The Language of Astrology: Sun Signs and Planets

Aries

The Ram, impulsive, a risk-taker, daring, adventurous. Ruled by Mars

Taurus

The Bull, security oriented, calm, possessive, stubborn Ruled by Venus

Gemini

The Twins, thinkers ,communicators, active, dualistic. Ruled by Mercury

Cancer

The Crab, home-loving, emotional, nurturing, cranky. Ruled by the Moon

Leo

The Lion, proud, dignified, a leader, needing attention. Ruled by the Sun

Virgo

The Virgin, perfectionist, needs to help, worrier, critical. Ruled by Mercury

Libra

The Scales, rational, peacemaker, indecisive, lazy. Ruled by Venus

Scorpio

The Scorpion, passionate, secretive, possessive. Ruled by Pluto and Mars

Sagittarius

The Archer, explorer, philosopher, fickle, restless. Ruled by Jupiter

Capricorn

The Goat, ambitious, practical, gruff. Ruled by Saturn

Aquarius

The Water Bearer, original, inventive, aloof, stubborn. Ruled by Uranus and Saturn

Pisces

The Fish, sensitive, empathetic, delusional, addict. Ruled by Neptune and Jupiter

Sun

Essence of our being, what we aspire to. Joyful, romantic, childlike

Moon

Home, Mother, roots, emotional nature. Sensitivity, compassion, nurturing tendencies

Mercury

Communications, thought, siblings, neighbors. Mental ability, clarity of speech or writing

Venus

Feminine, romantic, passive nature. Artistic ability, beauty or handsomeness

Mars

Motivation, energy, instinctiveness. Impulsive energy, aggressiveness, masculine

Jupiter

Expansive, social, benevolence. Travel and philosophy

Saturn

Structure, responsibility, maturity, ambition. Degree of restriction or limitation in life

Uranus

Innovation, eccentricity, future-oriented. Individuality, non-conformity, rebellion

Neptune

Dreaminess, sensitivity, psychicism. Illusion, ESP, can signify artistic ability

Pluto

Volcanic, hidden depths, deep emotions. Primal instincts, taboos, repression

North Node

Lessons to be learned in this life, path of spiritual growth, life purpose.

South Node

Lessons already mastered, comfort zone of behavior, childish regression.

Chiron

Our area of vulnerability or woundedness. What we must learn to heal.

Part of Fortune

Luck, good fortune, prosperity. From Arabic astrology.