ASTROLOGY: literally means the study of the stars, the forerunner of astronomy. Current meaning: how human personality and behavior can be inferred from the position of the Sun, Moon and planets etc. at the time of a baby's first breath at birth. Astrologers generally believe that a baby is born at a time when its soul is in harmony with the astrological energies present at the time in the solar system. It is because of this divine correspondence that the science/art of astrology has been researched and practiced for thousands of years in many different cultures. Because of the repetition of planetary cycles coupled with the abundance of human population for generations, there continues to be many opportunities to personally verify the facts of astrology.

MEANING OF THE PLANETS (represent needs)

Each of the planets represents astral energy of a certain type that corresponds to a desire or psychological urge in the unconscious mind.

An antidote is positive thoughts and feelings that can help harmonize a planet's energy, resulting in more good fortune in life.

SUN: is the strongest and most VITAL "planet." He represents the spark of God within, POWER, DESIRE FOR SIGNIFICANCE, vitality, pride, firmness, conscientiousness and self-esteem. His energy is also kindly, gracious, paternal, considerate, controlling and leadership oriented. Antidote: harmonious thoughts of vitality and power.

MOON: is a vital and magnetic "planet." She represents the unconscious mind and soul. Her energy is impressionable, mediumistic, yielding, CHANGEABLE, adaptable, dreamy, caring, emotional, DOMESTIC, maternal. Desires a home and family. Greatly influences strength of health. Antidote: harmonious Mars thoughts.

MERCURY: is an INTELLECTUAL planet and represents expression and communication of THOUGHT, PERCEPTION, language and calculation. It's energy is witty, quick, scientific, volatile, changeable, persuasive. Desires mental activity. Antidote: harmonious Jupiter thoughts.

VENUS: is a MILD, SOCIAL, affectionate, harmonious planet. She is magnetic, feminine, yielding and submissive, shy and sensitive. The planet of love is joyful, pliable, receptive, clinging, convivial and artistic. Desires to give and receive affection. Antidote: harmonious Sun and Saturn thoughts.

MARS: is a social, discordant, AGGRESSIVE planet. He governs the animal appetites and passions. The planet of war is hot, impulsive, rash, head-strong, assertive, unrelenting, and very ENERGETIC. Desires the preservation of the human race - sex. Antidote: harmonious Moon thoughts.

JUPITER: is a positive, harmonious, happy, lucky, RELIGIOUS and dignified planet. He is concerned with business and worship and tends towards generosity, hope, warmth, JOVIALITY, expansion, extravagance, spirituality, ABUNDANCE, optimism and honesty. Desires the opportunity to worship God. Antidote: harmonious Mercury thoughts.

SATURN: is discordant, selfish, fearful, hard working, practical, systematic, responsible and a business planet. He desires organization and is concerned with SECURITY, acquiring and keeping possessions. His energy is cold, traditional, crystallized and can bring lack and POVERTY. Desires SAFETY, wants to save for the future and is cautious. Demands maturity. Antidote: harmonious Venus and Sun thoughts.

URANUS: is the higher octave of Mercury and an intellectual planet who alternately attracts and repels. Uranus is the source of "personal magnetism" and is very INDIVIDUALISTIC, original, DISRUPTIVE, inventive, radical, erratic, unconventional, progressive, brilliant and a rebel. Wants to be different. Strong influence over intuition and clairvoyance. Antidote: harmonious Jupiter thoughts.

NEPTUNE: is the higher octave of Venus and is UTOPIAN and VISIONARY. She is sensitive and concerned with fantasy, escapism, drugs, spirituality, and tends to dissolve worldliness. She promotes schemes to gain wealth without work and governs feeling ESP and astral travel. Desires greater perfection in the world. The mistress of fog, ILLUSION and mystery. Antidote: harmonious Sun and Saturn thoughts.

PLUTO: is the higher octave of the Moon, (some astrologers think Mars). More than any other planet Pluto may manifest in two diametrically opposite ways, but it is always a powerful, transformative energy. On the higher side he is the finest and most spiritual of all, interested in UNIVERSAL WELFARE and in COOPERATING with others for the greatest good of all concerned. He is psychic and governs the ability to extend one's consciousness throughout the universe. On the lower side Pluto is drastically insidious, destructive and the victim of COERCION and crime. Antidote: harmonious Mars thoughts.

