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Ascendant, Sun and Moon Blends

Author: Alison Price – Published: April 2024

Ascendant, Sun and Moon

Triad of Astrology

These three pieces of astrological information, your Ascendant, Sun and Moon sign, are known as the holy trinity, the triad or the triumvirate of your chart.

They are always listed in this order of importance; Ascendant, Sun and Moon (and yes, your Ascendant is more important than your Sun).

The Sun

Perhaps you already know your Sun sign. It could be Aries, Cancer or Virgo etc. Your Sun sign depends on the date of your birthday. It is the zodiac sign which the Sun was in at the time you were born.

Everyone’s Sun sign is the easiest thing to know in astrology. You will know your own, and your family’s birthdates and probably your close friend’s birthdays as well.

It is a simple step to find everybody’s Sun sign. The Sun sign is the first nugget of information that all people know about astrology.

Ascendant

The second thing you need to learn is your Ascendant sign. This is likely to be different to your Sun sign although it could be the identical. You will only know your Ascendant sign if you cast your chart.

Moon

The third fact you need to discover is your Moon sign. Again, you will have to cast your chart to find this out. Your Moon sign is likely to be in a different sign both to your Sun sign and even to your Ascendant sign, but it could be the same.

Ascendant, Sun and Moon: Going Deeper

By this stage you probably have a grip on the meanings of the Ascendant, the Sun and the Moon. Now the idea is to bring these three chart components together and blend them into a cohesive whole that makes sense to your chart reading.

Let’s have a deeper look into what makes each of these three high profile chart factors different to each other.

Ascendant: Your Personality

Your approach to life, interactions, a role or a part you play

The Ascendant is a symbol of your one-to-one, face-to-face, meet-and-greet personality that you employ to socialize. It is a vehicle you use to interact with others. It is your personal interface and is like a cloak you wear to ‘appear’ to others when you walk out of your front door.

Your Ascendant is your opening position and obvious agenda. Your Ascendant is a collection of expectations you have of the world and your immediate place in it.

Your Ascendant reveals the first impressions you make and receive which start out as early messages about your behavior (are you good or bad, or right or wrong).

How you strive to meet the expectations of others through your actions when you were a child is indicated by your Ascendant.

Ascendant Complex

Your personality is seen in your Ascendant complex, and most importantly its sign and major planetary aspects to its degree.

It is the variable means by which you negotiate your needs with others (as seen by your Moon) and formulate or build something we can identify as character (as seen by your Sun).

Your Ascendant acts as an interface between the Sun or Moon (or other parts of the chart) and the immediate world around you. Your personality has energy.

You have a particular attitude, humor, engagement and interaction.

The Ascendant energy is quite different from the accumulation of early behaviors (Moon) or the formation of your character (Sun).

Personality is easy to pick up on, quick to read and decipher. You can usually see personailty when you first meet someone (Ascendant).

Personality traits have little to do with your true character as they are what you show to others.

Appearance

The Ascendant indicates your appearance, and how you come across and the means you use to get through life.

Astrologically, the Ascendant is often seen as the vehicle by which we reach the Sun’s destination which is your life goal.

The Ascendant is the route to getting your needs (Moon) met in relationships and how you negotiate these personal needs in a one- to-one environment.

The Sun: Your Character

Your essence, and type of ‘heart’

The Sun reveals your main life-purpose. It indicates the core reasons behind why you have been born and what you are in the process of becoming.

When you express your Sun complex by its sign, house and aspects, you acknowledge your birthright. The Sun suggests opportunities when you can manifest your individual life-path and singular potential.

Each Sun sign suggests a pattern or a set of symbolic images that you can strive towards and embody. The Sun is often reduced to a stereotype, which comes from the simplistic Sun Sign world.

Your Sun’s meaning requires individual interpretation. It shows how you envision your discrete life-path and what are the most important things in life to you. Your character can be seen as a collection of fundamental, integral philosophies that you have gathered over time.

Character is an accumulation of identities, traits and patterns that become the main thread of your life.

If you embrace the character of your Sun, it will draw you towards heartfelt and healthy self-esteem and show you a path of integrity and wholeness.

Character can be challenging to see in yourself. Character takes time for you to uncover, and time for it to reveal itself.

