I wanted to take a
close look at the seven symbols which make up the planets. If you
observe closely, you'll notice that they are made from only
three symbols. Individually, the Sun represents masculine energy and the Moon
represents feminine energy. The Cross is a link between both masculine and
feminine where not one is greater than the other. They are equal as it
should be. Take a close look at the symbol for Mars. The sun and the
cross are shown. The cross is bent like an arrow to show defiance. The sun
represents uninhibited energy. There's strength to this symbol. With
Mercury, the sun, moon and cross are all used. The moon is placed as a crown to
show intelligence. The sun is the head, referring to communication, while the
cross is placed as the body linking masculine and feminine energies. Jupiter uses the cross and moon
in it's planetary symbol. The moon placed on the cross shows an
outward view. In other words, it reveals how we present ourselves to those
around us. Where Mercury represents a striking force, Venus shows us a subtle
and more feminine energy. The symbol for
Saturn is a direct opposite of Jupiter's symbol. The Cross above the moon
reveals an inner quality.
All it took were three symbols to make
up seven of the most striking and influential archetypes.