The Planets are states of mind: Superior & Inferior Aspects
"The planets are States of Mind, and as the mind has one superior and one inferior aspect, so each Planet has its two corresponding aspects: Mercury in its superior aspect is the symbol of Wisdom, in its inferior aspect the symbol of Intellect. Jupiter in its superior aspect represents Majesty, in its lower aspect Energy. Mars represents spiritual Power, but also in its inferior aspect the force of Passion. Venus in its superior aspect is Divine Love, identical to Self-Knowledge; in its lower aspect, Desire. Saturn is the Life in the Universe, and in another way it represents Matter. Sun is the Source of all Life. The Spiritual Sun is the symbol of Spiritual Life and Immortality, the physical Sun the source of Vitality. Moon in its upper appearance represents the Spiritual Substance, the Glorified Soul; in its lower appearance it is the symbol of Imagination and Fantasy. " - The life of Philipus Theophrastus Bombast of Hohenheim. c. 1896 by Hartmann, Franz