Symbolism in Astrology

Symbolism of Astrology

There are 3 basic symbols which are used in
the planet symbols.
They signify the 3 basic parts of "Man"; spirit,
soul and body.

The Circle -           Spirit; the spiritual energy/essence from which all
                                creation is formed and sustained. Eternal and
                                uncorruptible.

The Semi-Circle - The Soul and/or Mind of the Soul. It is the
  intermediate state between pure Spirit and the
   Material /Physical. The Mind, especially, is the
   Link between all states of existence.

The Cross -      The Material/Physical world. Here "Man" is
                           subject to limitations and carnal desires.
                     The union of "Male" and "Female" to produce Life.

The Sun -       The circle is Spirit, the dot in the middle is that
                        which is created, the individualized speck of spirit
                        that is YOU. The ego to some. It represents your
                        unique individuality, your spiritual essence.

The Moon      The Soul or Mind. The intermediary part of
                         creation that receives Spirit and gives it Form. It is
                         the receptive principal and represents your
                         emotions, sub-conscious and instinctive reactions

Mercury "Messenger of the Gods" the top is the semi-circle
      definitely signifying the Mind (of the Soul). It sits
      on top of the Circle, Spirit and the Circle is on top
      of the Cross. Spirit is elevated over Matter, the
      meaning is the Mind communicates from the Spirit
      to Matter

Venus   The "Lesser Benefic" It embodies the attraction
     principle or Love. Spirit is elevated over Matter.
     Gives increase in affection and wealth.

Mars       The great surge of primal energy bringing the
                Spiritual into Matter. Matter is elevated over Spirit.
                All effort is to bring Life bursting forth into Matter.
     The aggressive force in all Creation. The "Lesser
     Malefic".

Jupiter   The "Greater Benefic" The Semi-Circle is elevated
    over the Cross. The Soul has won over Matter and
     gained Wisdom in the process. The Mind is freed
    and begins to understand the nature of the
     Universe. A very expansive force, it brings great
     increase mentally and materially.

Saturn     The Principle of Structure, Form and Limitation.
    The Cross is elevated over the Semi - Circle.
    "Man" must live under and be subject to the Laws
     of Matter. Here "Man" learns from the great Karmic
     Teacher to abide by the Laws of God and Man.
     "The Greater Malefic".

Neptune     The Semi - Circle pierced by the Cross of Matter.
    The Soul has won placement above Matter but
    needs to purify the 3 parts of the Material body,
    mind and emotions. The higher octave of Venus.
    It rules impersonal Love while Venus rules personal
    love. Neptune gives for the sake of giving, Venus
    expects giving will be shared and reciprocal.

Pluto      The Circle (Spirit) is above the Semi - Circle (Soul)
               which is linked to but above the Cross (Matter).
     Signifies the whole of Creation and the Evolutionary
     process. Spirit creates and informs Matter, Matter
     purifies itself and returns to Spirit. It is the process
     of Regeneration. Death occurs that new Life can
     take it's place. Nothing is ever lost, it is returned
     in a better form. The higher octave of Mars in that
     Mars destroys the old for new Life to take it's place
     but Pluto destroys more than form, it purifies and
     regenerates.

Uranus    One Semi - Circle representing the Soul/Mind of
    "Man" the other Semi - Circle representing the
    Divine Soul/Mind. These are joined together by
    the Cross. It signifies the joining of the personal
    Mind with the Divine Mind or intuition. It sits above
    Matter and transcends it. The small Circle is the
    Life giving Spirit that pervades all Life. The higher
    octave of Mercury that is; personal to impersonal .