Planetary symbols
Astrologers use glyphs to denote planets, signs and aspects. Some of these symbols are familiar from biology and chemistry. Symbols are rich with meaning; the first form of writing was pictographs. The two primary elements within symbols are the never
line. The circle is a symbol of eternity, unity and of the heavens; it is also a symbol of capture
of the wedding ring. Completeness, wholeness and protection are also concepts associated with the circle; it is present in each creation myth and in astrology there are numerous great circles. Circles unite and encompass while lines divide and separate. Circles are considered feminine and lines masculine in nature.
The cross of matter supports or suspends the circle, crescent
connection with earth, our burdens to bear and our gifts to receive. The horizontal line of a cross represents our lives on earth and the vertical lines our connection to divinity. The crescent is a symbol of receptivity.
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Inner Planets
The glyph for the Sun used for cell in biology
The circle has no beginning or ending, in astrology we have many circles, which represent eternity, primordial unity, inner pe
turning wheel. The Sun calls the sign of Leo home, is exalted in Aries and in its fall in Libra. Aquari the detriment of the Sun.
Gold is the metal associated with the Sun; the alchem the week: Sunday.
Keywords for the Sun:Identity, ego, life for your life's play, creativity
Moon is shown in its
Moon. The symbol encompasses the arc of receptivity. The Moon is a satellite of the Earth and reflects the light of the Sun. The Moon’s natural home is Cancer; she is exalted in Taurus and in its detriment in
Planetary symbols
Astrologers use glyphs to denote planets, signs and aspects. Some of these symbols are familiar from biology and chemistry. Symbols are rich with meaning; the first form of writing was
pictographs. The two primary elements within symbols are the never-ending circle and the straight line. The circle is a symbol of eternity, unity and of the heavens; it is also a symbol of capture
of the wedding ring. Completeness, wholeness and protection are also concepts associated with the ach creation myth and in astrology there are numerous great circles. Circles unite and encompass while lines divide and separate. Circles are considered feminine and lines
The cross of matter supports or suspends the circle, crescent or arc. Crosses represent our connection with earth, our burdens to bear and our gifts to receive. The horizontal line of a cross represents our lives on earth and the vertical lines our connection to divinity. The crescent is a
rn about symbols: Dictionary of Symbols, Myths and Legends Dictionary of Symbols by Penguin Books, and Barbara Walker’s ‘ Symbols and Sacred Objects’.
Sun is the infinite circle with a solid circle within. The same symbol is used for cell in biology—the seed of all life. The primal womb with the spark of creation. The circle has no beginning or ending, in astrology we have many circles, which represent eternity, primordial unity, inner perfection, and the heavens. The circle is also a symbol of time, the turning wheel. The Sun calls the sign of Leo home, is exalted in Aries and in its fall in Libra. Aquari
Gold is the metal associated with the Sun; the alchemist’s goal is turn other metals into Gold. Day of
Identity, ego, life-force, personality, what we are becoming, true self, director
waxing crescent form, which appears about 3.5 days after the New Moon. The symbol encompasses the arc of receptivity. The Moon is a satellite of the Earth and reflects the light of the Sun. The Moon’s natural home is Cancer; she is exalted in Taurus and in its detriment in Capricorn and fall in Scorpio.
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Astrologers use glyphs to denote planets, signs and aspects. Some of these symbols are familiar from biology and chemistry. Symbols are rich with meaning; the first form of writing was
ng circle and the straight line. The circle is a symbol of eternity, unity and of the heavens; it is also a symbol of capture—think of the wedding ring. Completeness, wholeness and protection are also concepts associated with the
ach creation myth and in astrology there are numerous great circles. Circles unite and encompass while lines divide and separate. Circles are considered feminine and lines
or arc. Crosses represent our connection with earth, our burdens to bear and our gifts to receive. The horizontal line of a cross represents our lives on earth and the vertical lines our connection to divinity. The crescent is a
Dictionary of Symbols, Myths and Legends by Didier Colin, by Penguin Books, and Barbara Walker’s ‘The Woman’s book of
olid circle within. The same symbol is The primal womb with the spark of creation. The circle has no beginning or ending, in astrology we have many circles, which represent
rfection, and the heavens. The circle is also a symbol of time, the turning wheel. The Sun calls the sign of Leo home, is exalted in Aries and in its fall in Libra. Aquarius is
ist’s goal is turn other metals into Gold. Day of
force, personality, what we are becoming, true self, director
which appears about 3.5 days after the New Moon. The symbol encompasses the arc of receptivity. The Moon is a satellite of the Earth and reflects the light of the Sun. The Moon’s natural home is Cancer; she is exalted in
Silver is a divinatory metal, the Moon the water of enlightenment, in astrology the Moon represents the womb and all kinds of vessels and containers. Moon’s day is Monday.
