If you want to know better the character of your astrological personality, it is important to know the type of energy that the ruling planets impart to each Sign of the Zodiac. Each sign has a ruling planet - and some also have co-running planets - which carry a greater energy charge. Thus, there are ten ruling planets that govern one, or more, Signs. Over time, with the discovery of new celestial bodies, new planets were added to the astrological system by Modern Astrology. It is also important to mention that, in Astrology, the Sun and Moon are considered planets or luminaries.
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The Ruling Planets of the Signs and Astrological Houses
The Zodiac Wheel is composed of twelve Signs. In Modern Astrology, each of them, like the Astrological Houses, has a ruling planet and, in some cases, a co-running planet, where:
- Aries - Mars
- Taurus - Venus
- Gemini - Mercury
- Cancer - Moon
- Leo - Sun
- Virgo - Mercury
- Libra - Venus
- Scorpio - Mars (ruler), Pluto (co-ruler)
- Sagittarius - Jupiter
- Capricorn - Saturn
- Aquarius - Saturn (ruler), Uranus (co-ruler)
- Pisces - Neptune (ruler), Jupiter (co-ruler)
In Astrology, the planets, a word that derives from the Greek planetes, which means "traveler", represent the motivation, the signs of the Zodiac show how a person directs or uses that motivation while Astrological Houses show in what sphere of life that motivation and effort will manifest.
Among the planets, there are the Aspects that indicate the relationships between the different areas of life (ie, between the Houses), the energies between the planets, and the energies between the signs.
The Ruler Planets Sign to Sign
Each of the planets has certain characteristics that vary according to the Zodiac sign they were in at the time of the person's birth, or the sign they will find themselves in in the near future.
These characteristics and the indications associated with them are also modified according to the Astrological House in which the planet is or was at the time of the person's birth.
This type of analysis - of the Sun sign, the ruling planets and the Houses, is what allows you to make more personalized and detailed astrological predictions in each birth chart.
Aries
The planet Mars rules the sign Aries, as well as the House 1. This House is strongly linked to the "I" and shows how a person shows their personality to the rest of the world.
Aries has an entrepreneurial personality, likes to be in control. He can become stubborn. Mars, your ruling planet, gives this sign its active, energetic, and healthy character. Tenacity, openness, and short temper are other characteristics attributed by Mars to Aries.
Taurus
The planet Venus rules the sign Taurus and the House 2. This is linked to possessions, including money, material goods, property, and even the prospect of accumulating or gaining more wealth and material goods.
Taurus has a persistent and practical personality. They can be stubborn and a bad enemy. Venus conveys harmony, friendship, and love to Taurus.
Highly sensitive, this native values attraction and sexual pleasures. Under its influence, Taurus loves everything beautiful, elegant, and sophisticated. It also does everything to preserve balance and peace around it.
Gemini
The planet Mercury rules the sign Gemini and the House 3. This House covers topics related to communication and the person's relationship with the environment that surrounds them.
Gemini has a versatile and communicative personality. You can become vague and inconsistent in your ideas and actions. Mercury, the planet associated with the messengers of the gods of classical antiquity, makes Gemini one of the most communicative signs of the Zodiac. Agile and of cunning mind, the natives of this sign wisely use their intelligence and witty humor to achieve their goals and seduce.
Cancer
The Moon is the ruling planet of Cancer. Although House 4 is linked to the sign Cancer, it is traditionally managed by Mars. The Moon represents unconsciously learned and performed habits and actions, as well as unconscious emotional behaviors.
Cancer is imaginative and cunning. It likes to be at home and can be shy. The Moon represents the reaction to life: moods and emotions. Intuition, affection, dedication to family and friends are some of the characteristics that this planet imprints on Cancer. But the Moon can also accentuate the melancholic side and impulsiveness of those born under its energetic influence.
Leo
The Sun rules the sign Leo and the House 5. This is considered the home of "fun". It is related to all kinds of leisure activities that allow people to express their personalities and be happy.
