8/10/2014

The Power Trio: Sun, Moon & Ascendant

Let’s jump back into learning about the birth chart. To start I would love to introduce the power trio. To me, a great first step is to get familiar with your own power trio. This threesome (um trio…) consists of the SUN, the MOON and the Ascendant (also known as the Rising Sign).


Breakdown:


Core or “Default” self = SUN sign


Emotional self = MOON sign


Outward self or “the Costume you wear” = ASCENDANT/ RISING sign




The Sun Sign in Astrology


The Sun represents the self, it’s the main expression we choose. Further information can be found according to the sign you are born into, further more the placement of the Sun in the chart. In the chart the Sun represents: Will, core personality, drive, male relationships in the female chart, how the personality operates, inner strength.




The Moon Sign in Astrology


The Moon represents the “true” inner self. Further information can be found according the individual’s Moon sign (based on birth data) and Moon placement in the chart. In the birth chart the moon represents: Subconscious self, feelings, femininity, memory, security, receptivity, habits and patterns, where emotion conquers reason.

For Moon Sign descriptions see my post on Moon Sign Astrology







The Ascendant/Rising Sign in Astrology
Located on the cusp of the 1st house in the chart the Ascendant/ Rising sign is based on our birth data. Depending on what time we are born a specific sign is on the the horizon (this is sun sign aside). Without a birth time we do not know what the ascendant is. The Ascendant clearly differentiates the differences in temperament, style, physical looks and personality of those born on the same day.


Because the ASC is located only on the 1st house cusp we will break this down by sign. ASC = Ascendant


Ps… good time to practice drawing those symbols!!!


Aries ASC: Outgoing, quick, impulsive. combative, headstrong


Taurus ASC: Strong, stable, quiet, possessive, resourceful


Gemini ASC: Dualistic, communicative, witty, clever, nervous


Cancer ASC: Sympathetic, devoted, emotional, protective, receptive


Leo ASC: Self confident, romantic, extroverted, risk taking, sentimental


Virgo ASC: Active, alert mind, restless, methodical, practical


Libra ASC: Sociable, indecisive, diplomatic, beauty seeking, friendly


Scorpio ASC: passionate, instinctual, investigative, intuitive, can be too fixed


Sagittarius ASC: Outgoing, adventure seeking, social, talkative, restless


Capricorn ASC: Determined, ambitious, reserved, can be too serious, hard working


Aquarius ASC: Inventive, unique, intellectual, can be calculating, creative


Pisces ASC: Easy going, intuitive, sympathetic, can be impressionable, dreamer




Now have some fun! What is your power trio? Do you play well with each other or clash? How do you feel their influence?

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