☆Planetary Rulership☆

♢ One of the first things you learn in astrology is what planet rules what sign. If you're learning in the modern day, you are likely running across the modern rulership scheme which puts Uranus as the ruler of Aquarius, Neptune as the ruler of Pisces, and Pluto as the ruler of Scorpio. Did you know about which planets ruled those signs for over a thousand years before the discovery of these planets, or the logic behind it?

♢ A beautiful part of traditional astrology that is lost in modern astrology is the symmetry of it all. Everything works in perfect geometric harmony. Everything is even. Modern rulerships have lead us to forget this symmetry and harmony.

♢ Pictured here we can see the traditional rulership scheme. The Sun and Moon, the brightest objects in our sky, sit in Leo and Cancer, during the brightest and warmest part of the year. This aspect adds to their qualities. They are flanked in order on both sides symmetrically by Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and finally Saturn.

♢ The planets flank the luminaries on either side in order of speed. It is clear when looking at them in this way that there is always the same symmetry. Remembering a few keywords can help you to remember where planets are most happy (at home) and least happy (furthest from home in the sign opposite from it).

♢ The Sun and Moon, as we already stated, are the brightest objects of the seven traditional planets, in the warmest part of the year. Opposite them sits Saturn, ruling Aquarius and Capricorn which mark the coldest and darkest part of the year. The moon is the fastest moving planet, while Saturn is the slowest. The Sun is hottest, while Saturn is coldest.

♢ Mercury and Jupiter also oppose each other. Mercury is quick-moving, ever-changing, and often given the archetype of the student while Jupiter is often given the archetype of the teacher. Jupiter is generous, well-established in his position, while Mercury flits from one idea to the next, never fully tying himself down and often revisiting previous topics and ideas.

♢ Venus and Mars are opposites. This is your classic feminine/masculine dichotomy, but there is so much more to it than that alone. Venus gathers together through poetry, art, fine goods, crafts, trades, and religious stations. Mars cuts, severs, burns, screams, and violates. Venus welcomes while Mars drives away.

♢ Now, don't mistake the benefics (Venus and Jupiter) for being entirely good, or the malefics (Mars and Saturn) for being entirely bad. There are ways to utilize a sword for good, and there are ways to use beauty and religion to harm. Each planet has its own unique characteristics and should be understood individually to have a more full understanding of astrology. However, armed with these keywords you will have a solid foundation to continue forward in your study of astrology.

Virgo rising: Devotion that burns

Here we find people who want to have complete control of their lives, this due to the feeling of not having been able to keep things under control in the past, such as what was happening around them, or even their emotions, those emotions that they tend to repress or mute to avoid wasting time and working on something more important. The gaze of others on them and the criticism constantly pummeling them have made them people who constantly seek to improve, people who hardly seem to be comfortable with the efforts they have already made. Repressing the desire to make their own reality and allowing themselves to dream for fear of looking or being childish, and simply choosing to face that reality that overwhelms them.

The need to find balance falls into their 2nd house which is placed in Libra. The first and the clearest thing is to link that this overlay makes them be people with an excellent taste in terms of aesthetics. They feel the need to do things in a way that gives them comfort and harmony. Venus ruling in this house is naturally a positive thing, as it also gives them the chance to earn a lot of money, not only on their own, but also to attract a marriage that provides them with financial stability. Returning to the issue of balance, let's remember that the 2nd house is closely related to self-esteem, so the presence of Libra makes them be very demanding with the way they look and the vision they have of themselves, thus causing the The native goes to extremes regarding his own value, feeling at times that they are worth just enough, a lot or very little. They tend to have tastes that others may consider luxurious, in addition to the fact that over time they can generate an ability to save and manage their money properly. However, despite wanting to give themselves all the pleasures they can, they will never be self-centered about it, but rather they would like to share it with those with whom they have a close bond and who they consider valuable.

