Lesson 2: The Seven Planets and Their Meanings

Welcome to Lesson 2. In this lesson, you will study the planets, their basic nature, and their main meanings in traditional astrology. You will begin by learning how the planets are classified. First, you will look at their elemental qualities and see why some planets are called benefic and others malefic. In traditional astrology, moderate……

Of the Planet Sun

Helios ascends in his golden chariot—sovereign light of day and timeless guide of heaven

When the Sun shines strong, it lifts the native with honor, steadfast character, and enduring fame

The Sun: The Diurnal Luminary

Apollo riding the chariot of the Sun across the heavens.

Sitting on its throne in the heavens, the Sun’s movement designates day and night, light and dark, winter and summer, truth and lies, carving the ecliptic, the basis of the zodiac and the art of astrology, across the sky.