Which is your ruling planet?

Every Zodiac sign has its own ruling planet/s. The energy of a sign's ruling planets has a strong influence over those born under that sign. Which is your ruling planet and what does it say about you? Look up your Star Sign below:

Aries

Mars, the ruling planet of Aries shows in the assertive, adventurous nature of those born under this sign. Arians can be aggressive as well as courageous and they have an abundance of energy and enthusiasm. Through Mars, Arians will constantly feel a need to “be doing” and will look to satisfy this need instantly. This makes Aries daring, sometimes reckless and often willing to go where no-one has gone before and do what no-one before them has dared to do. Aries is a sign of action, energy and enthusiasm.

Taurus

With Venus as a ruling planet Taurus is fundamentally loving, generous and faithful. Taurus has a fondness for the good things in life and enjoys possessions their money can buy. Taurus will be gifted in areas represented by Venus such as sensuality, devotion, creativity and emotional strength as well as showing a degree of over-indulgence, jealousy and sometimes passivity. Sensual delights hold a predominant place in the Taurean’s life; they love good food and appreciate luxurious surroundings. Taurus is also grateful for simple things and will be careful with money and possessions, making for a good balance between a love of comfort and an appreciation of the simple and healthy pleasures of life.

Gemini

With Mercury as a ruling planet the Gemini’s intelligence colours their temperament. Gemini has a critical, quick mind and enjoys being mentally provocative. Gemini will be gifted in areas represented by Mercury such as verbal or written communication and expressing ideas. They have a sharp mind and are good at negotiating, persuasion and conciliating. They can be scheming too; Mercury likes to play tricks and Gemini might enjoy occasionally deceiving others, just for the fun of it. Mercury is the planet of childhood and youth and Gemini is sometimes known as the Peter Pan of the Zodiac.

Cancer

Cancerians are ruled by the Moon, the planet associated with emotions and the subconscious. The Moon lights up the night time sky and has many phases, as Cancerians have many moods. Cancer expresses the sensitivity of the Moon freely with tenderness and affection; they have strong protective instincts. They can be deeply nostalgic for their childhood (a phase in life associated with the Moon.) Cancer will offer tenderness, understanding and protection to others, needing the same from them in return. They can be dreamy, creative and inspired as well as sensitive and moody.

Leo

As Leo lights up the lives of those around them, their ruling planet the Sun brings light and life to the Earth. Everyone has a Sun Sign (the sign in which the Sun is placed on their date of birth), for Leos the Sun is in its sign of rulership. The Sun in astrology represents the way a person presents themselves and what they want instinctively without thinking about it. Leos need to be at the centre of all that is going on. Qualities of the Sun include energy, courage, willpower, kindness, generosity and authority. Every year the Sun returns to the exact place it was on the date of birth marking a person’s birthday; this is a time of renewal, setting new goals and the rekindling of hopes.

Virgo

Mercury rules Virgo; this planet is also the god of commerce and travel in Roman mythology and Hermes, the messenger of the gods in Greek Mythology. Mercury is associated with the mind and thinking and allows Virgo to think analytically, discriminate and to express their ideas well through verbal communication. Through Mercury, Virgo has a marked interest for detail; they have a self-critical mind and are calculating and perceptive. Virgos are gifted in the areas represented by Mercury such as commerce and having a taste for analysis, precise work and learning.

Libra

Venus, the Libran’s ruling planet is named after the goddess of love and beauty. In the ancient myths, Venus had an ongoing extramarital affair with the warrior-god Mars who rules Libran’s opposite sign, Aries. Relationships are important to the Libran as through partnerships and friendships they come to know themselves. Venus endows Libra with a gentle, refined, understanding and affectionate nature. They are sociable but sometimes easily influenced. Through their ruling planet, Librans also appreciate the beauty of love rather than its depth and through compatible relationships Libra will experience inner harmony and a degree of wisdom.

Scorpio

Scorpio’s ruler, Pluto is the planet of transformation and spirituality. The personal, social and professional changes Scorpios go through all go towards weaving the rich tapestry that is their life, culminating in Scorpio’s developing spirituality. Pluto is the Greek Hades, god of the Kingdom of the Dead. Scorpios have a fascination with the supernatural, life after death and reincarnation. They have a strong psychic awareness and can be passionate and uncompromising about those things they feel strongly about. Through Pluto the Scorpio’s personality is complex, deep and mysterious.

Sagittarius

Each planet influences the nature and traits of a person’s personality. Jupiter, with its sign Sagittarius, imparts optimism, generosity and wisdom. Jupiter endows Sagittarius with a love of philosophy, religion, travel and justice. Through Jupiter, Sagittarius will be the eternal student, devoting themselves to higher studies or learning through travel. There’s nothing they like better than discovering new horizons that bring them happiness and good fortune. Sagittarius will aspire with hope, towards new goals; they enjoy competition and exploration. Through their ruling planet they are also jovial, and honest with a great deal of goodwill.

Capricorn

Capricorn’s ruling planet Saturn is the planet of limitation and restriction; this planet encourages Capricorn to cultivate the qualities of patience and strength. Saturn limits, curbs and holds people back, endowing Capricorn with incredible powers of stamina and endurance. Themes that are predominant in a Capricorn’s life are responsibility, self-discipline and honesty. Through Saturn Capricorn is able to approach life’s challenges with a calm, clear mind. They are ambitious with a strong sense of duty and responsibility. Saturn is a lonely planet and Capricorn can be inclined to pessimism and over-caution. Elderly Capricorns display a great deal of wisdom.

Aquarius

Uranus, the ruling planet of Aquarius is associated with rebellion and freedom. Aquarius is the open-minded, non-conformist. This planet awakens the conscience and through Uranus, Aquarius is humanitarian, independent and freedom-loving. They also have a taste for new experiences and sudden adventure; they love anything that is novel and original and support ideological currents of thought. They will put their humanitarian skills to positive use through supporting charities, good causes and working for the underprivileged. Uranus is planet of sudden change and Aquarians love to surprise.

Pisces

Neptune, the ruling planet of Pisces was named after a sea god and the Piscean’s emotions are as deep, mysterious and tempestuous as the sea itself. Neptune imparts compassion, dignity, beauty and divinity to the Piscean. Pisces has a passionate nature though often emotions remain hidden beneath the surface. Neptune is a planet with subtle inner qualities such as insight, clairvoyance and perception. Through their ruling planet, Pisces is intuitive, receptive, compassionate and insightful. They are sympathetic to other people’s feelings and always be willing to help those in need.