The Moon: Your Behavior

Your needs, habits, sensory input and impressions

The Moon complex reveals your fundamental relationship needs, drives and expectations.

It shows your innate responses to everyday life.

All habitual behavior that you are a slave to, or a ‘default’ position where you simply absorb experience passively or become little more than “a bundle of reactions”.

Your lunar instinctive behavior is sourced from your past, your mother and what she taught you unconsciously about the world. How to behave and how to react to situations were very often preprogrammed in your early life.

The Moon can reflect your most tender, vulnerable and immature side, and it is like a storehouse of emotions.

The Moon shows what you are attached to, and what you need to feel safe and rooted. Your behavior is a collection of instincts formed to create a complex pattern.

It is an interconnected web of habitual responses where the drive to remain safe and sound.

Behavior is how you are when you are together with yourself. It shows up in your range of responses in yourself and from those around you.

Your Moon complex indicates your temperament which is often linked to the four elements (the four ‘humours’ that were said to make up our disposition).

The Moon is a suggestion of your emotional responses.

Your Moon complex reveals your emotional nature.

Summary: Ascendant, Sun and Moon

Ascendant

Your Ascendant is your one-to-one personality.
It reveals your approach to life.
It suggests the tools you use to interact with others. I
t shows the first impression you make on others.

Sun

Your Sun shows your core character.
It is linked to your central purpose, goal, focus and life-path.
It indicates your life-journey of self-discovery and the process of becoming whole.

Moon

Your Moon suggests your natural behavior and temperament.
It indicates your natural needs and habitual responses to everyday life.
It reveals your emotional nature and suggests your default reactions and feelings to people and situations.

Main Takeaway: Ascendant, Sun and Moon

The Sun

The Sun is more concerned with how the world affects you and how you can impact the world. The Sun suggests your journey, or path of self-discovery and your major life statements. It is the ultimate path, the archetype that you are here to embrace and embody.

The Sun is the very heart of your horoscope, but the Ascendant and Moon say more about your personality and behavioral traits. These two chart factors are of far greater importance when considering how people come across, behave, react and interact in life.

Moon and Ascendant

Your Moon and your Ascendant are critical to unveiling relationship patterns and dynamics that develop in early childhood with close family members and schoolmates.

They form the basis of your expectations and the roles you can naturally play out in your love life, work and friendships.

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Author Bio

Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

Alison helps you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor. She offers Consultations for everyone and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

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Astrological Holy Trinity

Astrological Holy Trinity

Inspiring Others

I hope that the work I’m doing here will inspire other people to take what astrology they know and run with it.

I believe that your mind can explore your current astrology skills and take you down some exciting roads.

We don’t know where you will end up, but at least you will have taken the first step.

Many people who learn astrology don’t turn into consulting astrologer, but they use the knowledge to enhance other parts of their lives or related businesses.

People like coaches, artists, numerologists and healers from all walks of life can improve their insights with some understanding of astrology.

I urge you to look at the craft from all sorts of different angles, and yes, I know there are angles in a birth chart, to find the treasures within the teachings of astrology which resonate with you and your chart and dig deep.

Exploring Astrology

I believe in exploring astrology by going down all the nooks and crannies and finding ways to present it differently.

I did this in 2011 with my extensive research into the Oriental Planet. Where I dug deep into this topic for over two years.

Again in 2015 I pushed forward with some original research into the Five Types of Dispositor Tree and the specific positions planets can hold within a Dispositor Tree.

Once again during 2018 with my tentative exploration of the Fibonacci Aspects. Which did not go very far, but still…

And once more recently with what I’m calling the “Astrologer’s Holy Trinity” research that I’m doing now.

Not all of this research has gone somewhere, but some of it has.

You don’t know what will take off until you try.

What do they say, “Sow your seeds in the morning, then keep busy all afternoon, because you never know what will grow.”

Discover Research

Whatever you think about most in astrology is likely to be a place where you can develop something of value in the future.

I believe that great things can be imagined and brought forward from all modern astrologers.

Just because astrology has been around for so long, thousands of years, does not mean there is nothing left to explore.

In this episode, I’m going to explain my current research into the Astrologer’s Holy Trinity and the highest-level temperature of the chart thus reducing it down to only four values.

Polarities

We used to refer to the two polarities in different ways than we do today.

