Midlife Transits

Some Keywords for the Planets, Signs, and Houses

Below are some keywords you can use to start interpreting your birth chart or construct alternate interpretations of your monthly horoscope. Here is a link to some additional keywords in a .pdf document.

Planets:

• SUN– contribution, recognition, perceptions, talents, drive, self-image, center of attention, fame, creativity, vitality
• MOON– love, home, family, emotional security, nurturing, mothering, marriage, sharing, domesticity, heritage and history
• MERCURY– learning, development of skill, daily activities, talking, relatives and neighbors, reading and writing, selling, travel, communication activities
• VENUS– being loved, receiving, partner relationship, marriage, beauty, earning money, understanding the power of attraction, taste, values, seeking harmony
• MARS– developing determination, striving for goals, desire, sex, physical activity, frustration, courage, taking action, taking charge, conflict
• JUPITER– abundance, laughter, philosophy of life, enjoyment, education, travel, faith, principles, luck, expansion
• SATURN– satisfaction, pride, accomplishment, failure, responsibility, fear, burdens, limitations, work, wisdom
• URANUS– experimentation, uniqueness, independence, freedom, science, groups, frequent changes, rebellion, adventures, aspirations
• NEPTUNE– romance, idealism, alcohol, delusion, the subconscious mind, deception, art or creativity, confusion, spiritual values, illusion
• PLUTO– the underworld, power, powerlessness, death, transformation, morality, money, sex, big events, elimination

Signs:

• ARIES– initiating, assertive, aggressive, leadership-oriented, dynamic, pioneering, confident, risk-taking, impatient, selfish
• TAURUS– possessive, patient, jealous, comfort-oriented, stable, materialistic, reliable, practical, thorough, lazy
• GEMINI– thought-oriented, versatile, witty, lively, restless, scattered, quick, multi-tasking, changeable, superficial
• CANCER– feelings-oriented, receptive, protective, nurturing, mothering, loving, moody, intuitive, sympathetic, desirous of security
• LEO– ego-oriented, affectionate, enthusiastic, dominant, romantic, generous, temperamental, dramatic, warmhearted, outgoing
• VIRGO– analytical, service-oriented, worried, meticulous, diligent, reliable, critical, shy, cautious, observant
• LIBRA– balancing, harmony-oriented, tactful, cooperative, romantic, sympathetic, fickle, indecisive, lazy, charming
• SCORPIO– intense, secretive, sarcastic, achievement-oriented, lustful, forceful, ruthless, determined, heroic, suspicious
• SAGITTARIUS– prophetic, optimistic, friendly, adventurous, opinionated, irresponsible, spiritual, casual, lucky, changeable
• CAPRICORN– ambition-oriented, hard-working, worried, practical, frugal, stingy, reliable, status-seeking, methodical, realistic
• AQUARIUS– knowledge-oriented, unconventional, loyal, original, humanitarian, high-strung, individualistic, futuristic, rebellious, independent
• PISCES– spiritually-oriented, compassionate, sensitive, impressionable, escapist, psychic, prone to martyrdom, addictive, irresponsible, kind

Houses:

• 1st house – personality, how you present yourself, preferred roles, the body, attitudes, self-reliance, personal desires, motivations, self-absorption, beginnings
• 2nd house – material items, attitudes toward money, income, possessions, spending, perception of needs, identification of wants, personal resources, comfort, wealth
• 3rd house – communication, learning, studies, thinking, relatives and neighbors, errands, contracts, driving, information, interests
• 4th house – domestic affairs, parents, home life, family, real estate, care-taking, roots and heritage, private self, emotional security and insecurity, endings
• 5th house – fun, pleasure, socializing, games, children, creativity, love affairs, gambling, sports, hobbies, fame
• 6th house – job, diet, hygiene, health, co-workers, pets, volunteering, service, employees, skills
• 7th house – marriage, partnerships, best friends, therapists, committed relationships, the public, other people, rivals, lawsuits, people who work on your behalf
• 8th house – joint finances, other people’s money, taxes, inheritance, sex, death, the past, intimacy, divorce, trauma
• 9th house – religion, the law, in-laws, travel, education, vocation, publishing, planning for the future, mind expansion, life philosophy
• 10th house – achievement, public persona, career, authority figures, honors, fame, business ownership, reputation, leadership positions, community involvement
• 11th house – friendship, networking, groups, associations, income from business, sharing one’s knowledge, social life, trying to fit in, humanitarian activities, hopes and wishes
• 12th house – self-renewal, retirement, secrets, solitude, the subconscious mind, therapy, self-exploration, health, endings, hidden enemies

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