Keywords for the Moon: emotions, instinctive responses, moods, intuition, reflection
Mercury’s glyph is a circle with a crescent of receptivity crowning it and both rest on the cross of matter. The same cross is features in the astrological wheel
to IC—the feminine, horizontal line represents time and the earth the masculine, vertical line represents eternity. Mercury has two homes: Gemini and Virgo. The classical exaltation for Mercury is Virgo—his fall in Pisces and his detriment in Sagittarius.
The metal associated with this connecting planet bears its name, Mercury. Mercury needs to be contained in order to be used and it is highly toxic. We use it in dental fillings, thermometers bind things together and to gauge the ‘temperature’ out there. The ‘h
the week, or Wednesday belongs to Mercury.
Keywords for the Mercury: Logic, communication, education, commerce, writing, local travel, connections
The glyph for Venus features a circle resting a top the cross of matter. This is
symbol for woman. The two signs Venus rules are Taurus and Libra. Venus is exalted in Pisces and fallen in Virgo. The detriment of a planet is the sign(s) opposite to th rules. In case of Venus, she is in her detriment in Aries and Scorp
Mars.
The metal associated with Venus, the planet of lust and desire, is copper, which conducts both heat and electricity. Her day is Friday.
Keywords for the Venus: Love, desire, relationships, what we value, co The modern glyph for Mars features the circle with an arrow
use the same symbol for man in biology. The old symbol was Venus upside down. An arrow is a tool and a weapon. It symbolizes penetration, opening up, surmoun
obstacles, of objectivity, decision making, unification and synthesis. Mars rules Aries and Scorpio, contemporary astrology still calls Mars the co
in Cancer and in his detriment in the signs
The metal associated with Mars is iron. Tuesday is the day of the week that belongs to Mars.
Keywords for Mars:Drive, action, motivation, assertiveness, will
Silver is a divinatory metal, the Moon the water of enlightenment, in astrology the Moon represents the womb and all kinds of vessels and containers. Moon’s day is Monday.
emotions, instinctive responses, mother, need for security, memories,
glyph is a circle with a crescent of receptivity crowning it and both rest on the cross of matter. The same cross is features in the astrological wheel
he feminine, horizontal line represents time and the earth the masculine, vertical line represents eternity. Mercury has two homes: Gemini and Virgo. The classical exaltation for
his fall in Pisces and his detriment in Sagittarius.
al associated with this connecting planet bears its name, Mercury. Mercury needs to be contained in order to be used and it is highly toxic. We use it in dental fillings, thermometers bind things together and to gauge the ‘temperature’ out there. The ‘hump-day’, the middle day of the week, or Wednesday belongs to Mercury.
: Logic, communication, education, commerce, writing, local travel,
The glyph for Venus features a circle resting a top the cross of matter. This is
symbol for woman. The two signs Venus rules are Taurus and Libra. Venus is exalted in Pisces and fallen in Virgo. The detriment of a planet is the sign(s) opposite to th rules. In case of Venus, she is in her detriment in Aries and Scorpio, the two signs that belong to
The metal associated with Venus, the planet of lust and desire, is copper, which conducts both heat and electricity. Her day is Friday.
: Love, desire, relationships, what we value, co-operation,
The modern glyph for Mars features the circle with an arrow—a line with a chevron use the same symbol for man in biology. The old symbol was Venus upside down. An arrow is a tool and a weapon. It symbolizes penetration, opening up, surmoun
obstacles, of objectivity, decision making, unification and synthesis. Mars rules Aries and Scorpio, contemporary astrology still calls Mars the co-ruler of Scorpio. Mars is exalted in Capricorn, in his fall
in his detriment in the signs Venus rules.