Lion personifies the Sun: he has a powerful, dominant, and brilliant personality. The natives can become attention-hungry. The Sun represents the conscious ego, authority, and vital energy.
It represents the person's way of being and the way in which they manifest their individuality in the face of life's challenges and goals. Shows drive, creativity, motivation, self-confidence, courage, and determination.
Virgo
Among the ruling planets, Mercury exerts its influence on the sign Virgo and the House 6. This Astrological House is related to the person's role in society and, in particular, to professional relationships. Another area covered by this House is personal health.
Virgo has a modest and thoughtful personality. It can become nit-picking or nosy. Mercury in Virgo enhances communication, compromise, and negotiation skills. This native's mental agility and analytical ability are enhanced by Mercury's energy.
Libra
The ruling planet of Libra is Venus which also manages House 7. This House regulates important relationships that require cooperation, such as sentimental or business.
Libra is relaxed and diplomatic. It may lack confidence and become indecisive. Venus brings beauty and harmony to the Libra personality. The desire to express themselves can lead a person to value the material side of life, power, physical appearance, and possession of material goods as a mirror of their success.
Scorpio
In Modern Astrology, the sign Scorpio has the planet Pluto as ruler and Mars as co-ruler. These are also the ruling planets of House 8. This House governs the area of sharing, particularly that related to material goods. It also includes sexual relationships, feelings, and life cycles such as birth and death.
Scorpio is passionate and determined. It may also have a jealous or melancholic personality. Pluto represents change, the unknown, and the unconscious. Scorpio has an individualistic personality who takes responsibility for its choices. In Traditional Astrology, Mars was the ruling planet of this sign representing its motivation for action, initiative, and passion.
Sagittarius
The ruling planet of Sagittarius is Jupiter, which also dominates House 9. This slows down the expansion of horizons, such as physical travel or communication between distant places, but also mental and spiritual expansion.
Sagittarius is an optimist and an enthusiast. It can be restless and extravagant. Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, symbolizes such qualities as expansion, improvement, excitement, optimism, and a certain tolerance. This planet imprints on the Sagittarius personality its mature and generous character, but also the defense of morality and conservatism.
Capricorn
Capricorn is managed by Saturn which also dominates House 10. This Astrological House is linked to status, career, and individual goals. The ego is at the center of everything and how goals and ambitions are or are not achieved.
Capricorn is practical, serious, and hardworking. It can also be reserved and selfish. Saturn gives the Capricorn personality, its responsible character, and aptitude.
Caution, control, patience are some of the characteristics of the energy of this planet. However, it is also a serious planet, with a certain lack of humor, happiness, and incapable of any real emotion.
Aquarius
In Modern Astrology, the sign Aquarius is under the energy of two planets: Uranus as ruling planet and Saturn as co-ruling planet. These are also the ruling planets of House 11. This is related to friendships, group activities and hobbies.
Aquarius is an idealist who loves independence. He can become a rebel and an unconventional personality. Uranus represents change, freedom, and originality. The influence of this planet transforms the native Aquarius into a humanist who defends the common good, with a certain tendency towards unexpected behavior and towards mysticism. In Classical Astrology, Aquarius was under the influence of Saturn. This can accentuate the individualism of the personality of this sign and make it an eternally dissatisfied and critical one.
Pisces
In Modern Astrology, the planet Neptune rules Pisces, and Jupiter is present as a corrective planet. These are also the ruling planets of House 12. This is related to loneliness, with the most intimate feelings, such as their worries, doubts, and psychological suffering.
Pisces is kind and emotional. It can be impractical and shy. Traditionally, Jupiter ruled Pisces. Neptune was only discovered later, thanks to the invention of the telescope and associated with this sign by Modern Astrology.
Neptune is the mystical planet, representing intuition, the inner world, imagination, and spirituality. This planet brings emotion to Pisces but also a tendency towards chaos and self-destructive addictions. Jupiter reinforces Pisces' optimism and the desire to improve, particularly emotionally and spiritually.
