You’ve likely heard of the Big 3 in astrology, also known as the Sun, Moon, and ascendant signs in your birth chart. But have you heard of the Big 6? The Big 6 is similar to the Big 3 but includes the other important planets in your birth chart as well. This includes the moon, the sun, the ascendent, Mercury, Venus, and Mars.
Your birth chart is very intricate, and these planets and your rising sign work together to describe your personality. I would like to mention that it’s important to know that each of these celestial bodies also has its own significance as well!
What are the Big 6 in Astrology?
The Sun
The sun holds such a high level of importance in astrology because it stands for who you are. It symbolizes your energy, vitality, and life force. The sun represents the qualities and traits that form your personality.
If you’ve ever been to a reading, you may have seen that the sun was used to help you or someone else understand what path they need to take to achieve personal fulfillment. If you’re wondering how to find out what your sun sign is? The Sun’s position at the time you were born determines what your Sun sign is.
The Moon
The Moon represents a person’s nurturing, emotional, and instinctual characteristics. People believe that the moon is a crucial piece in shaping a person’s emotions and inner self. The Moon influences feelings, subconscious desires, and intuition as well.
In the astrological chart, the position of the Moon by both sign and house represents what a person may be needing emotionally along with how they react to things and patterns of behavior.
The Ascendant
While your ascendant sign isn’t a planet, it represents the exact moment it’s said that your soul entered your physical body. One can argue that it’s the most important part of your birth chart and the Big 6.
Your ascendant sign shows what the zodiac sign was on the eastern horizon right when you were born. Think about it: the earth never stops spinning, meaning the rising or ascendant sign changes every two hours. It’s truly the most time-sensitive part of your chart. I would like to stress that that’s why it’s so important to know exactly when you were born.
Because the ascendant sign describes the exact moment you became you, it is the beginning of your birth chart and is always contained in the First House. This sign offers insight into how you express yourself and indicates how other people may perceive you.
Mercury
Mercury is known for representing communication, intellect, and mental agility. Its influence affects every aspect of human interaction, from spoken language to problem-solving.
In the astrological chart, Mercury’s placement by both sign and house provides us with valuable insight into how you communicate. Additionally, it’s used to share your cognitive processes and ways of learning.
Venus
Venus is the planet that represents love, relationships, and aesthetics. Its influence goes beyond romantic relationships to all kinds of relationships, including the love for beauty in different forms and the appreciation of the finer things in life.
Astrologically, the placement of Venus by sign and house describes essential features of a person’s attitude toward love, relationships, and values.
Mars
Mars is the celestial body a part of the Big 6 that represents action, energy, and desire. Its influence gives individuals courage, motivation, and an unyielding drive to pursue their goals.
Astrologically, the placement of Mars by sign and house describes essential features of one’s assertiveness, initiative, and physical energy.
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