Meanings behind the heavenly bodies
So what are the heavenly bodies?
They are natural physical objects that exist in the observable universe, such as the Sun, the Moon, planets, stars, asteroids, comets, and galaxies.
Understanding the heavenly bodies
This helps us to understand the influences that each heavenly body brings and what astrologers may lean into when you explore your natal chart or when we look at different planetary alignments, conjunctions or retrogrades for example.
SUN - relates to core identity, ego and life force. It’s our fundamental essence and how we perceive ourselves in the world. The sun can also be related to the masculine yang energy.
MOON - it governs our emotions, intuition and subconscious - it reflects our inner world and how we respond. The moon is the feminine aspect the yin.
MERCURY - influences communication, thinking and mental processes. It’s about how we learn, express ourselves and interact with others.
VENUS - this heavenly body is about love, value, relationships and how we approach romance, aesthetics and interactions with others.
MARS - is all about motivation, action and energy. It reveals our drive and assertiveness and how we express our desires.
JUPITER - expansion, luck and optimism are all associated with Jupiter. This heavenly body shows our approach to growth, learning and opportunities.
SATURN - is about responsibility, structure and discipline. It reveals our approach to challenges, limitations and long term goals.
URANUS - innovation and change, how we may rebel and navigate freedom, and unconventional ideas.
NEPTUNE - governs our spirituality, intuition and dreams. It reflects are relationship with creativity, imagination and the subconscious.
PLUTO - is all about transformation, power and the subconscious. How we explore the depths and mysteries to life.
There are some others to mention like black moon Lilith and the North and South nodes - all offer a fascinating lens in which to view these placements in our charts. The North and South nodes in vedic astrology are considered shadow planets that represent destiny & karma - they can highlight where we need to work on and where we are drawn to. Black Moon Lilith represents hidden or taboo aspects of our personality.