Inner Planet significations

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Mercury in Astrology:

Keywords: communication, intelligence, thought, the mind, social interaction, decisions, analysis, organisation, learning.

Dignities:

Domicile in Gemini and Virgo (natural positions).

Exalted in Virgo (best position).

Fall in Pisces (weak position).

Detriment in Sagittarius and Pisces (opposite domicile positions).

What does Mercury represent?

Mercury is the messenger planet, it represents the mind, and how we think and process information. It shows your ability to communicate ideas, learn and connect socially. Mercury can also indicate our primary education experiences and unique learning styles. It can also rule transport and short-distance travel. Whilst Mercury can endow us with the skill of observation, it can also lead to restlessness and overthinking. Mercury seeks facts, knowledge and mental stimulation, it prioritises logic and learning.

Mercury naturally rules over the Air sign Gemini (the twins) the sign of adaptability, curiosity and intellect and the Earth sign Virgo (maiden) ruling criticality, precision and organisation. Gemini is the external and social side of Mercury whilst Virgo is the internal and organized side. Gemini is the intellectual who learns a little about a lot of different subjects whilst Virgo builds a solid foundation and uses communication to build structure and routine.

Mercury usually spends 3 weeks in one zodiac sign although it spends 6-10 weeks in a sign when retrograde, this occurs 3 times per year. It is never 28 degrees away from the Sun, it can only occupy the same sign as the Sun or the sign adjacent.

In the birth chart, the zodiac sign placement of Mercury describes how you think and your communication style while the house shows the area of life where your mental skills are directed.

Venus in Astrology:

Keywords: love, romance, connection, beauty, attraction, aesthetics, harmony, balance, money, values, pleasure, enjoyment, art.

Dignities:

Domicile in Taurus and Libra (natural positions).

Exalted in Pisces (best position).

Fall in Virgo (weak position).

Detriment in Aries and Scorpio (opposite domicile positions).

What does Venus represent?

Venus is the planet of love, it represents how we seek relationships, express romantic affection and relate to others. It shows how we make ourselves attractive and it is often associated with beauty and aesthetics. Venus suggests what we find visually pleasing and what were are attracted to. It shows our relationship to money and financial security in addition to self-worth.

Venus naturally rules over the Earth sign Taurus (the bull), the sign which rules material possessions and the Air sign Libra (scales) ruling balance and interpersonal relationships. Taurus is the feminine/internal expression of Venus, it finds comfort via physical pleasures. Libra is the masculine/external expression, it aims to relate to others socially and find balance within relationships.

Venus usually spends 3-4 weeks in one zodiac sign although it can spend up to 5 months in a sign when retrograde, this occurs once every 18 months. Venus is never more than 2 signs away from the Sun.

In the birth chart, the zodiac sign placement of Venus shows what you value in relationships and how you attract love and the house shows where in life you attract these relationships.

Mars in Astrology

Keywords: Energy, drive, motivation, aggression, desire, passion, courage, competition, anger, conflict, impatience, ambition.

Dignities:

Domicile in Aries and Scorpio (natural positions).

Exalted in Capricorn (best position).

Fall in Cancer (weak position - opposite to exaltation).

Detriment in Libra and Taurus (opposite domicile positions).

What does Mars represent?

Mars is the warrior planet, it represents how we spur into action, assert and motivate ourselves. It demonstrates how we express our energy physically and fight for what we want, it is typically associated with masculinity. Mars can show our competitive spirit and how we express our anger. It also suggests our sense of competition and how we exert physical energy for example via sports and exercise. It also rules courage and can indicate a pioneering spirit.

Mars naturally rules over the fire sign Aries (the ram) the sign of individuality, raw energy and impulse and the water sign Scorpio which rules emotional depth/intensity, control and psychological transformation. Aries is the masculine/external expression of Mars, it directs its energy towards raw drive, assertion and passion. Scorpio is the feminine expression of Mars, it directs its energy towards change, transformation and emotional vulnerability.

Mars usually spends 6-7 weeks in one zodiac sign although it can spend up to nearly 7 months in a sign when retrograde, this occurs every 2 years. It can be in any sign independent of the Sun’s position. In the birth chart, the zodiac sign placement of Mars shows how you take action and the house shows where you channel your drive and ambition. The house placement of Mars can indicate an area of life where you experience conflict but also an area that ignites passion and motivation.

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