2018-01-21 Astrology Basics The Planets WEEK ONE: JANUARY 21, 2018 Agenda A Little History 10 Planets Glyphs Mythology Planet Types Key Words 1
Astrology: Art? Science? Discipline? Astrology The art of interpreting the positions and relative movements of celestial bodies in relation to the influences on human affairs and the natural world From the Greek astro/relating to the stars + logos/knowledge or wisdom = Knowledge or wisdom of the stars Horoscope From the Greek hora/hour + skopos/watching = hour watching Western Astrology Renaissance: Ficino Galileo Kepler Ancients: Plato, Ptolemy Ancient development & practices provide underlying principles Significant 20 th century development leading to psychological astrology 20 th Century: Leo, Rudhyar, Jung 2
Why Astrology? Search for self-knowledge, understanding, and validation Tool to navigate and shape our lives Understand and maximize one s potential Re/Connect with larger picture or patterns at work Key Ideas Astrology is a language of symbols Mythology & archetypes* Notice the synchronicities Logical connections astronomical properties have informed astrological interpretation Build foundation of key words *archetype: a common figure, symbol or way of perceiving the world which resides primarily within the unconscious (Plato to Jung) 3
Astrology & Our Solar System 10 Planets Includes Sun and Moon Yes, in Astrology Pluto IS a Planet! Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn Known to the ancients Visible without a telescope Considered traditional planets Uranus, Neptune, Pluto Considered modern planets Our Solar System 4
The Luminaries The Lights Brightest and most important bodies in the sky, according to the ancients Indicate fundamental dynamics of the personality Reflect ancient spiritual principles of spirit (Sun), and soul (Moon) Also considered personal planets Sun God of the Sun (Ra, Sol, Helios) Heart of our Solar System Constant stream of energy Glyph signifies emanation of light Circle symbolizes infinity Dot a point of light, represents man/self Macrocosom (Universe) + Microcosom (Human Beings) Simplified: Sun disc 5
Sun Central core of our being Life force and vitality How we want to shine in the world Inner authority and confidence Rules the sign of Leo Core Identity Self Vitality Life Goals Key Words Authority Approval Confidence Determination Potential Power Self-Expression Purpose Creativity Father Sun Power & Vitality Individual Heart Shine 6
Moon Mother Goddess New Moon, First Quarter, Last Quarter Full Moon Tides most obvious physical effect Glyph signifies what is receptive in human nature Subconscious Emotions Behavioural instincts Simplified: Quarter Moon Moon 27 to 29 day cycles Instinctive reactions & responses Daily rhythm of inner and domestic life How we nurture ourselves and others Moods and feelings Fluctuation Rules the sign of Cancer Comfort Family Home Nurturing Mother Key Words Belonging Feelings Protection Receptive Security Instinctive Ancestry Past Rhythms The Unconscious 7
Moon 27 to 29 day cycles Instinctive reactions & responses Daily rhythm of inner and domestic life How we nurture ourselves and others Moods and feelings Fluctuation Rules the sign of Cancer Personal Planets Planet Solar Orbit Moves through the Zodiac Sun Moon 1 Year 29 days Mercury 88 days ~1 Year Venus 224.5 days ~1 Year Mars 22 months 22 months 8
Personal Planets Mercury With the Sun & Moon, represent core of character and personality Who we are and what drives us at our most personal level Mercury & Venus: Inferior planets inside Earth s orbit Venus Mars Mercury Messenger of the Gods Smallest planet Moves quickly Closest to the Sun rarely seen Never more than 28 away Glyph emblematic for active intelligence and combines: Cross of matter + Circle of spirit + Semicircle of the moon Simplified: Male stickperson with winged helmet 9
Mercury Urge to make connections Communication and dissemination of ideas Thought processes & opinions School and early learning The rational mind Trading, bartering Commerce Rules signs of Gemini & Virgo Communication Perception Thinking Style Skill Networking Key Words Active Curious Flexible Ideas Connecting Language Writing The Mind Youth Siblings Mercury Tools & Skills Urge to make connections Communication and dissemination of ideas Thought processes & opinions School and early learning The rational mind Trading, bartering Commerce Rules signs of Gemini & Virgo Curiosity 10
Venus Goddess of Beauty and Love Brightest body in the sky Morning Star & Evening Star Glyph represents marriage of male and female forces of the universe: Circle of spirt Cross of matter Simplified: Female stickperson Venus Urge to make relationships Cooperation Desire for harmony Values & self-worth Art, beauty, aesthetics Desire and sensual pleasure Attraction Rules Taurus & Libra Desires Finances Partners Values Key Words Peace Money Artistic Expression Love Beauty Cooperation Harmony Relationships 11
