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PLANETS, SIGNS and HOUSES
Where Sun is (sign/house)where we feel most vital and alive
Ego
Identity
Key to vitality/life force
Central, creative urge
Need to shine
Desire for recognition
Self-esteem
Pride/shame issues
Moon
Where Moon is (sign/house) is where we want to nurture or be nurtured, feel safe, make warm, emotional connections with others
Key to inner emotions
Our experience of our mother or parent who was the most nurturing
Need for emotional security and safety
Dependency needs
Desire to nurture, care for others
People we depend on
Key to our home, our original home/ the one we build
Our roots (ancestry)
Mercury
Where Mercury is (sign/house), we are curious, interested, and want/need to know. We may learn / teach in that area.
Need to communicate
Verbal ability
Listening/talking
Logic, capacity to be objective, detached.
Conscious, reasoning mind
Information gathering
Perception
Learning/teaching
Venus
Where Venus is (sign/house), we want to enjoy! Seek pleasure, comfort, ease, beauty, grace, love, $$$$
Pleasure principle through money, possessions, tangible beauty, sensual gratification, relationships, creating
Love, beauty, creativity, abundance
Our need to enjoy physical world
World of relationships
Mars
Where Mars is (sign/house), we want to express ourselves, be free and be active
Basic physical energy and health
Need to assert ourselves
Independence
Energy and how we use it
Spontaneous
Identify and act on what we want in the world
Key to healthy self-expression and personal power
Competition
Aggression, fights, arguments, anger and negative forms of assertion
Sexual drive
Where we seek freedom
Jupiter
Where Jupiter is (sign/house), we tend to place our faith, beliefs, aspirations.
Drive for expanded horizons, travel
Ideals and goals
Values
Morality/ethics, faith, belief systems
Optimism
Quest for truth
Philosophy/religion
High expectations
Exaggeration
Seeking the best/highest
Saturn
Where Saturn is (sign/house), we learn to face, test and structure, reality
Key to the limits of life: what we can/cannot do
Symbolic of authority figures in our lives: from the rule-maker parent (usually dad) to police officers / presidents
Our career/ambitions
Need to have power over the physical world.
Deal with consequences (cause and effect)
Learning through experience "school of hard knocks"
Feeling blocked, inhibited, incompetent, or stuck
Reap what we have sown
Key to our capacity to learn by doing
Deal sensibly with the material world
To work responsibly
Produce tangible results.
Uranus
Where Uranus is (sign/house), we need to be independent,inventive, original, unique, eccentric
Sudden change
Chaos, even accidents
New or cutting edge
Our drive for individuality / uniqueness
Our need for the freedom to be different
To look toward the future
Where we seek space
Where we can innovate / be inventive, be surprised
To be open
Neptune
Where Neptune is (sign/house), we want to be inspired, seek an illusion
Need to merge
Illusion/disillusionment
Seek transcendence
Our search for the beautiful dream
Sought through art, healing or helping activities, or through escapist means.
Our drive to experience Oneness, to be a part of the whole, toconnect with something Higher or ecstatic in life
Through spiritual or religious paths
Be "swept away" in nature worship
Look to drugs/alcohol for ecstasy
Live in a "perfect" fantasy world
Find inspiration in philanthropy, compassionate assistance of humanity.
Pluto
Where Pluto is (sign/house), we tend to probe beneath the surface, looking for hidden meanings, deeper layers
Power
Transformation
How to relate intimately with another person and with our own psyche
Tear down/re-build/rework
Shared resources, money, and sexuality
Deepest, most intense feelings
Capacity to share power, pleasure and possessions with another person.
Chiron
Asteroid between Saturn and Uranus
Associated w/ psychological and physical wounds
Wounded healer
Reintegration
Like word chiropractor, chironic transits realign the places that hurt
Heart opening
Nodes of the Moon: North and South Node
Polarities (by both house/sign) that are quite significant for the individual
S node = old habit pattern, outgrown or been mastered (in past lives), karmic
N node = Calling
Life’s purpose or destiny
Relevant in terms of emotional security (since the nodes relate back to moon)
SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC
Aries
Horns of the charging ram
Plunging headfirst into life
Spontaneous, impulsive, self-expressive
Action, courage, self-expression, doing one's own thing
Conflict, passion,
Being first, integrity, identity, anger,
Crises and confrontation.
