Sun Sign – Your Core Self
- What it represents: Your basic identity, ego, and essence. It reflects your conscious self—your personality, will, and life purpose.
- Determined by: The zodiac sign the Sun was in at the time of your birth.
- Duration: The Sun stays in each sign for about a month.
- Example: If you were born between March 21–April 19, your Sun Sign is Aries.
- Key traits: This is what most people refer to when they ask, “What’s your zodiac sign?”
Moon Sign – Your Inner World
- What it represents: Emotions, instincts, subconscious, and how you react to situations on an emotional level.
- Determined by: The sign the Moon was in at your exact time of birth.
- Duration: The Moon stays in each sign for about 2.5 days.
- Why it matters: It influences your deepest needs, your sense of comfort, and how you nurture and are nurtured.
- Example: You may have a Leo Sun (outgoing), but a Cancer Moon (emotionally sensitive and private).
Rising Sign (Ascendant) – Your Outer Personality / First Impression
Example: You may have a Scorpio Sun (intense and private), but a Gemini Rising (curious and talkative on the outside).
What it represents: Your social mask, physical appearance, and how others perceive you.
Determined by: The zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at the exact time and place of birth.
Changes quickly: It changes roughly every 2 hours, so an accurate birth time is crucial.
Why it matters: It sets the tone for your entire birth chart and influences your life path.