Significations of Planets in Mundane Astrology

Each planet may be seen as representing a function which helps bind the nation into a State . . . The Sun represents allegiance to a common authority and heritage; the Moon represents the unity of mass opinion; Mercury the necessity of communication; and Venus all those things which make it pleasant for people to stay together.

The Sun, Moon and planets have a special significance in Mundane Astrology as they represent certain classes of the community in every nation and country. The following are the different classes and particular matters ruled by the planets: