Sun Signs:
The Tip of the Astrological Iceberg

One of the most familiar components of astrology is the concept of sun signs. Sun signs are based on the position of the sun at the time of a person’s birth. However, they are only one very small piece of the puzzle which “pop” astrology tends to overemphasize.

One reason why sun signs do not give us the full story that they do not take into account the positions of the other planets in the person’s chart. Each planet in astrology is associated with a particular set of traits and energies, and the position of these planets at the time of a person’s birth can have a significant impact on their personality and life path.

For example, the planet Venus is associated with love, beauty, and harmony, while the planet Mars is associated with action, assertiveness, and ambition. The moon’s position can provide important insights into a person’s emotional nature and personal instincts. Additionally, the positions of other planets, such as Mercury (associated with communication and intelligence) and Saturn (associated with structure and discipline), can also have a significant impact on a person’s astrological chart.

Sun signs alone do not tell you WHERE certain influences will show up in someone’s life. In astrology, the sky is divided into twelve sections, known as houses, each of which is associated with a particular department of life. For example, the first house is associated with the self and personal identity, while the tenth house is associated with career and public reputation. The position of the planets in these houses can provide important information about a person’s strengths, challenges, and potential in these areas of life.

Sun signs are arguably the most well-known aspect of astrology, but they are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to understanding a person’s personality and potential. A complete astrological chart, which the positions of all the planets and other celestial bodies at the time of a person’s birth, is a much more accurate and detailed way to understand an individual.