Mutual Reception is an astrological term
given when two planets link together. If for example Mercury was in Leo (the
Sun’s natural ruler) and the Sun was in Gemini (Mercury’s natural ruler), the
two planets are said to be in Mutual Reception to one another. Another example would be Venus in Cancer (the
Moon’s natural ruler) and the Moon in Libra or Taurus (Venus’s natural rulers). One last example for good measure would be if
Mars was in Leo (the Sun’s natural ruler) and the Sun was Scorpio or Aries (the
planet Mar’s natural rulers).
The planets linked by Mutual Reception are
said to have an attraction to one another and work well together. They gain in strength and take on each
other’s qualities and energies. They
almost work as one unit, each gathering energies from the other; it is as
though they are creating one new energy.
When these planets are in aspect to one
another in the birth chart, the significance of the two planets is emphasized
and strengthened. If there is no aspect
between the two planets, their energies are still linked (unlike other planets that
are not linked through aspect). If the
aspect between the planets is a positive one, like the trine, the sextile or
sometimes the conjunction, the positive energies are linked and operate at an
even higher frequency. If the planets
are linked by challenging aspects, such as the square or opposition and
sometimes the conjunction, the difficulty is moderated or softened.
It is fortunate to have a Mutual Reception
found in the horoscope and although there are dozens of possibilities, it is
not at all a common occurrence. The
houses which the planets are located in should also be considered as though
they are working harmoniously together and linking up with the area of life
involved.
To go deeper and to consider the strength
of these Mutual Receptions, you also have to take into consideration whether
the Planets’ signs are in detriment, exaltation or fall. This plays into the ability of the union to
operate on a higher function. We have written
a previous post about detriment, exaltation and fall. http://holmastrology.blogspot.ca/2014/04/exaltation-detriment-and-fall.html.
Mutual reception should always be
considered when deciphering a natal chart, although there will be other
mitigating aspects within a chart which will be stronger and more influential
than the Mutual Reception. However, this
does describe other hidden strengths within the personality as the energy of
the planets involved link up.
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