When it comes to the planets, they each have their own distinct personalities and purposes. Each planet in our Universe is assigned to a zodiac sign and rules over certain aspects of your life. That’s why zodiac signs have their own personalities as well, they are ruled by one of these unique planets.

　　There are two kinds of planets, there are inner planets and outer planets.The inner planets are quicker and have a more direct impact on our day to day events. Those are the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars.

　　The outer planets (Jupiter, Pluto, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune) move more slowly through the zodiac, and will only change zodiac signs from one to every fifteen years.

　　Thus, the outer planets are the ones that have an impact on the overall theme of your life, and not so much your day-to-day affairs. Let’s have a look at each of these wonderful bodies in the solar system, and how they rule our everyday lives.

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Sun

The fiery star in the sky that breathes life into all living things. It also defines your sun sign, or your ascendant sign. In other words, your self-expression and how the world sees you will depend on where the Sun rules in your life. The Sun rules the fire sign Leo and also the fifth house.

　　

Moon

The Moon is the opposite of the Sun in terms of what it rules in your life. The Moon rules the parts of you that the world doesn’t see. Only a few close people in your life may see these qualities. The Moon rules the water sign of Cancer, the fourth house, and also your emotional undercurrents.

　　

Mercury

Mercury rules the air sign of Gemini and the 6th house. This makes it a very intellectual planet. It rules communication, transportation, thoughts, intelligence, and details. While Mercury does rule journeys and travel, it does so more with short journeys than long ones.

　　

Venus

Ah, the infamous goddess of love and beauty. She rules values, security, how we relate to each other, and even sexual identity. Sweet Venus rules the second house and the earth sign of Taurus. She is also very good at ruling your money and financial matters as well.

　　

　　

Mars

Mars is the ruler of the first house and rules the fire sign of Aries. It rules sexual drive, and also your career ambition as well. Mars also rules the 8th house, or the house of the most sexually intense sign of the zodiac, Scorpio. Whatever area of your life Mars rules, you are doing it with zest and passion, and you won’t stop until you get what you want.

　　

Jupiter

Jupiter is the optimistic benevolent planet, where you see Jupiter in your chart is where you are going to experience the most luck and generosity in your life. Jupiter rules the 9th house of Sagittarius. it also works to help you expand your consciousness and the ‘bigger picture’ aspect of life and love.

　　

Saturn

Saturn rules the 10th house of Capricorn and is the planet of limitations. Issues pertaining to your father may appear where Saturn shows up in your chart. Saturn also asks us to make sacrifices for the greater good.

　　

Uranus

Uranus is the planet of genius, giftedness, and talent that is exceptional. This is also a planet of radical thinking and rejection of the status quo. This planet rules the 11th house of Aquarius.

　　

Neptune

Dreamy Neptune rules Pisces and offers you an intuitive glimpse of the world. This is a highly spiritual planet that will challenge the way you see the world. Inspiration and creativity will be enhanced on days or aspects that are ruled by Neptune.

　　

Pluto

Pluto gets a bad rap. It is known as the planet of death and transformation and rules the intense 8th house or Scorpio. Any Scorpio will tell you there’s nothing wrong with that. Every beginning you experience in life must first come from an end. Pluto rules those endings to help you transition through life with ease.

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　　All of these planets have an influence on our lives. Some of them impact our day to day, like the Sun that rises every day, and the Moon that arrives every single night. Mercury, Mars, and Venus all travel quickly through the zodiac as well. They impact our work, communication, and play time from week to week.

　　The other planets, the outer planets of Jupiter, Saturn Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto all carry a bigger weight on the grand blueprint of our lives. What is your favorite planet and why?