posted December 01, 2006 01:49 AM            

http://www.supertarot.co.uk/astro/exult.htm

The Rules of Astrology

Certain astrological rules have remained more or less constant throughout the centuries, but the modern focus on Character readings where flattery rather than the need for objectivity has generally obscured their importance. Most Tarot readings concern events, so we can take these traditional rules to our advantage.

So far you have been looking at placements in astrology - the house signs and relationships between the planets. Now you will look at how the planets relate to the houses; how they are strengthened or weakened within a sign.

Astrology Rules
Rule Detriment Exalt Fall Strong Joy
Mar Ari, Sco Tau, Lib Cap Can Leo 6
Ven Tau, Lib Ari, Sco Pis Vir Sag 5
Mer Gem, Vir Sag, Pis Vir Pis Can, Cap 1
Mon Can Cap Tau Sco 3
Sun Leo Aqu Ari Lib Sco 9
Jup Sag, Pis Gem, Vir Can Cap Ari, Tau, Lib 11
Sat Cap, Aqu Leo, Can Lib Ari Gem, Vir 12

Rulerships
This table is simpler than it appears at first glance. Each of the seven main planets rule two signs each, except the Sun and the Moon, so we can see that the two luminaries are aspects of each other. Planets in their own signs are at home - they are strong.

Detriment
Planets in their Detriment position are weak, which means that the signs ruled are also weakened. Note the symmetry: Mars is in detriment in the signs ruled by Venus and vice versa, Mercury and Jupiter are polarities, as are the Sun/Moon and Saturn.

Exultation
Planets in their exulted position are very strong, which also strengthens their own signs. The weakest place, Fall, is exactly opposite, or seven signs away. Planets in the Fall position are correspondingly weakest.

All Other Positions
Planets in signs other than the ones described above have a normal strength.

Mutual Reception
If two planets are found in the other's ruling sign, there is a condition of mutual reception, which is also powerful, and shows that the planets exchange energy easily. Think of it as when your host invites you to treat their house as if it was your own.

The Joys of the Planets
The house that a planet is happiest in, irrespective of the actual zodiac sign. This system comes from Firmicus Maternus in the fourth century.
All good astrologers have memorised this information.

posted December 01, 2006 12:38 PM              

this was very helpful, thank you.