What Are Personal Planets in Astrology? The Complete Guide

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What are personal planets and how many of them are there? What powers do they have, and how can you use them to your advantage? We're here to answer all of your astrological questions about personal planets with this handy guide. Read on and know your inner planets inside and out so you can see what's written in the stars and what's in store for you.

Section 1 of 7:

Which planets help me understand my personality?

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    Also considered your “inner planets,” personal planets shape your personality and influence how you appear to strangers and your community. The five personal planets also have the greatest impact on the emotions you experience, including passion, love, and ambition.
    • Calculate your birth chart based on the day, time, and location you were born. The position of your five planets can be found on this birth chart. [1]
    • According to astrology, everyone’s personality is so unique because their personal planets are in different positions.
    • Your rising sign —your “social personality” or how you appear to people—is sometimes considered a personal planet, too. This will depend on your zodiac sign and the hour you were born.
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Section 2 of 7:

How do personal planets influence my life?

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    Each of the twelve houses in astrology connects to a different chapter of your life. For instance, the seventh house, “The House of Relationships,” determines when you will meet a partner or spouse. The zodiac sign found in a certain house will fill you with a special energy. If balance-seeking Gemini is in your seventh house, for example, you’ll find a lover who provides serenity. Once a personal planet, like the Moon, is in an astrological house and zodiac sign, it will guide how you react to a specific situation you’re going through.
    • In the case mentioned above, if the Moon and Gemini are in the seventh house of your birth chart, you’ll tend to speak about your feelings to your partner and be open to compromises in your relationships.
Section 3 of 7:

Sun

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    This bright star helps you stand out in a crowd and proudly share what you believe in. It will remind you not to hide and to instead reflect on the parts of your personality that everyone needs to know about. [2]
    • The Sun also empowers your “ego,” or your sense of self-importance.
    • This star is all about identity and the way you want to be “seen” by everyone.
    • This personal planet helps you glow with confidence and a sense of authority.
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Section 4 of 7:

Moon

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    The powerful Moon draws out your emotions and reveals them to you. Just like it controls the tides, the Moon is responsible for influencing your feelings and bringing them to the surface. If you’ve pent up any of your frustrations, anxieties, joys, or passions, this lunar force releases them. [3]
    • Confronting all your emotions can be overwhelming, but it gives you greater self-awareness.
    • The Moon also heightens your intuition. For example, you’ll know when you need a good cry.
    • With the Moon’s wisdom, you’ll predict your own unique reactions to crises or celebrations.
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Mercury

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    Since it rules over communication and reasoning, Mercury allows you to concentrate on the data and details that help you make a strong case. This planet helps you think quickly, so you’ll be able to bring up follow-up points easily. [4]
    • You won’t doubt yourself during debates and you’ll defend your beliefs every chance you get.
    • Mercury makes sure you have a way with words and use all the best phrases.
    • Whenever you change your perspective on a matter, Mercury ensures you express that.
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Section 6 of 7:

Venus

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    The “planet of pleasure” is all about opening and warming hearts—naturally, it will help you voice what you need in order to feel cherished and make sure you treasure others. [5] Venus helps you improve your relationships and make new connections. [6]
    • You’ll strengthen your bonds with everyone, from lovers to colleagues.
    • Venus also fills you with gratitude so you can voice why you appreciate others.
    • When you need to attract more support, Venus makes you magnetic to a perfect match.
Section 7 of 7:

Mars

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    The “Red Planet” makes sure you feel energized and vibrant. Not only does Mars drive you to identify a cause or project that’s important to you, but it also inspires you to take initiative. Mars blesses you with so much courage that you’ll pick up any fight that matters to you. [7]
    • Mars has an intense energy, so you’ll sense an outside force ordering you to take on a task.
    • The Red Planet will also make you feel restless if you put off one of your higher callings.
    • This personal planet will silence any of your fears and instead enhance your determination.
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      1. ↑ Angel Eyedealism. Astrologer & Performance Artist. Expert Interview. 8 December 2021.
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      6. ↑ https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2017/02/137698/zodiac-signs-ruling-planets-characteristics#slide-2
      7. ↑ https://www.astrology.com/planets/mars

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