Black and White
Masculine and Feminine
Positive and Negative
Active and Passive

I’ll be using the terms active and passive signs.

Balance

The very nature of energy on Earth is in balance.

In a way this can be seen by the magnetic North and the South Poles.

As I understand it, one pole ejects positive ions and the other pole absorbs them.

The poles swap back and forth over time and are somewhat aligned to the eleven-year sunspot cycle.

Magnets

In a bar magnet the magnetic lines can be seen when you tap iron filings.

They come out of one end and go back in the other.

The Sun

The Earth’s magnetic field has both a positive and a negative pole. This is similar to the Zodiac sign polarities.

Sign Polarity

Active Signs

The active signs are:

Aries
Gemini
Leo
Libra
Sagittarius
Aquarius

Passive Signs

The passive signs are:

Taurus
Cancer
Virgo
Scorpio
Capricorn
Pisces

Trinity Chart Components

There are three main components of a chart.

Ascendant
Sun
Moon

List your main component polarities in this order of importance.

First the Ascendant, then the Sun and then the Moon.

Examples

In this example we have, a Virgo Ascendant, a Cancer Sun and an Aries Moon.

This would be listed as (Virgo, Cancer, Aries) or (VI,CA,AR)

Which converts to (-, -, +)

The other options are:

+ + +

– + +

+ + –

+ – +

– + –

– – +

+ – –

– – –

So what?

Well, it’s a high-level way to analyze the chart. Through a elevated approach of the core components with just Ascendant, Sun and Moon.

And it’s probably the highest.

Most will be either +2 and -1 or -2 and +1.

Let’s do the Maths

+2 -1 = +1

-2 +1 = -1

+3 = +3

-3 = -3

Results

There are only 4 options for a score.

-3, -1, +1 and +3

Interpretations of Final Four

Let’s start with some obvious keywords.

Minus Three

Super passive – Cold – Icy 💙

Minus One

Moderately passive – Chilled – Cool 💚

Plus One

Moderately active – Warm – Toasty 💛

Plus Three

Super active – Hot – Sizzling ❤️

Ongoing Research

This is as far as I’ve got with the Holy Trinities and the extension of plus one, plus three, minus one and minus three research.

Is this going somewhere?

I don’t know.

Is it useful for astrologers to know these hot numbers?

Time will tell.

Let me know what you think.

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Author Bio

Alison encourages you to explore your unique creativity and live a satisfying life through your personal astrology. She offers her insights from the heart and with a sense of humor.

Go here to read more about Alison’s story.

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Your Astrology Holy Trinity and Polarity

Your Astrological Holy Trinity and Polarity

This article will show you what next two steps to take after you know what is your Sun sign. A way to learn astrology.

If you believe your Sun sign is not enough then this is for you.

Sun Sign

Perhaps you already know your Sun sign. It could be Aries, Cancer or Virgo etc. Your Sun sign depends on the date of your birthday. It is the zodiac sign which the Sun was in at the time and day you were born.

Everyone’s Sun sign is the easiest thing to know in astrology.

You will know your own, and your family’s birthdates, and probably your close friend’s birthdays as well. It is a simple step to ascertain everybody’s Sun sign.

The Sun sign is the first nugget of information that all people know about astrology but, after that, what should you learn next?

Ascendant Sign

The second thing you need to learn is your Ascendant sign. This is likely to be different to your Sun sign although it could be the identical.

You will only know your Ascendant sign if you cast your chart.

Moon Sign

The third fact you need to discover is your Moon sign. Again, you will have to cast your chart to find this out.

Your Moon sign is likely to be in a different sign both to your Sun sign and even to your Ascendant sign, but it could be the same.

Where to Get Your Birth Chart

If you do not yet have a copy of your birth chart, there are three pieces of information that you will need.

Your birth time
Your birth date
Your birth place (the city and country)

For quick information go here to calculate your chart.

The Holy Trinity

These three pieces of astrological information, your Ascendant sign, your Sun sign, and your Moon sign, are known as the holy trinity, the triad or the triumvirate of your chart.

They are always listed in this order of importance; Ascendant, Sun, Moon (and yes, your ascendant is more important than your Sun).

If you are an aspiring astrologer, and if you attend an astrology conference, you will be given a badge with your name. There will be a space for you to write the three main parts of your chart listed on it, your Ascendant, your Sun, and your Moon.

