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In astrology, a planet's domicile (or less commonly house, not to be confused with the astrological house system) is the zodiac sign over which it has rulership. It is important to note that this is a separate concept from the houses of the horoscope. A planetary ruler is given to each sign, over which the planet is said to have a more powerful influence when positioned therein. A planet is considered to be in domal dignity when it is positioned in the sign it rules. This is the strongest of the five essential dignities of a planet. Natal astrology is based upon the concept that each individuals personality or path in life can be determined by constructing a natal chart for the exact date, time, and place of a persons birth. ... Electional astrology (called Muhurt or Muhurtha in Hindu astrology) concerns itself with finding the best time to do a particular activity. ... Horary astrology is a very old branch of astrology by which an astrologer will try to answer a question by drawing up an astrological chart or horoscope for the exact time and place at which that question came to mind or when it was put to them. ... Mundane Astrology (also known as political astrology) is the application of astrology to world affairs and world events, taking its name from the Roman word Mundus, meaning the World. Mundane astrology is branch of Judicial astrology and is widely believed by astrological historians to be the most ancient branch of... This old parchment shows the anciently-held link between the 12 signs of the Zodiac and the various parts of the body Medical astrology is an ancient medical system that associates various parts of the body, diseases and drugs as under the influence of the Sun, Moon and planets, along... Hand-coloured version of the anonymous Flammarion woodcut. ... This 18th century Icelandic manuscript drawing shows the twelve astrological houses with signs for the locations of the planets, the Sun, and the Moon. ... Most astrological systems divide the astrological chart (or natal chart) into twelve houses, which depend more on the time and place of birth (or initiation) than on the date. ... In astrology, essential dignity is the strength of a planet concerning its position in the zodiac in an astrological chart, not considering other, non-zodiacal, factors, which comprise the accidental dignities. ... The eight planets and three dwarf planets of the Solar System. ...

History

The assignments of the ruling planets appear to be based upon the seasons in the Northern Hemisphere, as the sun and moon, the principal bearers of light and heat, were awarded to Leo and Cancer, respectively since the months the sun passed through these signs (in ancient times) were the warmest and had the longest days. The Northern Hemisphere is the half of a planets surface (or celestial sphere) that is north of the equator (the word hemisphere literally means half ball). On the Earth, the Northern Hemisphere contains most of the land and about 88-90% of the human population. ... The Sun is the star at the center of the Solar System. ... Apparent magnitude: up to -12. ... Symbol of Leo Leo is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Leo. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Look up Month in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Conversely, Saturn, the most distant (and hence the "coldest") of the planets known to ancients, was accorded the rulership of Aquarius and Capricorn, the signs opposite Leo and Cancer, respectively. Atmospheric characteristics Atmospheric pressure 140 kPa Hydrogen >93% Helium >5% Methane 0. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Capricorn is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Capricornus. ...

Jupiter, being next furthest away, was given the signs on either side of Aquarius and Capricorn (Pisces and Sagittarius), and Mars, next in order, received the next two (Aries and Scorpio). Atmospheric characteristics Atmospheric pressure 70 kPa Hydrogen ~86% Helium ~14% Methane 0. ... Symbol of Pisces Pisces is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Pisces. ... Sagittarius is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Sagittarius. ... Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun in the solar system, named after the Roman god of war (the counterpart of the Greek Ares), on account of its blood red color as viewed in the night sky. ... Aries the animal This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Scorpius (Latin for scorpion, symbol , Unicode ♏) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ...

Since Mercury never appears more than one sign from the sun in either direction, it was deemed to rule the two signs on either side of Leo and Cancer (Virgo and Gemini), and since Venus can never be found more than two signs from the Sun, it obtained the rulership of Libra and Taurus. This article is about the planet. ... Virgo the Virgin Virgo is an astrological sign associated with the constellation Virgo. ... Gemini the twin(s) Gemini is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Gemini. ... (*min temperature refers to cloud tops only) Atmospheric characteristics Atmospheric pressure 9. ... Spirit of Libra Libra is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Libra, as can be seen here[1] in the Southern Hemisphere near Scorpius and Virgo. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

The discovery of planets outside of the geocentric field of vision in modern times provided a dilemma for astrologers, which most eventually resolved by a general consensus declaring Uranus to be Aquarius's ruling planet, while assigning Neptune to Pisces and later, Pluto was given to Scorpio. Atmospheric characteristics Atmospheric pressure 120 kPa Hydrogen 83% Helium 15% Methane 1. ... Atmospheric characteristics Surface pressure ≫100 MPa Hydrogen - H2 80% ±3. ... Symbol of Pisces Pisces is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Pisces. ... Atmospheric characteristics Atmospheric pressure 0. ...

