The moon is the first dominant in Griffin Johnson’s astral chart. In the following paragraph, we shall indicate the significance of this fact:

The moon is a symbol of Griffin Johnson’s emotions, moods, and imagination. It also represents Griffin Johnson’s mother, or the feminine principle in Griffin Johnson’s life. As the first dominant in Griffin Johnson’s chart, the moon suggests that these things are of primary importance to Griffin Johnson.

As the second light of the solar system, the moon has always been associated with the sun in the minds of men. The moon and sun are the primordial cosmic couple. This satellite of the earth, which mysteriously waxes and wanes, has been compared to the eternal feminine principle, the mother hovering over Griffin Johnson’s infant’s cradle. Psychologically, the moon is thus symbolic of the mother and the mother image. This figure is a primordial element in the psyche of each individual. Depending on Griffin Johnson’s nature, the mother figure may correspond to Griffin Johnson’s biological mother, a grandmother, or a woman who cared for Griffin Johnson in infancy and childhood.

When Griffin Johnson reaches adulthood, this mother-figure and all the emotions and bonds associated with Griffin Johnson may be transferred to something else: a spouse, a companion, an institution, a church, corporation, or political movement, a cult, etc. In short, any individual or structure likely to take on the mother’s duty of caring for and nurturing the vulnerable aspects of an individual.

To be more down-to-earth, the mother figure corresponds to the habits which were learned and then definitively incorporated into Griffin Johnson’s identity as Griffin Johnson gradually became acculturated and progressed toward social independence. As a result, a strongly “lunar” personality often finds it difficult to adapt and is uncomfortable outside the secure setting of familiar routines.

Closely tied to Griffin Johnson’s past, Griffin Johnson may be unwilling to detach himself from it and embark on Griffin Johnson’s life as an individual in the here and now. Griffin Johnson still identifies somewhat with Griffin Johnson’s inner child and may display a child’s capricious behavior, indulging in moodiness and indecision. Griffin Johnson’s passivity may make Griffin Johnson easily influenced, Griffin Johnson’s sensitivity makes Griffin Johnson subjective, and Griffin Johnson hesitates to open up and lay Griffin Johnson’s soul bare. In Griffin Johnson’s daily life, psychic activity will rule. Griffin Johnson’s imagination, memory, sensitivity, sensation, and sentiment nearly overwhelm Griffin Johnson’s psyche.

Jupiter is the second dominant in Griffin Johnson’s astral chart. In the following paragraph, we shall indicate the significance of this fact:

The planet Jupiter is known as the Greater Benefic in astrology. Its influences are associated with good fortune, luck, expansion, abundance, and growth. As the second dominant in Griffin Johnson’s astral chart, Jupiter brings these energies and influences into his life in a significant way.

In Griffin Johnson’s chart, Jupiter is in the sign of Sagittarius. This means that Jupiter’s energies are especially strong and pronounced in the areas of Griffin’s life associated with Sagittarius: adventure, travel, higher education, philosophy, and spirituality. Jupiter in Sagittarius is a very positive influence, expanding Griffin’s horizons and bringing him good luck and opportunities for growth.

In traditional astrology, Jupiter has always been considered as the Great Benefactor, the planet of luck and success such as personal fortune, social prominence, professional prestige, high political position. The Jupiterian bounty is peerless! In psychological terms, this planet has a much vaster significance. As the biggest planet in the solar system, it does preside over the process of personal expansion, interpreted to be fitting into society better and finding an appropriate match between one’s individual ambitions and the aspirations of the group.

This growth is accompanied by a feeling of self-confidence, which, in turn, buoys up an even greater externalization and expansion of the ego – hence the planet’s flattering reputation. But this snowball effect (Jupiter smiles and the world smiles with you), in which social skills magnify confidence and boldness reaps many rewards, betrays the negative side of Jupiter: extreme and excess.

Although grandeur was the characteristic of the “king of the gods,” errors of judgment, poor taste, and sometimes selfishness and pride are also likely to be part of the Jupiterian package. It is important to note that the extension of the ego may be a form of escape; it is tempting to hide behind one’s popularity and social success, which are fairly easy to obtain, rather than be really demanding with oneself. The Jupiterian has a tendency to amplify qualities out of compensation, to avoid seeing weaknesses and flaws. As a result, Griffin Johnson must be aware of the risk of over-identifying with his social mask, which would cause him to neglect his inner self and deep nature.

Mercury is the third dominant in Griffin Johnson’s astral chart. In the following paragraph, we shall indicate the significance of this fact:

Mercury is the planet of communication, and it is said to have a strong influence over Griffin Johnson’s thinking and writing. Mercury is also known as the ‘winged messenger’, and it is said to represent Griffin Johnson’s ability to move quickly and adapt to new situations.

According to Greek myth, Mercury (or Hermes, whose name derives etymologically from the piles of rocks which marked trails and guided travelers) was the messenger of the gods. He carried orders from Olympus to the mortals on Earth. The child of the illegitimate union of Zeus with Maia, Mercury was born “unknown to the immortal gods” and had to win his place among them by trickery, cleverness, and cunning. This is why he became the vagabond deity of travelers and wanderers.

He is the instinctive foe of the settled who see him as an outcast roaming on the outskirts of society: a pariah, a thief, and a swindler. As ruler of the sign of Gemini, the Twins, he symbolizes the brother—the alter-ego who teaches us as much as we teach him and is associated with adolescence, a period of intense intellectual discovery.

Mercury thus symbolizes lively, sparkling wit, mobility in any form, mental exchange, and interaction. As a result, a person strongly ruled by Mercury is quite likely to be clever and skillful.

If Mercury is “afflicted” in one’s chart, their intellectual velocity may sometimes become mere mental hyperactivity.

In any case, these skills are a great resource in the social realm. Griffin communicates easily and effectively, orally or in writing. Griffin’s ability to unite and transmit would be a good resource in diplomatic or commercial endeavors.

The fifth house is an area of the sky which is especially important in Griffin Johnson’s theme, because it contains several planets, including the one which rules his rising sign. In the following paragraph, we shall explain the general meaning of this fact.