Signs, Planets & Houses that help create, build and maintain New Habits

In astrology, certain signs are known for their discipline, focus, and consistency, making them naturally aligned with the process of building and maintaining new habits. Here’s a breakdown of astrological signs, planets and houses connected to forming and building new habits:

Zodiac Signs

Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

Strengths: Patient, practical, persistent, reliable

Connection to Habit Building: As a fixed earth sign, Taurus is naturally inclined toward consistency and stability. Once they commit to a habit, they are likely to stick with it due to their patient and steady nature. Taurus’ connection to the physical body also makes them good at building habits related to health and well-being.

Virgo (August 23 – September 22)

Strengths: Detail-oriented, disciplined, practical, organized

Connection to Habit Building: Virgos are known for their methodical approach to life. They thrive on routine and are excellent at setting small, achievable goals that build over time. Their analytical nature makes them well-suited to breaking down tasks and sticking to them with precision.

Libra (September 23 – October 22)

Strengths: Balanced, motivated by harmony, cooperative

Connection to Habit Building: While not traditionally associated with discipline, Libra’s desire for balance and harmony can motivate them to build habits that enhance their sense of well-being. They are driven to maintain equilibrium in their lives and may be consistent with habits that foster mental, emotional, and physical balance.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)

Strengths: Determined, focused, resilient, intense

Connection to Habit Building: Scorpios are known for their intensity and determination. Once they set their mind on a goal, they pursue it with unyielding focus. Their ability to transform and regenerate makes them good at breaking old habits and replacing them with new, more powerful ones.

Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)

Strengths: Ambitious, patient, disciplined, responsible

Connection to Habit Building: Capricorns are highly goal-driven and possess a strong sense of responsibility. They are masters at long-term planning and persistence. Capricorn’s earth energy gives them the stamina to follow through with habits, even if progress is slow. They understand the value of delayed gratification and are willing to put in the work.

Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)

Strengths: Innovative, forward-thinking, idealistic, disciplined in their own way

Connection to Habit Building: Aquarius may not follow conventional rules, but when they are passionate about a cause or goal, they can be extremely disciplined in their pursuit. They are excellent at building habits that align with their ideals or broader vision for the future, often adopting unconventional methods.

Common Themes Across These Signs

Earth Signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn): Known for their practical and consistent nature, these signs excel at creating and sticking to long-term habits.

Fixed Signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius): Fixed signs have strong willpower and determination, which are crucial for forming habits that last. They don’t give up easily once they commit to something.

Disciplined and Goal-Oriented Signs (Virgo, Capricorn, Scorpio): These signs have a natural inclination toward discipline, perseverance, and focus, which help in habit formation.

In short, signs with an affinity for discipline, persistence, and practicality, like Virgo, Capricorn, and Taurus, are naturally aligned with habit-building. However, all signs have their strengths and can harness different qualities to develop and maintain habits based on their unique astrological profiles.

Other Astrological Influences

Saturn

Saturn is the planet of discipline and structure. A strong Saturn in a birth chart or during significant transits can indicate a period where building and maintaining habits is easier.

Read more about Saturn's effect in habit-building in all the signs in tomorrows post.

6th House

The Sixth House of Routine and Habits. The sign on the cusp of the 6th house in your chart, or any planets placed there, will influence how you approach daily habits, routines, and health.

Read more about how the 6th House can help you build better habits in tomorrow's post.

Mercury ℞ in Leo 08.13.2024

Leo season ends on Aug 22, 6 days before Mercury stations direct on Aug 28, but the sign of commerce, travel and communications will be deep in Leo again, posited at 21 ♌︎ 25.

Here’s a breakdown of Mercury in Leo

When Mercury is in Leo in astrology, it influences communication, thinking, and expression in dynamic and creative ways. Here’s a breakdown of what this placement typically means:

Communication Style:

Dramatic Expression: People with Mercury in Leo often have a flair for the dramatic in their speech. They enjoy being the center of attention and can be very persuasive and charismatic in conversations.

Confidence: Their communication tends to be bold and confident. They speak with authority and conviction, often coming across as natural leaders.

Creativity: There’s a strong emphasis on creativity. This can manifest in how they tell stories, write, or even in how they come up with ideas.

Thinking and Decision-Making

Big-Picture Focused: They prefer to think about the big picture rather than getting bogged down in details. They have a visionary mindset and are often drawn to grand ideas and concepts.

Pride: Their ideas are often closely tied to their ego, so they can be very proud of their opinions and may resist changing their mind easily.

Passion: Mercury in Leo individuals think with passion. Their ideas are often fueled by their desires and emotions, making them very persuasive and committed to their beliefs.

Learning Style

Learning Through Experience: They learn best through experience and hands-on activities that engage their creativity and sense of adventure.

Attention-Seeking: They may enjoy learning in environments where they can shine or receive recognition for their efforts.

Inspired by Stories: They are often drawn to learning through stories, myths, or anything that captures the imagination.

Challenges

Stubbornness: Because their ideas are often tied to their sense of self, they can be quite stubborn and may resist alternative viewpoints.

Ego-Driven: They may have a tendency to dominate conversations or insist on being right, sometimes to the detriment of collaborative communication.

Overly Dramatic: Their natural flair for drama can sometimes lead to exaggeration or a tendency to blow things out of proportion.

Positive Traits

Inspirational Communicators: They have the ability to inspire others with their words, often motivating people with their enthusiastic and optimistic approach.

Charismatic Leaders: Their confidence and natural leadership qualities make them effective and charismatic leaders in group settings.

Creative Thinkers: They excel in creative pursuits and can come up with innovative solutions to problems, particularly those that require thinking outside the box.

