Understanding The Big 3 in Astrology
We have spoken of the moon as a source of light, energy, and the role it has within us and our everyday experiences. However, I believe one of the most interesting things about the moon is its role in astrology. As one of the major celestial bodies in astrology, the moon greatly impacts our zodiac signs - yes, signs!- and how we relate to them.
The first thing we need to know is that we all have three astrology signs. The “Big 3” are your:
Sun Sign, Ascending, and Lunar Sign.
Our Sun Signs: These are the zodiac signs that we are the most familiar with. These signs follow the 12 zodiac calendar and change every 25 days or so. It is easy to find out what your Sun Sign is compared to your lunar or ascending - you just need to check your birthdate!
The Sun Signs are categorized by the 4 elements:
Fire signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Earth signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Air signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Water signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
The sign you fall under determines your strongest personality traits and is more or less your “ego”. It is the sign that is the most connected to your true inner self and things that motivate you into action. For example, those whose sun sign falls in Leo, are known to be proud, hardworking, loyal, and motivated but they can also be impulsive with their decisions (to find out more about Leo Energy, check out my blog!).
Our Ascending Sign: This sign is also called the ‘Rising Sign”, and it relates most to your social personality and physical expression. It is more specific than your Sun sign as it is dependent on not only your birth date but also your time and location of birth. Your ascending is based on the Sun that rose in the horizon at the time and date of your birth. Here is a reliable calculator to help you discover your rising sign accurately.
Your ascending sign rules how you interact with the world around you and the impression you project to others. It is the more exterior presentation or first impression of the signs. Because of this many people may feel less connected to their ascending than their Sun or Lunar Signs. For example, your Sun sign may be Leo- but you’re an ascending Scorpio. Leos are known to be confident and proud, but with your rising in Scorpio, you may come off as empathetic, compassionate, and nurturing. This doesn’t mean that these two signs are conflicting, it’s merely another way of reminding us that as humans, we are complex beings that are multi-faceted.
Our Lunar Sign: is ruled by your emotions, and intuition. While your Sun and Ascending sign are about your outward personality, and how the world perceives you, your Lunar sign is about your inward world. The Lunar Sign is most associated with your subconscious and true self. Knowing your Lunar sign will give those around you a glimpse into the “hidden you’, or the you that you may not share so outwardly with others. You can calculate your lunar sign using this calculator by inputting your birth date, time, and location.
As the truest, most innate version of you, there is a unique empowering aspect to discovering what your lunar sign is and what it means for you. It can improve your self-awareness and close the gap between your presenting self and your hidden inner self. This level of self-actualization will help immensely when you are navigating through emotionally testing times and situations as it is the most attuned to your natural responses.
If you are curious to learn more about your own “Big 3”, please book a birth chart reading with me!
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