Astrology Chart Ruler
In Astrology, the chart ruler is a significant concept that represents the planet that rules the zodiac sign on the Ascendant (also known as the Rising Sign).
The Ascendant is the sign that was rising on the eastern horizon at the time of your birth and is an essential factor in determining your overall personality and physical appearance. The planet that rules your Ascendant sign becomes your chart ruler.
By Knowing Your:
- Chart ruler
- It’s house placement
- & the aspects it makes to other planets (in your birth chart)
- and the houses these planets rule
You are able to connect the dots & read a story that describes you, your motivations, your skills and even ways your can ways you can make money that is specifically easy for you (aka tapping into your natural gifts & talents).
Chart Ruler Sign & House
For example, if your Ascendant is Aries, your CHART RULER would be Mars. This means that Mars plays a significant role in shaping your personality, behaviors, and physical characteristics. The energy and qualities associated with Mars will be prominent in your life.
Similarly, the HOUSE placement of your chart ruler will also be very important. Its position by house reveals a lot about your motivations and where you go all in.
& finally, the aspects it makes. Its aspects are also VERY important. The houses that are connected through planetary aspects indicate life areas that are linked together, depending on the type of aspect, you would then be able to understand the connection between 1 area of life & another.
Here is a list of the zodiac signs and their respective ruling planets:
- Aries: Mars
- Taurus: Venus
- Gemini: Mercury
- Cancer: Moon
- Leo: Sun
- Virgo: Mercury
- Libra: Venus
- Scorpio: Mars (Traditional R) and Pluto
- Sagittarius: Jupiter
- Capricorn: Saturn
- Aquarius: Saturn (Traditional R) and Uranus
- Pisces: Jupiter (Traditional R) and Neptune
Chart ruler through the Houses:
Chart ruler in 1st House:
This placement emphasizes the individual’s self-expression, identity, and physical appearance. It can enhance their presence and personal charisma, making them more assertive and self-focused. Themes: self, physical body outlook in life, early life, experiences, personality, persona, and the way they navigate reality.
Chart ruler in 2nd House:
This placement affects the individual’s values, finances, and material possessions. This placement may bring a strong emphasis on acquiring wealth, building financial stability, and developing a strong sense of self-worth. Themes: finance, livelihood, material possessions, savings, attitudes towards money.
Chart ruler in 3rd House:
This placement highlights communication, learning, and intellectual pursuits. It suggests that the individual’s identity and self-expression are closely tied to their ability to communicate effectively, gather knowledge, and engage in intellectual exchanges. Themes: siblings, extended family, neighbors, community, short-distance travel, learning, early education, communication, mindset.
Chart ruler in 4th House:
This placement influences the individual’s home, family, and emotional foundations. It suggests a strong emphasis on family dynamics, a deep-rooted attachment to their home, and a significant emotional connection to their past. Themes: home, property, family, the parents, ancestors, roots, foundation, retirement years.
Chart ruler in 5th House:
This placement emphasizes creativity, self-expression, and romance. It suggests that the individual finds joy and fulfillment through artistic pursuits, takes pleasure in self-expression, and may have a strong desire for love and romance. Themes: children, play, pleasure, joy, hobbies, romance, creative expression.
Chart ruler in 6th House:
This placement affects the individual’s work, health, and daily routines. It suggests that the person’s identity and self-expression are intertwined with their work ethic, dedication to service, and focus on maintaining physical well-being. Themes: health, nutrition, daily routine, work, co-workers, subordinate, workplace, animals.
Chart ruler in 7th House:
This placement highlights relationships, partnerships, and collaborations. It suggests that the individual’s identity and self-expression are strongly influenced by their interactions with others and their ability to form balanced and harmonious relationships. Themes: relationships, partnership, marriage, contractual agreements, negotiations, open enemies.
Chart ruler in 8th House:
This placement influences matters of transformation, shared resources, and deep connections. It suggests that the individual’s identity and self-expression are tied to experiences of intense emotional transformation, the exploration of hidden aspects of life, and the management of shared resources. Themes: death, rebirth, transformation, intimacy, sex, trauma, fears, power & control, partner’s finances, debt, other people’s money, taxes, inheritance, investment, occult.
Chart ruler in 9th House:
This placement emphasizes higher learning, philosophy, travel, and spirituality. It suggests that the individual’s identity and self-expression are strongly influenced by their pursuit of knowledge, exploration of different cultures and belief systems, and a sense of adventure. Themes: religion, philosophy, morality, ethics, beliefs, higher education, foreign culture, long-distance travel, publishing, teaching.
Chart ruler in 10th House:
This placement affects the individual’s career, public image, and reputation. It suggests that the person’s identity and self-expression are closely tied to their professional aspirations, ambition, and public recognition. Themes: career, public reputation, authority figures, occupation, leadership.
Chart ruler in 11th House:
This placement highlights social connections, friendships, and involvement in group activities. It suggests that the individual’s identity and self-expression are strongly influenced by their participation in social causes, group collaborations, and their ability to build a network of like-minded individuals. Themes: friends, group memberships, humanitarian pursuits, internet, social media, recognition, hopes & dreams.
Chart ruler in 12th House:
This placement influences introspection, spirituality, and hidden aspects of the self. It suggests that the individual’s identity and self-expression may be more private and elusive, with a strong inclination towards spiritual and metaphysical realms. Themes: endings, undoing loss, misfortune, spirituality, subconscious, places that are hidden, hospitals, temples, brothels & prisons.
& here you have it.
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