Pondering the Planets
Astrology is a very detailed art having at least as many permutations as numerology. Knowing what planets are in your chart, for example, can provide increased insights into your birthday personology forecasts. Here's a brief list of each planet's energies:
Sun: abundant energy, power, and self-awareness. Negatively: egocentricity and haughtiness.
Moon: receptivity, insight, psychic aptitude. Negatively: moodiness and changeability.
Mercury: communication, cleverness, conscious thought. Negatively:dependency on mind over heart.
Venus: love, charm, sexuality. Negatively: a “tease” and hedonism.
Mars: courage, assertiveness, accomplishment. Negatively: violent or temperamental overflow.
Jupiter: vision, optimism, justice. Negatively: embellishment, insatiability.
Saturn: self-discipline, responsibility, restraint. Negatively: somberness and cynicism.
Uranus: free-spiritedness, individuality, openness. Negatively: rebellion and stubbornness.
Neptune: sensitivity, creativity, kindness. Negatively: ambiguity and avoidance.
Pluto: discernment, restoration, enlightenment. Negatively: corruption and mania.
Please note that the exact way in which each of the planets plays out in a person's chart depends on the house in which it appears. It's recommended that people interested in having this kind of information get a good chart prepared from a reliable source.
Like any art, it's all in the particulars! The more information you have on hand as you use this book, the more accurate the reading becomes. That's why it's good to get a chart done professionally, if possible. There are several sources online and off that provide astrological charts at reasonable costs (some lucky folks have a friend who's an astrologer!).
Now, those without a birth chart need not worry. Birthday personology will still be useful and interesting! Just bear in mind that the information provided is generalized to suit everyone born on a specific date, without the advantage of the other details to round out the picture.
