Astrologers believe the position of the sun, the moon and the planets at the time of a person’s birth has a direct impact on the person’s character– revealing their strengths and weaknesses, and helping them achieve their soul’s purpose.

Understanding the planets can help you make more sense of your zodiac sign and your birth chart.

Back in grade school we learned that there are 9 planets in the solar system (that was before pluto was demoted to dwarf planet status). In astrology, planets are defined a little differently.

• First, since astrology takes an earth-centric view of the cosmos, the earth is not considered a planet.
• Second, pluto is still considered a planet.
• And third, the sun and the moon are considered planets and referred to as the luminaries.

The Sun, Moon, Mercury, Mars and Venus are known as the “inner planets” because they move quickly from sign to sign through the zodiac, influencing day-to-day life.

Jupiter and Saturn are known as the “social planets” because they control interpersonal relations. And Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are considered the “outer planets,” moving slowly through the zodiac, influencing the larger, big picture trends of your life.

Let’s take a trip through the cosmos and take a closer look at each planet.

https://astrostyle.com/planets/