune

Associated with fantasy, myth, spirituality and mysticism.

Pluto

Associated with the transformational processes of life - birth, sex and death.