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Zodiac Sign Meaning and More, Discover Your Birth Chart

By Maggie 26 September 2022
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You probably know your zodiac sign, but what else is in your birth chart? What do the planets say about you? Find out here!

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Your zodiac sign reveals a lot about your personality. However, the rest of your horoscope could also give you some insight about who you are. A horoscope, according to astrologers, shows what the sky was like when you were born. For many people, a horoscope is therefore a kind of map of their character. But then of course you have to learn to read it! Don’t worry, these horoscope birth chart essentials will help you on your way.

What is a Horoscope?

The word “horoscope” comes from the Greek words “hora,” meaning hour, and “skop,” meaning seeing. In a birth chart, the position of the heavens at the time of birth is examined in order to reveal something about the personality of that person. Each planet signifies something about a part of your personality. When you are born each zodiac sign is in a ‘house’ and this, combined with other planets and points of your horoscope, create a connected astrological network – your birth chart. A birth chart is very complex. This is why many people do not recognize themselves in their zodiac sign, the sun sign is just the tip of the cosmic iceberg!

What is a Zodiac Sign?

A zodiac sign or constellation is a figure created by the connection between several bright stars. These figures are often named after characters from Greek mythology. The twelve constellations of the zodiac are the most famous. The Great Bear or Big Dipper are also well-known constellations that you’ve probably seen!

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Which Zodiac Constellations are There?

The sky consists of many more constellations, in total 88! The largest constellation is the Water Serpent and covers more than 3% of the sky. The smallest is the Southern Cross, which occupies less than 0.2% of the sky. In the zodiac there are a total of twelve constellations. At Spiru you can read blogs about all 12 zodiac signs:

Which Zodiac Sign Am I?

To find out which zodiac sign you are, all you need is your date of birth. Were you born between April 21 and May 20? Then your zodiac constellation is Taurus. Were you born in early August? Then you probably have a bubbly personality, because then your zodiac sign is Leo. In astrology, your zodiac sign is also known as your sun sign. Instead of ‘what zodiac sign am I?’ it’s more accurate to ask your astrologer ‘’what is my sun sign?’

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Looking Beyond Your Zodiac Sign

If you want to learn to read a horoscope it’s best to use a full birth chart, so it’s useful to know something about your:

  • zodiac sign or sun sign
  • moon sign
  • ascendant
  • astrological houses
  • other planets

Houses and planets express what information is in a birth chart and the sun, moon, and ascendant show your most important personal characteristics.

Zodiac Sign or Sun Sign Meaning

The sun, according to astrologers, is the radiant center of the horoscope. This star stands for your ego, your life purpose, creative talents, and heart desires. These qualities also belong to the sign of the proud Leo, if you need an inspiring image. Curious about what makes you shine? Then see which sign the sun was in when you were born. You probably already know your Sun Sign as your “zodiac sign.”

The Moon in the Horoscope

Astrologers see the Moon as the quiet sister of the Sun. The placement of this mysterious sphere in the birth chart tells you how you relax and process emotions. For many people, therefore, their Moon Sign is associated with maternal care. Not only does she reflect the qualities of your mother, she also shows what self-care means for you. For example, if the moon is in Capricorn, then relaxing probably means a lot of rest, cleanliness, and regularity. If she hangs under the adventurous sign of Sagittarius, then a breath of fresh air or a weekend away does wonders.

Houses in the Horoscope

A horoscope is like a pie divided into twelve points or Astrological Houses. An astrologer will paste this template over the sky at the time of your birth. Thus every sign of the zodiac falls somewhere in those twelve Houses, just like the planets. You could read anything from this. Planets represent a certain type of energy, while the Houses in astrology represent different areas of life:

  • First House: self, appearance, life force, and vitality
  • Second House: resources, finances, possessions and (self) value
  • Third House: communication, short trips, learning, neighbors, brothers, sisters and school days
  • Fourth House: home, past, family, roots, foundations and the private environment
  • Fifth House: self-expression, children, creativity, games and gambling, fun and sex
  • Sixth House: health, work, daily routine, service, and pets
  • Seventh House: long-term partners, relationships and contracts
  • Eighth House: death, resources of others, sex, taboo, the subconscious and karma
  • Ninth House: distant travel, religion, philosophy, higher education and development
  • Tenth House: career, public appearance, aspirations, status and the father
  • Eleventh House: friends, acquaintances, groups, hopes, wishes, clubs and associations
  • Twelfth House: the unconscious, secrets, grief, loss, spirituality

For example, if there is a sun in the sixth house, this star illuminates the domain of work and your daily life. Moreover, the sun represents the fulfillment of life. It’s therefore likely that this person will have to look for a workplace where they can shine.

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Your Personal Ascendant

The ascendant is the sign that was on the eastern horizon when you were born. It is also called your rising sign because it is located where the sun rises. Moreover, this point is in the first house. If the ascendant could talk, it would therefore say something like yoo-hoo, I’m here! With this astrological point you make your first impression. It would therefore explain what you show to the outside world and which talents help you achieve your life purpose. It also explains how most people react to you.

The Other Planets

Besides the sun and moon, there are also other planets in your birth chart. Each of these planets has its own meaning:

  • Mercury (planet of commerce and communication): how you talk, exchange ideas, listen, process information and negotiate
  • Venus (planet of love and pleasure): your idea of ​​romance, how and who you love and attract, what feels like luxury, how to flirt and create harmony
  • Mars (planet of desire and action): how you achieve your goals, how determined and competitive you are, your levels of anger and sexual energy
  • Jupiter (planet of pleasure, freedom and happiness): how lucky you are, how optimistic and adventurous you are, your outlook on life and degree of open mind
  • Saturn (planet of boundaries and discipline): lessons you learn in your life, your fears, your degree of patience and self-discipline, your ambition
  • Uranus (planet of innovation and sudden change): where you want to be free, how you evolve, where you are original, inventive and unpredictable
  • Neptune (planet of dreams and spirituality): your connection to the ‘other’, what inspires you, where you feel lost, your relationship to music and addictive substances, your psychic abilities
  • Pluto (planet of obsession and transformation): your shadow sides, where you can transform yourself, your hidden sides, where you try to dominate or manipulate

Note: The zodiac sign that contains your Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto, says less about you as a person. These planets move slowly, which means they take much longer to travel through a sign than, say, the moon. So there is a good chance that these planets are in the same zodiac sign as your friends. Therefore, look especially at the house where these planets reside.

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Interested in Astrology?

Can’t get enough of those personal stars and planets? Find out which Zodiac Element most effects you.  You could do a Full Moon Ritual or discover how you can make the New Moon work to your advantage.  All of the different Moon Phases can effect you! If you are sensitive to Luna the blog about the meaning of the Blood Moon is for you. Do you want to know which gemstone suits your zodiac sign? Read our blog about the Birthstones. Your astrological journey starts with Spiru!

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