Plan-et
/ˈplæn.ɪt/
A celestial body that orbits a star and shines by reflected light rather than its own. In astrology, a planet is a symbol of a fundamental type of energy or function within consciousness.
In astrology, the planets represent active forces that shape personality, behavior, and events. The Sun and Moon are traditionally included among the planets for interpretive purposes, even though they are not planets astronomically. Each planet signifies a mode of expression: for example, Mercury relates to thought and communication, Venus to affection and aesthetics, Mars to action and assertion. Understanding the planets’ placements and aspects forms the core of chart interpretation in all astrological traditions.