Natal Astrology

Saturn is the natural ruler of Capricorn. It signifies limitations, boundaries, restrictions and structures. It governs things like diplomacy, heirarchy and social structures. It is the natural ruler of the 10th House and the skeletal system.

Uranus is the natural ruler of Aquarius. It represents the unconventional, lightning-fast (and unexpected) changes, inventions and individuality. An example of Uranus at work would be the industrial revolution. It is radical and often indicative of progressive, forward-thinking in some fashion.

Neptune is the natural ruler of Pisces. It signifies illusion, deception, duplicity and confusion. It is often associated with mysticism, spirituality, drugs, fantasies and mediums. It governs things like institutions - places people go (by choice or not) to withdraw from society: prisons, convents, lunatic asylums, etc. It naturally rules the 12th House and mysterious illnesses, often mental illnesses.

Pluto is the natural ruler of Scorpio. It represents transformation, death and rebirth. It governs things like wealth, medical and detective work and mining: things that reveal the hidden. Pluto is the natural ruler of the 8th House and the regenerative forces in the body.

In the upcoming installment, I will discuss understanding and interpretting the natal chart in a bit more depth. Also, coming up, we will look at dignities and debilities, planets in retrograde motion, mutual reception and a contest!

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