Understand Astrology: A Simple Guide For Beginners | Life Within

Sometimes we feel lost, disconnected from ourselves, or we fail to understand who we are. In such times, Astrology can h...

Understand Astrology: 

 

Are the stars and planets aligned in your favour? It is awe-inspiring how our galaxy makes us wonder. Astrology is the study of patterns of planets and stars and their relationships with birth charts. It has the power to help us unlock our highest potential. Astrology teaches us to live in harmony with the universe. Through the study of Astrology, we can heal, grow, transform ourselves and reach a higher spiritual level.

 

Sometimes we feel lost, disconnected from ourselves, or we fail to understand who we are. In such times, Astrology can help you find the path and understand yourself better. If you are someone, who is a beginner and wants to understand the basics of Astrology, you are at the right place. Keep reading!

 


Astrology is a tool that helps an individual gain insight into oneself. It helps in analysing and understanding behaviour patterns, issues, fears, and dreams. It helps in building a stronger sense of self. 

 

Astrology falls under the category of metaphysics and deals with the planets and stars. The planets represent different facets of human’s personalities. 

 




Sun Sign

The sun represents your identity. We are familiar with the term "sun-sign" and "zodiac." This sign helps in self-examination and gives details about the way one will experience life. Sun Sign is associated with Masculine energy. 



                                                                                                 




Moon Sign

The Moon gives you an outlook of your heart and represents your emotional life. It represents our emotions, feelings, personal needs, desires, moods, etc. Moon Sign is associated with Feminine energy. 

 



How other planets have affect you?

Each planet rules a specific aspect of your personality, as follows:

 




Mercury

Mercury governs our mind. It represents qualities like intelligence, thinking capability, wit, humour. It is the planet of speech and communication. It rules the sun signs Gemini and Virgo. 
 








Venus

Venus symbolizes beauty and love. It deals with the way we love, affectionate feelings, and how we relate with others. It rules the sun signs Taurus and Libra.

 










Mars

Mars is a planet of action. It drives the energy to achieve a goal. It deals with passion, instincts, war, etc.  It rules the sun sign Leo.

The Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars are personal planets, whereas Jupiter and Saturn are social planets.

 







Jupiter

Jupiter governs your luck.  It is the planet of abstract thinking, aspiration, conceptual understanding, etc.

 












Saturn

Saturn rules Karma. It is considered a malefic planet. Saturn regulates how disciplined one is. It governs the sun sign Capricorn.











Uranus

Uranus stays with a sign for seven years and governs the aspects that make you unique. It rules the sun sign Aquarius.












Neptune

Neptune regulates your imagination and thinking capabilities. It rules the sun sign Pisces.













Pluto

Pluto's effect is very subtle. It governs regeneration, rebirth, detoxification, and transformation.









Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto are transpersonal planets.


We always have the free will and the power to make a conscious choice. This is just the basic concept of astrology. To completely understand astrology, we need to delve deeper into it. Astrology is just a way to explore your true potential and walk on the path of spiritual awakening.


Shruti Srivastava | Life Within

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