What is the ascendancy, first and foremost? Your outward energy is represented by your zodiac sign.” According to Lee, the ascendant is the chart’s most important angle. “The ascendant is related to identity, how you feel in your body, and consciousness because it is based on your birth time. The ascendant is sometimes referred to as your life’s purpose and compass in more contemporary astrology. It’s how you behave and feel around new people, and it could affect how they perceive you. Your entire birth chart is organized by your ascendant.
Simply determine the zodiac sign of your ascendant, then look up the appropriate planet below. That is your dominating planet, my friend.
- Mars/Pluto in Scorpio
- Jupiter for Sagittarius
- Saturn in Capricorn
- Saturn/Uranus for Aquarius
- Jupiter/Neptune in Pisces
From here, understanding your chart rules becomes even more challenging. Some zodiac signs have two ruling planets, as you may have seen. This is due to the fact that you can employ either conventional or modern astrology, according to Lee. She cites traditional astrologers as an example, noting that “most will indicate Mars as the ruler of Scorpio, while modern astrologers will denote Pluto as the ruler of Scorpio. According to conventional wisdom, Saturn would dominate Aquarius and Jupiter would rule Pisces. Since chart rulers were first developed in traditional astrology, Lee advises always looking at the traditional ruler; however, if the modern ruler appeals to you, you can also look at it.
You should locate your governing planet in your birth chart now that you are aware of it so that you may better understand the type of energy it possesses. If you were born with an Aries ascendant, for instance, Mars would be your chart’s ruler. He or she might be in Scorpio, in the fifth house of play and creativity (or whichever Mars placement you have). Keep in mind that your ruling planet’s zodiac sign and astrological house reflect the nature of its influence on our lives.
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What in astrology is a ruling planet?
You probably already know that you are a Sagittarius if you were born on December 18, today. Perhaps you are even aware that you are a fire sign. But did you know that Jupiter, the planet of luck and adventure, rules your sign? And did you know that during the Sagittarius season, other signs may also feel more lucky and daring?
The bosses of the zodiac are the ruling planets. They are in charge and have an impact on how each sign does its business as well as how everyone else acts when they are in charge. For instance, even though I’m not a Sagittarius, Jupiter has recently made me feel more joyous and vivacious. And due to Saturn, we can all anticipate feeling a little bit more responsible and on top of our work game when Capricorn season (my sign!) arrives in a few days.
Here is a breakdown of the planets that rule each sign, starting with Sag for the current season, and what each birthday season signifies for the other signs of the zodiac.
How can a planet be verified?
Before we begin, we’ll make two assumptions: first, that you’re not using a telescope to observe the night sky, but rather your unaided eyes, and second, that you’re in an area where big buildings, trees, or other obstructions won’t impede your view.
Finding out which planets are visible without a telescope is the first step in identifying them. The five brightest planets in our night sky, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, can all be seen by most people. Mercury is the nearest planet to the Sun and is never visible too far away from it, making it the most difficult planet on this list to see due to its low altitude and the glare of the rising or setting sun.
Simply put, no. The brightest planets can be seen fairly frequently, but there isn’t a single period of year that is optimal for every planet. This is crucial to keep in mind. We see planets in the night sky at different times throughout the year because planets revolve around the Sun at various rates and the Earth also moves around the Sun.
To distinguish planets from stars, simply keep in mind that the former twinkle while the latter does not. Stars and planets both look as pinpoints of light when viewed with the unaided eye. A star will glitter while you watch it, and the light might even seem to change color. There doesn’t seem to be much planet twinkling. Why the distinction? Since stars are MUCH farther away from us than planets, their light is more impacted by entering our atmosphere than that of a planet, which is much closer to us. Twinkling is a result of our air. Neither planets nor stars would shine if you were in outer space.
Not quite. A planet may appear brighter or darker in the sky than it did at a previous time depending on how far away it is from the Earth. For Jupiter and Saturn, for instance, the brightness change is not very significant. They are sufficiently far away from Earth that it makes little difference to their brightness whether we are somewhat closer or farther away. On the other hand, Mars might appear very differently from year to year. Mars was about 40 million miles away from Earth at the end of July 2018, and it was visible in the early evening sky as a very bright orange object. But by a few months into 2019, Earth’s orbit had changed sufficiently that Mars was virtually on the other side of the Sun, at a distance of more than 200 million miles! At this moment, it had become considerably darker.
