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The Planets

How do the Planets affect Astrology?

Rabbi Philip S. Berg describes the influence of the planets in Kabbalistic Astrology Made Easy as such:

"Since each planet has its own speed and orbit pattern, the influence manifested by the combination of the various magnetic fields is unique at any given point in time. Human beings react to these magnetic fields; even a fetus in the womb receives signals from the planets and constellations...These magnetic signals are none other than the physical expressions of the inner energy-intelligence of heavenly bodies. The necessary spiritual dispositions and character traits of the child are revealed by the position and dynamic interaction of the heavenly bodies at the moment of birth..."

Each planet in our solar system affects an element of your personality (the zodiac sign it falls in determines your approach, and the house it falls in determines the area of life it focuses on).

The Sun, while not a planet, is the largest body in our Solar System and therefore defines the dominant traits of your personality according to the zodiac sign it falls in. Newspaper horoscopes focus around the sun, but this is only one facet of who you are. The Sun is associated with your spine and heart.

The Moon embodies your emotions. Just as the moon cycle around the Earth, so do your moods ebb and flow. Physically, it is associated with your digestive system and breasts.

Mercury is associated with your intellect and communication skills. It also coordinates your nervous system and respiratory system.

Venus rules love, relationships, and beauty. It is generally a positive sign in one's chart. Physically, it governs the lumbar region, throat, and kidneys.

Mars is your power, aggressions, and initiative. This is the planet that get things done in your life. It is associated with your kidneys, gonads, and red blood cells.

Jupiter is usually your luck and expansiveness; it is known as being a "social" planet. It governs the liver.

Saturn represents your issues and challenges in this lifetime. Where Saturn falls in your chart is generally the area of life in which you find yourself challenged. It is associated with your skin, teeth, bones, gall bladder, and spleen.

Uranus defines your individuality. Physically, it looks over the circulatory system and sudden health changes.

Neptune governs spirituality and creativity; it imparts a sense of adventure in your life. Its physical properties include mental and nervous processes, and drug use.

Pluto embodies your reaction to change and transformation. It is associated with reproduction and the unconscious.

There are two other strong influences in your chart, although they are not planetary bodies. Your Ascendant, or Rising Sign, is the point on your chart that was at the horizon when you were born; it is represented by the line just between the Twelfth and First Houses. Your Ascendant is your approach to life and is analyzed using the zodiac sign it falls in.

Lastly, the Midheaven is the point overhead when you were born. Its corresponding zodiac sign describes the outward expression of your individuality and ego, especially of how you influence the world.

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