For example, my top three or Holy Trinity would be listed as; Leo, Leo, Scorpio. This is because my Ascendant is in Leo, my Sun is in Leo, and my Moon is in Scorpio.

Your Ascendant, Sun, and Moon can each be in any one of the twelve zodiac signs.

Combinations

Let us have a quick look at the numbers.

The Ascendant has the possibility of being in any one of the twelve signs, the Sun has the possibility of being in any one of the twelve signs, and the Moon has the possibility of being in any one of the twelve signs.

Therefore, 12 × 12 × 12 = 1728 possible combinations of Ascendant, Sun, and Moon.

This detail is huge and speaks to the complexities that can be found within an astrology chart, but there is a simpler way.

Polarity

In astrology there are two polarities active and passive. They can also be referred to as masculine or feminine, or positive (+) or negative (-).

The twelve zodiac signs are either in one polarity or the other.

The active signs are; Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, and Aquarius. The passive signs are; Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, and Pisces.

Let’s look at some examples of polarity.

If you have your Ascendant in Aries, your Sun in Virgo and your Moon in Pisces your polarity converts to: active, passive, passive or (+, -, -).

If you have an Aquarius ascendant (+), your Sun is in Gemini (+), and your Moon is in Libra (+), you are active (+, +, +).

8 Combinations

In the scenario of active and passive signs, as regards to your chart’s holy trinity, there are only eight possible combinations.

The three are always listed in the sequence; Ascendant, Sun, Moon.

The ratio is always active:passive (+ : – ).

+ + + 3:0 100% active

+ + – 2:1 More active than passive.

+ – + 2:1 More active than passive.

– + + 2:1 More active than passive.

– – + 1:2 More passive than active.

– + – 1:2 More passive than active.

+ – – 1:2 More passive than active.

– – – 0:3 100% passive.

Some More Examples

Ascendant Sun Moon

Libra Gemini Pisces + + –

Aquarius Sagittarius Virgo + + –

Leo Aries Taurus + + –

They are 216 possible combinations that are active, active, passive (+, +, -), but only eight possible combinations.

The use of polarity in the holy trinity of your chart is way to simplify what is a complex subject, astrology.

Spend some time analyzing your family’s and friends charts to see polarity at work.

Of course, there are many more interesting things about astrology charts that you could learn.

Aspiring Astrologer Activity

I love providing you with aspiring astrologer activities.

This initiative is similar to “next steps” and the activities give you some ideas on what to do with the information you have just gathered.

Step one: Your Sun sign.

Step two: Your Ascendant sign.

Step three: Your Moon sign.

Step four: Write your polarity combination (Ascendant, Sun, Moon).

Step five: Holy trinity polarity (only eight possible combinations), (?, ?, ?).

Share and Learn Astrology

Share your polarity combination with us in this quick anonymous survey.

I will revisit this post every six months at the equinoxes.

The equinoxes occur twice a year the first equinox is around March 21st and the second equinox is around September 21st.

Have a prosperous day,

Alison ⭐️

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Double and Triple Sign Glyphs

Double and Triple sign glyphs. See some examples of double and triple sign and their glyph for when the Ascendant, Sun and Moon is in the same sign.

The Sun

The Sun

Sun Essential Dignity

The Sun, like other planets, is better placed in some signs than others.

The Sun rules Leo, is exalted in Aries, in detriment in Aquarius and falls in Libra.

Sun Keywords

Identitiy

The Sun plays a pivotal role in the tapestry of astrological influences, weaving threads that illuminate various aspects of one’s existence.

At its core, the Sun signifies identity, serving as a celestial mirror reflecting the essence of who you are as an individual.

Vitality

In the cosmic dance, the Sun becomes the maestro orchestrating the symphony of vitality.

It is the life force that courses through your veins, breathing energy into the very core of your being.

This radiant luminary speaks the language of independence, revealing the strength that resides within you.

Father

As the celestial patriarch, the Sun extends its influence to the realm of fatherhood.

It becomes a cosmic compass pointing towards your relationship with your father and other significant male figures who shape the narrative of your life.

In decoding this astral language, the Sun unveils the mysteries of paternal bonds, offering insights into the dynamics that characterize these crucial connections.

