astrological keywords

Signs:

Aries: ♈️
Ruled by Mars, Cardinal, Fire
Initiating, pioneering, ambitious, courageous, bold, enterprising, temper, self-directed, assertive

Taurus: ♉️
Ruled by Venus, Fixed, Earth
Determined, stubborn, practical, conservative, stable, harmony, design

Gemini: ♊️
Ruled by Mercury, Mutable Air
Intellectual, literary, communicative, good with hands, chatty, adaptable, changeable, versatile, indecisive

Cancer: ♋️
Ruled by the Moon, Cardinal, Water
Love of home, family, sympathetic, sensitive, creative, reserved, protective of self and family, emotional, receptive to others’ feelings

Leo: ♌️
Ruled by the Sun, Fixed, Fire
Charismatic, leadership, affectionate, noble, generous, self-expressive, creative, loyal, slow to change, dramatic, expressive

Virgo: ♍️
Ruled by Mercury, Mutable Earth
Service-oriented, intelligent, analytical, mental, discriminating, cynical, critical, clean, meticulous, self-sacrificing, generous

Libra: ♎️
Ruled by Venus, Cardinal, Air
Partnership, relationship-oriented, cultural/artistic, balance, justice, tact and diplomacy, indecisive, opportunistic

Scorpio: ♏️
Ruled by Mars with Pluto associated, Fixed, Water Secretive, sexual, healing, transformative, calculating, probing, resourceful, regeneration, courageous, secret-keeping, investigative, passionate, temper, willful

Sagittarius: ♐️
Ruled by Jupiter, Mutable, Fire
Aspiration, idealism, philosophical, law, religion, beliefs, faith, generous, love of outdoors, confident, enthusiastic, lucky, adaptable to change

Capricorn: ♑️
Ruled by Saturn, Cardinal, Earth
Ambitious, striving for leadership, power position, organized, structured, cautious, careful, practical, economical, pessimistic, rule-followers

Aquarius: ♒️
Ruled by Saturn with Uranus associated, Fixed, Air
Humanitarian, scientific, rebellious, friendship, universality, idealistic, progressive, diplomatic, stubborn, cooperative

Pisces: ♓️
Ruled by Jupiter with Neptune associated, Mutable, Water
Sensitive, psychic, intuitive, creative/artistic, mystical, inspired, compassionate, sensitive to others’ emotions, empathetic, insecure, secretive, procrastinating, generous

 

Planets:

Sun:
I am, essence, spirit, will, vitality, authority, men

Moon: I feel, emotions, instincts, women, family and home, intuition, memory

Mercury: I think, reason, communication, expression through writing and speaking, wit, mental processes, dexterity

Venus: Attraction, relationships, finances, artistic abilities, personal style, harmony, balance, charm, sensuality

Mars: Passion, physical energy, courage, conflict, enthusiasm, temper, impulsiveness

Jupiter: Expansion, vision, faith and belief, philosophy, generosity, luck, law, charity, extravagance

Saturn: Contraction, limitation, stability, structure, concentration, diplomacy, ambition, justice, caution, rules, tenacity

Uranus: Higher octave of Mercury, rebellious, unconventional, sudden, change, innovation, eccentricity, progressiveness, independence

Neptune: Higher octave of Venus, creativity, spirituality, divination, supernatural, intuition, clairvoyance, delusion, illusion, confusion, deception

Pluto: Renewal, death and rebirth, regeneration, transmutation, power

Chiron: Experiences of early suffering and how you heal the world

North Node: Purpose, life path destination, what’s

beyond your comfort zone

South Node: Where you came from, karmic imprint, comfort zone

Ascendant: How others see you, how you relate to the outside world, your physical body and characteristics

Midheaven: Career house cusp, ambition, vocational calling, parental axis


Keywords of the houses


Symbols Used in Astrology

For a deeper dive

BOOKS

Modern Day Magic: 8 Simple Rules to Realize Your Power and Shape Your Life by Rachel Lang
( Of course!!)

Astrology:

Astrology and the Authentic Self: Integrating Traditional and Modern Astrology to Uncover the Essence of the Birth Chart by Demetra George
Astrology for Real Relationships: Understanding You, Me, and How We All Get Along by Jessica Lanyadoo
Astrology for the Soul by Jan Spiller
Astrology for Yourself: How to Understand and Interpret Your Own Birth Chart by Demetra George
Astrology Made Easy: A Guide to Understanding Your Birth Chart by Yasmin Boland
Astrology, Psychology, and the Four Elements: An Energy Approach to Astrology and Its Use in the Counseling Arts by Stephen Arroyo
Cosmos and Psyche: Intimations of a New World View by Richard Tarnas
Introduction to Traditional Astrology: A Complete Working Guide for Modern Astrologers by Charles Obert
Making the Gods Work for You: The Astrological Language of the Psyche by Caroline Casey
On the Heavenly Spheres: A Treatise on Traditional Astrology by Helena Avelar
Parkers’ Astrology: The Definitive Guide to Using Astrology in Every Aspect of Your Life by Julia and Derek Parker
Person Centered Astrology by Dane Rudhyar
Postcolonial Astrology: Reading the Planets through Capital, Power, and Labor by Alice Sparkly Kat
The Inner Sky: How to Make Wiser Choices for a More Fulfilling Life by Steven Forrest
Visionary Activist Astrology: Become a Secret Agent for Transformation by Caroline Casey
Colorstrology: What Your Birthday Color Says About You by Michele Bernhardt
Numerology for the New Age by Lynn Buess
The Life You Were Born to Live: A Guide to Finding Your Life Purpose by Dan Millman (a very thorough guide to numerology)
36 Faces: The History, Astrology, and Magic of the Decans by Austin Coppock
Ancient Astrology in Theory and Practice: A Manual of Traditional Techniques by Demetra George
Asteroid Goddesses: The Mythology, Psychology, and Astrology of the Re-Emerging Feminine by Demetra George
Hellenistic Astrology: The Study of Fate and Fortune by Chris Brennan

Non-Astrology Books: 
Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon by Joe Dispenza
Change Me Prayers: The Hidden Power of Spiritual Surrender by Tosha Silver
When the Past is Present by David Richo
Love Yourself, Heal Your Life Workbook by Louise Hay
Messages from the Masters: Tapping into the Power of Love by Brian Weiss
Outrageous Openness: Letting the Divine Take the Lead by Tosha Silver
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van der Kolk
The Empath’s Survival Guide: Life Strategies for Sensitive People by Judith Ostroff
What Happened to You: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Oprah Winfrey
Do the Work by Steven Pressfield
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
The Artist’s Journey: The Wake of the Hero’s Journey and the Lifelong Pursuit of Meaning by Steven Pressfield
The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks
The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield


ASTROLOGY APPS

Astro Gold (Mac, Android, iOS)
Hours (Andorid, iOS; track planetary hours)
Luna (Windows, Mac, Android, iOS; absolutely beautiful)
Solar Fire (Windows; and yes, the website screams 1997, yet the app is the gold standard)
Time Nomad (iOS)
Time Passages (Windows, Mac, Android, iOS)