TBH Magic: What's the Deal with Astrological Chart Rulers?
Hi angels! It’s Erin from TBH Magic back once again. I introduced the topic of chart rulers here on the blog originally in 2020 and refreshed the topic late last year, but I wanted to circle back once more, and elaborate a little in order to understand how a chart ruler might work in your OWN birth chart.
First of all, let’s review what I’ve discussed on the blog before, just as a review for what you need to know. Then we’ll dive deeper!
HERE'S HOW TO FIND YOUR CHART RULER:
1. Determine your Ascendant/Rising sign. This is the marker of your first house.
2. Determine the planet that rules your Ascendant/Rising sign.
3. Determine where that planet lives (what house) within your chart.
4. Combine the house, sign, and planet to determine
Knowing that single signature of a birth chart will tell you SO MUCH about a person. Someone ruled by the Sun in Libra is going to come across generally more positive and warm than someone ruled by Saturn in Capricorn, who will have a serious demeanor and a marked level of discipline.
While people’s first introduction to astrology is often: “What’s your sign?” this question only inquires about a person’s Sun. The Sun is of course important in everyone’s chart…but you might find someone’s chart ruler to be much more revealing about the general themes and overall flavor of their life.
The U.S. has its very own birth chart, (which will factor heavily in 2022 due to the U.S. Pluto Return) which can serve to tell us about the country overall, just like it functions for an individual’s chart. The birth chart of the U.S. features a Sagittarius Ascendant, according to the popular Sibly Chart. That means the U.S. has a planetary chart ruler of Jupiter. This planet is all about faith, expansion, and freedom, which are unquestionably themes of the country!
As you can see, the astrological chart ruler can tell you a lot about a person, or place!
Have you figured out your astrological chart ruler now? Here’s a little more info:
If the SUN is your chart ruler: If you’re ruled by the Sun, you’re self-focused and external validation will help you reach your brightest expression.
If the MOON is your chart ruler: If you’re ruled by the Moon, your emotions are steering your life’s ship, and you should let your intuition be the compass.
If MERCURY is your chart ruler: If you’re ruled by Mercury, communication makes you feel most alive. It’s important that you feel mentally stimulated.
If MARS is your chart ruler: If you’re ruled by Mars, you need ACTION to keep life interesting. You’re competitive by nature and want to win.
If VENUS is your chart ruler: If you’re ruled by Venus, you simply love love. You have a knack for making anything and everything more beautiful than you found it.
If JUPITER is your chart ruler: If you’re ruled by Jupiter, there is no adventure to grand. Travel is likely to play an important role in your story.
If SATURN is your chart ruler: If you’re ruled by Saturn, you appreciate the rules and regulations of life. People see you as a smart leader.
If NEPTUNE is your chart ruler: If you’re ruled by Neptune, your creativity can carry you away. You have a broad imagination that inspires others.
If URANUS is your chart ruler: If you’re ruled by Uranus, not much surprises you…because all of life feels like a lightning bolt of invention.
If PLUTO is your chart ruler: If you’re ruled by Pluto, rebirth is the name of the game. You’re no stranger to diving deep and excavating the truth.
If you’re curious about your own chart ruler and how it'll be impacted in 2022, I’d love to dive into your placements!