Astrology

The Sun: Planet of Self

As the radiant heart of the heavens, the Sun is not only a celestial body—it is the Divine Flame, the living symbol of the Higher Self. In the sacred science of astrology, this solar luminary is the emblem of the ego, the soul’s radiant mask, and the pure essence of individual being.

It is the golden sigil of identity, casting light upon the true nature of the self, the divine spark that animates the mortal vessel. The Sun rules over the conscious will, creative fire, and the vital force that drives one's path through the labyrinth of existence.

Within its dominion lie the archetypes of the father, the king, the solar hero, and the divine child—figures through whom solar gnosis flows. It presides over those born to lead, to create, and to shine as beacons amidst the shadows of the world.

The Sun’s vibration is one of authority and sovereignty. It is the celestial sovereign, seated upon the throne of the zodiac, bestowing vision, confidence, and spiritual illumination. Through the Sun, the magus learns to project their inner light into the outer world, forging destiny through conscious intent.

As the occult ruler of Leo and the Fifth House, the Sun governs the realms of joy, sacred creation, and the theater of life itself. It is associated with gold, the incorruptible metal of alchemy, and the lion, the beast of regal power and solar courage.

Masculine in polarity and active in nature, the Sun traverses each sign like a pilgrim of light, completing its sacred circuit through the Zodiacal Wheel in one solar year. It is the animating spirit behind all other planetary forces, the celestial logos through which life and purpose are revealed.

The Moon: Ruler of the Emotions

Since the Moon is the closest 'Planet' to Earth, this satellite zips around the Zodiac, completing its circuit in less than a month. It also touches us more deeply than most Planets. As the ruler of the tides, it is fitting that the Moon should be the ruler of our emotions.

Still waters run deep? Making waves? A wellspring of emotion? Yes, our emotions have long been portrayed in terms of the sea: fluid, momentous, churning from within. Mood swings, instinct, how we feel about things and how our feelings affect others are all influenced by the Moon. Whereas the Sun gives us our spirit, it's the Moon which gives us our soul.

The Moon is goddess-like in that it symbolizes mother and the relationship between woman and child. This Planet (also known as a luminary) speaks to the women in one's life and their role as nurturer. Fertility, pregnancy and childbirth are also governed by the Moon. We see the Moon casting its silvery glow from our earliest moments, when we were stroked and caressed by our mother and felt her tender touch. Our emotions manifest themselves through our being and set the tone for our daily lives. The Moon is party to this continuum, rendering us vital one moment and fragile the next. We're up and down, naughty or nice, and may laugh wildly or cry at will. Through the Moon's energy, we endeavor to reconcile these varied emotions in order to make ourselves complete and one with the world.

The Moon also helps us see that which we want, and to use memory and the past as part of this process. The Moon spends roughly 2 1/2 days in each sign and takes 28 days to circumnavigate the Zodiac. It is feminine energy and rules Cancer and the Fourth House.