I think there is nothing more fitting than their Scorpio in the 3rd. The fact that these natives don't say much but what they say carries a lot of weight, their somewhat dark sense of humor, being the geniuses of sarcasm and those amazing analytical skills, all add up to this placement! Nobody knows for sure what these natives have in mind, it could be three different plans to reach the goal they have in mind, or maybe just what they are going to buy the next time they go to the supermarket. But that is exactly what makes them appropriate the adjective mysterious and introspective. They have a formidable ability to read between the lines, it often seems that they can read the minds of the people around them, they realize things that go unnoticed by others and the brilliance of their mind is something that comes to light no matter what. little they talk People around them may be jealous of them, particularly their talents, and face the harsh reality that they could never compare to them. Going by both the facts and what their intuition tells them, and their intuition is rarely wrong. They have a habit of analyzing the behaviors of other people. They stand out for being talented and powerful communicators.

There is an enormous flame of passion, of desire, of curiosity for what has not been explored in the most resplendent depths of your being. Here we have the presence of the inquisitive Sagittarius in the 4th house. It lies in the most personal point of the native, providing them with a desire to know more and more, they are tired of always seeing the same thing, they go beyond all that. Precisely for this reason they are people who are not very patriotic, they stand out for being people with a desire to travel and discover distant lands. As this is the most sensitive point on the chart, it tells us that they are people who always carry their philosophies of life, their beliefs, their opinions and their dreams in their minds and hearts. Behind that bearing of hardness, rationality and order, there is a dreamer soul that keeps for themselves everything that makes their heart happy, they hide an enormous passion for everything that worldly people perceive as strange or complicated. In childhood there was a distance with the word home, or at least with what society imposed as home, over time, they developed the ability to find their home in other places, due to their enormous versatility. Introspection is usual in their minds, taking them on journeys to the most private places of their hearts, and even making them open that trunk of memories of their childhood. They have a particular tendency to be in constant search of their identity, to find answers to why they behave the way they do, and not only with respect to themselves, they have a knack for making people dig into the deeper sides. of yes Being with them is a true journey of self-analysis.

They take the idea of opening their heart to a person very seriously, and they are not easily swayed or moved by the poor flirting skills of others. It makes sense when we meet the unbreakable Capricorn in their 5th house. They analyze potential partners from head to toe, and not because they are critical, rather because they know perfectly well what they want in love, perhaps they have too much certainty, but they know that they won't settle down with someone who is not competent, hard-working , that has no aspirations and that does not share values and goals with them. Their professionalism and that particularity to appear expert both when doing their hobbies and when doing any other activity are things that make them stand out. One point that we should not forget is that this house tells us about our self-expression, so being ruled by Saturn, we realize why these natives do not show themselves transparently with others and keep some aspects of their personality for themselves. This point and the next one are the clear representation that they always try to be constant with what they like, especially their hobbies, this is because the 5th house tells us about hobbies and the great capricorn revalidating here, makes them very focused people , perfectionists and dedicated to what they are passionate about.

Something for which they are well known is for their great willingness to help others, many associate it with the position of Pisces on the chart or the same Virgo in the rising, however, Aquarius in the 6th has to take the attention here. Being Aquarius a sign that tells us about society, our friends and our acquaintances, plus the fact that it is in the 6th house makes them have the desire to support a cause, to care for and give voice to those who need it most and to unconditionally support those who are treated unfairly. They are the altruists of all risings and they are the people who mix the terms support, friendship, care and perseverance. Another point to note is that the 6th house tells us about routines or things in our daily life, so Aquarius here tells us about people who need constant mental stimulation, constant learning and time alone. They are people who take their hobbies very seriously and add them to their agenda. They stand out for being people who innovate in the fields that interest them, always bringing with them formidable works and with a new and fresh approach. Being a house of Mercury, these natives have a quick, open and non-judgmental mind, typical of Aquarius.

