How to find your big three
- Sun sign: your birth date is enough. Use our Zodiac Sign Calculator.
- Moon sign: you need your birth date and, ideally, the approximate time.
- Rising sign: you need your exact birth time and place. Many people find their time on a birth certificate or by asking family.
Free birth-chart tools online calculate all three in seconds once you have these details.
Reading horoscopes with the big three
Many astrology fans read their horoscope for both their Sun and their rising sign. The Sun reading is said to reflect your inner motivation, while the rising reading may describe events and circumstances more closely.
However you use astrology, treat it as a tool for reflection and fun. Your choices, values and relationships shape your life far more than any planet.
