Planets and chart bodies
In Western astrology, planets are the moving lights and bodies whose ecliptic longitudes are calculated for a natal-chart (planet-positions). The luminaries—sun and moon—anchor identity and habit.
Traditional seven
| Body | Themes | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Vitality, purpose | sun |
| Moon | Mood, needs, memory | moon |
| Mercury | Mind, speech, trade | mercury |
| Venus | Bonding, values, art | venus |
| Mars | Drive, conflict, effort | mars |
| Jupiter | Growth, meaning, luck | jupiter |
| Saturn | Limits, duty, mastery | saturn |
Modern outers
| Body | Themes | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Uranus | Change, innovation | uranus |
| Neptune | Dream, mysticism | neptune |
| Pluto | Power, transformation | pluto |
Optional points (lunar nodes, Chiron, asteroids) depend on software tradition. Each planet’s sign shows style, house shows arena, aspects show partners. Apparent backward motion: retrogrades. Essential strength by sign: dignities.