Why the symbols mean what they mean

The Symbolism Behind Astrology

Rather than listing what each planet stands for, these pieces follow how a symbol developed, what connects its different meanings, and why one symbol can hold qualities that seem to contradict each other.

Why Saturn Represents Both Limits and Wisdom
One planet with two reputations: the stern lord of restriction and the patron of the deepest thinking. Followed back far enough, they turn out to be the same idea.
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