Pluto was predicted by Percival Lowell and its glyph represents both its own first two letters and Lowell’s initials. The dark god of the underworld, Pluto, lend volcanic energies to those born under the sign of Scorpio. Plutonic areas are traditionally those of money, power, and sexuality. The planet Pluto represents the inexorable forces and events which govern our lives, and with which no easy deal can be struck. Harnessing such powers to achieve positive transformations is essential to a person’s development.

Pluto was predicted by Percival Lowell and its glyph represents both its own first two letters and Lowell’s initials. The dark god of the underworld, Pluto, lend volcanic energies to those born under the sign of Scorpio. Plutonic areas are traditionally those of money, power, and sexuality. The planet Pluto represents the inexorable forces and events which govern our lives, and with which no easy deal can be struck. Harnessing such powers to achieve positive transformations is essential to a person’s development.

Neptune was the king of the sea in classical mythology and his trident is symbolizes this watery planet. Neptunian people can be profound, dreamy, diffuse, and difficult to pin down. Fantasy-rich, the minds of Pisces and those ruled by the number 7 often are attracted to highly imaginative objectives. Neptunian energies invariably exert an irresistibly magnetic influence, able to dissolve away barriers of a more rigid and absolute nature.

Neptune was the king of the sea in classical mythology and his trident is symbolizes this watery planet. Neptunian people can be profound, dreamy, diffuse, and difficult to pin down. Fantasy-rich, the minds of Pisces and those ruled by the number 7 often are attracted to highly imaginative objectives. Neptunian energies invariably exert an irresistibly magnetic influence, able to dissolve away barriers of a more rigid and absolute nature.

Uranus is the ruler of Aquarius and the number 4. This planet was discovered around the time of the French revolution, and so symbolizes strongly individualistic and at times rebellious energies. The movements of the planet Uranus are erratic and the quality of not doing things in a straight-line fashion and releasing spontaneous and impulsive energies are characteristic of uranian people. The eight-four-year solar orbit of Uranus is taken to be the ideal lifespan of humans in the Aquarian age.

Uranus is the ruler of Aquarius and the number 4. This planet was discovered around the time of the French revolution, and so symbolizes strongly individualistic and at times rebellious energies. The movements of the planet Uranus are erratic and the quality of not doing things in a straight-line fashion and releasing spontaneous and impulsive energies are characteristic of uranian people. The eight-four-year solar orbit of Uranus is taken to be the ideal lifespan of humans in the Aquarian age.

Saturn represents contractions, as opposed to Jupiter’s expansive nature. Traditionally, Saturn is represented as dark and cold, a fatal force indeed. However, the deeper underlying meaning of Saturn speaks of structure, of order, and of taking responsibility for one’s actions. Capricorns and those ruled by the number 8 may be seen as saturnian individuals who believe in law and strong personal values. The power of Saturn to rule is great, and its need to exert its authority is strong. 

Saturn represents contractions, as opposed to Jupiter’s expansive nature. Traditionally, Saturn is represented as dark and cold, a fatal force indeed. However, the deeper underlying meaning of Saturn speaks of structure, of order, and of taking responsibility for one’s actions. Capricorns and those ruled by the number 8 may be seen as saturnian individuals who believe in law and strong personal values. The power of Saturn to rule is great, and its need to exert its authority is strong. 

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. Since it takes twelve years to orbit the sun, Jupiter spends about a year in each astrological sign. The jovial, expansive, optimistic, and lucky qualities of this massive planet are ascribed to Sagittarians and those ruled by the number 3. Jupiter was king of the gods— thus a philosophical and dynamic outlook colours the effects of this planet. A jupiterian person generally seeks to find the most positive and constructive approach to solving problems.

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. Since it takes twelve years to orbit the sun, Jupiter spends about a year in each astrological sign. The jovial, expansive, optimistic, and lucky qualities of this massive planet are ascribed to Sagittarians and those ruled by the number 3. Jupiter was king of the gods— thus a philosophical and dynamic outlook colours the effects of this planet. A jupiterian person generally seeks to find the most positive and constructive approach to solving problems.

Mars is represented by the biological male symbol. Traditionally, the province of the god Mars was war, a quality underlined by the reddish appearance of the planet in the night sky. Originally Mars rules the signs Aries and Scorpio, but in the twentieth century, the rulership of the latter sign has been passed to Pluto. For both men and women, martian energy is traditionally aggressive, adventuresome, highly motivated to succeed, and in general unstoppable.

Mars is represented by the biological male symbol. Traditionally, the province of the god Mars was war, a quality underlined by the reddish appearance of the planet in the night sky. Originally Mars rules the signs Aries and Scorpio, but in the twentieth century, the rulership of the latter sign has been passed to Pluto. For both men and women, martian energy is traditionally aggressive, adventuresome, highly motivated to succeed, and in general unstoppable.

Venus takes as its glyph the biological female symbol. For both men and women Venus represents a love of beauty, whether of a sensuous or a more idealistic nature. Those born under the signs of Taurus and Libra, as well as those whose number is 6 are all bathed in this warm and rich Venusian energy. Of course the goddess Venus was traditionally associated with love— her son Cupid bent the bow that let fly the irresistible arrow, piercing even the hardest hearts.

