In astrology, planets are the active forces that shape personality, behavior, and life events. Each planet carries a unique symbolism and governs certain aspects of human experience. While the zodiac signs show how energy is expressed, the planets represent what energy is acting.

1. Personal Planets (Individual Character & Daily Expression)

• ☉ Sun – Core identity, vitality, ego, life purpose.
• ☽ Moon – Emotions, instincts, subconscious, family ties.
• ☿ Mercury – Intellect, communication, learning, reasoning.
• ♀ Venus – Love, beauty, relationships, values, harmony.
• ♂ Mars – Action, energy, desire, drive, ambition.

2. Social Planets (Relationships & Society)

• ♃ Jupiter – Expansion, luck, wisdom, higher learning, philosophy.
• ♄ Saturn – Structure, discipline, responsibility, lessons, karma.

3. Transpersonal / Outer Planets (Collective Forces & Transformation)

• ♅ Uranus – Innovation, rebellion, individuality, sudden change.
• ♆ Neptune – Imagination, dreams, spirituality, illusions, compassion.
• ♇ Pluto – Transformation, power, regeneration, hidden truths.

4. Symbolic Levels of Planetary Influence

1. Psychological: Inner drives, emotions, thought patterns.
2. Practical: Daily behavior, relationships, work, ambitions.
3. Spiritual / Archetypal: Higher meaning, transformation, karmic lessons.

5. Practical Use in Chart Reading

• Planets in signs: Show how planetary energy is expressed.
• Planets in houses: Indicate where in life these energies manifest.
• Planetary aspects: Describe interactions, harmony, or tension between energies.