The Heroes’ Quest

Embarking on the hero’s quest, the Sun casts you as the protagonist in the grand narrative of your life.

It represents the epic journey of self-discovery, where challenges are met, and triumphs are celebrated.

In the cosmic theater, you are not merely a spectator but the lead actor, navigating the twists and turns of your destiny.

Men and Meleness

The Sun, in its celestial language, speaks of men and the essence of maleness.

It delves into the realm of ego and unveils the male role models that leave an indelible imprint on your life.

For women, the Sun becomes a guide, indicating the type of man who may stir the embers of attraction.

Paired with Mars, it creates a cosmic roadmap, outlining the characteristics that ignite the flames of passion.

The Self

Self-expression becomes a canvas painted by the Sun’s rays.

It is the brushstroke of your personality, revealing how you wish to be seen by the world.

The Sun becomes a beacon of drive and initiative, guiding you to the realms where your heart finds resonance.

In this cosmic dance of self-discovery, the Sun unveils the shades of your proactive nature, allowing you to express the kaleidoscope of your true self.

Essence

In the grand tapestry of the cosmos, the Sun takes center stage, not as a distant orb but as a cosmic storyteller weaving the narrative of your identity, vitality, and self-expression.

As you journey through the celestial realms, may the radiance of the Sun guide you on your quest for self-discovery and illuminate the path towards the hero you are destined to become.

The Sun in the Signs

Understanding the profound impact of the Sun’s placement in the astrological signs reveals the core desires and motivations that shape individuals.

Let’s explore into the nuanced expressions of each solar influence:

The Sun in Aries

Your driving force is the desire to be first.

Ambitious and assertive, you thrive on competition and challenges, always seeking to lead and pioneer new paths.

The Sun in Taurus

Your aspirations center around wealth and material abundance.

Grounded and practical, you find comfort in financial security and the tangible rewards of your efforts.

The Sun in Gemini

Communication is your forte.

Energetic and intellectually curious, you are driven to connect with others, share ideas, and constantly learn from the diverse perspectives around you.

The Sun in Cancer

A strong sense of family is at the core of your desires.

Nurturing and protective, you seek emotional security and a harmonious home environment where bonds are deep and meaningful.

The Sun in Leo

Your desire is to be appreciated, and you often take on a leadership role effortlessly.

Confident and charismatic, recognition and admiration fuel your creative and expressive endeavors.

The Sun in Virgo

Precision and correctness define your ambitions.

Detail-oriented and diligent, you strive for perfection in all aspects of your life, valuing competence and efficiency.

The Sun in Libra

Partnership and companionship are essential to you.

Diplomatic and sociable, you seek harmony in relationships, desiring to share your life with someone who complements and balances your energy.

The Sun in Scorpio

Deep and transformative connections are your yearning.

Intense and passionate, you seek profound emotional and sexual bonds that transcend the superficial and delve into the depths of intimacy.

The Sun in Sagittarius

Your quest is for broad knowledge and experience. Adventurous and optimistic, you seek to expand your horizons through travel, education, and a diverse range of interests.

The Sun in Capricorn

A life of honor and integrity is your goal.

Ambitious and disciplined, you strive for success and recognition in your chosen field, aiming for a life marked by respect and achievement.

The Sun in Aquarius

Objectivity and a sense of social responsibility guide your desires.

Innovative and open-minded, you seek to contribute to the greater good, valuing individuality and progressive ideals.

The Sun in Pisces

The desire to escape, often through music or art, characterizes your aspirations.

Compassionate and dreamy, you seek transcendence and connection to the mystical realms, finding solace in creative expression.

Understanding the Sun’s placement in your astrological chart provides valuable insights into your fundamental motivations and aspirations.

Embrace the unique qualities bestowed upon you by the celestial forces, and use this knowledge to navigate your journey toward self-discovery and fulfillment.

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Sun Extras

More interesting information on the Sun in astrology.

Planets

Discover more about the planets.

Author Bio

Alison encourages you to explore your unique creativity and live a satisfying life through your personal astrology. She offers her insights from the heart and with a sense of humor.

Go here to read more about Alison’s story.

If you want to send Alison a quick message go here.

Mars Conjoined Neptune

MARS conjunct NEPTUNE is about being motivated to either impact the world through your creativity or through your empathy.

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