I think no one really realizes how giving and loving they can be when they're madly in love. Pisces in the 7th house makes them people who dream of the day of finding someone with whom they connect deeply, someone who sacrifices for them as much as they would, someone with whom they share beautiful memories and unforgettable moments. Their hearts are eternally romantic, but they are not usually very open about it. Being ruled by both biggest dreamers, Neptune and Jupiter, makes them hope that they can find their soulmate and be one with them. They want to travel both physically and emotionally with them, to explore the world and explore each other as deep as they can. They are characterized by being fair in their relationships and wanting to give the same importance to their partner as the importance they feel they have. They have a thing for wise people but very expressive with them, kindness and noble hearts take their breath away. Despite having all these beautiful and valid desires kept to themselves, they like things to happen gradually and formalize over time, no matter how in love they can be, life has taught them through relationships of the past or interactions with negative people around you that you can hardly trust someone. These constant doubts and the mystery of not knowing someone's true intentions pulls them back on issues related to love.

The tendency to act impulsively is appeased with this placement of Aries in the 8th house, giving rise to these natives being more cautious, observant, rational and analytical towards the outside. For themselves though... They hold a tremendous amount of passion, energy and courage. With a somewhat big tendency to repress anger or impulsiveness for fear of being seen as unprofessional, reckless and explosive, these natives spend their time researching ways in which to channel all this energy. These people have the ability to react quickly to dangerous situations and have a high level of survival instinct. In sexual terms they are not passionate people, what it’s next to the term passionate. They make the word passion transmute and grow to abysmal levels. Don't be fooled by that straight, calm and analytical facade, when the native enters the bedroom they let themselves go completely and it is there, right at that moment, that they reflect all their energy. They have that desire to make their partner addicted to their touch, addicted to being there, living the moment with them, driving them crazy for the skills and expressions of these natives.

Diplomacy and that very own and elegant way in which they express themselves with others is not surprising when seeing that this house is ruled by Venus, because Taurus is in their 9th house. Again, Venus and that need for harmony and balance makes them people who have good physical reflexes and a mind that coordinates perfectly with them. These natives carefully analyze situations before making a decision and do not let themselves be carried away by wishes or by other people in making their decisions, likewise, they are people with strong criteria who remain faithful and fixed to their principles, for what is useless is trying to make them change their minds. These people have a need to do things the best they can and are characterized by being somewhat perfectionist. They have the admirable ability to organize and structure ideas, making them capable of exceeding the expectations that others may have placed on them. They are people who can live harmoniously with others no matter how different they are, since Venus is ruling this house. They are always attracted to the idea of traveling and that this becomes usual for them, they show particular interest in the gastronomy and culture of other countries.

That curious way of looking at the people who pass by, or the special attention they pay to those little things that catch their attention are things that people notice first of them. It is there where their peculiar and interesting Gemini in the 10th house plays its role. It comes as no surprise to anyone that these natives possess an amazing intellect, highly developed skills in fields that others consider complex, and a contemplative and curious nature, not even to people who meet them for the first time. They tend to have varied interests as they grow older and this is a trait that makes them admirable in the eyes of other people. But, these multiple interests tend to make them play a little low, and it can lead to some indecision when defining what they want to dedicate themselves to, they are people with many options when determining what their main source of income will be. Many people could confuse them, mentioning that they have talent in fields that could be opposite. One of the biggest goals of these people is to increase their knowledge, both regarding the most mundane things, as well as the most complex. The idea of becoming familiar with the concept of adulthood from a very young age plays a crucial role in their development, and it is precisely this interest in complex things that makes them appear more mature intellectually, and even emotionally.

Something that only the luckiest have the fortune to know is the Cancer in the 11th side of these natives. They are characterized by having a closed circle, but very intimate. They are people who prefer quality over quantity, and they know how to make the other person feel truly comfortable and happy. With the Moon ruling this house we find a native who nurtures their friends, who watches over their well-being, who cares for and protects them unconditionally, perhaps not very openly, but they will always show their support constantly and through meaningful actions. These natives seem to feel the needs and moods of the people in their social circle very easily. They always let themselves be guided by their intuition when connecting with someone, if someone does not give them a good impression or vibes, they will keep their distance and distrust the person. These people can become very popular or recognized, especially in what they consider their work or hobbies, easily gaining the appreciation and affection of other people (even if they do not see it). They can leave a mark or a legacy, especially if they are dedicated to creating content in the world of the Internet or if they expand their connections.

