How many times
have you read your horoscope and wondered, “How can somebody know me just by
knowing my Sun sign?” The fact is, an astrologer does know something
about you just by knowing your Sun sign. But, a Sun sign’s characteristics
don’t tell the whole story about a person -- only part of the story. That’s why
when you read a horoscope based only on the Sun sign, sometimes the information
will be correct and other times it won’t even come close.
When
astrologers provide complete consultations for their clients, they look at much
more than the Sun sign. The date, time, and city of birth are used to calculate
an astrology birth chart, which contains all of the planets in addition to the
Sun and Moon. Astrologers examine the location of the planets and the signs
they occupy; they observe the planets angular relationships to each other and
their relationship to the earth. It’s complicated and takes years to learn.
Even though
your Sun sign doesn’t tell everything about you, it does describe an important
and central theme of your life. The Sun is our solar system’s star and your Sun
sign is your own personal guiding star.
Although
astrology has been around a long time (historians trace it back to at least 2500
B.C.), it has been adapted over the years to meet the changing needs of
humanity. It has survived the rise and fall of civilizations, from times when
astrology’s benefits were available to everyone, to periods when it was reserved
for royalty and the wealthy. In modern times it is used by people from all
walks of life, including presidents (Ronald Reagan), business people (J.P.
Morgan), and those you personally know.
Astrology
addresses every part of your life from your deepest dreams and desires to your
spirituality, from your friendships to your love life. Knowing information about
your Sun sign helps you take advantage of opportunities and answer some of your
questions such as:
Why do some things come easily to me while I
struggle in other areas?
I am attracted to someone -- but is he or she a good match for me?
How do I know what career will be the right one?
How can I make friends more easily?
How can I feel more confident?
How can I better understand the important people in my life?
More About Sun Signs When
people ask, “What’s your sign?” they are asking what zodiac sign the Sun was in
on the day you were born. Although the earth revolves around the Sun, from here
it appears that the Sun circles the earth. As the Sun makes this apparent
journey around the earth, it travels across the backdrop of the twelve signs of
the zodiac. The term zodiac comes from the Greek zodiacos, which means a
“circle of animals.” Most of the zodiac signs have animal symbols.
The Sun enters Aries, the first zodiac sign, on March 21 of
each year, which signals the first day of spring. It travels through Aries for
approximately 30 days until it enters the next sign, Taurus, on April 20.
Anyone born between March 21 and April 20has an Aries Sun sign.
Just as someone who is born when the Sun travels though Taurus between April 20
and May 21 has the Sun sign Taurus. When we celebrate our birthdays we are
commemorating the day the Sun arrives at the same part of the zodiac it occupied
on the day of birth.
The table below provides dates for each Sun sign. If your
birthday is on the day the Sun changes signs, which is called being born on the
cusp, you will need to find out the time of your birth to identify your Sun
sign. Go to
vitalrec.com
to
find out how.
Just as the Sun is at the center of our solar system, in
astrology the Sun represents your “center.” It describes how you express
yourself and how you think about yourself. Every Sun sign has its own unique
and distinctive characteristics. One sign is not better or worse than another,
but each has both positive and negative qualities. Expressing the positive
qualities of your sign makes you feel confident. Acting out the negative traits
of your sign makes you feel worse about yourself. Astrology gives specific
information tailored to your Sun sign that tells you which traits to emphasize
and minimize to create a successful life.
Chances are you will identify with some of the descriptions
that are not from your own Sun sign. No one has only their Sun sign’s
characteristics. When you were born, the Moon occupied a zodiac sign that is
different than your Sun sign. (Only people born at the new Moon have the same
Moon sign and Sun sign.) Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus,
Neptune, and Pluto were also in their own sign. The planets and Moon represent
different parts of your personality. In astrology, the combination of the
planets, Sun, and Moon sign placements illustrate the full complexity of a
person.
For example, your Sun may be in the independent,
free-spirited sign of Aquarius, while your Moon occupies the cautious and
security-focused sign Taurus. Reading about the differences between these two
signs can help you understand how you have different needs that must be
fulfilled. In this example, to make life easier you would need to balance your
desire for independence with your need for security and stability.
In addition to the Sun, Moon, and planets, you also have a
rising sign, which is determined by the time of your birth. The rising sign
(also called the ascendant) describes how you approach life and the type of
first impression you give people.
Your astrological birth chart is a picture of the sky at the
time of your birth as viewed from Earth. In it are the Sun, Moon, planets, and
rising sign. If you have a copy of your birth chart and know your rising sign,
Moon sign, and the signs of the planets, reading about those signs will give
you information that you will be able to use right away. If you don’t have a
copy of your birth chart, go to the
Links page
to find out how to get one.
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