Astrological Symbolism and Glyphs

Astrological Glyphs:
The Signs of the Zodiac:

Aries I am
Libra I balance
Taurus I have
Scorpio I desire
Gemini I think
Sagittarius I see
Cancer I feel
Capricorn I use
Leo I will
Aquarius I know
Virgo I analyze
Pisces I believe

Planets:
Sun
Jupiter
Moon
Saturn
Mercury
Uranus
Venus
Neptune
Mars
Pluto

Other Points, Symbols  Asteroids:
Ascendant
North Node
Midheaven
South Node
Vertex
Retrograde
Part of Fortune
Chiron
Ceres
Amor
Juno
Psyche
Pallas
Sappho
Vesta
Equatorial Ascendant
Eros
Descendant
Aspects:
Conjunction
Sesquiquadrature
Semi-sextile
Quincunx (or inconjunct)
Sextile
Opposition
Square
Parallel
Trine
Contra-parallel
Semi-square

Aries (means a ram) Cosmic Principle of Individuality
The Ram. This symbol is easier to recognize than many because it actually resembles a ram's horns and nose. His nose thrust forward as for encounter or discovery, with the horns upward and outward in aggressive, extrovert motion. The symbol is also shaped like a young green plant of corn sprouting upward in spring, the vertical liner showing two divergent semi-circles, or half-moons, drawn together at the base into oneness and unity of action. Color: Red
Keywords: Initiative, Activity, Enterprise

Taurus (means bull) Cosmic Principle of Stability
The Bull. This symbol resembles a bull's head and horns. The symbol which represents this sign is shown as a circle surmounted by a semi-cirlce, or a crescent moon resting on a globe. The Moon is exalted in Taruus, the sign of Mother Earth.
The empty circle of this symbol pictures the great feminine creative potential, the upturned half-circle being receptive to Spirit, like a cup lifted to obtain from the Source of all things needed for growth and to retain that which is received. Color: Green
Keywords: Possessive, Determination, Practicality,

Gemini (Cosmic Principle of Distinctiveness)
The Twins. Two lines joined together represents Gemini's symbol -- the twins. The symbol for Gemini is fashioned like two pillars, or as two ways from which to choose, positive or negative which may cause changeability or indecision.
One pillar in the original glyph is dark symbolizing the negative choice or Eve (matter) and that is the idea of knowledge and the fashioner of form. The right pillar is symbolic or Adam and is fire or spirit and represent in its true state as spirit, Truth or Wisdom. The main idea is here is the union of spirit and matter as one. Color: Yellow
Keywords: Communication, Mentality, Versatility

Cancer (Cosmic Principle of Nurturance)
The Crab. Some consider Cancer's glyph as representing breasts, demonstrating the nurturing quality of Cancer. Again this symbol shows twin forces, those of involution and of evolution, but in seed form, not fully unfolded; rather the inner terminals are curled in little balls, like twin centers of energy which by their distance apart generate a flow of attraction of Life-Force between which develops the Matrix of Life.
The semi-circles are shaped like two crescent moons, the moon being called the ruler of Cancer. They have also been designated as cups or chalices, one up-turned to receive the flow from above, the other pouring out to give. The small circles have been called both seeds and breast. Cancer represents the Mother Principle, ruling the breast, the stomach and womb, all related to nourishment, sustenance and shelter. Color: Orange-Yellow
Keywords: Domesticity, Sensitivity, Tenacity

Leo (means Lion) Cosmic Principle of Splendor
The Lion. Leo's glyph may represent the two valves of the heart, since Leo rules the heart; alternatively, it can be considered the mane of the lion. It is also considered to be an inside-out Cancer symbol “the son of the fetus has been born.” The semi-circles have been turned out-ward.
The two halves of the symbol in Cancer are now one continuous link or force that is now active and represents the inner soul of man and the Sun that is the life principle or solar energy that circulates through all of mankind. This symbol has also represented the serpentine force or the Kundalini shown in its latent state until the being has sufficiently evolved to use it on a conscious level. It is dangerous uncontrolled. Color: Orange:
Keywords: Vitality, Authority, Power

