Ruling planet for each zodiac sign: What it means, how it affects you

The ruling planet of each zodiac sign affects life. This planet reveals each zodiac sign's personality. As a life leader, you typically embrace this planet's energy as a protector encouraging you to be yourself.

Aries

Fiery Mars fuels Aries' zeal. This propels them to the top. The planet of sex, drive, resolve, and energy provides Aries the courage to be a fighter. Mars' dynamic and impetuous energy inspires Aries to be unstoppable and construct their ideal existence.

Taurus

Luxury Venus gives Taureans sensual, amorous, and sensitive vitality. She helps Taurus be earthy and lucky in love and money as the planet of love, beauty, and profit. Her sweet aura enables them indulge in excess and sensuality. Taurus is empowered to prioritize pleasure and harmony.

Gemini

Mercury, the planet of communication, helps Geminis expand their minds and comprehend information faster than any other zodiac sign. This sparks their curiosity and intellect. As the fastest-moving planet in our solar system, Geminis are continually traveling and meeting new people.

Cancer

The Moon rules Cancer as the symbol of emotions and home. As the Moon makes us more passionate and intuitive at night, Cancers can increase their emotional and empathic powers. Their loving, compassionate, and sensitive nature comes from the Moon.

Leo

THE SUN RULES LEO AND IS OUR SOLAR SYSTEM'S CREATIVE, VITAL, AND POWERFUL FORCE. THIS PROVIDES THIS ZODIAC SIGN AUTHORITY AND REGALITY. BECAUSE THE SUN IS THE MOST BRILLIANT AND RADIANT POWER WE CAN SEE, LEOS DESIRE TO SHINE BRILLIANTLY AND BE SPOTLIGHTED. THIS PRIDE GOES THROUGH LEOS.

Virgo

Mercury rules analytical Virgo because it is rational.  This zodiac sign excels at understanding and executing ideas and strategies. Virgo is also good at spotting the big picture and the specifics and how to get from A to Z. Mercury helps them communicate and be practical.

Libra

Venus, the planet of love, peace, and partnerships, protects Libra. Because of such, this zodiac sign naturally seeks beauty, harmony, and calm. Venus's yearning for partnership and connection makes Libras value togetherness over independence. That motivates Libras to be one of the most social zodiac signs, not just romantically.

Scorpio

Mars, the planet of passion and strife, is Pluto's lower vibration. Scorpios' hot passions make them intense and adventurous. Scorpios are seductive because both planets glow with passion and mystery. Pluto, the planet of the subconscious and metamorphosis, fuels Scorpio's inner exploration.

Sagittarius

Jupiter, the planet of growth, luck, and progress, gives Sagittarius a carefree outlook. The planet of wisdom enhances this zodiac sign's curiosity about themselves, others, and the cosmos. Jupiter represents “going big” and not being confined, therefore many Sagittarians want unending enlightenment.

Capricorn

Saturn is zodiac "timekeeper". Capricorn is ambitious and persistent because Saturn dominates it. Kids are more sensible and realistic when they realize life has limits. That makes them tidy or cold, but they lead with their long-term vision, not their hearts.

Aquarius

The independent and powerful planets Uranus and Saturn dominate Aquarius. These seemingly unrelated energies make Aquarians unique and individualistic. Both planets are cerebral, not emotional, thus Aquarians like ideas and ideals. They can organize their innovative or unique thoughts for themselves and others.

Pisces

Sweet and sensitive Pisces is co-ruled by magical Neptune and lucky Jupiter. That makes this zodiac sign ethereal and inventive. Pisceans' dreams, sensitivity, and creativity are enhanced by Neptune and Jupiter's spirituality. Pisces also gains optimism, hope, and fantasy from both planets.

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