Andrea Taylor - Whats Your Big Three?: How Sun, Moon & Rising Signs Reveal Who You Really Are

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vi Whats Your Big Three?: How Sun, Moon & Rising Signs Reveal Who You Really Are 2022 by Andrea Taylor.

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Contents

Chapter : Sun Signs

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Chapter : Moon Signs

Chapter : Rising Signs

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Chapter : Sun and Moon
Sign Combinations

Introduction

The birth chart is a diagrammatic photograph of the universe at that special moment we become part of it: when we draw our first breath. Like a map, it shows the energies we inherit, which in turn describe how we will act, how we love, how we think, what motivates us, and our fears and challenges. The positions of the sun and moon and the sign of our ascendant (otherwise known as the rising sign) at our moment of birth are the most importantand revealingaspects of our personality.

It is easy to discover what your sun, moon, and rising sign are. Lots of computer sites can provide a picture of your birth chart and usually list the astrological signs the planets were in as well. To create an accurate birth chart you will be asked to enter the date, place, and time of birth. The latter is really important because the earth rotates as it orbits the sun, and at the same time the moon orbits the earth. As the chart is a picture of the sky at the moment of birth, the more accurate the time, the more accurate the chart.

However, even a vague birth time can lend a helping hand. For example, the sun stays in one sign for a long time (roughly a month), so unless you happen to be born on the day it changes signs, the day alone is enough to find that out. The moon stays in each sign two and a half days, so knowing the day is often enough. To be absolutely sure, read the descriptions of each sun or moon sign; if it doesnt sound like you, read the descriptions on either side to see if that is more accurate. The placement that is hard to determine without a time of birth is the rising sign, because that changes every two hours. Usually, the birth time is recorded on birth certificates, but older family members may also know.

If you havent looked at your birth chart before, now is the time! Hop on a website (I recommend www.astrocalc
.com on your computer or www.astro.com on your phone) to see what your chart looks like and where the planets are.

When you see your birth chart for the first time, you may be amazed at just how much there is in it. There are ten heavenly bodies/planets in our sky, all of which will appear on your chart, plus there are other symbols to reflect things like the north nodesthese indicate your karmic pathand aspect lines, those coloured lines that stretch across the middle of the chart and link planets. My book Birth Chart Interpretation Plain & Simple explains everything there is to know about understanding and interpreting your entire chart, so if you want to know more, I suggest ordering a copy.

The Importance of Sun, Moon,
and Rising Signs

All the planets and symbols in a birth chart tell us something about who we are and how we act. Each planet has a purpose, an energy. For example, Mercury is the planet of communication. The astrological sign it is in shows how we communicate with others: if we are chatty or quiet, practical or academic. Venus shows how we lovewhether we want a stable, secure partnership or prefer to have lighter, freer links with others. Mars shows what we want from life and where we direct our energy to achieve our life aims. So, why are the sun, moon, and rising sign the three most important aspects?

The sun is the most prominent planet in our sky. It keeps us alive with its warmth and light. In astrological terms it is our will ; it is who we are. The sign it is in describes how we express our personality as a whole and is the basis from which all our actions emanate.

The moon is our emotional response to people and situations, and the astrological sign it is in shows how we feel about the things that happen to us, as well as what nurtures and comforts us. Most likely it will be in a completely different astrological sign than the sun (but not always). Already you can see how important the sun and moon are. They are the action energy (sun) and emotional energy (moon) that drive our lives.

The rising sign is not a planet. It is the astrological sign that is rising on the eastern horizon at the exact moment of birth. We use our rising sign as a filter when meeting people; we hide behind the qualities of this astrological sign when we first encounter others. It is our mask. Hiding behind our rising sign gives us time to decide whether we want to allow a new person to get to know us better. Therefore, it is what other people first feel/see when meeting us, and that is why it is so important.

The Signs, Their Elements,
and Their Motivations

Your sun and moon will occupy one of the twelve astrological signs, so before reading further it will be helpful to understand something about those signs. Throughout the book, references will be made to the signs element. Each astrological sign is one of the four elements: fire, earth, air, or water. These elements describe how the signs act.

Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius are fire signs. Fire signs are action seekers, quick and impulsive. Earth signs seek security and stability, and their focus is on material gain. The earth signs are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. Air signs use their minds; they are logical and a bit detached from emotional matters. Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius are air signs. Water signs base everything on how they feel. They are emotional, sensitive, and intuitive. The water signs are Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.