Virgo (Cosmic Principle of Perfection)
The Virgin. This symbol is similar to that of Scorpio, except instead of the tail pointing outward, it curls up into itself. The symbol is also called the “Perfection of Nature” or the Principle of Cosmic Perfection and usefulness. The letter M as a basis of the Virgo symbol has a Phoenician symbol of a fish that is closing over the female generative organ which means virginal or pure intent unselfish that translates into dedication and Service. The symbol is passive or feminine in nature. Color: Yellow-Green
Keywords: Discrimination, Perfection, Methodical

Libra (Cosmic Principle of Mutuality)
The Scales. This glyph can represent the setting sun, or scales for weighing. The symbol also appear as two dissimilar halves of one unit, as in marriage. It also represent the beam of the scales from which are suspended the two balance pans the beam representing the will and the two pans which must reach equal poise, representing the head and the heart, or thought and feeling. It is the recognition of Self and not self. It is the perfect equilibrium of the inner and outer which permits true health and harmony. Color: Green
Keywords: Harmony, Balance, companioship

Scorpio ( Cosmic Principle of Intention)
The Scorpion. This symbol is similar to that of Virgo, except that its "tail" points outward. The symbol for Scorpio depict the female generative organs, barbed with a cupids dart to show the lure of the senses. It also resembles a scorpion, which depicts the lower stage of Scorpio’s evolution. Here is the desire nature active or the serpentine force “Kundalini” or Solar Energy is now active. It is a symbol of pro-creation. The desire nature is ready to be purified and become a eagle, phoenix or the Dove of Peace. Color: Blue-Green
Keywords: Regeneration, Resourcefulness, Secrecy

Sagittarius ( Principle of Cosmic Progress or Growth, Abundance)
The Archer. A simple-to-remember symbol that resembles an arrow. This symbol represents the renting of the veil of the unseen in Scorpio. It now has the ability to see ahead and the larger order of things. The actual symbol of the sign shows a bowstring with a arrow being aimed up-ward with aspiration into prophetic vision and philosophy.
The archer is also the Centaur, half horse and man. He here is learning to harmonize his dual nature. The arrow shows his enthusiasm to spread his new found thoughts and ideas that sprung up from a vision of the unseen. This is also the symbol of the thigh bone above the knee that symbolizes thrust into new adventure or travel of mind or body. Color: Blue
Keywords: Aspiration, Freedom Lover, Exploration

Capricorn ( Principle of Cosmic Justice, Order and Responsibility)
The Goat. Perhaps the most odd-looking of the group, this glyph can be thought of as the twisted horns of a goat. There are various meanings that this symbol represents and one of them is the knees which means humility and climbing. Each sign of the Zodiac is supposed to represent part of the human body. A more common explanation of this symbol is the mountain goat with a curled fishes tail or again the horns of a goat who climbs fearlessly to the highest peaks and least accessible places of earth. The motive power of this symbol is ambition to the top of the world materially or spiritually. The fish is the subconscious and the intuitive which is its storehouse of memory.
Another symbol of this sign is the Unicorn who is victorious in all test. The Unicorn mobilizes the Serpetine force into action. It is the Saturn center where it begins to rise. Color: Blue-Violet
Keywords: Ambition, Responsibility, Conservatism

Aquarius ( Principle of Cosmic Solidarity or Individuality)
The Water Bearer. This symbol resembles waves in the ocean, making it easy to associate with the Aquarian Water Bearer. The Water man is the Etheric man and carries the Etheric or heavenly Waters. It is in this Etheric Water all of the other signs are received and synthesized and balanced. Two serpents have been represented as the nerve or spirit energy of the spine in the Central nervous system. Also the symbol for electricity or the opposite poles in electricity or waves of Light. Another more apt meaning is vibratory energy that dissolves all things into its original formless state Spirit. Color: Violet
Keywords: Humanitarianism, Independence, Originality

Pisces (Principle of Cosmic Dissolution, Grace or Forgiveness)
The Fish. This glyph represents two fish, joined together or two feet standing in the middle of a path going in two different directions. It represents one’s understanding whether earthly or spiritual. It is also two fishes pulling in opposite directions, one up stream and one down stream. The cord represents the union of opposites, telepathy, psychic communication.
It is also said to represent two crescent moons waxing and waning, which represent the the receptive or the intuitive or soul aspect of man. Color: Violet-Red
Keywords: Compassion, Universality, Renunciation