When people ask “What’s your sign?”, they mean your Sun sign – the sign the Sun was in on the day you were born. It is the easiest to find because it only needs your birth date. But astrologers say it is only one part of the picture. Two other placements – the Moon and the rising sign – complete what is often called the “big three”.
The Sun sign: your core identity
The Sun represents your basic personality, your ego and the qualities you grow into over your life. It is said to show what motivates you and how you shine. That is why Sun-sign descriptions often feel accurate in a general way.
The Moon sign: your emotional world
The Moon changes signs roughly every two to two and a half days, so you need your birth date and approximate time to find it. The Moon describes your emotional needs, instincts and what makes you feel safe. It often shows up most in private – with family, partners and close friends.
A fiery Aries Sun with a gentle Cancer Moon, for example, may look bold in public but be very sensitive at home.