The brightness of the planet is also greatly influenced by how near it is to the horizon. There is less atmosphere to see a planet when it is high above the horizon. A planet will appear darker than when it is higher in the sky because you are viewing through more air when it is near the horizon.
Planets come in a variety of hues as well! Venus is a dazzling white tint, while Mercury has an off-white hue. Mars is an orange-rust color. What else can we say given that it is known as the Red Planet? (It is orange.) Saturn has a brown tint that leans more toward yellow than Jupiter does.
You’ll need to know which planets are visible in your night sky now that you know which ones are visible and what they might seem like. This will fluctuate from year to year and throughout the year, as was already explained. It’s also crucial to keep in mind that you might not always be able to observe all five planets at once or in a single night.
Use one of the following online tools to learn more about what is visible in your area tonight to get started.
You can enter the date you’ll be observing as well as your location into the sites mentioned above to get a list of the planets that are visible in your area, at what hours, and where in the sky.
We can observe planets at the following times depending on our time and location:
First, you might be curious as to what “from” and “till” signify. You must consider the Sun’s rising and setting times for this particular area in order to fully comprehend these listings.
2019-12-27 fell on a Friday. This listing makes the assumption that the reader is seeing the data on that day. Mercury rising at 6:51 a.m. on Saturday, December 28 signifies that the planet was visible at that time. Mercury wasn’t actually visible that day because it was obscured by the Sun’s brightness because sunrise was at 7:15 am. In the same way, Jupiter. Jupiter rose at around the same time that the Sun did, according to the time of sunrise, on Saturday at 7:16 am, although it was likewise not visible.
Mars rose at around 4:07 a.m. on Saturday, according to that time. At around 7:15 in the morning, sunrise, Mars was visible, weather permitting, of course! Up until around 45 minutes before daybreak, when the glare of the Sun’s rising disk obscured it.
Now let’s concentrate on the planet Venus. According to Time and Date, it was best to observe Venus on this particular date and location from sunset to just before Venus set, which was just after 7:00 pm local time. Venus would have been very bright as vision increased and the glare of the setting sun subsided. Imagine for a moment that we wished to search for Venus that evening about 6:00. In the graphic below, the yellow circle and orange dotted line indicate Venus’s position in the sky at 6:01 p.m. on December 27, 2019:
Which planet rules which direction?
Each of the nine planets is given a direction and is in charge of that direction. Sun rules the east, Venus rules the southeast, Mars rules the south, Rahu rules the southwest, the moon rules the north, Mercury rules the north-northwest, and Jupiter and Ketu govern the northeast.
Which astrological sign is my ruler?
- Mars in Aries, the first house, “I am”
- Venus in Taurus, the second house, “I value”
- Mercury, Gemini, third house, “I think”
- Moon in Cancer, fourth house, “I feel”
- Leo, The Sun, Fifth House, “I shall”
- Mercury, Virgo, sixth house, “I examine”
- Venus, Libra, seventh house: “I balance”
- Mars and Pluto, Scorpio, “I want,” eighth house
- Jupiter, Sagittarius, and “I see” in the ninth house
- Saturn, Capricorn, “I use” in the 10th House
- 11th House: Aquarius, Uranus “I know”
- Neptune, Pisces, “I think,” 12th House
We can explore the chart ruler and its overall relevance in your birth chart now that you have a basic understanding of each astrological house and its planetary ruler. As it is absolutely individual to each person, our chart ruler first establishes the main theme of our cosmic footprint. Once we are aware of our rising sign and the planet that rules it, we must look at the house and sign that planet resides in. For instance, if Sagittarius is your rising sign, check to see which house and sign Jupiter, the planet that rules Sagittarius, is in. Your chart ruler is that.
Using that example as a guide, what happens if you have Jupiter in Gemini in your seventh house, also known as the house of partnerships, and you are a rising Sagittarius? Jupiter represents luck and abundance, while Gemini represents curiosity and chattiness; as a result, you will naturally attract mentally engaging partners but also possibly grow tired of them quickly. Your ascendant sign can disclose a lot in this way.
