Planetary Archetypes

Annaliese Gross | Feature | April

Most people aren’t aware of what ‘Planetary Archetypes’ are or what they mean. While interviewing a couple of students around the school, most if not everyone did not know the definition. Some students only know the planets while some know the Greek gods/goddesses correlating to each planet.

An archetype is a timeless “blueprint” that is a recurring symbol or role that began in myths, old books, and films all over the world.

These are what each planet archetypes mean:

The Sun

A star, not a planet that relates to identity, core expression and ego. It also means the part of you that says “This is who I am.” The star also is related to a Greek god, Apollo, god of music and sun. In fact, the Sun wasn’t named after a specific personal or mythological figure.

The Moon

Earth’s only natural satellite, the Moon, relates to emotions, inner world and moods. It can also relate to your instincts, your emotional memory and how you seek comfort. The moon relates to a Greek goddess, Artemis, the god of the hunt. The moon wasn’t named after a specific person or mythological figure like other planets.

Mercury

The smallest planet and the closest to the sun, Mercury. It relates to communication, thought processes, and intellect: yet it can relate to perception, reasoning, and curiosity. The planet relates to the Greek god Hermes, the messenger god. Mercury was named after the Roman god Mercury (counterpart is the Greek god Hermes).

Venus

Venus often called Earth’s “sister planet” and the second closest planet to the sun. It relates to love, relationships, pleasure and values. It also relates to how you value and how you give/receive affection. The Greek god Aphrodite, god of love/beauty/desire, relates to this planet. Venus was named after the Roman goddess Venus (counterpart is the Greek Goddess Aphrodite).

Mars

Mars, a small planet covered in iron oxide or rust, that relates to drive, passion, motivation and energy. Yet it can also relate to assertiveness and ambition. The planet also can relate to the Greek god of war, violence, and bloodshed, Ares. Mars was named after the Roman god, Mars (counterpart is the Greek god Ares).

Jupiter

Juipter, where the ‘The Great Red Spot’ is located. A storm so big that it is as big as earth. It relates to growth, expansion, luck and abundance. Yet it can correlate to beliefs, optimism, and faith in life. It can relate to the Greek god of the sky, lightning, and justice, Zeus. Jupiter was named after the Roman god Jupiter (counterpart is the Greek god Zeus).

Saturn

Saturn, a large planet with over 80 moons, that relates to lessons, discipline, responsibility, and limitations. Yet it can mean the need for freedom and individuality. It correlates with the Greek god Cronus (or Kronos), the god of the destructive, all-consuming, and finite aspects of time itself/harvest/agriculture/vegetation. Saturn was named after the Roman god Saturnus (counterpart is the Greek god Cronus (or Kronos)).

Uranus

Uranus has a distinct blue-green color due to methane in its atmosphere. The planet relates to rebellion, innovation, and sudden change. It can also correlate to a need for freedom. Uranus is seriously named after the Greek god Ouranos that is Lantinized to ‘Uranus’.

Neptune

Nepture is a planet classified as an ice giant and is characterized by supersonic winds, a 16-hour day, and a 165-year orbit. It represents dreams, intuition, spirituality, and illusion. Yet it can also mean spiritual sensitivity, compassion and fantasy. It also correlates to the Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses, Poseidon.

Pluto

Pluto, an icy dwarf planet that has a heart-shaped nitrogen glacier, five moons and a highly elliptical orbit. It relates to transformation, power, and rebirth. Yet it can also correlate with power dynamics, subconscious drives, and shadow work. The Greek god Pluto relates to is Hades, the god of the underworld, the dead, and the custodian of hidden earthly riches.

Archetypes in Personal Psychology and Life Story

As Mercury represents communication, thought processes, and intellect, Jeda Rawlins, a MHS student, said “Mercury best represents my life phase as I had to use communication throughout my teenage years to get through my darkest days.” Communication is a very important part of the lifephase and personal psychology.

Ava Legasse, a MHS student, spoke about her current life phase as the Moon, Pluto, and Saturn she said, “The moon represents my best. Pluto represents "New Year New Me” . I take that seriously and try to change. Saturn would be expanding on myself and teaching others about things.”

Brooklyn Lafrenz, a MHS student, spoke about how “Mars and the Sun represent me the most. I like to express myself freely without a care in the world.”

Summary of the Poll

The majority of people had picked “The Moon” to what had suited their life phase currently. Which the moon relates to emotions, moods, inner worlds, instincts, emotional memory, and how we seek comfort. Yanelis Riveraramos, a MHS student, who took the poll responding to the question ‘Why did you pick the planet(s)?’ wrote, “Because the moon has many faces depending on location, position, etc. and I have many emotions and personalities depending on the vibe and overall mood.”

About the writer: Annaliese Gross, Reporter

Annaliese Gross is a new reporter of The 2025-2026 Courier staff. She enjoys writing about planet related things, animal related topics, sports stuff, and fun things to do. She hopes to spread awareness and kindness every time she writes and to improve on The Courier.

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