Astrology Basics
Signs symbolize the 'How to' of astrology.
Signs
can be said to symbolize "the How" of astrology.
How does the celestial energy of the planets manifest itself?
Through what means does the planetary energy express itself?
(Taken from Alan Oken's Complete Astrology)
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Aries - fire - 'I am' energetic, impatient, egocentric, pioneering, spontaneous, adventuresome, short-tempered, feisty, competitive, leaders, courageous, self centered. |
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Taurus - earth - 'I have' patient, loyal, likes status quo, doesn't like change, stubborn, dependable, materialistic, possessive, calm, determined, security oriented, artistic, appreciate beauty. |
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Gemini - air - 'I think' versatile, communicative, witty, curious, nervous energy, changeable, superficial, likes freedom, salesperson, easily bored, data collectors, sociable. |
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Cancer - water - 'I feel' caring, nurturing, moody, dependent, shy, receptive, intuitive, emotional, very protective, pack rat, sentimental, worries, creative, sensitive, need security. |
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Leo - fire - 'I will' leaders, flamboyant, inspiring, likes attention, dramatic, generous, warm, optimistic, playful, performers, teachers, need recognition, arrogant, proud. |
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Virgo - earth - 'I analyze' organized, neat, conservative, efficient, attention to detail, studious, practical, perfectionist, logical, dependable, analytical, concerned with health, critical, a need to be of service. |
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Libra - air - 'I balance' refined, artistic, diplomatic, vacillating, social, believes in fairness, tactful, peace-loving, sees both sides, concerned for other person, seeks relationship, indecisive, superficial. |
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Scorpio - water - 'I desire' secretive, psychic, manipulative, passionate, resourceful, intense, stubborn, well organized, perfectionist, self intent, likes mysterious, hypnotic, black and white-thinking, strong willed and determined. |
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Sagittarius - fire - 'I see' outspoken, optimistic, philosophers, freedom-loving, inspiring, likes outdoors, travelers, salesperson, opportunist, teachers, knowledge seekers, adventurer, truth seekers, honest. |
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Capricorn - earth - 'I use' practical, status minded, patient, loners, managerial, organized, dry humor, efficient, time oriented, respondsible, serious, dependable, likes boundaries, need respect, disciplined, cautious. |
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Aquarius - air - 'I know' intuitive, Intelligent, futuristic, eccentric, likes the unusual, revolutionary, unconventional, erratic, cool, detached, ingenious, impersonal, likes groups, easily bored, inventive, humanitarian. |
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Pisces - water - 'I believe' intuitive, psychic, imaginative, compassionate, dreamer, impressionable, impractical, goes with flow, creative, victim or martyr, need to be of service to others, chameleon, escapist tendencies, mystical, doesn't see boundaries, blends in with others. |
Planets are the 'What' of astrology.
Planets
defined represent 'the What' of astrology.
What type of celestial energy is manifesting itself through which particular heavenly body?
(Taken from Alan Oken's Complete Astrology)
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Sun Vitality, the will, who you are, your self-image, our sense of identity, the individuality, the point at which an individual integrates all his or her various talents and energies (as indicated by all the natal planetary positions) into one creatively functioning being. |
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Moon How we respond emotionally, intuition, feeling, security, sensitivity, how we nurture, our receptive nature, describes our mother, our desires, tells what our emotional needs are. |
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Mercury How we think and communicate, the mind, ideas, interests, intellect, reasoning, logic, expression, speech, writing, nervousness. |
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Mars How assertive we are, describes physical activity, competition, how we express anger, describes how we take action and the type of action we take, sexual drive, courage. |
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Venus Who we look for in relationships, how we handle money and possessions, love, pleasure, romance, art, profit, social grace, poise and manners. |
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Jupiter How we expand and grow, where we have abundance, describes the type of opportunities we have, optimism, enthusiasm, wisdom, extravagance, our spiritual concepts, self righteousness, our search for knowledge. |
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Saturn Shows where we need to take responsibility, where we feel inadequate, discipline, structure, seriousness, caution, blockage, delays, maturity, fear, guilt, inhibitions, restriction, concentration. |
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Uranus Shows where we need to have freedom of thought and action, eccentricity, enlightenment, originality, unusual, unpredictable, revolutionary, independence, upheavel, breaks up old patterns, awakening, the higher mind. |
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Neptune The dissolver, tells us about our spiritual values, the desire to connect with our Source, spiritual love, kindred souls, vision, dreams, devotion, inspired creativity, imagination, confusion, ungrounded, nebulousness, illusion, idealism, sacrifice, serve others, charitable, sympathy, compassion. |
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Pluto Teaches us about our personal power, transformation, the cycles of birth and death, regeneration, destruction, rejuvenation, intensification, investigation, obsessiveness, manipulation, eliminates or purifies that which is no longer necessary for soul growth, integration of one's dark side. |
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North Node The new experience in this life, our spiritual path, unchartered territory. |
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South Node The old experience, past life accumulated experience, what feels most comfortable and familiar. |
Houses
are defined as 'the Where' in the person's life, in which area of earthly existence, does the energy indicated by the planet-sign configurations manifest itself with the greatest intensity.
The natal horoscope consists of 12 houses.
Each of these houses corresponds to a number of activities gathered together under a collective title.
(Taken from Alan Oken's Complete Astrology)
1st house
disposition, personality, temperment, outward attitude, physical appearance.
2nd house
finances, possessions, values, resources, gain, loss.
3rd house
communication, mental interests, early education, short trips, brothers or sisters, neighbors.
4th house
home base, real estate, domestic affairs, non-dominant parent, sense of security, end of matters.
5th house
children, creativity, love affairs, romance, speculation, gambling, fun and games.
6th house
work, job, health, food, employees, service, working conditions, our daily routine.
7th house
marriage, relationships, partnerships, the other person.
8th house
partner's resources, sex, occult, mysteries, transformation of self, rebirth, taxes, insurance, inheritance.
9th house
philosophy, religion, higher education, publishing, foreign affairs, advertising, law, in-laws, travel.
10th house
profession, career, prestige, reputation, ambitions, honors, dominant parent, authority figures.
11th house
friends, groups, clubs, organizations, goals, wishes, projects, higher levels of consciousness.
12th house
sub-conscious, self-undoing, service to others, charitable work, confinement, psychology, institutions.
