Planet = what · House = where · Sign = how
Planets
| Glyph | Planet | What it represents |
|---|---|---|
| ☉ | Sun | Identity, potential, and the journey of self-discovery. |
| ☾ | Moon | Emotional responses and how you recharge. |
| ☿ | Mercury | Thinking, speech, communication, and learning. |
| ♀ | Venus | Love, attraction, taste, values, and attitudes toward money. |
| ♂ | Mars | Drive, action, energy, and how you handle conflict. |
| ♃ | Jupiter | Growth, optimism, opportunity, and wisdom. |
| ♄ | Saturn | Responsibility, discipline, boundaries, and steady work. |
| ♅ | Uranus | Freedom, independence, renewal, and change. |
| ♆ | Neptune | Imagination, inspiration, intuition, and idealism. |
| Pluto | Deep transformation, power, and rebirth. |
How to read your chart in four steps
- Start with your Big Three: your Sun, Moon, and rising sign.
- Read planets in signs: the planet shows what part of you is involved, and the sign shows how it is expressed.
- Check the houses: they show where these themes play out in your life.
- Look at aspects: they show how different planets work together or create tension.
The 12 Houses: Areas of Your Life
A house answers the question “where?” and shows the area of life where a planet plays out. Houses are numbered counterclockwise, starting from the red Ascendant (ASC) line. Each number marks one sector of the circle.
The Four Angles: ASC, DSC, MC, and IC
Also called your rising sign, it describes how you come across to others: your outward style, basic needs, and the first impression you make.
It points to the kinds of partners and qualities you attract in romantic, close, and professional relationships.
It points to your career direction, public role, ambitions, and reputation.
It points to your home, family roots, private life, and inner foundation.
- 1st house. Self-perception, core personality traits, and first impressions.
- 2nd house. Self-worth, personal resources, material assets, and talents.
- 3rd house. Communication, learning, siblings, short trips, your neighborhood, and daily commuting.
- 4th house. Home, family, parents, roots, and a sense of emotional security.
- 5th house. Creativity, fun, romance, children, and risk-taking.
- 6th house. Daily work, responsibilities, routines, and health habits.
- 7th house. Partnerships and relationship patterns, both personal and professional.
- 8th house. Shared resources, intimacy, crises, and profound changes.
- 9th house. Higher education, beliefs, long-distance travel, and foreign cultures.
- 10th house. Career ambitions, social standing, and professional reputation.
- 11th house. Friends, like-minded people, groups, dreams, and shared goals.
- 12th house. Solitude, secrets, the subconscious, inner fears, and hidden limitations.
Zodiac signs
♈ Aries
Bold, direct, and quick to act. Wherever Aries appears in your chart, you take the initiative and want the freedom to choose for yourself.
♉ Taurus
Steady, grounded, and focused on what lasts. Wherever Taurus appears in your chart, you build security through patience, consistency, and practical value.
♊ Gemini
Curious, adaptable, and eager to connect ideas. Wherever Gemini appears in your chart, you learn through connections, conversations, and new ideas.
♋ Cancer
Sensitive, protective, and guided by emotional memory. Wherever Cancer appears in your chart, you look for belonging, security, and meaningful bonds.
♌ Leo
Creative, warm, and ready to be seen. Wherever Leo appears in your chart, you express yourself boldly and want to develop your talents.
♍ Virgo
Practical, observant, and focused on improvement. Wherever Virgo appears in your chart, you refine your skills through care, analysis, and attention to detail.
♎ Libra
Diplomatic, fair-minded, and relationship-oriented. Wherever Libra appears in your chart, you look for balance, cooperation, and harmony.
♏ Scorpio
Intense, private, and willing to face what is beneath the surface. Wherever Scorpio appears in your chart, you seek depth, honesty, and meaningful transformation.
♐ Sagittarius
Open-minded, adventurous, and guided by meaning. Wherever Sagittarius appears in your chart, you explore, learn, and always reach for more.
♑ Capricorn
Disciplined, ambitious, and focused on long-term goals. Wherever Capricorn appears in your chart, you build patiently; results come slowly, but they last.
♒ Aquarius
Independent, original, and drawn to new perspectives. Wherever Aquarius appears in your chart, you question assumptions and look for a freer way forward.
♓ Pisces
Intuitive, imaginative, and compassionate. Wherever Pisces appears in your chart, you lead with feeling, and it helps to tell inspiration from illusion.
Keep exploring your birth chart
Learn more about your Ascendant (rising sign), Descendant, Lunar Nodes, and the 4th and 10th houses.
These descriptions reflect astrology’s symbolic tradition. They are not scientifically validated predictions or medical advice.