OTHER IMPORTANT POINTS

MIDHEAVEN: (MC) literally means the "middle of the sky" or about where the Sun is located at noon standard time. It is located at the top of the chart at the beginning of the 10th house. The MC represents a person's aspirations, ideals, reputation and PUBLIC RECOGNITION; it is usually a factor in one's choice of career and purpose in life.

ASCENDANT: (Asc) is also called the rising sign because it is the point of the zodiac on the eastern horizon at the time and place of one's birth. It is located on the left side of the chart at the beginning of the 1st house. The Asc represents the PERSONALITY and SELF-IMAGE. It indicates the type of first impression a person makes on others.

NORTH NODE (of the Moon): is the point that is listed in the ephemeris and on the natal chart. It esoterically represents qualities that need to be developed in this lifetime. Also called the Dragon's Head.

SOUTH NODE (of the Moon): is always located opposite the North Node in the natal chart. It esoterically represents strong qualities within the person, of which the negative ones need to be eliminated or released. Also called the Dragon's Tail.

THE MEANING OF THE HOUSES IN A NATAL CHART

HOUSES: The natal chart is divided into twelve sections and each deals with particular parts of a person's external life and environment. The houses are labeled one through twelve. Compared to the face of a clock, the first house is in the 9 to 8 o'clock position, the second house is in the 8 to 7 o'clock area etc. There are different ways to calculate the beginning (cusp) of some of the houses. The most accepted system is called Placidus. Generally speaking, the angular houses (1st, 4th, 7th & 10th) are 4 times stronger than the weakest houses (2nd, 3rd, 5th & 6th). Planets in a house add more strength to the house. Even empty houses have some power.

FIRST HOUSE: governs everything to do with the PERSONALITY; health, length of life, temperament and disposition, personal prowess, coordination, the physical body, one's childhood and moral qualities.

SECOND HOUSE: WEALTH, VALUES, personal property, income and debts.

THIRD HOUSE: BRETHREN, NEIGHBORS, short journeys, private studies, news, rumors, cousins, newspapers, periodicals, letters, messengers, land transportation, private thoughts, writing, memory, primary & secondary education and teachers, telephones. (Computers are ruled by Mercury.)

FOURTH HOUSE: HOME, environment, father, domestic affairs, lands, mines, real estate, houses, hidden things, lost articles, crops, the end of life.

FIFTH HOUSE: CHILDREN, LOVE AFFAIRS, LOVE-MAKING, courtship, theaters, all places of amusement, passions, pleasures, gambling, speculation, hazards, happiness, vacations.

SIXTH HOUSE: SICKNESS, LABOR, employees, inferiors, tenants, farmers, aunts, uncles, food, diet, pets.

SEVENTH HOUSE: MARRIAGE, PARTNERSHIP, LOVE (affection), contracts, public enemies, lawsuits, unions, divorce.

EIGHTH HOUSE: SEXUAL ENERGY and SEX ORGANS, conditions surrounding death, inheritance, partner's money, bankruptcy, psychic faculties and experiences.

NINTH HOUSE: RELIGION, HIGHER EDUCATION, books, publications other than periodicals, advertising, public teaching and public expression of opinion, science, philosophy, devotion, faith, prayer, dreams, visions, intuition, metaphysics, virtue, legal matters, counselors, long journeys, air travel, foreign countries.

TENTH HOUSE: REPUTATION, the trade or PROFESSION, business affairs, power, rank, position, superiors, honor, credit, mother, fame.

ELEVENTH HOUSE: FRIENDS, HOPES, wishes, step-children, counselors, memberships, acquaintances, groups, political parties.

TWELTH HOUSE: DISAPPOINTMENTS, secret enemies, sorrows, worries, psychic influences, prisons, crime, hospitals, charitable institutions, meditation, drugs, secret love affairs, fear, intoxication, loneliness, retirement, subconscious mind, disembodied entities.