Why You Need to Know More Than Your Sun Sign
You’ll hear a lot of people use astrology language out in the wild. I’m sure you know people who use it for a lot of reasons as well. What I think most people miss when they are throwing around words like Sun Sign or Moon Sign, is that knowing your birth chart can be much more than just your Sun Sign, and it can help you in more ways than you know.
I’m a practical person who went to University for Psychology but ended up studying Art History. People are my passion and figuring out what drives them and how I can better interact with them, is now a way of life.
I’m not into New Age celestial things. My aesthetic leans towards coastal cottage, and I’ve been told I look like a librarian. I’ve found that bringing up astrology in conversations doesn’t always go the way I expect.
But what I’ve learned to use astrology for, especially our Big 3 signs, is understanding people on a deeper level. And it works. I find I’m much more understanding and willing to meet people where they are at after having spent time learning about the personality aspects of our Big 3.
What does this mean for you?
When most people say “I’m a Scorpio” or “I’m a Leo,” they’re talking about their Sun Sign. While that matters, it’s just one piece of a much more layered picture.
Your birth chart is essentially a snapshot of the sky the moment you were born. Think of it as your blueprint…made up of patterns, instincts, and core drives you didn’t choose, but can absolutely learn to work with.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the three placements that matter most when trying to understand yourself on a deeper level:
Sun Sign
This is your core self—the energy you’re here to embody.
It’s what you naturally grow into over time.
It’s not always how you act day-to-day. It’s more like the internal light that you’re learning how to live from.
Moon Sign
This one’s all about your emotional life.
It shows how you respond under pressure, what makes you feel safe, and how you self-soothe (or avoid).
It’s deeply personal and often only visible to the people closest to you.
Rising Sign
This is how the world sees you—and how you experience the world.
It’s the lens you look through, the “vibe” you naturally give off.
First impressions, gut instincts, and your automatic way of engaging with life all live here.
Understanding these three—your sun, moon, and rising—can shift everything.
It’s not about putting yourself in a box. It’s about seeing the blueprint, so you can decide what to keep, what to heal, and what to grow into. Even more, when you know other people’s, you can start to understand and connect with them on a deeper, more authentic level.
You’re already one step closer to understanding yourself better through your Big 3 signs. Go to The Shop to get a custom Big 3 in-depth, grounded reading and set yourself up for even closer, more connected relationships.