Astrology 101: What's your sun sign, rising sign, and moon sign?
Have you ever been asked about your rising sign and moon sign and had no clue exactly what the person was talking about? Don't worry. You're not alone.
Most people may not know about this but there are three main signs used in astrology - especially for forecasts - these are your sun sign, rising sign, and moon sign.
But, if you clicked on this article, chances are you haven't figured out yet what the differences are among these signs, and what role they play in astrology and in understanding who you are as a person.
Below is a guide for you to better understand them and how you'll find out what your rising and moon signs are if you don't already know yet.
Sun sign
Most people think that they only have one zodiac sign, based on the date of their birth, and this is actually what is known in astrology as the sun sign.
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Your sun sign depends on what zodiac sign the sun was located in during the moment you were born. And, according to astrologers, the qualities of your sun sign embody who you really are and what you strive to be throughout your life.
But, if you feel like you don't really relate much to your sun sign, that's probably because you also possess characteristics of your other signs: your rising sign and moon sign.
Rising sign/Ascendant sign
Your second sign is the rising sign, sometimes referred to by astrologers as the ascendant sign. The only way to know your rising sign is through a birth chart calculator. But, you must know the place and exact time of your birth to get accurate results.
It is called the rising sign because it tells what sign was rising in the eastern horizon during the exact time of your birth.
The qualities of your rising sign depict how you project yourself to the world and how you interact with other people. In other words, your rising sign is the mask you put on. It is how people usually perceive you when they first meet you.
Many astrologers also claim that the most precise astrological forecast would be that of your rising sign since your rising sign rules the physical body and what happens in your physical world.
So, once you find out what your rising sign is, try reading or watching the forecast for that sign, and see if it resonates more for you.
Moon sign
Your moon sign is the zodiac sign where the moon was located at the time you were born. You can find out what your moon sign is through a birth chart calculator or a moon sign calculator.
Your moon sign has to do with your emotional impulses and subconscious thoughts. So, in short, the qualities of your moon sign tell who you are emotionally and what your wants and desires are.
If you're still confused at this point on what the differences of each of your three signs are. Below is a quick and easy-to-digest rundown from Remi Jade Astrology.
Complicated but enlightening
Now that you have a better understanding of the three signs, why don't you explore more about yourself by finding out what your rising and moon signs are?
And once you find out, research about your specific sign's qualities as a rising sign and moon sign and be amazed at how much you'll relate to them.
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Indeed, astrology is complicated, but when used properly as a guide, it can bring so much enlightenment about who you really are and how you can best work with the planetary transits to shape the future that you desire.
For a more comprehensive explanation about the sun sign, rising sign, and moon sign, watch Bulgarian astrologer Lada Duncheva's detailed discussion below.
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