Planets of the Zodiac

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Sun (Leo, Ophiuchus) 
The sun is the ruler of all the other plants.  It is the giver of life.  It represents the essence of self.  This can good, bringing fame and wealth, or it can be bad, bringing pessimism or poverty.  It is the most important planet in the zodiac.

Moon (Cancer) 
The moon represents the inner self, intuition, and subconscious mind.  The moon can be a powerfully good force, but can also be an unstable, detrimental force particularly regarding the mind and thought processes, as alluded to in the term "lunatic." 

Mercury (Gemini, Virgo) 
A fast, restless planet that is connected with intellect and communication.  It can mean great communication and "mercurial success", or it can mean trickery and lies. 

Venus (Taurus, Libra) 
As most of us already know, Venus rules love, beauty, attraction, and possessions.  It can mean refinement and culture, or it can succumb to idleness and promiscuity

Mars (Aries, Scorpio) 
Mars is connected with energy and action.  When controlled, it can mean steady progress towards the top through positive action, or it can mean violence and uncontrolled, impulsive energy. 

Jupiter (Sagittarius, Pisces) 
As the biggest entity in the solar system, Jupiter is associated with luck, wealth, wisdom, and generosity.  Alternatively, it can also be associated with excessiveness, greed, lies, and selfishness.

Saturn (Capricorn, Aquarius) 
Discipline and responsibility are the by-words for Saturn.  In the good sense, a Saturn influence can mean fidelity in marriage, ambition, and success.  Poorly influenced, it can mean inflexibility, selfishness, and lack of humor.

Uranus (Aquarius) 
Things that are unexpected will happen with a Uranus influence.  Those with favorable aspects are independent and inventive, but under unfavorable aspects can be eccentric, stiff, and unreliable.

Neptune (Pisces) 
Spirituality, psychic ability, and intuition are hallmarks of those influenced by Neptune.  However, if the influence is negative, expect deception, illusion, and secrets.

Pluto (Scorpio) 
When favorable, the influence of Pluto can mean regeneration, rebuilding, and transformation. Under unfavorable influence, Pluto can mean destruction and chaos.