Finally, in the deepest and most mysterious lands of the inner world of these natives, we find the hidden radiance of Leo in the 12th house. Always working hard for what they want to achieve, showing a passionate devotion that leaves many speechless, repressing their desire for recognition and appreciation. These natives have faced the judging look and demands from others, so they feel that they do not give enough and that they should work more. Always living among people with whom they are not appreciated enough, always listening to opinions and "constructive criticism" that make them return to the beginning of that labyrinth in which they wonder how they can improve or being useful to be worthy of affection, appreciation and finally feel what it is to be under the spotlight. Meanwhile, many others can admire the intelligence of the natives, those natives whose talents amaze those who know them, those skills that they have worked hard to hone. Behind that serious and meticulous facet, we find a pure and generous heart willing to give a lot for those they love. They care for and protect others, they have a unique ability to understand and connect heart to heart with other people, but prefer to take their time to deepen their bonds and remain cautious around them.

As I said before, this rising is one of my favorites. Also, it was recently @notanastrologer 's birthday. In addition to that, she suggested it. So here we are exploring this beautiful placement.

Let me know your opinion on this, lovely Virgo rising. And if you aren’t a Virgo rising, let me know who is your favorite person with this placement!

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key ❦

✓— reliable

✗ — unreliable

± — a few things wrong

books ✓

- i get mine from either amazon, barnes and noble, or my local library

co-star ✗

- inaccuracy in the information and placements/aspects. also the creators literally admitted to changing the horoscopes to random sh*t just to f*ck with people so hell no. they also do not hire actual astrologers to run the app so💀

astro.com ✓

- although it’s hard to navigate at first this website is the most reliable and has the most options

time nomad ✓

- b*tch i love this app it has everything and is really accurate a lot like astro.com it’s probably my 3rd fave source next to astro.com and books

astro gold app ✓

- really love this app it’s very professional and accurate

cafeastrology ✗

- aspects are inaccurate and sometimes degrees are also

time passages app ±

- has good explanations and the chart is completely accurate although sometimes the aspects r off

nebula app ✗

- the degrees don’t stop at 29° on this app (they go further) so this may confuse newbies but also the compatibility section and placement explanations are completely inaccurate

cosmic insights app ✓

- this is only an app for vedic astrology not tropical but it’s amazing

astro-charts ✗

- sometimes they don’t show all the aspects or aspect orbs correctly but other than that it’s accurate and is easy to navigate just not the best but i like the feature where u can see what celebs have similar placements to u

astro-seek ±

- it’s good sometimes the degrees are 1° off everything else is fine except the dominant planets/signature sign is incorrect don’t trust that use astro.com to see ur dom planets, signature sign, and signature element

pinterest ✗

- plz never ever trust astrology info on pinterest i have yet to see an accurate astro post on there it’s so bad

astro matrix app ✓

- i really like this app it has transits, solar return charts, accurate planets/aspects, the current chart, etc. it’s really good for beginners as well it’s just that there’s SO many ads and it’s annoying af to me

chani app ✓

- this was made by a tiktok astrologer it’s good for beginners it has good summaries of the placements in your chart however, it doesn’t show degrees though so i’d only recommend this for ppl that just discovered astrology

the pattern app ✗

- i’m hella confused about why everyone raves about this app because it barely has any correlations to your placements it shows transit type stuff but not accurately. it’s a good app just not for astrology

astrofuture app ✓

- everything is good except for the summaries of your placements don’t trust those

sanctuary app ✗

- insanely generic this is sun sign astrology type stuff. wouldn’t recommend

moonx app ✗

- inaccurate. they don’t show your accurate placements i highly do not recommend you to download this