Mercury in Leo is an energetic and vibrant placement, bringing warmth, enthusiasm, and creativity to the way a person communicates and thinks. If you Let the Leo egocentric side kick into overdrive, expect more words of grandeur filled with pomp and circumstance in overt expression.

With Mercury currently being retrograde in Leo until the 22nd, these Leo traits will not manifest as easily. There will be a more introspective version of yourself and you may have to repeat some lessons since this is a time of reevaluation. Take Keos lessons to heart and you will grow and evolve in the most beautiful ways.

Aligning With Jupiter - The Greatest Gift Of All

In old school astrology, all the planets visible to the naked eye were assigned a day of the week; and Thursday is the day of Jupiter. I want to honor Jupiter today, because it’s his day!

Jupiter is a benefic planet that bestows its influence to very specific parts of our lives as indicated in our natal charts. Tuning in to its frequency is a great way to bring more abundance into our lives. Having a reading about how Jupiter influences your chart can set you on the long journey of being in harmony with the greatest of benefactors.

Let’s talk for a minute about what Jupiter rules over…

Happiness! Every time you tune in to any kind of comedy, you’re tuned in to Jupiter. Being “cheerful”, “jovial”, “convivial”, "good-humored” and “merry" are distinct qualities of those born under the rising sign of the planet Jupiter, so also have these gifts heightened in their disposition.

Abundance. When you know where Jupiter is on your chart, and what aspects it by planet and sign, you will have direction to follow the path of abundance in your own life.

Expansion and Growth: Jupiter is often called the "Great Benefic" because it is associated with expansion, optimism, and growth. It encourages individuals to seek out opportunities and to strive for excellence in various aspects of life.

Wisdom and Knowledge. Jupiter rules over the higher and abstract mind. Jupiter kicks in later in life, after adolescence, when we begin to pursue higher learning. In this way, Jupiter rules over all the doors to your conscious evolution.

Foreign Affairs. I think this is one of the more interesting aspects of Jupiter. It rules over travel to foreign lands. Analogously, this also means that the expansion of our consciousness is movement into foreign realms of being. Pretty rad!

Spirituality. Hope, Faith, Blessings (gratitude), Religion, Churches, Devotion, Ceremonies and Celebrations of all kinds are ruled over by Jupiter. Spirituality is the longest journey of our lives, and his placement in our charts shows where we are most devoted.

Institutions. Institutions of thought and place. From monasteries, churches and colleges to prisons, hospitals and asylums, Jupiter rules them all. It is Jupiter that connects Pisces and the 12th house to institutions.

Optimism and Enthusiasm! Along with Mars, Jupiter lends his benefic power to make optimism and enthusiasm more than just a rush to do something. Jupiter provides the optimism needed to embark on the endeavor in the first place. This can inspire individuals to aim high and pursue excellence, believing in their potential to achieve great things.

Factoid:

The word enthusiasm comes from the Greek enthousiasmos, which is a combination of enthous ("inspired") and theos ("god"). In the early 18th century enthusiasm began to take on the extended meaning which it primarily has today, referring to feelings of strong excitement or fervor on behalf of something.

Integrity. When we are talking about maybe the most sought after value of integrity, we are talking about Jupiter. Jupiter rules over all forms of right-ness and righteousness, including facts, law, lawyers, counselors, judges, justice, the judicial system, legal matters, credentials, licenses, copyrights and honest journalism. You want to get right? Tap into your Jupiter power.

Values. Everything valuable. This extends to what an individual finds valuable, their actual moral values, and the valuables they possess. Jupiter also rules over commerce. Banks, casinos, charities, generosity, cashiers, gains, income, accumulation (capitalism), bounties, bonuses, benefits, benevolence, beneficiaries, etc.

Excellence. In astrology, Jupiter is considered the planet that rules over excellence due to its association with growth, expansion, and abundance.

Factoid:

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” Is a quote from Will Durant in his book from 1926 entitled “The Story of Philosophy”. He makes this assertion to describe some of the teachings that Aristotle writes in a more complicated way.

Fun Fact:

Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure movie was based on going back in time to learn some of the more influential passages in history that helped shape our present experience. And if they both could learn these things and then pass their exam, they would be able to create a utopian society, a state of utter perfection and happiness.

Luck and Good Fortune: Jupiter is also associated with good luck and fortune. It is believed to bring positive energy and opportunities, making it easier for individuals to achieve their goals and excel in their endeavors.

Body Parts. In astrology, each planet is believed to have rulership over certain parts of the body. Jupiter, in particular, is associated with the following body parts:

1. Liver: Jupiter is closely connected to the liver, which plays a crucial role in detoxifying the body and managing metabolic processes.

2. Hips and Thighs: Jupiter governs the hips and thighs, symbolizing the support and movement necessary for expansion and exploration.

3. Pituitary Gland: As the gland responsible for growth and hormone regulation, the pituitary gland falls under Jupiter’s domain, reflecting the planet's association with growth and development.

4. Circulatory System: Jupiter also has an influence on the circulatory system, particularly in terms of blood flow and overall circulation within the body.

Knowing all of this is ruled by Jupiter, doesn’t that make you want to know more about your Jupitarian nature as expressed through your own personal charts?

We are happy to have this as an offering in your pursuit of self-mastery. We will provide:

• The location of Jupiter in your chart, by sign, house and degree.

• The big picture of how Jupiter functions in your natal chart.

• Details of all aspects and influences that interact with Jupiter in your natal chart , from subtle to more influential.

• Strategies to work along with Jupiter and its aspects and influences, from benefic to challenging.

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