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The influence of each of the planets are described below:

 

Sun - Power, Leadership, Status and Influence…


The Sun rules people in authority, politicians, the government, the vital forces, the male sex, children and speculation.  When planning to deal with people in these positions, you need dates when the Sun and the Moon are in a favorable position with each other, or when the Sun is in a favorable position by itself.

 

Moon - Home and Family…

Note - The Moon, the aspects it forms to other planets, its ruler ship over our mentality and its association with common people and the home, is significantly used in the interpretation of planetary aspects.

The Moon rules the common people, nurses, liquids, groceries, publicity, the home, music in general, and females. Domestic chores, close family contact, care for another, gossip, looking after pets.  When dealing with and/or doing activities in relation to these things, the moon should be in a favorable position.  The Moon as it waxes and wanes also determines growth pattern of a venture, expansion and contraction.

 

Mercury - Knowledge, Language and Information…


Mercury rules writers, students, writing, printing, speaking, teaching, contracts, travel, and mental work in general, as well as any activity requiring fluency of speech, clear thinking, or an alert mind. In matters relating to learning, talking, writing a letter book or article, phone calls, study, reason, analyzing, debating, making decisions or whenever you need your wits about you, do things when Mercury is in a favorable position.

 

Venus - Social Companionship and Love…


Venus rules artists, social matters, friendship, love, marriage, singing, dancing, art, finery, and has some influence over available cash.  It also influences socializing with others, falling in love, singing, dancing, parties, romance, affection, vanity or objects of beauty.

 

Mars - Sex, Combat and Competition…


Mars rules doctors and surgeons, mechanics, soldiers, warfare, machinery, the use of iron and steel, and building and manufacturing in general. Strategy, demolition, adventuring, finding excitement, taking initiative, having sex, taking risks, engaging in hazardous activities, courage, enterprise or any action in general. For all of these activities or attitudes, do it when Mars is in a favorable position.

 

Jupiter - Optimism, Joviality, Wealth…


Jupiter rules clergymen and professional work, legal matters, charities, banking, publishing, religion, philosophy, finances, people of wealth, good-will, salesmanship, patronage, and general good luck. When helping someone, having moral impulses, doing a favor, tolerance, good-will, spirituality, seeking divine guidance, giving to a charity, selling ability or any professional skills, do it when Jupiter is in a favorable position.

Saturn - Security Safety and Protection…


Saturn rules miners, farmers, common laborers, elderly people, agriculture, and secret and hidden things. Going to work and earning money, saving and economizing, ordering, being safe and secure, planning and applying foresight, going without, making sacrifices, good buying ability, planning and organization are also influenced by Saturn.

 

Uranus - Originality, Freedom and Liberty…


Uranus rules lawyers and astrologers, unusual methods in business, astrology, occultism, invention, electricity and ingenious mechanisms, automobiles, radical ideas, exposures, reforms and agitation. Breaking with precedence, doing something outrageous, protest, demonstration, doing something alternate, inventive abilities and ingenuity are also influenced by Uranus.

 

Neptune - Perfection, Idealism and Escapist Fantasy…


Neptune rules actors, and psychics, feelings of ESP, promotions, involuntary servitude, stock companies, utopian ideas, dramatic expression in all its mediums, aviation, submarines, gas, oil, drugs, and poisons. Escaping from reality, creative imagination and dramatic talent are also influenced by Neptune.

 

Pluto - Group Activity, Spirituality, Co-Operation or Coercion…


Pluto rules those of great spiritual attainment, intellectual ESP, dictators, gangsters, spirituality, inversion, kidnapping, the inside of things, the inner plane and inner-plane activities, coercion, radio, television, co-operation, groups, and group activities of all kinds. Joining a team or a group, collaborating with team members and team skills are best done when Pluto is in a favorable position.

 

The information supplied is based on that of Dennis Sutton, an acclaimed Author, Hermetician and Hermetic Astrologer of over 30 years experience.  Dennis resides in Australia and currently writes books on Hermetic Astrology.

Copyright D W Sutton- The Hermetic System of Astrology

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