Light takes time to get anywhere.
Explore the planets, the meaning astrologers give them, and how long their light takes to reach us.
Meet the planets
Each planet stands for a theme in astrology and has a measurable distance in astronomy.
Mercury
Messenger of the sky. Thinking, speech and travel. Rules Gemini and Virgo.
Venus
Planet of attraction. Love, beauty and values. Rules Taurus and Libra.
Mars
Energy in motion. Drive, courage and action. Rules Aries.
Jupiter
Planet of expansion. Growth, luck and learning. Rules Sagittarius.
Saturn
Structure and time. Discipline and mastery. Rules Capricorn.
Neptune
Imagination and intuition. Dreams and art. Rules Pisces.
How long does sunlight take?
Light travels about 18 million km every minute. Approximate travel time from the Sun:
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