Overview of the Planets
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Sun The Sun gives us purpose and helps us develop confident self-expression. It represents the inner self, our talents and abilities. |
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Moon The Moon symbolizes the flowing, receptive aspect of life. It influences our adaptability to change. |
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Mercury Mercury signifies mental activity, communication and the ability to gather facts to see the relationship between things. It represents reason and common sense and allows us to make sense of the world. |
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Venus This planet symbolises our need to relate to others and our desire for love and affection. It gives us a sense of beauty and represents what we want. |
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Mars Mars, the god of War, embodies our instinct for survival. It represents the energy and drive of a person, the way we go about things. |
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Jupiter Jupiter inspires us to explore beyond our familiar culture and gain personal growth. Its position in the chart indicates where we may have good fortune, or need protection. |
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Saturn Saturn is the ruler of fate, responsibilities, structure and limits. It represents the conscience and the rules and laws we choose to obey. |
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Uranus This planet gives the energy for individuality and independence. It symbolises an openness for all that is unknown and unusual. |
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Neptune Neptune represents our urge to experience blissful union with another and is associated with fantasy and dreams. It opens doors to mystical experience and the transcendental, and its place in the chart tends to describe where we deceive ourselves. |
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