Sun
Sun is the star representing the self, life force, and core identity in astrology. The sign where the Sun is placed in your chart is known as your 'zodiac sign'. Associated with creativity, ego, and willpower.
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Moon
Represents emotional nature, instincts, maternal energy, and the subconscious. Your Moon sign reflects your emotional reactions and inner world. Changes signs approximately every 2.5 days.
Mercury
Governs communication, thinking style, learning, and information exchange. Mercury retrograde is the most well-known astrological transit, associated with communication and technology glitches.
Venus
Rules love, beauty, aesthetics, values, and financial matters. Venus's placement in your chart shows your relationship style and what you value.
Mars
Represents energy, passion, aggression, sexuality, and drive. Mars's position shows your motivation sources and how you express anger.
Jupiter
The planet of expansion, luck, wisdom, philosophy, and abundance. Jupiter's placement in your chart shows where your greatest opportunities and growth areas lie.
Saturn
The planet of discipline, responsibility, restrictions, and maturation. Known as the 'Great Teacher'. Saturn Return (around age 29) is one of life's significant turning points.