You probably already know that you are a Sagittarius if you were born on December 18, today. Perhaps you are even 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 the Sagittarius season, other signs may also feel more lucky and daring?
The bosses of the zodiac are the ruling planets. They are in charge and have an impact on how each sign does its business as well as how everyone else acts when they are in charge. For instance, even though I’m not a Sagittarius, Jupiter has recently made me feel more joyous and vivacious. And due to Saturn, we can all anticipate feeling a little bit more responsible and on top of our work game when Capricorn season (my sign!) arrives in a few days.
Here is a breakdown of the planets that rule each sign, starting with Sag for the current season, and what each birthday season signifies for the other signs of the zodiac.
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How can you know what planet rules over you?
You might spend your entire life studying astrology and still feel like there is so much more you should know because it is such an endless source of information and self-discovery. Calculating your birth chart, though, is the best place to start. Although your sun sign is certainly something you already know, it only scratches the surface of who you are. Everything will start to make more sense after you know where to locate your chart ruler.
If you’re interested in astrology, you’ve probably already heard others discuss their planetary ruler and wondered, “What planet dominates my chart? This is thus because each zodiac sign has a planet that has the most effect over them. Each sign displays traits that are similar to those of its ruling planet, which can even be considered of as the source of its power.
According to Lee, the chart ruler can also show recurrent themes in your life. She continues, “Another helpful way to think about it is that you are the planet governing your chart in physical form. For instance, those with Aries or Scorpio risings are the personification of Mars, which means they like to stir up conflict, are competitive, driven, and firm in their genuineness. They may even have Mars-related life goals, such as careers in medicine, fitness, psychology, or even activism.
The majority of individuals mistakenly believe that their ruling planet governs their sun sign. Your solar sign and your governing planet are completely unrelated. Instead, it governs the zodiac sign that corresponds to your ascendant.
Feeling perplexed? Do not fret. You must first determine your ascendant by entering your birth date, time, and place into a natal chart calculator, which will reveal your ruling planet. Let’s now discuss the governing planets.
Which planets are in charge?
- Mars is the god of Aries.
- Venus rules both Libra and Taurus.
- Mercury rules both Gemini and Virgo.
- Moon is Cancer’s ruling planet.
- The Sun rules over the lion.
- In both traditional and modern astrology, Pluto rules the sign of Scorpio.
- Jupiter is in charge of Sagittarius.
- Saturn is in charge of Capricorn.
- In both traditional and modern astrology, Saturn and Uranus are the signs that govern Aquarius.
- Neptune rules Pisces in modern astrology, while Jupiter does so in traditional astrology.
What does an astrological governing house mean?
The birth chart is similar to a photograph of the sky taken at the precise moment of your birth from our vantage point on Earth. The 12 segments that make up this chart are referred to as the houses. The “movie of your life” takes place in the residences, where the action is.
Depending on your time, date, and place of birth, a different sign rules each house in your horoscope. The zodiac sign that the cusp, or beginning point of a house, intersects with on the wheel determines this rulership (that’s a bit complicated, so don’t worry about this one too much!). Just keep in mind that each house is linked to a particular aspect of life, such as profession, home, and relationships, and that this is essentially what grounds astrology in earthly issues.
Why are there ruling planets for each sign?
The zodiac sign that a planet rules over is known as its domicile (or, less frequently, home; not to be confused with the astrological house system). The horoscope’s houses are a completely different idea from this one. Each sign has a planetary ruler, which is thought to provide the planet a stronger influence while it is positioned there. The indicated focus of interpretation for signs on house cusps in a chart is also the ruling planet linked with that sign. When a planet is in the sign it rules, it is said to be in domal dignity. The strongest of a planet’s five basic dignity is this one.
If Jupiter is your ruling planet, what does that mean?
The solar system’s largest planet is in charge of overseeing all large-scale developments, expansions, and excesses. It travels through the zodiac every twelve years and spends roughly a year in each sign. Jupiter is the planet that rules Sagittarius and was once in charge of the sign of Pisces, which it still rules. Each sign reflects the temperament of Jupiter, who was called after the Roman king of the gods. Sagittarians enjoy having fun and gambling, while Pisceans have a tendency to have lofty ideals about how life should be.
What is the enemy of Taurus?
Taurus, the sign with the highest obstinacy, is known to be the worst foe of Aquarius and Scorpio. They are all tenacious in their pursuit of their goals. Therefore, they become nervous when they notice that someone does not share their point of view.
Why does Venus dominate Taurus?
Taurus is ruled by Venus, in case you hadn’t realized, and the flirtatious earth signs wonderfully encapsulate the planet’s passionate traits.
Venus is a peaceful planet that abhors conflict. Venus oversees Taurus, thus this sign offers feelings of love, beauty, and refinement, according to astrologer Lisa Stardust for Bustle.
Venus rules Taurus and Libra, so why?
The aesthetic-oriented sign of Libra is romantically inclined and always the most trendy among their friends. It seeks to be balanced by another person. Given Taurus’ undeniable connections to the goddess of love and beauty, it makes natural that the sign’s ruling planet, Venus, is also shared by Libra.
Crysler asserts that although Libra regulates interpersonal interactions, Taurus rules the material world. Venus therefore manifests in Libra by determining who we love rather than what we love.