Sun, Moon
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| The Sun, the Moon and the Ascendant are the
most important factors in your birth chart. The Sun symbolizes who you want to be in this life time, which qualities you want to embrace. The energy of the Sun represents your true inner drive, power and goal. The Moon represents your emotional body. The Moon is therefore connected to your feelings and your needs. The Ascendant reflects how you present yourself to the outer world. Your presentation to the world incorporates the combined energies of the Sun and the Moon. |
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| The above is of course a
very abstract concept. Let me therefore try to offer more
clarity through the use of two examples. In view of what comes next in this article, it is important to know that the given interpretation of the Sun, the Moon and the Ascendant in the mentioned signs is by no means the only possible interpretation for those particular positions. Sun in Aries, Moon in Capricorn, Ascendant in Libra Suppose that you have a birth chart with the Sun in the sign of Aries, your Moon in the sign of Capricorn and your Ascendant in the sign of Libra. Your Sun in Aries wants to be number one at all costs. You are focussed on being the best, the quickest, the most active person of all. The goal of your soul therefore is to be very good at something in life. Now let us look at the Moon to understand which need can help you to reach the goal of your Sun (to be very good at something). With the Moon in Capricorn you have a need to be in charge, to be a leader. Both Aries and Capricorn have leadership qualities. Capricorn is ambitious and wants to reach the top. To find out how you can lead best, we shall look at your Ascendant. With an Ascendant in the sign of Libra you would like to achieve your goal through being nice to others. You possess diplomatic qualities. Therefore you can easily pursuade others to do your bidding by using your charm. Conclusion Again: this is by no means the only interpretation of Sun in Aries, Moon in Capricorn and Ascendant in Libra! It is your goal to be 'the best leader in the world'. You can best achieve this goal by using your diplomatic capacities. You can of course be a leader in various areas in life: you can strive to be the best mother or father for your children, lead them safely through the pitfalls in life, or be the best coach of your sports team, or be the best head of your department, the best employer you can be, etcetera, etcetera. |
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| Sun in Leo, Moon in Gemini,
Ascendant in Sagittarius When you have the Sun in Leo it is extremely important for you to be seen and to be recognized. You love to be the center of attention. Now let us look at your Moon to find out which need can help you to get the recognition you seek. With your Moon in Gemini you need to communicate. You love to talk and/or write and want to be seen as intelligent. You are curious, always looking for new (juicy) information. The best way to draw attention to yourself is through communication (this is the combination of the Sun and the Moon). Your Ascendant informs us how you can achieve your goal. With your Ascendant in Sagittarius you want to be heard. With this Ascendant your behaviour can be characterized as enthusiastic and idealistic. You dare to take risks and you want to maintain a positive outlook on life. Conclusion It is crystal clear that you feel wonderful when you have 'an audience', when you can tell your story and when someone listens to you. |
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| Cooperation As you have derived from the above, the Sun, the Moon and the Ascendant express themselves through cooperation with each other; they tune into one and other and blend their qualities. This of course is the case with each and every planet and point in your birth chart. One energy influences another energy in your birth chart. This intricate interaction makes each birth chart, and therefore each person, unique. Your choice You can express each planet and each point in various ways. The choice is yours. You can either choose the expression of fear or love. For example: With a Moon in Capricorn you could become harsh as a reaction to the fear of loosing your position, your status. You could be a strict ruler. You can also express your Moon in Capricorn by showing the world that you are a determined, mature and wise person. You can be a natural, respected leader. A Sun in Leo can behave arrogantly, looking down upon others. This is one way to mask your insecurities and make yourself important and to attract attention. The Sun in Leo can also be the light of everyones life by being heart warmingly enthusiastic and bubbling with a lust for life. Who wouldn't want to give such a person his/her full attention? |
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