the traditional planets as the seven types of love - 4/3
here's a thread on the traditional planets that i wrote on twitter; i felt that each one has a strong association with the seven types of love defined by greek philosophers !! here are a few articles that define and give examples of each type: article one, article two
- ☉ - philautia, self love
- ☽ - storge, familial love
- ☿ - philia, intimate love
- ♀- ludus, playful love
- ♂- eros, passionate love
- ♃ - agape, selfless love
- ♄ - pragma, persevering love
- PHILAUTIA: THE SUN ☉
"the ancient greeks divided philautia into two kinds: there is one that is pure selfish and seeks pleasure, fame, and wealth… and there is another healthy kind of love we give ourselves."
- STORGE: THE MOON ☽
"the unconditional love that parents have for their children. it is defined by unconditional approval, acceptance, and sacrifice."
"it is the one that makes you feel secure, comfortable and safe."
- PHILIA: MERCURY ☿
"known as brotherly love, philia represents the sincere and platonic love."
"[it] is linked with loyalty, companionship, and trust. philia love is shared among those who have similar values and experiences."
- LUDUS: VENUS ♀
"flirtatiousness, seduction, and sex without commitment. the focal point of this love is on the experience"
"[ludus is] mostly accompanied by dancing or laughter"
- EROS: MARS ♂
"eros was the greek god of love and sexual desire… [it is] defined as divine beauty or lust. eros is mainly based on sexual attraction." "it is powerful, passionate, and can dissipate quickly."
- AGAPE: JUPITER ♃
"selfless love, the love for humanity… the love you give without expecting anything in return reflected in all charitable acts."
"this love can be most easily expressed through meditation, nature, intuition, and spirituality."
- PRAGMA: SATURN ♄
"this type of love continues to develop throughout the years and portrays synchronization and balance."
"[pragma] comes from understanding, compromise and tolerance… [it] requires profound understanding between lovers who have been together for many years."