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Basic Astrology Keywords
Planets are the forces/energies/characters that act. Houses are 12 areas of life where the planets may act. Signs are the 12 zodiac signs, describing a story of 12 archetypes of experiences, that influence the style of behavior a planet will act with. Aspects are the geometric angles of relationship planets form to each other within a chart.
Below you'll find references to describe (from Western Astrology):
Planets
Houses
Signs
Planet Keywords
The Luminaries: SUN & MOON
The Sun
The Sun is the means by which things are allowed to appear. It selects and has preference.
The conscious self, identity, and expression. The external self. Vitality, power, ego, will.
governs the sign of Leo.
The Moon
The Moon includes and gathers.
The unconscious self and inner world. The internal, private self. Emotional logic and nature. Emotions, felt experience, and intuition.
Governs the sign of Cancer.
The Personal Planets: MERCURY, VENUS, MARS
Mercury
Mercury makes statements, messages, and declarations. It contests destabilization. It is the natural leader of the helm of a chart and remains neutral.
Logic, mind, and voice. Thought process, communication, and learning. Intellect and technology.
Governs both Gemini and Virgo.
Venus
Venus is a benefic planet that entices, unifies, and reconciles.
Attraction, affection, romance, pleasure. Enjoyment, love, art, beauty, friendship. Alliances. Connection and Harmony.
Governs both Taurus and Libra.
Mars
Mars the Fiery One, a malefic planet that cuts, commands, and severs.
Ambition, conquest, courage, aggression. Strength, desire, force, boldness. Drive, impulse, energy, passion. Assertion, action, power, and winning.
Governs both Aries and Scorpio.
The Social Planets: JUPITER & SATURN
Jupiter
Jupiter is a benefic planet that confirms and stabilizes.
Expansion, exploration, wisdom. Luck, philosophy, optimism, success, abundance. Morals and prosperity.
Governs both Sagittarius and Pisces.
Saturn
Saturn is a malefic planet of logic and deduction. It rejects and excludes.
Contraction and grounding. Limitations, responsibility, discipline, order, rules, mastery, skill. Structure, self control, lessons, perspective, hard work ethic, and practical realities, organization and planning.
Governs both Capricorn and Aquarius.
The Outer Planets (Collective Energy & Generational Influence):
URANUS, NEPTUNE, PLUTO
Uranus
Unconventional, unexpected, disruptive, progressive, radical energy.
The unexpected, change, originality. The element of surprise, creativity, upheaval. The rebel.
Neptune
Dreams and illusions, mysticism, idealism, and addiction.
Mystical qualities, idealism, spirituality, imagination, dreams. Creativity, intuition, visions, faith.
Pluto
Transformation, death, rebirth, upheaval, the underworlds.
Metamorphosis, elimination, release, waste, undermining. Pluto makes small things big and big things small. Disruptions, acceleration of power, and chaos energy. Upheaval, revealing what is concealed, or further keeping things hidden.
House Keywords
1st house keywords:
House of Self, Identity, Characteristics, & Outlook
selfhood, identity, physical appearance, traits, characteristics, outlook, impressions, ego, beginnings, initiatives, connection to self, lens of interacting with the world
2nd house keywords:
House of Value, Possessions, & Nourishment
physical/movable/material possessions, money, acquisitions, livelihood, money you make for yourself, nourishment, connection between self and possessions
3rd house keywords:
House of Sharing, Movement, & Communication
neighborhood, siblings, extended family, childhood friends, short distance travel, transportation, movement, local community or government, early education, thoughts, mental state, communication, expression, connection between self and environment, divination
4th house keywords:
House of Home, Heritage, Comfort, & Private Life
ancestry, roots, parents, family, heritage, foundation, housing, comfort, security, emotions, inner world/most private place of life, mystical matters, legacies
5th house keywords:
House of Creativity, Pleasure, Sports, & Leisure
creation/creativity, sex/procreation, recreation, leisure, hobbies, things and places for enjoyment and entertainment, blessings, philanthropy, children, fertility, creative expression for self, competition, connection between self and pursuit of happiness, art, play, sports and games
6th house keywords:
House of Health, Service, & Daily Routine
wellness, illness, physical health, routines, day to day work, pets, acquired skills and training, mentors/mentorship, service to others, occupation, connection between self and routines and productivity, daily ritual
7th house keywords:
House of Partnership, Balance, & Contracts
love, partnerships, marriage/spouse, agreements and contracts, best friends, diplomacy, business partners, the other
8th house keywords:
House of Regeneration, Subconscious, & Shared Value
endings, transformation, inheritence, assets of others, taxes, debt, inheritance, other people’s money/resources, changes, crisis, releases, endings, cycles of birth/death/rebirth, sexual relationships, commitments of all kinds, joint funds, finances, self transformation, the unconscious, the occult, assets of others
9th house keywords:
House of Purpose, Learning, Travel, Religion, & Publishing
long distance travel, foreign places/people/affairs, cultures, expansion, publishing, higher education, law and ethics, knowledge, philosophical interests, philosophy, religion, belief systems, experience through exploration, mental exploration, things long term, spirituality, your understanding of the world, relationships with mentors/teachers/guides, finding others to teach you, becoming the teacher yourself
10th house keywords:
House of Reputation, Career, & Public Life
career, social status, ambitions, public image, reputation, enterprise, society and government, authority, notoriety, motivations, outward expressions of talents, public persona/most public place of life
11th house keywords:
House of Allies, Friends, Hope, Communities, & Long Term Goals
friends and acquaintances, networking and community involvement, hopes, wishes, gifts, blessings, organizations, groups, good deeds, gifts, networking, belonging, community involvement, putting forward into the future, long term goals, alliances and allies
12th house keywords:
House of Self-undoing, Seclusion, Releasing, Sorrow, Difficulty, & Enemies
challenges, secrets, sorrow, sacrifice, loss, grief, seclusion, retreat, mental health, illness, suffering, self undoing, privacy, enemies, betrayal, refuge, hermitage, prison, places of confinement, releasing, relinquishing, finality, completion, disappointments, the unseen, the spiritual, the Divine, matters that happen prior to birth, informs predisposition about expectations of the world
Zodiac Sign Keywords
ARIES
Conquest & Leadership
The archetype where self esteem rejoices and countless things are planted.
