Planets
The celestial bodies and their archetypal meanings in the chart.
Articles
18 articles
The Sun: The Principle of Consciousness
Explore the archetypal meaning of the Sun in astrology: the principle of consciousness, vitality, and self-realization through the mythology of Helios.
The Moon: The Principle of the Inner Self
Explore the archetypal meaning of the Moon in astrology: the principle of the inner self, emotional nature, and instinctual wisdom.
Mercury: The Principle of Mind
Explore the archetypal meaning of Mercury in astrology: the principle of mind, communication, and connection through the mythology of Hermes.
Venus: The Principle of Love and Beauty
Explore the archetypal meaning of Venus in astrology: the principle of love, beauty, and value through the mythology of Aphrodite and the relational.
Mars: The Principle of Drive and Assertion
Explore the archetypal meaning of Mars in astrology: the principle of drive, assertion, and courage through the mythology of Ares and the fundamental.
Jupiter: The Principle of Expansion and Meaning
Explore the archetypal meaning of Jupiter in astrology: the principle of expansion, meaning-making, and faith through the mythology of Zeus.
Saturn: The Principle of Structure and Time
Explore the archetypal meaning of Saturn in astrology: the principle of structure, time, and mastery through the mythology of Kronos.
Uranus: The Principle of Awakening and Liberation
Explore the archetypal meaning of Uranus in astrology: the principle of awakening, liberation, and innovation through the mythology of Ouranos.
Neptune: The Principle of Dissolution and Transcendence
Explore the archetypal meaning of Neptune in astrology: the principle of dissolution, transcendence, and compassion through the mythology of Poseidon.
Pluto: The Principle of Transformation and Regeneration
Explore the archetypal meaning of Pluto in astrology: the principle of transformation, regeneration, and empowerment through the mythology of Hades.
Chiron: The Wounded Healer and Bridge Between Worlds
Explore the archetypal meaning of Chiron in astrology: the wounded healer principle, the mythology of the wise centaur, the teaching function.
Lilith: The Dark Feminine and the Principle of Reclamation
Explore the archetypal meaning of Lilith (Black Moon) in astrology: the dark feminine principle, the mythology of exile and return, primal.
The Lunar Nodes: The Axis of Growth and the Direction of Becoming
Explore the archetypal meaning of the Lunar Nodes in astrology: the nodal axis as a growth trajectory, the South Node as accumulated patterns.
The Part of Fortune: Vitality, Feeling, and Presence
Explore the archetypal meaning of the Part of Fortune in astrology: the ancient Lot of Fortune as a synthesis of Sun, Moon, and Ascendant.
The Vertex: The Threshold of Meaningful Encounter
Explore the archetypal meaning of the Vertex in astrology: the principle of meaningful encounter, the threshold where life brings transformative people.
Mean Node vs. True Node: Two Lunar Node Calculations
What is the difference between the Mean Node and True Node in astrology?
Lilith in Astrology: Understanding the Different Calculations
Which Lilith is which in astrology? Learn the difference between Mean Black Moon Lilith, True (Osculating) Black Moon Lilith, Interpolated Lilith.
Sign Ingresses: When Planets Cross Zodiacal Boundaries
What is a sign ingress in astrology? Learn what happens when a planet enters a new zodiac sign, why ingresses mark shifts in collective and personal.