Aries is assertive, brave, impetuous, energetic, self-oriented,
pioneering, rash, competitive, rapid, eager, likes to be on one's own, lives in the present.
Taurus
Head of a bull, contentedly smelling the flowers
Enjoying life's sensual pleasures.
Comfort, fondness, possessions, money, sensuality
Products, persistence, patience, stability, indulgence
Inertia and acceptance.
Deliberate, dependable, placid, easygoing, loyal
Thorough, stubborn, money-oriented, practical, artistic.
Gemini
Communication, learning, mental stimulation, curiosity
Mimicry, movement, variety, youthfulness, choices
Information, dexterity, multiple interests
Fluent, versatile, intermittent, clever, quick-witted, adaptable,
scattered, gossipy, lighthearted, superficial
Cancer
Female breasts symbolizing nourishing / nurturing.
Claws of the crab, protecting its soft, inner body.
Children, the home, the nurturing parent, emotional needs,
instincts, feelings, security and safety needs
Vulnerability, desire for attachment, sensitivity
Nurturing, warm, dependent, sympathetic, protective
Security-oriented, maternal, patriotic, retentive, helpful
Moody, domestic, touchy (easily hurt), family focus
Leo
Stylized rendition of the royal lion's head and mane.
Approval, dignity, recognition, applause, romance
Dynamism, magnetism, pride/shame, limelight
Extroversion, impact, procreation, larger-than-life themes
and stage presence, enthusiasm
Creative, risk-taking, charismatic, fun-loving, generous,
exciting, dramatic, proud, self-confident, arrogant
Virgo
Female hymen, indicating a closed (virginal) state.
"M" in Virgo to Mary, mother of Jesus
Work and health, dealing with cleansing, order, tasks
Productivity, efficiency, skepticism, results, service
Correcting of flaws, and job routines
Work-oriented, painstaking, pragmatic, exacting, discreet,
industrious, nit-picking, pedantic, methodical, detail-oriented,
concerned with health/cleanliness.
Libra
Set of scales, pointing to balance, harmony
Themes of sharing, beautifying, alternatives/choices
Dualities, comparison, compromises, equality
Legal system, love, appearances, rituals, aesthetics
Cooperative, diplomatic, fence-sitting, charming
Easily deterred, refined, sociable, seeking a partner/companion,
placating, coequal.
Scorpio
Stinger of Scorpio scorpion or the undulating movement and fangs of the asp (serpent) associated with Scorpio
Rebirth, hidden depths, the unconscious, sexuality
Intimacy, shared resources and money, passion, power loyalty/betrayal, extremes, self-discipline
Transformation, transmutations and self-mastery
Penetrating, intense, resourceful, powerful, compulsive
Determined, jealous, secretive, probing, suspicious
Fascinated by the hidden/taboo.
Sagittarius
Arrow loosened from the bow of the centaur represents the quest for knowledge and truth
Trust, faith, world views, religion, philosophy, education
Travel, expanded horizons, wide influence, prosperity
Exaggeration, expectations, opportunities, extravagance
Understanding, benevolent, optimistic, athletic
Enthusiastic, idealistic, freedom-loving, blunt
Overindulgent, broad-minded, just
Capricorn
Mountain-climbing goat indicative of heights and depths.
Endurance, effort, dedication, push
Achievement, cause-and-effect, guilt, limits
Demands and duties of the real world, career, status
Reality, law, time, authorities, consequences
Responsible, formal, traditional, career-oriented
Cautious, inhibited, hardworking, scrupulous
Conventional, status-seeking, economical, businesslike
Aquarius
Water carried in the jug of the "Water Bearer"
Electricity, ruled by Aquarius, which symbolizes the electric openness to life, individuality, and inventiveness change, innovation, individuality, irreverence, freedom
Surprises, originality, advancement, technology, New Age
Unique, rebellious, futuristic, independent, objective
Intellectual, unpredictable, tolerant, eccentric, aloof
Progressive, possessed of a wide perspective.
Pisces
Two fish heads, swimming in opposite directions, but tied together by a line, Piscean need for union, for merging, becoming part of something greater than self
Compassionate, mystical, illusory, sensitive, spiritual dreamy, artistic, passive, sacrificial, intuitive, charitable impractical, escapist, inspirational.
