The study of the influence of the solar elements is ancient as
horoscopes themselves. Today, most people know their Star Sign,
and most accept that the personal characteristics that are ascribed
to their particular sign, applies to them.
The study of this relationship highlights the fundamental distinction
between the study of astronomy and astrology as we know them today.
For over 2,500 years astrology was automatically included in any
study of the solar system, however over the last 500 years, the
schools of astronomy have moved away from the study of this relationship.
Despite this, the acceptance of astrology in western society has
continued undiminished to the present day. Starscine has researched
a wide range of astronomical and astrological sources and filtered
and condensed a wide variety of interpretations to arrive at those
relationships which are widely held and well founded over a long
period of time. An example of this filtering process is that all
attributes given to Pluto have been discarded by the Starscine team.
The influence of the solar elements combine to provide the astrological
reading for a particular day, and the nature of the reading will
be greatly influenced by the dominant planet on that day as follows:
The Sun:
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| Mind: |
The Sun has an uplifting effect on the
mind, providing determination and willpower. |
| Spirit: |
The sun contributes to the interconnection
of living beings, encouraging positive sentiments and
good will. |
| Power: |
It's not only plants that are 'solar powered',
but humans, too, are 'fueled' by the Sun. |
| Passion: |
The Sun drives passion in a healthy direction,
towards vitality and life. |
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The Moon:
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| Mind: |
The Light Moon is generally encourages emotive thinking and subjectivity, and instinctive rather than objective thought processes.
Emotional distance is often associated with the Dark Moon, which can bring clarity to a problem, but may also blind a person to what is important to them
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| Spirit: |
In relation to Spirit, the Light Moon can be a potent and disturbing influence at times.
The Dark Moon has traditionally been associated with the presence of unseen forces from the spirit world.
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| Power: |
The Light Moon reinforces the dominant characteristics and proclivities of the individual in relation to Power.
The Dark Moon has a history of strong association with the expression of the subconscious power within.
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| Passion: |
The Light Moon's influence on Passion is generally one of reinforcing individual proclivities in this regard.
The influence of the Dark Moon gives some individuals increased control over their passion.
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Mercury:
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| Mind: |
Mercury dominates the mind readings, with the
majority of its astrological influence centered here. |
| Spirit: |
The Spirit is brought into focus by Mercury
through meditation. |
| Power: |
Mercury gives Power an intellectual edge. |
| Passion: |
Mercury has no direct influence on Passion. |
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Venus:
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| Mind: |
In contrast to Mercury, Venus has little influence
on the objective functioning of the Mind. |
| Spirit: |
Venus has an uplifting or encouraging influence
in the realm of higher values and transcendent aspirations. |
| Power: |
Venus steers one's inner energies towards passionate
endeavors and may influence an exaggeration of positive characteristics. |
| Passion: |
Venus dominates the romantic elements of passion. |
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Mars:
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| Mind: |
Mars contributes an element of unpredictability,
verbal aggression and manic creativity. |
| Spirit: |
Mars has a negative and even destructive influence
on Spirit. The things of the spirit are a threat to the largely
bellicose power of Mars, as though there is an attempt to
repress the higher aspirations from consciousness, especially
at times when the influence of Mars is particularly strong. |
| Power: |
The influence of Mars on Power can be extreme,
especially if added to similar tendencies in the individual.
It may add a hard-to-control aspect to those individuals with
strong 'masculine' characteristics, yet provide necessary
power to those individuals who are more conservative or modest
by nature. |
| Passion: |
A compulsion to the dramatic, passionate outpourings,
and a strong increase in the sex drive are often attributed
to the influence of Mars on Passion. |
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Jupiter:
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| Mind: |
The influence of Jupiter expands the mind, opening
it up to new ideas and possibilities, academic pursuits, and
to higher thoughts and ideals. |
| Spirit: |
Jupiter has long been associated with the twin
pillars of law and religion. Its influence on the spirit appears
to be to empower moral decisions and judgment. |
| Power: |
Jupiter is a powerful presence, inspiring people
to seek good fortune and powerful positions. |
| Passion: |
Jupiter does not have a direct influence on
passion, although it does tend to make one aware of one's
own ambitions. |
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Saturn:
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| Mind: |
In relation to the mind, Saturn's major influences
are through its astrological qualities of seriousness, concentration
and a measured, cautious approach. These are very useful influences
in most circumstances. |
| Spirit: |
Saturn can open an individual to the spiritual aspects
of life by encouraging a reflective, meditative and even reclusive mien.
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| Power: |
Saturn can inhibit the drive to power, especially
the empowerment necessary to form strong friendships, inhibiting
self-belief, and pressing some to hold back when their need
is to let go. Saturn can also help restrain the misuse of
power where individuals have trouble channeling large surges
of power. |
| Passion: |
Saturn's influence on passion is a calming
one, encouraging caution, economy, reserve. Starscine uses
the Inverse Square of the distance between the Earth and Saturn
to calculate the relative astrological influence of Saturn. |
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Uranus:
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| Mind: |
Astrologers disagree about the influence of
Uranus on the mind. Radical or revolutionary thought that
may lead to personal or collective change is one that is generally
agreed upon. |
| Spirit: |
Uranus appears to have an influence on an individual's
ability to experience paranormal activity. |
| Power: |
Uranus is a challenger of power; its influence
is thought to encourage or promote challenge to the status
quo, whether individual or collective. |
| Passion: |
The influence of Uranus can have a transformative
effect on passion in all areas of life. |
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Neptune:
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| Mind: |
Astrologers believe that Neptune's influence
on the mind is to inspire fantasy and imagination, hopes and
aspirations, although it can also induce vagueness and confusion. |
| Spirit: |
Neptune's influence on the spirit could be
deceptive, leading one toward mysticism, and possibly away
from a true spirituality. |
| Power: |
Neptune's influence on Power is negative, increasing
the individual's vulnerability to the power of others. |
| Passion: |
Neptune's influence on Passion is to confuse,
making it difficult for an individual to know what they are
feeling. |
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