What is the Sun sign in astrology?+
The Sun sign is the position of the Sun in the zodiac at the moment of your birth. It is the sign you identify with most commonly ('I am a Gemini', 'I am a Scorpio') and describes the central expression of your identity, will, and life purpose. However, the full birth chart includes many other factors: the Moon sign, the Ascendant, and the position of every planet.
What is the difference between the Sun sign and the Moon sign?+
The Sun sign reflects your conscious identity and ego: how you express yourself and what you seek in life. The Moon sign, on the other hand, reveals your inner emotional world: how you feel, what you need to feel secure, and how you react instinctively to situations. Both are fundamental in astrological interpretation.
What are the elements in the zodiac?+
The four elements —fire, earth, air, and water— group the 12 signs into temperament families. Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) are passionate and active. Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) are stable and practical. Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) are intellectual and communicative. Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) are intuitive and emotional.
What does a sign's modality mean?+
The modality indicates how a sign relates to change and action. Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn) initiate and lead. Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius) sustain and consolidate. Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces) adapt and transform. Each modality brings a distinct energy to the element it contains.
How does the ruling planet affect a sign?+
The ruling planet is the planet that 'governs' a sign and colors its expression with its own characteristics. For example, Aries is ruled by Mars (action and courage), Taurus by Venus (sensuality and values), and Gemini by Mercury (communication and intellect). The position of that ruling planet in the natal chart adds important nuances to the interpretation of the sign.