Astrology Symbolism

Our Ascendant
or Rising Sign

represents how we project ourselves to others

Mercury

represents our thought and communication process

Venus

represents how we relate and our images of love

Mars

represents our energy and sexuality

Jupiter

represents our sense of expansion and opportunity

Saturn

represents our boundaries, our discipline and responsibility

Uranus

represents our urge for freedom and individuality

Neptune

represents our inspirations and ideals

Pluto

represents our power, how we regenerate ourselves

The Sun in our astrological lives represents our ego and life force

Just as the physical sun represents the greatest life-sustaining force, so, in astrology, the sun personifies our life force, the main ego focus of our lives and how we accomplish what we set out to do. It describes basic drives, behaviour patterns and the kind of activities we prefer.

The moon in our astrological lives reveals our emotions and instincts

Science acknowledges the physical effects of the moon on our planet earth, particularly on water. In astrology, the moon indicates feelings and emotional needs: how we feel about ourselves and how we respond emotionally to situations and experiences. (Some believe that in men, ego frequently outweighs emotional needs, whereas in women, "feelings" are generally paramount. Perhaps women's higher water component is responsible for this.)

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