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The Planets
How the planets effect your everyday life

The Ten Planets of Astrology

Zodiac planets and their influenceTen planets form the backbone of astrology, beginning with the Sun and the Moon, also known as luminaries. Additionally, there are Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.

The energy of the Planets influences our everyday lives. That said, it's what we do with this energy that truly matters.

Click on your zodiac planet for a deeper understanding of your zodiac sign
The Sun
Sun
The Moon
Moon
The Planet Mercury
Mercury
The Planet Venus
Venus
The Planet Mars
Mars
The Planet Jupiter
Jupiter
The Planet Saturn
Saturn
The Planet Uranus
Uranus
The Planet Neptune
Neptune
The Planet Pluto
Pluto

The Planetary Positions

The planetary positions have great significance in the lives of all of us. The considerable influence of these planets plays an important role in our lives. All planets have distinct characteristics, both positive and negative, which help in controlling or governing the movements of our lives.

The Sign of Dignity

The Planets move at varying speeds, some faster (the Moon) and some slower (Pluto), depending on how close they are to the Sun. The fastest Planets (Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars) are commonly referred to as the inner Planets and speak to the inner self. The social Planets are Jupiter and Saturn, while the outer Planets (Uranus, Neptune and Pluto) fix their gaze on the external world. Each of the Planets exerts its most powerful energy over the Sign it rules. This is also referred to as the Sign of its dignity.

The Sign of Exaltation

There is a second Sign with which each Planet interacts well, known as the Sign of its exaltation. Directly opposite each Planet's Sign of dignity is the Sign of detriment or fall; this Planet's energy is generally unfavorable.

The Sign of Fall

Opposite the Sign of exaltation is the Sign of fall; these Planets exhibit a weakened energy. A Planet in its natural House (such as Mars in Aries) is accidentally dignified and strengthened as a result. Perhaps the most important Planet of all is the one that rules the Ascendant. For example, those with Virgo on the Ascendant will find that Mercury, as the ruler of Virgo, exerts a considerable influence over their chart.

Movement of the Planets

The movement of the Planets is categorized as stationary, direct or retrograde. A stationary Planet (which will soon be direct or retrograde) brings with it highly-focused and significant energy. Direct Planets also exert considerable influence.

It is the retrograde Planets which serve to mix things up. By appearing to move backward, these Planets generate a diffused and unfocused energy. The message of retrograde Planets will be garbled and less effective as a result.

Astrology Overview

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How The Full Moon Influences You
Full Moon occurs when the Sun and Moon oppose each other, and this opposition between the two big luminaries of the sky creates a certain unbalance.
Planets And Profession
Hindu astrology explains the role of the nine planets in choosing a profession. Each planet effects the basic character of any person and a person will choose his profession according to his inner calling.
Which Element of the Horoscope are You?
Which element of the horoscope are You? Hmm. don't really know what the horoscope is? Well, the horoscope is an astrological chart for a specific person or group that correlates each zodiac sign as they are crossed by the Sun, Moon and planets and the position of planets in astrology.
The Four Elements
The Four Elements of Air, Fire, Water and Earth describe the four unique personality types associated with the zodiac signs.The elements exhibit profound influence on basic character traits, behaviour, emotions, thinking and intuition.




  
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