2018-01-21 Venus Supportive Harmony & Balance Cooperation Mars God of War First of the Superior Planets outside of Earth s orbit The Red Planet Glyph represents the male principle of life: Shield and lance of the warrior Circle of spirit and male phallus 12
Mars Courage and daring Ability to fight and assertive ourselves Competition Survival Action Physical energy Driving force Sexual & creative energy Rules Aries Action Competition Initiative Sexuality Key Words Brave Assertion Will Anger Aggression Drive Fearless Physical Energy Traditional ruler of Scorpio Mars anger competitive physical energy 13
Social Planets Planets Solar Orbit Years in Sign Jupiter 12 Years 1 Saturn 28 30 Years 2 ½ Social Planets Between personal and outer planets Describe our relationship with the world at large How we connect with each other and the greater collective Concepts related to maturity, experience and wisdom One s progress in life Jupiter Saturn 14
Jupiter King of the Gods Largest planet in solar system Represents principles of abundance and excess Glyph represents principle of expansion: Semicircle of the Moon (soul) rising above the cross of matter Simplified: stylized number 4 Jupiter Authority with vision Expands physical & intellectual horizons Luck and good fortune Adventure & opportunity Inspires personal & religious faith Generates enthusiasm Rules Sagittarius Traditional Ruler of Neptune Beliefs Benevolence Expansion Opportunity Key Words Adventure Growth Optimistic Philosophy Faith Abundance Exploration Trust 15
2018-01-21 optimism abundance Jupiter faith & belief explorer Saturn God of Time Furthest planet known before the telescope To the ancients, boundary of the known universe Ideas of boundaries, death, finality Glyph represents principle of contraction: Cross over semicircle Simplified: shepherd s crook or scythe 16
Saturn Authority with realism Creates structure & order Responsibility & organization Inspires integrity and patience Generates ambition & commitment Discipline & hard work Limitations & inhibitions Rules Capricorn Boundaries Discipline Responsibility Wisdom Key Words Authority Build Endurance Obstacles Intention Structure Organization Tradition Traditional ruler of Aquarius wisdom Saturn obstacles boundaries structure & framework Foundation tradition responsibility 17
Outer Planets Outer Planets Planet Solar Orbit Years in Sign Uranus 84 Years 7 Neptune 165 Years ~14 Pluto 248 Years 12 31 Outer Planets Modern Planets Not part of traditional dialogue Considered collective and generational Reflect the tone of age and time discovered Uranus Neptune In the natal chart House position is more significant than sign Pluto 18
Uranus God of the Sky/The Great Awakener Discovered 1781 William Herschel Reflective of Industrial Revolution Axis of rotation is 98 to perpendicular Movement different to all other planets in the solar system Glyph represents joining of soul and Man : Circle of spirit + 2 semicircles of soul + cross of matter Simplified: satellite or antennae Uranus Impulse to be different Independence & freedom The rebel & rebellion Extremes Sudden changes Disruption Freedom Innovation Key Words Friends Future Autonomy Eccentricity Eccentric, genius, innovator Modern Ruler of Aquarius Rebellion Unique Independence Shatter Technology Mechanization 19
2018-01-21 Uranus innovation mechanization shatter freedom technology Neptune God of the Sea Lord of Imagination Accepted discovery 1846 Urbain LeVerrier Surrounded by confusion Reflects growing awareness of social & humanitarian issues (communism, suffrage, escapism) Glyph represents 3 aspects of human consciousness (physical body & senses, emotional body & desires, mental body and egocentric thoughts) Semicircle of the soul + cross of matter Simplified: Trident 20
Neptune Idealism and search for perfection Impulse to transcend everyday reality Dreams & fantasy Inspiration, intoxication Illusion Modern Ruler of Pisces Compassion Dependence Inclusive Spirituality Key Words Creative Deception Fantasy Vision Transcendence Imagination Glamour Enchantment Delusion or Dream Neptune Glamour 21
Pluto God of the Underworld/Prince of Darkness Discovered 1930 First postulated in 1915 Percival Lowell Alternate glyph Glyph represents process of involution & evolution: Circle of spirit + semicircle of soul + cross of matter Simplified: Stickperson with collar or helmet of invisibility Pluto Impulse to transform, transcend and regenerate Desire for power Lure of the illicit experience Obsession and extremes Mystery Things hidden or covert Depth Intensity Power Transformation Key Words Birth & Re-Birth Compulsive Control Death Darkness Catharsis Sexual Attraction Survival Modern Ruler of Scorpio 22
Pluto intensity death spies healing birth creative energy Planetary Glyphs Basic symbols: Circle: spirit; or vital creative energies of life Crescent: soul; receptivity Cross: matter; pragmatism; practical application Arrow: direction of energy toward a specific aim 23
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