Step 1: Identify planets and the signs they occupy
Planet | Sign | Ruler of Sign (Dispositor) |
|---|---|---|
| Mars | Libra | Venus |
| Venus | Capricorn | Saturn |
| Saturn | Aquarius | Saturn (self-ruled) |
Step 2: Build the Dispositor Chain
- Mars in Libra → disposed by Venus
- Venus in Capricorn → disposed by Saturn
- Saturn in Aquarius → Saturn rules Aquarius → final dispositor = Saturn
Step 3: Interpretation
- Mars energy (action, drive) is influenced by Venus → energy is expressed with harmony, relationships, or aesthetics.
- Venus energy (love, values) is influenced by Saturn → becomes disciplined, structured, or serious.
- Saturn rules itself → ultimate control, gives the chart a Saturnian theme: responsibility, discipline, long-term planning.
Step 4: Key Points
- Dispositor chains show flow of planetary energy → which planet “guides” the others.
- Final Dispositor indicates dominant life themes or personality traits.
- Even if a planet is strong in its own sign, its expression is affected by its dispositor’s condition (dignities, aspects, house).
Optional: Multi-Planet Chains
- Some charts have multiple chains.
- Each chain can end with a different final dispositor → multiple dominant themes in life.
- Example:
- Chain 1: Moon → Jupiter → Jupiter (final dispositor = Jupiter) → emotional optimism.
- Chain 2: Mars → Venus → Saturn (final dispositor = Saturn) → disciplined action.