Absorption, liquids, healing, psychic talents, pilgrimages
Sacraments, unity, visions, romance, empathy, miracles
Houses = 12
1
Personal action, identity, self-expression, spontaneous instincts, physical body, the beginning of life, appearance, what you do naturally, how others see you, your early childhood years, natural projection into the world, physical energy, appearance, "I" (personal awareness), assertion, urge to be first, sense of self separate from others, way of being independent, impulses, personal style, who you are.
2
Possessions and pleasures, sensuality, money, comfort, stability, capacity to earn a living, tangible beauty, physical security, your material base, where and how you seek stability, attitudes toward possessions, property, and wealth, ownership, what is yours, urge for gratification, physical (material) values, goods and goodies, what you earn, own and enjoy, indulgence, how and where you seek pleasure.
3
Communication, relatives, learning capacity, lightheartedness, short trips, transportation, media, early schooling, immediate (local) environment, conscious mind, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, how you learn to learn and learn to talk, adaptability, flexibility, capacity to take in new information and new ideas, curiosity, dexterity, skill with hands, flippancy, objectivity, speaking, writing, disseminating knowledge.
4
Home (of origin and the home you create for yourself as an adult), family, emotional vulnerabilities, nurturing instincts, roots, real estate, parent who was main nurturer, heritage, heredity and ancestry, emotional needs, private life, property, the ending of matters, where and how you seek security and safety, what makes you feel nourished and protected, how you care for others, conditions in early childhood and at the end of life, preverbal emotional connections, needs, feelings.
5
Risk-taking, procreation, creativity, onstage activities, lovers, children, romance, speculation, hobbies, recreation, love given and received, amusements, games, vacations, fun, vitality, sex, love affairs, gambling, investments, self-esteem, personal pride/shame, ego vulnerability, desire for applause, attention and admiration, performance, seeking of approval, self-consciousness, courtship, pouring out from one's own center, seeking of positive feedback.
6
Competence, efficiency, work, health, handling of details, colleagues and co-workers, tenants, servants, employment and employees, routines, habits, nutrition, hygiene, service to others, sickness and health, discrimination, analysis, focus, organization, unequal relationships, improvement, repairs, enhancing, productivity, regularity, order, common sense, pragmatism, purification, cleanliness, flaw-finding, humility, doing something well.
7
Partners and partnership, need for balance, harmony, aesthetics, contracts, lawsuits, competitors, attitude toward marriage, grandparents, spouse, bargains, agreements, people who act on your behalf (e.g., agents), cooperation/competition, visual beauty, fair play, justice, taking turns, negotiation, developing self-awareness through the mirroring of others, open enemies, equal relationships.
8
Depth investigations, shared money and resources, intimacy instincts, sexuality, debts, taxes, inheritance, hidden matters, surgery, endings, therapy, regeneration, transformation, issues of power and trust in relationships, shared pleasures, physical union, death and rebirth, intense emotional experiences, extremes, support from others; what you give to others, insurance, the occult, intimacy, obsessions, compulsions, secrets, insights.
9
Aspirations, beliefs, values, world view (religion/philosophy), optimism, law, science, ideals, higher education, distant travel/cultures, grandchildren, spiritual consciousness, visions, optimism, trust, travel, foreign people and countries, imports, exports, church, clergy, in-laws, ethics, morality, principles, conceptual frameworks, other cultures, the search for truth, generalizations, overviews, what makes your "perfect" world, expanded horizons.
10
Sense of responsibility, career, authorities, reality principle, status, employer, how the world sees you, rule-maker parent, achievements, profession, reputation, status, power figures, anyone or anything (including government) with authority over you, executive power, necessities, "real world" demands and limits, parent with more clout, expertise, taking charge, control issues, adulthood, discipline, delayed gratification, ambition, contribution to society, how you deal with structure and regulations.
11
Drive for individuation, originality, friends, groups, networking, hopes for future, foster and step-children, clubs, organizations, unconstrained relationships, attitudes toward friendship, group activities, how you fit into (or don't) social community, collective goals, urge for freedom and uniqueness, ability to break the rules, innovation, invention, tolerance, openness, detached perspective, social causes, humanitarian instincts, mental affinity and stimulation.