The metal associated with Mars is iron. Tuesday is the day of the week that belongs to
Drive, action, motivation, assertiveness, will, war, cutting and severing
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Silver is a divinatory metal, the Moon the water of enlightenment, in astrology the Moon represents
mother, need for security, memories,
glyph is a circle with a crescent of receptivity crowning it and both rest on the cross of matter. The same cross is features in the astrological wheel—ASC to DSC and MC
he feminine, horizontal line represents time and the earth the masculine, vertical line represents eternity. Mercury has two homes: Gemini and Virgo. The classical exaltation for
al associated with this connecting planet bears its name, Mercury. Mercury needs to be contained in order to be used and it is highly toxic. We use it in dental fillings, thermometers—to
day’, the middle day of
: Logic, communication, education, commerce, writing, local travel,
The glyph for Venus features a circle resting a top the cross of matter. This is also the symbol for woman. The two signs Venus rules are Taurus and Libra. Venus is exalted in Pisces and fallen in Virgo. The detriment of a planet is the sign(s) opposite to the ones it
io, the two signs that belong to
The metal associated with Venus, the planet of lust and desire, is copper, which conducts both heat
operation, priorities
a line with a chevron—we use the same symbol for man in biology. The old symbol was Venus upside down. An arrow is a tool and a weapon. It symbolizes penetration, opening up, surmounting obstacles, of objectivity, decision making, unification and synthesis. Mars rules Aries and Scorpio,
ruler of Scorpio. Mars is exalted in Capricorn, in his fall
The metal associated with Mars is iron. Tuesday is the day of the week that belongs to
Social Planets
The glyph for Jupiter features the
to the left. Jupiter rules Sagittarius and Pisces in the classical rulership schema. Jupiter is exalted in Cancer and fallen in Capricorn. The signs of Jupiter's detriment are Mercury's signs Gemini and Virgo. Jupiter cycle is approx. 12 years.
The metal associated with Jupiter is tin, which is used to protect other metals from corrosion. Tin and copper blended together make bronze.
Keywords for Jupiter: Expansion, luck, convictions and beliefs, religion, higher education, spirituality, long-distance travel
The glyph for Saturn is a stylized sickle. The cross of matter rests atop a crescent of receptivity. Saturn is the last planet visible to the naked
boundaries of our earthly existence as the master of time. Saturn has rulership over Capricorn (at night) and Aquarius (during the day). Saturn is exalted in Libra and fallen in Aries. Saturn is in its detriment in the signs
years.
Saturday is Saturn’s day and the metal associated with the planet is lead. Like Mercury, led is a heavy metal that is highly toxic to humans and animals.
Keywords for Saturn: Contraction
Societal, generational, transpersonal Planets
The glyph for Uranus rests on a circle and supports a cross of matter with a crescent of receptivity in each direction. It looks like a transm
Uranus is like that of Mars with the arrow pointing directly up and a dot in the middle just like inside the Sun. Contemporary astrology assigns Uranus as the ruler of Aquarius. The planet was discovered in the early decades of the Industrial Revolution (1781) and the automation of factories, etc. Following the classical rules, a planet is always in its detriment in the sign opposite the one it rules—Uranus in its detriment in Leo. Despite a variety of proposed exaltatio
generally accepted by astrologers. The most common one is Scorpio as the sign of exaltation. The cycle of Uranus is 84 years.
Uranus is associated with Uranium, a slightly radio
Keywords for Uranus:Revolution, unpredictability, invention, Eureka, divorce, electricity, surprises, mass production, inventions
The glyph for Jupiter features the cross of matter and a crescent of receptivity, which opens to the left. Jupiter rules Sagittarius and Pisces in the classical rulership schema. Jupiter is exalted in Cancer and fallen in Capricorn. The signs of Jupiter's detriment are Mercury's
i and Virgo. Jupiter cycle is approx. 12 years.
The metal associated with Jupiter is tin, which is used to protect other metals from corrosion. Tin and copper blended together make bronze.
Expansion, luck, convictions and beliefs, religion, higher education, distance travel
The glyph for Saturn is a stylized sickle. The cross of matter rests atop a crescent of receptivity. Saturn is the last planet visible to the naked eye and understood to make the boundaries of our earthly existence as the master of time. Saturn has rulership over Capricorn (at night) and Aquarius (during the day). Saturn is exalted in Libra and fallen in Aries. Saturn is in its detriment in the signs ruled by the lights— Leo and Cancer. The cycle of Saturn is 30
Saturday is Saturn’s day and the metal associated with the planet is lead. Like Mercury, led is a heavy metal that is highly toxic to humans and animals.