Venus takes as its glyph the biological female symbol. For both men and women Venus represents a love of beauty, whether of a sensuous or a more idealistic nature. Those born under the signs of Taurus and Libra, as well as those whose number is 6 are all bathed in this warm and rich Venusian energy. Of course the goddess Venus was traditionally associated with love— her son Cupid bent the bow that let fly the irresistible arrow, piercing even the hardest hearts.

Mercury is the small, speedy planet closest to the sun. Named for the winged messenger of the gods in Greek and Roman mythology, Mercury rules the sings Gemini and Virgo (as well as the number 5) and symbolizes quickness of thought and communication. Those influenced by Mercury tend to bring vivacity and impulse to endeavors in which they are involved. Attention to detail, a love of games and puzzles, and an ability to recuperate quickly are all associated with this planet.

Mercury is the small, speedy planet closest to the sun. Named for the winged messenger of the gods in Greek and Roman mythology, Mercury rules the sings Gemini and Virgo (as well as the number 5) and symbolizes quickness of thought and communication. Those influenced by Mercury tend to bring vivacity and impulse to endeavors in which they are involved. Attention to detail, a love of games and puzzles, and an ability to recuperate quickly are all associated with this planet.

The Moon stirs the depths of earth’s oceans and regulates not only the tides but also human emotions. Reflective in nature, the moon symbolizes the world of dreams, unconscious feelings and powerful emotions. The traditionally feminine orientation of earth’s principal satellite stresses reflective and empathic human tendencies. Those ruled by the number 2 and the sign of Cancer are strongly lunar-influenced, and thus tend to be feeling types who work well with others in group projects.

The Moon stirs the depths of earth’s oceans and regulates not only the tides but also human emotions. Reflective in nature, the moon symbolizes the world of dreams, unconscious feelings and powerful emotions. The traditionally feminine orientation of earth’s principal satellite stresses reflective and empathic human tendencies. Those ruled by the number 2 and the sign of Cancer are strongly lunar-influenced, and thus tend to be feeling types who work well with others in group projects.

The Sun is the giver of life to our solar system. Thus, it represents tremendous creative force and generative power. Masculine in orientation, the sun represents the outward drive of the human ego, striving toward unique expression. Ruling the sign of Leo and the number 1, the sun conveys the force of its central position within the solar system. Sun-influenced people (both men and women) tend to be forthright, demanding, and able to transmit much-needed energy to others.

The Sun is the giver of life to our solar system. Thus, it represents tremendous creative force and generative power. Masculine in orientation, the sun represents the outward drive of the human ego, striving toward unique expression. Ruling the sign of Leo and the number 1, the sun conveys the force of its central position within the solar system. Sun-influenced people (both men and women) tend to be forthright, demanding, and able to transmit much-needed energy to others.

Planet Symbols The symbols for the planets, Moon and Sun (along with the symbols for the zodiac constellations) were developed for use in both astronomy and astrology. The astronomical symbol for the Sun is a shield with a circle inside. Some believe this inner circle, or “boss” represents a central sun spot. The symbol for Mercury represents the head and winged cap of Mercury, god of commerce and communication, surmounting his caduceus (staff). The symbol for Venus is designated as the female symbol, thought to be the stylized representation of the hand mirror of this goddess of love. The symbol for Earth shows a globe bisected by meridian lines into four quarters. The symbol for the Moon is a crescent. The symbol for Mars represents the shield and spear of the god of war, Mars; it is also the male or masculine symbol. The symbol for Jupiter is said to represent a hieroglyph of the eagle, Jove’s bird, or to be the initial letter of Zeus with a line drawn through it to indicate its abbreviation. The symbol for Saturn is thought to be an ancient scythe or sickel, as Saturn was the god of seed-sowing and also of time. The symbol for Uranus is represented by combined devices indicating the Sun plus the spear of Mars, as Uranus was the personification of heaven in Greek mythology, dominated by the light of the Sun and the power of Mars. The symbol for Neptune is the trident (long three-pronged fork or weapon) of Neptune, god of the sea. The symbol for Pluto is a monogram made up of P and L in Pluto (and also the initials of Percival Lowell, who predicted its discovery).

Planet Symbols
The symbols for the planets, Moon and Sun (along with the symbols for the zodiac constellations) were developed for use in both astronomy and astrology. The astronomical symbol for the Sun is a shield with a circle inside. Some believe this inner circle, or “boss” represents a central sun spot. The symbol for Mercury represents the head and winged cap of Mercury, god of commerce and communication, surmounting his caduceus (staff). The symbol for Venus is designated as the female symbol, thought to be the stylized representation of the hand mirror of this goddess of love. The symbol for Earth shows a globe bisected by meridian lines into four quarters. The symbol for the Moon is a crescent. The symbol for Mars represents the shield and spear of the god of war, Mars; it is also the male or masculine symbol. The symbol for Jupiter is said to represent a hieroglyph of the eagle, Jove’s bird, or to be the initial letter of Zeus with a line drawn through it to indicate its abbreviation. The symbol for Saturn is thought to be an ancient scythe or sickel, as Saturn was the god of seed-sowing and also of time. The symbol for Uranus is represented by combined devices indicating the Sun plus the spear of Mars, as Uranus was the personification of heaven in Greek mythology, dominated by the light of the Sun and the power of Mars. The symbol for Neptune is the trident (long three-pronged fork or weapon) of Neptune, god of the sea. The symbol for Pluto is a monogram made up of P and L in Pluto (and also the initials of Percival Lowell, who predicted its discovery).