Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun Did you know that Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, and also the second smallest planet after Pluto? The second smallest planet If you think of Mercury as a big rock with no atmosphere and a lot of craters, you’re pretty much on the right…
Pluto is the planet of power People who are “Pluto-driven” have a strong sense of their own personal power. They feel powerful, and they do not hesitate to assert themselves, or to stand up for what they believe in. “Driven by Pluto,” you are self-confident and unafraid to show your power. Pluto encourages you to…
Saturn: the “teacher of the zodiac.” Saturn is the planet of karma, and has been called “the teacher of the zodiac.” Saturn demands hard work and gives you truth. This planet is all about limitations, restrictions, commitments and responsibilities. It’s not a very happy or fun planet, but it’s extremely important in our daily lives….
Jupiter is the planet of luck, and important in the astrological system Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. It has a very thick atmosphere and is known as a “gas giant.” It’s named after the king of the Roman gods, and its astrological influence reflects that: Jupiter is the planet of luck,…
Venus rules love, beauty, balance and romance Venus is the second planet from the Sun and, because it is closer to the sun than Earth, it is also the brightest object in our night sky. It is named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty, which also represents its astrological associations. Venus rules love,…
Neptune aspected to the other planets: inspiring and creative If Neptune is aspected to the other planets in a person’s chart, it can mean an inspiring and creative, even genius person. Imagine Mozart or da Vinci; their works are certainly otherworldly, but both men were extremely practical and down-to-earth as well. The combination of Neptune…
When you have a retrograde planet in your natal chart, it means that at the moment of your birth, that particular planet was moving backward through the sky. This is not because the planets actually reverse their motion from time to time (they don’t). It’s simply an optical illusion. When Earth and another planet are…
Uranus is the planet of rebellion and freedom Uranus is the planet of rebellion and freedom, and it’s associated with the sign Aquarius. In astrology, Uranus is associated with change and liberation. It’s a rebellious planet because it’s so far out there in the sky that it doesn’t abide by the laws of astrology in…
The Sun: the centre of the solar system. Much like our own sun in the sky, the Sun takes centre stage in astrology. It is the planet that always reflects your ego and will, as well as what you are confident about and how you handle yourself during high pressure situations. Sometimes it can be…
Mars is definitely the most dynamic, energetic and ambitious of all planets. It is the planet that determines how an individual has to put their efforts to get things done in their life. Mars is definitely the most dynamic, energetic and ambitious of all planets. It is the planet that determines how an individual has…