Astrology

According to Oxford Languages, Astrology is "the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world."

In the statement above, the writer has used the word "interpreted" since Astrology isn't seen as a science within the science community. It is viewed as more of a religious/spiritual practice. Astrology can be found in many rich and infused cultures and religions. I believe that it is such a beautiful topic to learn about.

The type of Astrology that I will be explaining is Western Astrology because it is the one I know most of. I look forward to learning more about it and also diving in to other atrologies such as Vedic Astrology.

Astrology Chart

Astrology charts are depicted as a circle cut into 12 houses. Each house has a specific meaning, such as the first house is appearance & identity and the second house is finance & possessions.

Each sign represents characteristics. The sign (or house ruler) that resides in the first house is based on an individuals's date and time of birth. The other signs, in the order of the zodiac, follow in the subsequent houses.

The planets or celestrial bodies represent the aspects that make a person, such as the Sun is ego and the Moon is emotions. At the exact time of an individual's birth, the planets were in specific houses and they take on the characteristics of the corresponding sign.

For example: An individual's chart has their Moon in their 2nd house of Virgo. This means that the way they process emotions and show emotions is of a Virgo. This also means that the way they earn, spend, save money is of a Virgo because of Virgo being the second house ruler.

Discover Your Sun Sign

Aries

The first house of the zodiacs

Symbol: ♈︎
Archetype: The Ram
Element: Fire
Ruling Planet: Mars
Modality: Cardinal
Polarity: Masculine
Birthstone: Diamond

Taurus

The second house of the zodiacs

Symbol: ♉︎
Archetype: The Bull
Element: Earth
Ruling Planet: Venus
Modality: Fixed
Polarity: Feminine
Birthstone: Emerald

Gemini

The third house of the zodiacs

Symbol: ♊︎
Archetype: The Twins
Element: Air
Ruling Planet: Mercury
Modality: Mutable
Polarity: Masculine
Birthstone: Agate

Cancer

The fourth house of the zodiacs

Symbol: ♋︎
Archetype: The Crab
Element: Water
Ruling Planet: Moon
Modality: Cardinal
Polarity: Feminine
Birthstone: Moonstone & Pearl

Leo

The fifth house of the zodiacs

Symbol: ♌︎
Archetype: The Lion
Element: Fire
Ruling Planet: Sun
Modality: Fixed
Polarity: Masculine
Birthstone: Ruby & Cat's Eye

Virgo

The sixth house of the zodiacs

Symbol: ♍︎
Archetype: The Virgin/Maiden
Element: Earth
Ruling Planet: Mercury
Modality: Mutable
Polarity: Feminine
Birthstone: Peridot & Sardonyx

Libra

The seventh house of the zodiacs

Symbol: ♎︎︎
Archetype: The Scales
Element: Air
Ruling Planet: Venus
Modality: Cardinal
Polarity: Masculine
Birthstone: Sapphire & Jade

Scorpio

The eighth house of the zodiacs

Symbol: ♏︎
Archetype: The Scorpion
Element: Water
Ruling Planet: Mars & Pluto
Modality: Fixed
Polarity: Feminine
Birthstone: Opal

Sagittarius

The nineth house of the zodiacs

Symbol: ♐︎
Archetype: The Centaur
Element: Fire
Ruling Planet: Jupiter
Modality: Mutable
Polarity: Masculine
Birthstone: Topaz

Capricorn

The tenth house of the zodiacs

Symbol: ♑︎
Archetype: The Goat
Element: Earth
Ruling Planet: Saturn
Modality: Cardinal
Polarity: Feminine
Birthstone: Turquoise & Amethyst

Aquarius

The eleventh house of the zodiacs

Symbol: ♒︎
Archetype: The Water Bearer
Element: Air
Ruling Planet: Saturn & Uranus
Modality: Fixed
Polarity: Masculine
Birthstone: Aquamarine

Pisces

The twelfth house of the zodiacs

Symbol: ♓︎
Archetype: The Fishes
Element: Water
Ruling Planet: Jupiter & Neptune
Modality: Mutable
Polarity: Feminine
Birthstone: Moonstone & Bloodstone

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