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.