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You've probably heard people talking about their Sun sign, and there's a good chance you know what your Sun sign is. Each of the twelve signs lends certain personality traits and characteristics to people born during that time of year. The Sun moves through all twelve signs every year, starting with Aries at the spring equinox. The other equinoxes and solstices not only mark the beginnings of the different seasons, but they are also times of year when the Sun moves into its next sign. On the calendar, Aries begins spring, Cancer begins summer, Libra begins autumn, and Capricorn begins winter. But as well as having a Sun sign, you also have a Moon sign. In fact, every planet—as well ...
Harmony complements house hunting. Did you know the Moon plays an important role in real estate selection and purchases? The Moon is the natural ruler of the fourth house—home—the emotional driver that influences your choice in living quarters. Even though your natal Moon may not fall in the fourth house in your astrology chart, it is important to know both its sign and location, as well as the sign on the cusp (door) to your fourth house. That sign provides descriptive insight into the qualities and characteristics that will ultimately guide you in your quest for a home. Along with personal preferences, the ancient Chinese practice of Feng Shui (the art of placement) blends ...
Do you have any unaspected planets in your birth chart? The qualities of a planet are exposed in potentially constructive ways. There are two theories about unaspected planets (those that lack any Ptolemaic aspect [i.e. conjunction, sextile, square, trine, or opposition] with any other planet in the birth chart). One theory is that the unaspected planet has difficulty expressing some of its qualities. It sits in the chart without any major connection to other planets. The other line of thought is the interpretation preferred by noted astrologer Noel Tyl, which is the preferred interpretation these days. Being unaspected can make the planet a more powerful force, as it screams for ...
The planetary model of human consciousness potential is exquisite. The personal planets (the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars) describe your unique personality, likes, emotional needs, relationship values, and how you assert yourself. The social planets (Jupiter and Saturn) reveal your natural relationship to your culture, what you find rewarding, and your responsibilities. The outer three planets (Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto) are transpersonal, beyond the realm of the ego. They are aspects of your spiritual nature and deal with the soul's awakening and the growth of consciousness. Humanity has known of the planets out to Saturn seemingly forever, because they are observable with the ...
