Outer Planets and Rulership in Astrology

Ah, the age-old debate on outer planets and rulership! Some claim Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto hold cosmic dominion. Let's dissect this celestial discourse and demystify the myth.
The Thema Mundi lays the groundwork for the traditional dignity scheme of domicile, exaltation, detriment, and fall. A robust, ancient structure, it provides a complete, geometric scheme with no room for substitutes or additions. It is geometric after all.
So for instance, traditionally, Aquarius aligns with Saturn's domicile, and Leo embodies Saturn's detriment. No space for confusion here. Enter the outer planets, often touted to sidestep this orderly arrangement. Modern astrology often aligns Uranus with Aquarius. Some even attribute rulership, not just an affinity or alignment.
Yet, consider a more inclusive way to think about the situation: Uranus doesn't dethrone Saturn in Aquarius; Saturn is still the celestial landlord. Rather Uranus, and the other "Outers" can be seen to transcend the Thema Mundi scheme…
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