Contraction, limitations, obstacles, structures, responsibilities, boundaries
Societal, generational, transpersonal Planets
The glyph for Uranus rests on a circle and supports a cross of matter with a crescent of receptivity in each direction. It looks like a transmitter. In Europe the symbol used for Uranus is like that of Mars with the arrow pointing directly up and a dot in the middle just like inside the Sun. Contemporary astrology assigns Uranus as the ruler of Aquarius. The planet was
cades of the Industrial Revolution (1781) and the automation of factories, etc. Following the classical rules, a planet is always in its detriment in the sign opposite the one it
Uranus in its detriment in Leo. Despite a variety of proposed exaltations for Uranus, none are generally accepted by astrologers. The most common one is Scorpio as the sign of exaltation. The
Uranus is associated with Uranium, a slightly radio-active element used to produce nuclear power. Revolution, unpredictability, invention, Eureka, divorce, electricity, surprises,
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cross of matter and a crescent of receptivity, which opens to the left. Jupiter rules Sagittarius and Pisces in the classical rulership schema. Jupiter is exalted in Cancer and fallen in Capricorn. The signs of Jupiter's detriment are Mercury's
The metal associated with Jupiter is tin, which is used to protect other metals from corrosion. Tin
Expansion, luck, convictions and beliefs, religion, higher education,
The glyph for Saturn is a stylized sickle. The cross of matter rests atop a crescent of eye and understood to make the boundaries of our earthly existence as the master of time. Saturn has rulership over Capricorn (at night) and Aquarius (during the day). Saturn is exalted in Libra and fallen in Aries.
Leo and Cancer. The cycle of Saturn is 30
Saturday is Saturn’s day and the metal associated with the planet is lead. Like Mercury, led is a heavy
, limitations, obstacles, structures, responsibilities, boundaries
Societal, generational, transpersonal Planets
The glyph for Uranus rests on a circle and supports a cross of matter with a crescent of itter. In Europe the symbol used for Uranus is like that of Mars with the arrow pointing directly up and a dot in the middle just like inside the Sun. Contemporary astrology assigns Uranus as the ruler of Aquarius. The planet was
cades of the Industrial Revolution (1781) and the automation of factories, etc. Following the classical rules, a planet is always in its detriment in the sign opposite the one it
ns for Uranus, none are generally accepted by astrologers. The most common one is Scorpio as the sign of exaltation. The
active element used to produce nuclear power. Revolution, unpredictability, invention, Eureka, divorce, electricity, surprises,
The symbol for Neptune is Poseidon’s trident with the cross of matter supporting it. N
contemporary astrology. There are no generally accepted exaltations for this generational planet with a cycle of 164 years. Neptune was discovered in 1846 by German astronomer Johan Galle. Neptunium—named after the planet
neutron reactor or a nuclear weapon
Keywords for Neptune: Illusion, disillusion, deception, dissolution, drugs, transcendence, spirituality
Planetoids or dwarf planets
In astrological texts, Pluto remains a planet. The International Astronomical Union demoted Pluto to a dwarf planet in August 2006. Pluto was discovered in 1930. This planet has two glyphs, the crescent resting on a cross of matter supporting an open circle within the crescent. The second symbol is PL for Percival Lowell, the person given the credit for its discovery. Contemporary astrology assigns Pluto the rulership over Scorpio. In the 1930s
the debate was whether Pluto should be assigned Aries or Scorpio. The cy approx. 246 years.
Plutonium is a synthetic radioactive chemical element. It is also a radioactive poison that accumulates in bone marrow—
Keywords for Pluto:Transformation, atomic particles, death, crim
The symbol for the asteroid Ceres is a stylized sickle; a crescent of receptivity resting on a cross of matter. The sickle is a crescent shaped sharp tool on a short handle which was used for cutting grass and crops.
January 1, 1801, and considered to be a planet by astronomers. The orbit of Ceres and the asteroid belt is between that of Mars and Jupiter. In 2006 Ceres was promoted to dwarf planet status. The definition of dwarf planet
cycle of Ceres is approximately 5 years.
Key-concepts for Ceres:Harvest, fertility, agriculture, service, hard work
Major Asteroids
Vesta was discovered a year after Ceres, and is the sec for Vesta is a stylized hearth
linked to work and women, both were discovered at a time when women were becoming a part of the workforce.
The symbol for Neptune is Poseidon’s trident—a crescent with forks arising, and naturally with the cross of matter supporting it. Neptune has been assigned to rule Pisces by contemporary astrology. There are no generally accepted exaltations for this generational planet with a cycle of 164 years. Neptune was discovered in 1846 by German astronomer Johan Galle. e planet— is fissionable, and could theoretically be used as fuel in a fast neutron reactor or a nuclear weapon.
