Who am I? Understanding your sun sign versus the rising sign

I wanted to write this post to demystify some of the attention given to what’s known as the “rising sign” or the ascendant in the birth chart. Typically, when you cast a chart for someone based on their birth date, time, and location, there are what’s known as the “big three”: the sun sign (your main zodiac sign), the moon sign, and your rising sign. In simple terms, the sun sign represents your soul self and the energy you are meant to embody and shine out into the world. The moon sign represents the emotional realm, your subconscious, your comfort zone — basically the person you are when no one is watching. The rising sign represents your outward appearance and the perception of your personality.

I say the perception of the personality, because the rising sign is not who you are. In fact, I think the zodiac placement of the rising sign is probably the least interesting thing about a person’s chart from a personality perspective. What the rising sign DOES indicate is where the planets are located in your natal chart, which is what astrology is all about — the planets.

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What I cover:

• How astrology determines personality

• How the rising sign is calculated

• Why (in my opinion) the rising sign is sometimes given too much emphasis and isn't the key factor in true authentic expression

• Spoiler alert: it all comes back to the sun and planets

• Example chart to learn more

• My recommendations for casting a chart

• 20% coupon code for a natal chart reading