Aries is passionate, impulsive, aggressive, and bold. Pioneering, leading, enterprising, inspirational, forceful, and achieving. Can be stubborn, arrogant, egotistical, impatient, lack restraint, and abandon ship.
TAURUS
Acquisitions & Drive
The archetype focused on security, tending, and sustaining.
Taurus is loyal, reliable, eye and taste for beauty. Down-to-earth, persistent, dependable, unyielding, and dislikes change. Taurus has strong values, is practical, sensual, and ambitious. Can be self-indulgent, stubborn, possessive, lazy, and too frugal.
GEMINI
Persuasion & Charm
The archetype with the gift of charisma, questions, and knowledge.
Gemini is communicative, persuasive, charming, intellectual, witty, imaginative, and curious. Gemini is versatile, adaptable, inquisitive, flexible, inventive, intelligent, eloquent, with has many ideas. Can be superficial, as well as too unpredictable and indecisive, lacking execution and focus.
CANCER
Nurturing & Emotive
The archetype that feels, nurtures, remembers, and includes.
Cancer is empathetic, nurturing, sensitive, protective, and intuitive. Cancer is complicated, imaginative, loyal, loving, tenacious, and a homebody. Tough outer shell with sensitive interior and strong roots. Can be too reserved, stubborn, pessimistic, suspicious, unable to let go, or complain too much.
LEO
Passion & Fortitude
The archetype of honor that makes things shine.
Leo is big hearted, loyal, optimistic, self-confident, generous, action-oriented, passionate, dramatic, extravagant and intense. A powerful leader and someone who enjoys fame, glory, and attention. Straightforward, proud, and warm-hearted. Can be arrogant, stubborn, impulsive, domineering, and impatient. Can be extremely vain and selfish, or extremely selfless and heroic.
VIRGO
Details & Intellect
The archetype concerned with details, purification, and health.
Virgo is detailed, meticulous, analytical, communicative, and desires perfection and purification through rigorous analysis. Is intelligent, dependable, discriminating, practical, down-to-earth, sensitive, and conservative. Can be overanalyzing, perfectionistic, harsh, hyper-critical, finicky, fussy, judgemental, and difficult to please. Can miss the big picture with overconcern about details.
LIBRA
Diplomacy & Balance
The archetype of harmony, beauty, justice, cooperation and love.
Libra is sociable, romantic, charming, fair, objective, tactful, artistic, diplomatic, balanced, just, and even handed. Can be indecisive, unreliable, too laid-back, self- indulgent, over-compromising, appeasing, and have a difficulty saying “no.”
SCORPIO
Unique & Individualistic
The archetype of purpose, depth, and power.
Scorpio is deep, intense, dramatic, fearless, penetrating, insightful, determined, poised, sensitive, powerful, demanding, perceptive, ambitious, intuitive, with magnetic charm. Can be secretive, controlling, jealous, vengeful, destructive, and resentful.
SAGITTARIUS
Peripatetic & Opportunities
The archetype of hope, abundance, laughter, belief, wisdom, and exploration.
Sagittarius is adventurous, humorous, direct, genuine, and philosophical. Free- spirited, authentic, confident, intellectual, inspiring, enthusiastic, idealistic, generous, with a bright outlook and optimism. Can be judgmental, preachy, restless, careless, tactless, overly confident, arrogant, inconsistent, superficial, and reckless.
CAPRICORN
Status & Pragmatism
The archetype of responsibility, building, achieving, and wisdom from toil.
Capricorn is stable, industrious, achieving, materialistic, prudent, practical, conventional, disciplined, responsible, reliable, trustworthy, mature, a conscientious worker with strong rigid values and ideologies. Goals/results-oriented, serious, modest, conservative, detached, introverted, able to weather obstacles with grace. Capricorn has a strong desire for personal recognition and hates wasting time. Can be
self-centered, moody, callous, unable to express self, difficulties flowing with imagination or creativity, with their realism coming across as pessimistic.
AQUARIUS
Humanitarian & Innovative
The archetype where freedom and vision liberate the now and bring the future to reality.
Aquarius is innovative, forward thinking, unconventional, humanitarian, eccentric, and visionary. Forceful, strong-willed, smart, friendly, independent, sociable, inventive, progressive, well-liked, tremendous reserve of personal power, group- conscious, with a great sense of humor. Can be overly extroverted, unpredictable, inconsistent, aloof, stubborn, lack focus, extremist, rebellious, and emotionally superficial.
PISCES
Compassionate, Creative Chameleon
The archetype with the gift of understanding, compassion, and second chances.
Generous, emotional, compassionate, intuitive, creative, imaginative, kind, gentle, sensitive, idealistic, fluid, empathetic, self-sacrificing. Mysterious, popular, sensual, romantic, spiritual, values relationship, and a genuine friend. Can be moody, hyper- sensitive, impractical, gullible, martyr, lazy, obsessive, weak willed, low self-esteem, overly stern or stoic, and prone to escapism.