Please use this page to determine your rising sign if you haven’t already. A positive change is going to occur in your life.
Which chart ruler do you use?
“The planet that dominates your ascendant or rising sign is your chart’s ruler.” If you are unsure of this placement, you can use a birth chart generator to determine it. According to Lang, “Your rising sign represents your physical self and how you engage with the outside world.”
What planet rules the number 7?
Since the planet Neptune rules this number, you are very idealistic, imaginative, and dreamy by nature. People who were born between February 19 and March 20 and between October 21 and November 20 are naturally attracted to you. Additionally, you are drawn to people whose lives are governed by the numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8. You may not gain a lot of cash because you are not particularly engaged in the worldly side of life. There are, however, exceptions, and some of you might succeed as businesspeople, exporters, importers, engineers, physicians, etc.
You have a strong sense of freedom and individualism. You naturally seek for change and are restless. You have a strong desire to travel, and the allure of the foreign never fails to capture your attention. You are a person who is very methodical and logical. You’re naturally good with money and have a knack for business. You are continuously engaged in spiritual pursuits, and the number seven carries spiritual implications. You are direct and vocal, and you aspire to complete autonomy in both thought and deed. You are naturally joyful, vivacious, and upbeat, but you’ll need to rein in your impulsivity.
Why is the number eight undesirable?
In numerology, the number 8 is not seen to represent extremes. The best or worst days of your life will be displayed to you in a split second because to the power of this number. Saturn is the ruler of the number 8. Saturn is a planet that forces its inhabitants to put in a lot of effort and learn lessons the hard way. Those with the destiny number 8 do not find things easy. However, the difficulty adds to its value. They may experience difficulties in life, but this just makes them more serious and committed to reaching their objectives. The challenges people encounter in life ultimately refine them. The residents of number 8 realize from an early age due to their challenges in life that the only way to fulfill their ambitions is through honesty, diligence, and good acts.
The majority of the 8 family may experience dental issues and lead messy lifestyles. Although they are capable of rejecting temptation, these people occasionally feel alone. If they correctly handle Saturn’s influence, they may choose the path of piety, whereas a native of the number 8 who is incorrectly afflicted may even turn to crime.
The number 8 has a bad reputation in numerology. The number 8 is associated with tragedies, unhappiness, conflict, and death. Saturn, the cruel lord of this number, will not give you anything for free. Only after much effort and difficulty can you achieve your goals.
The Lord of the number 8 is who?
Given that the current date, September 17, equals the number 8 (1+7 = 8), we will discuss both the good and bad traits of those who are related with the number 8 in today’s column. The numbers 8, 17, and 26 have a significant impact on the lives of those who were born on certain dates. The planet Saturn, also known as Shani in Hindu astronomy, rules the number 8. Lord Shani is the god in charge of Number 8, and Saturday is the day assigned to it.
Saturn governs all those born on the eighth, seventeenth, and twenty-sixth days of any month, as well as anybody whose destiny number is eight. They are known as the “Children of Destiny,” and they experience unforeseen events. Godspeed to individuals with prosperous lives who were born with the number 8. It is significant to notice that number 5 aids in overcoming number 8’s negative consequences.
Their beliefs guide them in the direction of their own destinies. Those whose names fall under this number are likewise impacted by Saturn’s sway. Although it could seem exceedingly fortunate, this number is actually one of heavenly grace. This is entirely accurate. True spiritual enlightenment and understanding are bestowed upon those related with the number 8. They may give up a materialistic lifestyle to start their spiritual journey and place little value on earthly pleasures.
How can you tell whether a planet is powerful or weak?
Any planet is regarded as strong if its longitude in a given sign is between 05o and 25o and it is not in a state of weakness. If the planet is, the strength may further rise.
How can you tell whether a planet is good or bad?
While the auspiciousness of the Moon and Mercury depends on the planets that are in conjunction with them, Jupiter and Venus are considered to be natural benefics. They will act as benefics if they are conjuncting benefics, and as malefics if they are conjuncting malefics.