Some modern authorities may use the concept of "night rulerships" to find room for these additional dignities. Uranus is designated the day ruler of Aquarius while Saturn continues to be its night ruler. Similarly, Neptune is the day ruler of Pisces, leaving Jupiter as the night ruler, and Pluto becomes the day ruler of Scorpio with Mars as the night ruler. This notion probably has its origin in the concept of astrological sect, but this is the only vestige of sect in the modern tradition. Unfortunately, no allowance is made for these modern suggestions in the complex traditional doctrine of essential dignities, but the idea is very popular. Sect is an ancient astrological concept in which the seven traditional planets (including the Sun, the Moon and the five starry planets) are assigned to two different categories: diurnal or nocturnal sect. ... In astrology, essential dignity is the strength of a planet or points zodiac position, weighed by only that position by sign and degree, or its essence. ...

The use of dual rulerships in a manner such as this can also be known as "co-rulership". Some astrologers believe that the new co-rulers are primary rulers of the signs with which they are associated and may be sole rulers of those signs, and if that is the case, two other planets, one linked to Libra or Taurus, and the other to Virgo or Gemini, may await discovery, thus eliminating the need for dual rulership of a sign altogether. Spirit of Libra Libra is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Libra, as can be seen here[1] in the Southern Hemisphere near Scorpius and Virgo. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Virgo the Virgin Virgo is an astrological sign associated with the constellation Virgo. ... Gemini the twin(s) Gemini is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Gemini. ...

Rulership of Houses

Many modern astrologers assign what is called a 'natural' rulership of each house of the horoscope to a different planet , in the same way as the zodiac signs are said to to have rulers. Traditionally, however, rulership of houses was understood to apply only in the individual birth-chart, in what is called an 'accidental' rulership. In this case, co-rulership of a house in the 'native's' horoscope is shared by planets that rule the sign on the cusp and any sign intercepted within the house and planets occupying that house. There are several different scenarios that one can use to determine rulership of a house:- Most astrological systems divide the astrological chart (or natal chart) into twelve houses, which depend more on the time and place of birth (or initiation) than on the date. ... Planets in astrology have a different meaning to the modern astronomical understanding of what a planet is. ...

• If by chance the first house cusp is, say, 0 degrees Aries and the second house cusp is 0 degrees Taurus, the house will be ruled solely by Aries.

• If, for example, the second house cusp is 0 degrees Taurus and the third house cusp is 5 degrees Gemini then the house will have Venus as its primary ruler and Mercury as its secondary ruler.

• If, as an example, the fourth house cusp as 27 degrees Libra on it and the fifth house cusp has 8 degrees Sagittarius then the house will be intercepted. It will have Venus as its primary ruler, but in addition to Venus, Pluto, Mars, and Jupiter will be secondary rulers.

When a person attempts to determine the rulership of a house, the more planets or bodies that rule that house will reveal its complexity. Generally, the sign on the cusp will be the outward representation of the rulership, but the ruler of the sign inside the house will not be readily apparent, but will manifest itself at critical points in a person's life. Aries (IPA: , Latin: , symbol , ) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ...

As in the case of intercepted houses, the sign that is in the middle of the house is the sign that the native must transcend before he can progress to the next phase of the house's rulership. Therefore, as in the previous example, if a house is intercepted with the sign of Scorpio then the native must will be initially presented with many Libran qualities, but must work through those very intense issues of sex, death and regeneration before he will be able to enjoy the benefits of Jupiter, which will be the last and ultimate state the native must work through before he has fully experienced all of the aspects of that house.

Rulerships of Signs

A planet's detriment is the sign opposite to it's rulership or domicile, considered a negative aspect. However a detriment is not as averse as its fall. [1] Aries the animal This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun in the solar system, named after the Roman god of war (the counterpart of the Greek Ares), on account of its blood red color as viewed in the night sky. ... Spirit of Libra Libra is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Libra, as can be seen here[1] in the Southern Hemisphere near Scorpius and Virgo. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... (*min temperature refers to cloud tops only) Atmospheric characteristics Atmospheric pressure 9. ... Scorpio the animal Scorpio is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Scorpius. ... Gemini the twin(s) Gemini is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Gemini. ... This article is about the planet. ... Sagittarius is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Sagittarius. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Apparent magnitude: up to -12. ... Capricorn is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Capricornus. ... Symbol of Leo Leo is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Leo. ... The Sun is the star at the center of the Solar System. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Virgo the Virgin Virgo is an astrological sign associated with the constellation Virgo. ... This article is about the planet. ... Symbol of Pisces Pisces is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Pisces. ... Spirit of Libra Libra is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Libra, as can be seen here[1] in the Southern Hemisphere near Scorpius and Virgo. ... (*min temperature refers to cloud tops only) Atmospheric characteristics Atmospheric pressure 9. ... Aries the animal This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Scorpio the animal Scorpio is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Scorpius. ... Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun in the solar system, named after the Roman god of war (the counterpart of the Greek Ares), on account of its blood red color as viewed in the night sky. ... Adjectives: Plutonian Atmosphere Surface pressure: 0. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Sagittarius is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Sagittarius. ... Atmospheric characteristics Atmospheric pressure 70 kPa Hydrogen ~86% Helium ~14% Methane 0. ... Gemini the twin(s) Gemini is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Gemini. ... Capricorn is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Capricornus. ... Atmospheric characteristics Atmospheric pressure 140 kPa Hydrogen >93% Helium >5% Methane 0. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Atmospheric characteristics Atmospheric pressure 140 kPa Hydrogen >93% Helium >5% Methane 0. ... Atmospheric characteristics Atmospheric pressure 120 kPa Hydrogen 83% Helium 15% Methane 1. ... Symbol of Leo Leo is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Leo. ... Symbol of Pisces Pisces is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Pisces. ... Atmospheric characteristics Atmospheric pressure 70 kPa Hydrogen ~86% Helium ~14% Methane 0. ... Atmospheric characteristics Surface pressure ≫100 MPa Hydrogen - H2 80% ±3. ... Virgo the Virgin Virgo is an astrological sign associated with the constellation Virgo. ... In astrology, the fall of a planet is the sign or zoidion which is opposite that planets sign of exaltation. ...

