If you were born on this day, December 18, you are most likely a Sagittarius. You may already be aware that you are a fire sign. But did you know that Jupiter, the planet of luck and adventure, rules your sign? And did you know that during Sagittarius season, other signs may feel more lucky and adventurous as well?
The zodiac’s bosses are the reigning planets. They call the shots and have a big say in how each sign runs its business, as well as how everyone else acts when they’re around. For example, I’m not a Sagittarius, yet Jupiter has made me feel more enthusiastic and joyful throughout the last few weeks. And, thanks to Saturn, when Capricorn season (my sign!) arrives in a few days, we can all anticipate to feel a little more responsible and on top of our professional game.
Starting with the current season, Sag, here’s my guide to each sign’s ruling planet, as well as what each birthday season signifies for the rest of the zodiac.
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How am I supposed to know what planet I’m on?
To begin, what is the ascendant? The vitality you exude on the surface is described by this zodiac sign.” According to Lee, the ascendant is the most important aspect in the chart. “The ascendant is linked to identity, how you feel in your body, and consciousness, and is determined by your birth time. In modern astrology, the ascendant is sometimes referred to as your life’s mission and compass. It’s how you act and feel around strangers, and it could be their first impression of you. Your ascendant reveals your full birth chart framework.
Simply determine your ascendant zodiac sign and the appropriate planet from the list below. That is your ruling planet, my friend:
- Mars/Pluto in Scorpio
- Jupiter is in the sign of Sagittarius.
- Saturn is in Capricorn.
- Saturn/Uranus in Aquarius
- Jupiter/Neptune in Pisces
From here, learning about your chart rules becomes even more difficult. Some zodiac signs have two ruling planets, as you may have seen. This, according to Lee, is due to the fact that there are two types of astrology: modern and traditional. “Most traditional astrologers, for example, will identify Mars as the ruler of Scorpio, while modern astrologers will denote Pluto as the ruler of Scorpio,” she explains. Aquarius would be ruled by Saturn, while Pisces would be ruled by Jupiter, as is customary. Since chart rulers were first designed in traditional astrology, Lee recommends always looking at the traditional ruler, but if the current ruler appeals to you, you can look at it as well.
Now that you know what your governing planet is, look for it in your birth chart to have a better feel of the energy contained in your chart ruler. For example, if you were born with an Aries ascendant, Mars would be your chart ruler, and Mars in Scorpio in the fifth house of fun and creativity may be your chart ruler (or whichever Mars placement you have). Remember that your ruling planet’s zodiac sign and astrological house explain the nature of its influence on our lives.
The sun: ego, creativity
The sun isn’t technically a planet (it’s a star), but as a luminary body in our solar system, it has the same astrological influence as the planets. In fact, because its position in the sky at the moment of your birth determines your sun sign, or the zodiac sign you’d ordinarily read in a horoscope, it has possibly the broadest impact on your whole personality.
What is your ascension?
Your rising or ascendant is the sign that was ascending on the eastern horizon at the moment of your birth. It refers to the picture you put out into the world, or the mask you wear, and it provides insight into your abilities, talents, and tactics for navigating life. If you’ve ever felt like people don’t recognize you as your sun sign right away, it’s because they’re probably seeing your rising.
Is the moon a planet or a moon?
The moon is a natural satellite that orbits the Earth, rather than a planet or a star. The moon was formed roughly 4.5 billion years ago when the Earth collided with another planet. This collision’s debris reached Earth’s orbit, eventually coalescing to form the moon. In some aspects, the moon resembles the Earth in terms of composition. Intriguingly, if the moon didn’t orbit the Earth, it would very certainly be classified as a planet. The moon is more closely related to the planets than it is to the Sun, and it is neither a star nor a planet because it merely revolves the Earth.