Ever read about your zodiac sign and feel it really doesn’t resonate with you? I’ve heard many people do. That’s because you are so much more than the birth sign that you were born under. Astrologically speaking, I tell my clients that they really have three signs. There is a sun sign which is based on the day they were born, a rising sign a.k.a the ascendant, which is based on their hour of birth and a moon sign which is based on the moon’s placement. All three of these “signs” represent you. Finding out and understanding how they work together can give you a better picture of who you truly are. Let’s examine each…..
Your Sun Sign- basically is how you shine. It represents who you are. For example If you were born June 29th, you would be a Cancer and probably have nurturing sensitive qualities. Picture the sun as being you and shining brightly. The qualities of your sun sign is what you radiate. Each zodiac sign has specific personality traits related to their sign.
Your Rising Sign a.k.a. The Ascendant, is how the world sees you. It is based on the exact time you were born. Every two hours, the rising sign changes. Depending on the day, time, year and location of birth, your rising sign could compliment your sun sign or be quite opposite. This is one of the reasons some people who read their horoscope say it doesn’t resonate, because they may have two different personalities at work here. Let say someone was Cancer with a Sagittarius rising sign. Sagittarius, is known for its free spirited nature and doesn’t want to be tied down. But if their sun sign is Cancer, they may indeed have Cancer traits and want to be “tied down’ by family and friends. This Sagittarius side may be more a rebel and risk taker! The rising sign represents how the world sees you and how you represent yourself to the world. You may be a Cancer but actually look like a Sagittarius and possess Archer qualities.
Your Moon Sign is based on the sign the moon falls in on the day of birth. The moon changes about every two and a quarter days. The moon rules your emotions and how you deal with feelings. In a woman’s chart, it can also rule her mother, her health and her home. In a man’s chart, it can also rule the woman he would have deep feelings for. So let’s say your moon is in the sign of Scorpio. Your characteristics would include very deep intense feelings and strong intuition. Your Scorpio moon could also make you a very private person. So following the other examples of the sun and rising sign, the Scorpio moon compliments the fellow water sign Cancer but contradicts some of the energy of the Sagittarius’ personality.
When you deal with issues emotionally, you are probably working your moon sign. When you out in the public, your rising sign is what people see first. It represents your physical appearance. So what you see is not necessarily what you get.Hopefully this information will clear up some of the questions many have had as to why they don’t relate to their sun sign. These folks may feel their vibration is much more related to their moon or rising signs. I also tell my clients to read their rising sign everyday in the horoscopes. It may provide a better indication of what is truly going to happen for the day than the sun sign horoscopes although both are valid. But do read both. Here’s something else I find interesting; In Vedic theory, astrologers are not concerned with your sun sign. They are interested in reading your moon sign because this is what they consider to be the real essence of a person’s soul.
Maria Shaw is the Star of CBS Psychic Radio Network and the author of nine books published in seven languages. Tune into the Maria Shaw Show weeknights 9p.m. -12a.m EST on psychiconair.com Maria is also the National Enquirer astrologer and has appeared on VH 1, MTV, The Tony Danza Show, Fox News, Oxygen Channel and Soap Net. For info, visit MariaShaw.com
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