Furthermore, the ancients assigned domal dignity to the North and South nodes of the Moon: The lunar nodes are the orbital nodes of the Moon, that is, the points where the orbit of the Moon crosses the ecliptic (which is the apparent path of the Sun across the heavens against the background stars). ...

• North node in Gemini
• South node in Sagittarius,

although these do not qualify as rulerships since the nodes do not have governance over any signs. However, the nodes are said to act more comfortably and reliably in those places. The lunar nodes are the points where the moons path in the sky crosses the ecliptic, the suns path in the sky The lunar nodes are the orbital nodes of the Moon, that is, the points where the orbit of the Moon crosses the ecliptic (which is the... Gemini the twin(s) Gemini is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Gemini. ... The lunar nodes are the orbital nodes of the Moon, that is, the points where the orbit of the Moon crosses the ecliptic (which is the apparent path of the Sun across the heavens against the background stars). ... Sagittarius is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Sagittarius. ...

Dispositors

A dispositor is a delineation of planetary rulership in relation to the signs. For instance if Mercury is in Libra, its dispositor is Venus, if Venus is in turn in Sagittarius, its dispositor is Jupiter, and if Jupiter is Cancer its dispositor is the Moon. This process continues until there is a final dispositor (sign in its own rulership) or it circles around in a never ending chain of command.

Usage

Classical astrologers whose methods are rooted in traditional methods do not use any of the outer planets not recognized by the ancients as the rulers of any of the 12 signs, preferring the traditional rulership scheme.

On the other hand, most modern, psychologically-oriented astrologers do use the outer planets as ruling planets of those particular three signs listed above. Many others also use the ancient rulers while using the modern planets as the co-ruler of those signs.

Other astrologers do not use any of the planets as sign rulers (Cosmobiologists, Uranian astrologers, Hamburg School of Astrology, other groups/individuals), preferring to focus more on the astrological aspects and other portions of the horoscope instead. Alfred Witte 1878-1941 The field of astrology called Cosmobiology is a system based on the early research of the Hamburg School surveyor/astrologer Alfred Witte (1878-1941), to whom its origins should properly be credited. ... Alfred Witte 1878-1941 Uranian astrology is a modern form of astrology based on teachings of German surveyor/astrologer Alfred Witte (1878-1941), founder of the Hamburg School of Astrology. ... The Hamburg School of Astrology originated in Hamburg, Germany, and revolved around the research and teachings of surveyor/astrologer/amateur astronomer Alfred Witte. ... The astrological aspects are noted in the central circle of this natal chart, where the different colors and symbols distinguish between the different aspects, such as the square (red) or trine (blue) In astrology, an aspect is the relative angle between two heavenly bodies. ... A horoscope calculated for January 1, 2000 at 12:01:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time in New York City, New York, USA (Longitude: 074W0023 - Latitude: 40N4251). In astrology, a horoscope is a chart or diagram representing the positions of the Sun, Moon, and planets, the astrological aspects...

Most astrologers practicing Vedic astrology (Jyotish) only use the traditional rulership system and have been doing so consistently for quite some time. An astrological chart (or horoscope) _ Y2K Chart — This particular chart is calculated for January 1, 2000 at 12:01:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time in New York City, New York, USA. (Longitude: 074W0023 - Latitude: 40N4251) Astrology (from Greek: αστρολ&#959... This article needs cleanup. ...

See also

• Exaltation
• Astrological sign
• Horoscope
• Solar system in astrology
• Asteroids in astrology

In astrology, exaltation is the second strongest essential dignity of a planet, after the rulership or domicile. ... A fundamental part of astrology is the belief that space and time (as seen from the earth) are ordered into twelve equal segments or divisions called the zodiac. ... A horoscope calculated for January 1, 2000 at 12:01:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time in New York City, New York, USA (Longitude: 074W0023 - Latitude: 40N4251). In astrology, a horoscope is a chart or diagram representing the positions of the Sun, Moon, and planets, the astrological aspects... Astronomical symbols/glyphs representing the Sun, Moon, Pluto and planets, along with the Earth, in Western astrology. ... Asteroids are rocky planetoids that orbit the Sun between Mars] & Jupiter, and are not to be confused with Centaurs or TNOs. ...

References

http://www.astroprofile.com/planets.htm