Sun, Moon, and Rising signs: What they mean & How to find them
So you’re dipping your toes into astrology. And you’re curious about how to know your sun and moon signs.
You’ve heard the talk about astrological elements, tarot readings, zodiac signs… and among these astrology terms, you always see mentions of a Sun, Moon, and Rising signs—and you just don’t know what they mean or how to find them.
How can a Leo sun sign exude the emotional characteristics of a Pisces moon? It can be confusing stuff—but not for long.Â
At yourastrologyreading.com, we’re going to cover everything you need to know about finding all your zodiac signs, and what they mean.
First things first, the sun signs.
Your Sun sign is your astrological representation of the day you were born on. It represents the group of your strongest personality traits that describe you best. Finding it is rather straightforward, simply visit an online sun sign calculator and input your birth date and time.
Alternatively, you can use tables to find the exact dates of Sun signs.
Now, you don’t need to know your birth time to figure out your Sun sign for most birthdays. But on certain days of the year, the Sun sign can change. And if you were born on a day when this occurred, you will receive a notification informing you that one of two signs is your Sun sign. So in these circumstances, you’ll need to know your birth time to determine your sun sign.
Your sun sign corresponds to one of 12 zodiacs:
- Aquarius Dates: January 21-February 18
- Pisces Dates: February 19-March 20
- Aries Dates: March 21-April 19
- Taurus Dates: April 20-May 20
- Gemini Dates: May 21-June 20
- Cancer Dates: June 21-July 22
- Leo Dates: July 23-August 22
- Virgo Dates: August 23-September 22
- Libra Dates: September 23-October 22
- Scorpio Dates: October 23-November 21
- Sagittarius Dates: November 22-December 21
- Capricorn Dates: December 21-January 20
Let’s talk about the Moon Signs.
The Moon is the natural satellite that orbits our planet. Its movements are interesting to astrologers because it’s always moving, shifting between signs. To find out your Moon sign, you’ll need to look at the day of the month.
While it is an important part of every birth chart (it shows what you are sensitive to), it also has a huge influence on your personality – even if you don’t realize it. It’s commonly believed that your Sun sign will never change, but your moon sign will.
Moon signs are linked to people’s emotions – how they react, express them, and generally feel on a daily basis. People with the same Moon sign can share similarities in behavior. The fastest way to figure out your moon sign is by using an online moon sign calculator, where you simply input your birth date, time, and time zone (location).
Learn more: Understanding the Moon Sign for Each Zodiac Sign: Full Guide
Next up: Finding Rising (Ascendant) signs.
Rising signs are the easiest to identify, as people born around the same time will usually share common traits. It’s also what most people refer to when they talk about your “ascendant sign.”
Unlike the moon sign which indicates the “inner you,” your rising sign is the astrology term that basically signifies your outward persona—how you act in public. The sun and moon can change signs, but not rising signs. That’s because it’s often determined by the star symbol of your sun sign along with your hour of birth—which is why people with the same sun sign can still have a different rising sign.
So how do you calculate it? Simply find your sun sign in the far left column, and then match it to your hour of birth—that will give you your rising sign. You do it right now using the chart below from Ask the Astrologers.
Conclusion
And there you have it! Three of the most important signs in every natal chart. In astrology, these three signs are often known as “the big three” that offers a glimpse into a person’s core identity, inner personality, and social face.
