Chart Rulership
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A Chart Ruler refers to the astrological planetary body that rules the zoidion (zodiac
sign) of the ascendant
in a given horoscope
. For example, if a horoscope has Cancer
rising on the ascendant, the Moon
is the chart ruler. In Natal astrology
, astrologers consider the house and sign placement of this planet to be of special importance in the shaping of a persons identity. In Mundane
, Horary
and Electional astrology
the ruler of the ascendant might not be as important as the ruler of the house most involved with the question asked if it is different than things related to the ascendant.
Zodiac
In astronomy, the zodiac is a circle of twelve 30° divisions of celestial longitude which are centred upon the ecliptic: the apparent path of the Sun across the celestial sphere over the course of the year...
sign) of the ascendant
Ascendant
The ascendant , or rising sign, is the zodiacal sign and degree that was ascending on the eastern horizon at the specific time and location of an event. According to astrological theory, celestial phenomena reflect or determine human activity on the principle of 'as above so below'...
in a given horoscope
Horoscope
In astrology, a horoscope is a chart or diagram representing the positions of the Sun, Moon, planets, the astrological aspects, and sensitive angles at the time of an event, such as the moment of a person's birth. The word horoscope is derived from Greek words meaning "a look at the hours" In...
. For example, if a horoscope has Cancer
Cancer (astrology)
Cancer is the fourth astrological sign in the Zodiac. It is considered a water sign and one of four cardinal signs. Cancer is ruled by the Moon. Individuals born when the Sun is in this sign are considered Cancerian individuals...
rising on the ascendant, the Moon
Moon (astrology)
The Moon is the Earth's companion satellite. The Moon is large enough for its gravity to affect the Earth, stabilising its orbit and producing the regular ebb and flow of the tides. The Moon is also familiar to us for its different phases, waxing and waning in appearance in an unchanging cycle...
is the chart ruler. In Natal astrology
Natal astrology
Natal astrology, also known as genethliacal astrology, is the system of astrology based on the concept that each individual's personality or path in life can be determined by constructing a natal chart for the exact date, time, and location of a their birth...
, astrologers consider the house and sign placement of this planet to be of special importance in the shaping of a persons identity. In Mundane
Mundane astrology
Mundane astrology is the application of astrology to world affairs and world events, taking its name from the Latin word Mundus, meaning "the World". Mundane astrology is a branch of Judicial astrology and is widely believed by astrological historians to be the most ancient branch of astrology...
, Horary
Horary astrology
Horary astrology is an ancient branch of horoscopic astrology by which an astrologer attempts to answer a question by constructing a horoscope for the exact time at which the question was received and understood by the astrologer...
and Electional astrology
Electional astrology
Electional astrology, also known as event astrology, is a branch found in most traditions of astrology in which a practitioner decides the most appropriate time for an event based on the astrological auspiciousness of that time...
the ruler of the ascendant might not be as important as the ruler of the house most involved with the question asked if it is different than things related to the ascendant.
See also
- Rulerships of Signs
- Rulers and Chaldean beliefs
- House (astrology)House (astrology)Most horoscopic traditions of astrology systems divide the horoscope into a number of houses whose positions depend on time and location rather than on date. In Hindu astrological tradition these are known as Bhāvas. The houses of the horoscope represent different spheres of life, described in...
- Astrological sign