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# 🜨 Earth (Planet)

The **Earth** is at the center of every astrological chart, and is the origin of every astrological measurement and calculation. As the angles of the other planetary bodies relative to Earth (represented in [degrees](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/signs/degrees.md)) change over time, they pass through different [signs](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/signs.md) and [decans](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/signs/decans.md). These changing relative positions and placements are the foundation of astrology.

In traditional astrology, Earth is not typically considered a planet with individual astrological significance. The focus is primarily on the planets in the solar system and their positions at the time of a person's birth. Earth, as the point of reference for these celestial observations, serves as the backdrop for the other planetary influences in an astrological chart rather than having its own distinct astrological significance.

### Earth Info

* **3rd Planet from the** [**Sun**](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/planets/the-11-planets/sun.md)
* **Greek Name**: Gaia
* **Diurnal Element**: n/a
* **Nocturnal Element**: n/a
* **Elemental Position**: Connects the 4 [Elements](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/elements.md)
* **Alchemy**: Connects the 4 [Alchemical Configurations](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/alchemy/alchemical-configurations.md)
* **Dignity**: n/a
* **Tarot Card**: n/a