Illusion, disillusion, deception, dissolution, drugs, transcendence, spirituality
Planetoids or dwarf planets
ogical texts, Pluto remains a planet. The International Astronomical Union demoted Pluto to a dwarf planet in August 2006. Pluto was discovered in 1930. This planet has two glyphs, the crescent resting on a cross of matter supporting an open
the crescent. The second symbol is PL for Percival Lowell, the person given the credit for its discovery. Contemporary astrology assigns Pluto the rulership over Scorpio. In the 1930s
the debate was whether Pluto should be assigned Aries or Scorpio. The cycle of Pluto is
radioactive chemical element. It is also a radioactive poison that —handling of plutonium is dangerous.
Transformation, atomic particles, death, crime, evolution
The symbol for the asteroid Ceres is a stylized sickle; a crescent of receptivity resting on a cross of matter. The sickle is a crescent shaped sharp tool on a short handle which was used for cutting grass and crops. Ceres was first spotted by Sicilian astronomer Piazzi on
, and considered to be a planet by astronomers. The orbit of Ceres and the asteroid belt is between that of Mars and Jupiter. In 2006 Ceres was promoted to dwarf planet status. The definition of dwarf planet is that the body has failed to clear its path of other bodies. The cycle of Ceres is approximately 5 years.
Harvest, fertility, agriculture, service, hard work
Major Asteroids
Vesta was discovered a year after Ceres, and is the second biggest asteroid. The symbol for Vesta is a stylized hearth—the keeper of the eternal flame in Rome. Vesta like Ceres is linked to work and women, both were discovered at a time when women were becoming
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a crescent with forks arising, and naturally eptune has been assigned to rule Pisces by contemporary astrology. There are no generally accepted exaltations for this generational planet with a cycle of 164 years. Neptune was discovered in 1846 by German astronomer Johan Galle. is fissionable, and could theoretically be used as fuel in a fast
Illusion, disillusion, deception, dissolution, drugs, transcendence, spirituality
ogical texts, Pluto remains a planet. The International Astronomical Union demoted Pluto to a dwarf planet in August 2006. Pluto was discovered in 1930. This planet has two glyphs, the crescent resting on a cross of matter supporting an open
the crescent. The second symbol is PL for Percival Lowell, the person given the credit for its discovery. Contemporary astrology assigns Pluto the rulership over Scorpio. In the 1930s
cle of Pluto is
radioactive chemical element. It is also a radioactive poison that
e, evolution
The symbol for the asteroid Ceres is a stylized sickle; a crescent of receptivity resting on a cross of matter. The sickle is a crescent shaped sharp tool on a short handle which was
by Sicilian astronomer Piazzi on , and considered to be a planet by astronomers. The orbit of Ceres and the asteroid belt is between that of Mars and Jupiter. In 2006 Ceres was promoted to dwarf planet
is that the body has failed to clear its path of other bodies. The
ond biggest asteroid. The symbol the keeper of the eternal flame in Rome. Vesta like Ceres is linked to work and women, both were discovered at a time when women were becoming
Key-concepts for Vesta:Keeping knowledge alive, working to support others, particularly at home; industrious, dedicated, unmarried by choice.
Pallas was also discovered in early 1800s; Pallas is the daughter of Jupiter archetype of daddy’s girl. She was associated with wis
in armour, she is also associated with war; the strategy of it all.
Key-concepts for Pallas: Independent, strategist, comfortable in patriarchal society within societal rules to implement logical changes, intelli
Juno is the marriage and partnership asteroid, discovered in early 1800s. Juno’s cycle is also 4.5-5 years as with the other asteroids. Juno is about forming contracts and agreements—she knows how to manage.
Keywords for Juno: Marriage, partnerships,
Keeping knowledge alive, working to support others, particularly at home; industrious, dedicated, unmarried by choice.
Pallas was also discovered in early 1800s; Pallas is the daughter of Jupiter
archetype of daddy’s girl. She was associated with wisdom having born fully grown clad in armour, she is also associated with war; the strategy of it all.
: Independent, strategist, comfortable in patriarchal society within societal rules to implement logical changes, intelligent
Juno is the marriage and partnership asteroid, discovered in early 1800s. Juno’s cycle is 5 years as with the other asteroids. Juno is about forming contracts and
she knows how to manage.
: Marriage, partnerships, contracts, agreements one must keep
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Keeping knowledge alive, working to support others, particularly at home;
Pallas was also discovered in early 1800s; Pallas is the daughter of Jupiter—the
dom having born fully grown clad
: Independent, strategist, comfortable in patriarchal society—will work
Juno is the marriage and partnership asteroid, discovered in early 1800s. Juno’s cycle is 5 years as with the other asteroids. Juno is about forming contracts and
