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Astrology For Dummies
Whether you’re interested in astrology strictly for fun or because you feel the reality of heavenly bodies influencing your life, you need to know the astrological basics, including sun signs and what they represent, what the planets rule, and how astrological houses come into play.
Astrology Symbols, Dates, Traits, and Planetary Rulers for Sun Signs
Astrology holds that the position of the sun and other celestial bodies at the time you’re born plays a part in helping to form your personality. The following table shows the 12 sun signs and the dates, zodiac symbols, personality traits, and ruling planet associated with each.
Planetary Symbols and Influences in Astrology
In astrology, the nine planets (Pluto retains some power in astrology), along with the sun, Earth’s moon, and associated points, have one or more areas of influence in your life. So, planetary position can help determine how certain aspects of your personality or interests fare at certain times. The following table shows the planets, plus extras, the symbols that represent them in astrological circles, and their areas of influence.
Astrology Houses and What They Rule
Twelve is a big number in astrology — 12 astrological signs are influenced by 12 planetary bodies, and an astrological birth chart includes 12 houses. Each of these 12 houses affects specific areas of your life, and their position on your birth chart and their relationships to other areas of your chart can have an impact on your horoscope. The following table lists each house’s areas of influence:
| House | Area of Influence |
|---|---|
| First House | Appearance, outward personality |
| Second House | Money, possessions, values |
| Third House | Communication, immediate environment, brothers and sisters |
| Fourth House | Home, parents, roots, circumstances at the end of life |
| Fifth House | Romance, children, creativity, fun |
| Sixth House | Work, health, service |
| Seventh House | Marriage and other partnerships |
| Eighth House | Sex, death, regeneration, other people’s money |
| Ninth House | Higher education, travel, religion, philosophy, publishing, law |
| Tenth House | Career, status, reputation |
| Eleventh House | Friends, groups, goals, aspirations |
| Twelfth House | Seclusion, secrets, spirituality, self-sabotage, institutions |