12
Desire for infinite love and beauty, union, mysticism, imagination, past lives, unconscious mind, charity, hidden weaknesses and strengths, behind-the-scenes activity, sheltered places and institutions of isolation (hospitals, asylums, jails, etc.), compassion for the underdog, sorrow, suffering, spiritual enlightenment, cosmic consciousness, isolation, sacrifice, dreams, fantasies, intuition, withdrawal (or escape) from life, Higher Self.
Places on the chart
ASC Ascendant 'I or ME' 1st House cusp, LEFT
IC Immum Coeli 'HOME' 4th House cusp, BOTTOM
DSC Descendant 'WE' 7th House cusp, RIGHT
MC Medium Coeli or MidHeaven 'CAREER' 10th House cusp, TOP
ASPECTS
Conjunction = powerful conjoining of 2 archetypes (symbol looks like a o with / sign attached at the top)
Opposition = choice between one and the other, trying to balance opposing forces (symbol looks like a diagonal line with circles on either end)
Trine = great ease, sometimes they are so nice you hardly notice them (symbol looks like a triangle)
Sextile = Opportunity, but you need to 'work' them by using all you’ve got (symbol looks like a *)
Square = conflict, challenges, crisis (symbol is a square)
Quincunx = re-alignment, adjusting 2 parts that don’t fit with each other (symbol looks like a picnic table)
CHIRON
Key Words: WOUNDED HEALER and Rainbow Bridge between the seen & unseen
THE MYTH
Chiron was the illegitimate child of Saturn and Philyra, a sea nymph. Even though she had changed herself into a horse and galloped away from Saturn, he was determined to have her. Saturn transformed himself into a stallion, raped Philyra and their encounter produced Chiron.
When Philyra saw her child, she was horrified. Her son, Chiron looked like a centaur, half human and half horse. She begged the gods to change her into anything else, they allowed her to change into a linden tree. She abandoned her son, Chiron, as Saturn had abandoned her. This was Chiron’s first wounding, the abandonment by his mother.
Rather than concentrate on his problems, Chiron studied and became a famous teacher and healer. One day he was wounded by an arrow, his second wounding.
Since his father was a god, Chiron was immortal. He did not die from the wound, but instead lived in agony from a wound which would not heal.
After many years, he asked Jupiter (Zeus) to allow him to die. Jupiter granted his request and Chiron exchanged places with Prometheus. In honor of all he had done, Chiron was elevated to the constellation Centaurus.
SYMBOLISM
The main theme in the Chiron myth is that of an incurable or unsolvable wound, a physical and or psychological wound or defect which makes us feel "different" from others. We handle this wound in one of three ways: by becoming The Healer, The Wounded One or The One Who Wounds.
Whether we choose to recognize our wound consciously, project it onto others, refuse to admit we are hurt and turn on others when they get too close, just as a wounded animal will bite when it's in pain, Chiron is our "sore spot", the place where we feel prejudiced or stigmatized because of our wound. But because it is a vulnerable spot, it is also where we have the greatest capacity for empathy, healing others and deep compassion.
Chiron was discovered in 1977. A planetoid, it orbits between Saturn, the last of the inner planets, and Uranus, the first of the outer planets. Saturn gives us the laws and customs by which we live. Uranus, is our gateway to strange new worlds of science fiction and the subconscious. Because its elliptical orbit touches both planets, it connects our everyday world with our multi-dimensional selves.
Chiron's astrological symbol looks like a key. The Chironic process is one of realignment. Our Saturnian physical world, including our bodies is constrained by gravity and resists change.
Our electrical Uranian energy system, faster and lighter, opens to changing vibrational fields. Disruption of the norm happens when our Saturnian physical meets our Uranian energy field. Chiron is called the Rainbow Bridge because it helps the heavy physical dimension open to fast-shifting galactic energy.
Chiron is also called the Healer because it helps us become whole, which is the meaning of healing. Chiron's bridging helps us access unused parts of ourselves so we can become 'something more'. Chiron is also called the Wounded Healer because mankind is a wounded species.
In your chart, it shows the focus of your wounding and the potential for your healing.
Remember, the outcome of wounding or pain is to ultimately teach us compassion and empathy.
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