Astrology Basics - Signs, Elements, Ruling Planets in Astrology Charts

Pele Rising
 by Jim Warren
 www.jimwarren.com

Fire - Yang

Life
Will
Spirit
Action
Energy shining outward.
Intuition
Choleric
Path to Love
Focus=Identity
 

Hygeia of Earth
 in J. Paul Getty
Museum

Earth - Yin

Substance
Physical Form
Structure
Energy holding form together.
Consolidation
Sensation
Melancholic
Path to Service
Focus=Materiality

Whisper of Breath
 Substance of Self
Spirit of Life

Air - Yang

Mental
Social
Global
Energy shaping  things to come.
Thinking
Sanguine
Brotherhood
Focus=Mental & Social Interaction

Vision Woman
Wisdom to Those
Who Thirst

Water - Yin

Emotional
Spiritual
Soul
Energy connecting to the Source.
Feeling
Phlegmatic
Path to Peace
Focus=Feeling & Emotional Realm

Aries
March 20-April 20
 

I am.
The Originator
"I do my thing."
Initiator, Pioneer, Warrior
Action. Starting things.
Fiery Self-Will.
Energetic, original, innovative, assertive, enthusiastic, self-reliant,
new growth,
self-directed
 self-assured.
NEW experiences.
The Ram.
Glyph looks like
the Ram's horns.
Ruling Planet =  
Mars.

I have.
The Concentrator
"I enjoy 
the physical world."
Earth Spirit, Builder, 
One who manifests
Practical/Productive
Deep appreciation of physical sensations.
Creation of form.
Strengthening.
Persevering.
Stabilizing/Efficient.
Creates things of  value / money.
The Bull.
Glyph resembles
Bull's head/horns.
Ruling Planet =
Venus.

I think.
The Friendly One
"I see, think, talk."
Communicator, Curious Seeker.
Social, outgoing
Sees and blends opposites/both sides of an issue.
Vivacious, quick.
Flexible, versatile
Lively/changeable.
Intellectual - Quick
literary - logical.
Mentally ambitious.
The Twins.
Glyph looks like twins - both sides.
Ruling Planet  = Mercury.

I feel.
The Insistent
"I protect, save, nourish, and assimilate."
Nurturer, Parental, The cup of life's emotions.
Healing. Sensitive.
Emotions expressed & needs met.
Desire to connect to source.
Subconscious.
Reserved/quiet
The Crab.
Glyph resembles the crab claws.
Ruling Planet =
Moon.

I will.
The Organizer
"I project personal power to the world."
Leader, Golden One,
Performer.
Fire of the heart.
Energetic. Vital.
Confidence. Ease.
Expressing identity
Dignity. Courage.
Outgoing. Noble>
Ambitious.
Enjoys limelight.
Proud.  Loyal.
The Lion.
Glyph is like the Lion's mane and tail.
Ruling Planet = 
Sun.

I analyze.
The Discriminator
"I work competently."
Server. Healer. Worker. Humble One
Helpful, humble, need to serve.
Seeks perfection
 and purity of self.
Practical/Unemotional
Precise. Sensible.
Dedicated. Planner.
Responsible.
Logical.
Very discriminating.
The Virgin.
Glyph is Virgin holding a sheaf of wheat.
Ruling Planet = 
Mercury.

I balance.
The Diplomat
"I promote balance."
Harmonizes. Relater. Diplomat. Justice.
Love of Beauty. 
Social/communal.
Idealist. Peacemaker.
Poised - Gracious
Fair-minded.
Tactful. Friendly.
Peace at any price.
The Scales.
Glyph is either beam of scales or horizon rising sun to enter world of others, not the self.
Ruling Planet = 
Venus.

I desire.
The Passionate
"I share sensual world and seek self knowledge and self-mastery."
Transformer.
Transfiguration
Death & Rebirth.
Still waters run very deeply.
Intense. Forceful.
Bold. Penetrating.
Mystery. Seeker.
The Scorpion, Eagle, or Phoenix.
Glyph is scorpion stinging tail.
Ruling planet =
Pluto.

I understand.
The Executive
"I trust, value, and direct my life as to my understanding."
Philosopher. Wise Teacher. Explorer.
Fire of the Spirit.
Beliefs. Ideals.
Quest to discover truth and oneness of all things.
Optimistic. Casual.
Studious. Restless.
Buoyant. Far Seeing.
The Archer.
Glyph is the Arrow which shoots Heavenward.
Ruling Planet =
Jupiter.

I use.
The Practical Idealist
"I carry out the law."
Purposeful One. Father Authority. Lord of Time.
Self Control. Caution.
Reserve. Ambition.
Self discipline.
Integrity.
Moral Courage.
Implement truths.
Ambitious.
Methodical. Practical.
The Goat.
Glyph is the goat head with curled horns, climbing to new heights, solitary and alone.
Ruling Planet =
Saturn.

I know.
The Individualist
"I seek to expand knowledge and freedom for All Humanity."
Reformer. Global One. Humanitarian.
Radical Individuality
Eccentricity
Seeks ideal and idealized society.
Progressive. Visionary. Altruistic
Inventive ingenuity.
The Water Bearer.
Glyph is the waves of "electric air"
& water of life.
Ruling Planet  = Uranus.

I believe. Compassionate
"I dream of love and beauty and am absorbed in the whole."
Mystic. Dreamer.
Compassionate.
Healing.
Self-transcends.
Spiritual.
Psychic. Sensitive.
Receptive.
Serious. Recluse.
Imaginative.
The Fish.
Glyph is two fish tied together, swimming in opposite direction.
Ruling Planet =
Neptune.