In the Greco-Roman civilization, the worldview has a direct connection with astrology. The Roman pantheon with 7 niches, which belong to the seven planetary deities, shows this vision of the world.
The sun
Svetlu corresponds to the god Apollo, who was portrayed in the form of a glowing sphere, the burning eye of God, a fiery chariot. With a bow and a lyre in his hands, he is a messenger of light and truth. Svetlilo-tsar is one of the main astrological elements. In Egypt it is Ra. For the ancient ruler of the Zodiac is considered the highest mind. In India, the cult of the Sun is connected with the Vedas, there the star is represented by the Spirit Atman.
Despite the fact that in Greece the god of the Sun is Helios, he is not among the 12 great Olympic inhabitants. Ruling his chariot, he crossed the East to West daily. Helios ousted Apollo. He was the god of sunshine, not the Sun himself. Apollo is also considered the patron of the fortune, healers, prophecies and predictions, the god of singing and music, espied by the Muses. In astrology, the Sun embodies the inner "I".
Moon
The world is governed by the Moon or Artemis. This luminary is the embodiment of the feminine principle, the foremother. Its influence is noticeable, because the lunar phases cause monthly and daily growth impulses in animals and plants. To mankind her magic wand brings dreams, love and madness.
In Babylon, her cult is personified by the male god Shin. In Greco-Roman mythology, the three phases of the Moon are personified by three deities. The Full Moon is Selena, it embodies the supreme principle similar to the Sun. The ancients believed that at that time the night star was filled with the souls of the dead. In India, it is associated with enlightenment, intuition, wisdom. The dark moon symbolized Hecate. She was feared and revered, she was given a gift of cakes baked in the form of a crescent moon.
The New Moon is personified with Artemis. It protects children, marriage, water, vegetation. The goddess of chastity, she is considered the patroness of the "golden mean", personifying the modification of passions in virtue.
Mercury
Mercury was considered a messenger of the gods. He directs intellectual abilities. People who are patronized by this planet, have an analytical mind, mobility, ability to adapt. Hermes symbolizes youth and mediation. Mercury is the messenger of the gods. Thanks to him, the alphabet was invented, he invented musical notation and astronomy. Vastrology he patronizes the Twins, giving them dexterity of mind and hands, artistic tendencies, taste for the game. Mercury - the planet of a particular mind, therefore, often opposes the discovery of the unseen. In Egypt, Mercury is associated with the cult of Thoth, the god of wisdom, the aust of India is the Buddha.
Venus
This planet symbolizes beauty. This is the prototype of femininity, the goddess of Love and Nature, the attraction and instinct, of everything that is harmonious and beautiful. One of the types of love is associated with Pandemos, it is Venus the Earth, which divides Taurus into love for Beauty and art, attraction, desire for possession; they are characterized by love for the children, flowers, animals, music, etc. Another type of love is associated with Venus the Heavenly, the patroness of Libra.
In Egypt, the goddess of love was Hathor, she was considered a great cosmic cow, who wore the stars on her skin, and the sun was located between the horns.
Mars
Mars is a terrific warrior, a symbol of actions, weapons, courage. He patronizes discipline, the struggle for a just cause.
Mars is most often associated exclusively with the war, in ancient Greece, he bore the name Ares. In the mythology of Mars, the two sons of Phobos (horror) and Deimos (fear), so these names were given to the planet's descendants.
Mars is a symbol of aggression, which forces us to step over ourselves, as well as a symbol of courage. But all this can be disguised and defective: insolence, anger or arrogance ...
Jupiter
The Egyptians associate this majestic planet with Amon, and the Greeks with Zeus. Jupiter goes its way for twelve years, and in mythology he proclaims the twelve gods of Olympus. It was believed that Jupiter helps the people to grow great, inspires people with a thirst for domination and wealth. At its best, Jupiter symbolizes frankness and generosity, at worst - scatteredness and negligence.
Saturn
Saturn (Chronos) - the God of Time. As a rule, he is depicted in the form of an old man, embodying rigor, seriousness and weight. Its role is to test people by testing. Some perceive him as a gloomy god, others - as a great teacher, which makes a difficult but fair school go through.
Saturn is the son of Gaia and Uranus, Earth and Sky. According to the myths, Saturn's direction ended when his son Jupiter (Zeus) overthrew him. Saturn is called the most "pernicious" sign, nevertheless through the experience it awakens in the person something essential and profound, thanks to which transformations (changes) take place within each of us.
Uranus
Uranus is the personification of heaven and space. This is one of the first Roman gods. He was associated with the god of light, the primordial creative principle, which is born in darkness. If you look at everything from a psychological point of view, then Uranus expresses the impulse of manifestation of universal energies in the subconscious.
Neptune
In Greece, Neptune was called Poseidon, he was the god of the sea. Mythology says that the world of Neptune reveals its secrets of the unconscious only to those who are not uncomprehending, but the trouble awaits those who dare to cast their curious or envy-tinged eyes on the sacredness, to the one who is deceived by the people who cause waves of Poseidon. Man is a mirror of his own desires fall victim to monsters that inhabit the original abyss. Neptune holds a trident in his hands, which embodies three worlds: the Soul, the Body, the Spirit.
Pluto
In Greece with this planet associate the god of the underworld and the world of the dead Aida. Pluto has a magic helmet, through which he can become invisible and guide the invisible world. His wife, the daughter of Demeter, closed his captivity in winter and autumn, but in the spring and summer it is released to Earth. She associates with the awakening of all life. This planet is poorly understood, the people to whom it patronizes, the planetetar is the secrecy and mystery.
In conclusion, we can recall the words of Socrates: "Know thyself, and thou knowest the Gods and the Universe!"