The Big Three in astrology—Sun, Moon, and Rising

Astrology is a valuable tool for self-knowledge and increased awareness. What we think, feel and the choices we make are always our personal responsibility, but with increased self-awareness we can make more conscious choices, and with a deeper understanding of our external and internal processes. Astrology functions as a mirror of our life patterns.

The essential placements, also called “the big tree” in astrology; the sun, moon and ascendant in our birth chart. We usually talk about our zodiac sign, the sun placement, but the moon and the ascendant are of great importance for understanding our nature on a deeper level and create a trinity of our essence, our emotional life and who we are outwardly.

☉ The Sun (I am)

Your consciousness, life energy and essence. Stands for the masculine yang energy. Where we are coming to shine our light and express our core essence. Our most natural talents and where they fall. Learning how to shine our light.

In which sign does your sun fall?
How is your energy being expressed?

In which house does your sun fall?
Where is your energy being expressed?

☽ Moon (I need)

Our emotional world and our needs. Represents the mother, the feminine yin energy. Where we find nourishment and sense of security. What attributes we need to feel nourished. Learn how to attend to our needs.

In which sign does your moon fall?
How do you feel nourished and safe.

In which house does your moon fall?
Where do you feel most nourished and safe.

✦ Ascendant 

Your personality and perception of the world. What we project to our environment, how others see us, and the life experiences we attract. What aspects we need to embrace about ourselves.

In which sign does your ascendant fall?

This three placements creates a unique pattern, revealing which circumstances we may attract on a conscious and subconscious level.

Read more about the signs and houses here.

You can calculate your big three at astro.com which is a recommended tool.