The Planets and Zodiac Signs

• The Sun rules Leo
• The Moon rules Cancer
• Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo
• Venus rules Libra and Tauros
• Mars rules Aries and Scorpio
• Jupiter rules Sagittarius and Pisces
• Saturn rules Aquarius and Capricorn

If a planet has two signs, such as Mars (ruling Aries and Scorpio) then the first sign as listed is its "day home" which is Aries, where the qualities of the planet are manifested in a Yang way - outwardly, visibly, actively - while the second sign is the "night home" which is Scorpio, and the planet manifests itself there in a Yin way - inwardly, deeply, passively

​Characteristics of the Planets, Moon and The Sun

• The Sun is bright, proud and generous.
• The Moon is caring, nurturing and deeply emotional. 
• Mercury is curious, agile and discriminating. 
• Venus is attractive, sympathetic and appreciating.
• Mars is active, energetic, with combative spirit.
• Jupiter is optimistic, expansive and philosophical. 
• Saturn is pessimistic, strict and responsible.