In astrology, your “Big 6” or “Big 3” refers to the sun, moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, and your rising sign, which are the most important planets in your natal chart.
These planets, together with the rising sign, work together in your birth chart to describe your self-expression. Each of these celestial bodies has its own distinct meaning, and when combined with the zodiac signs, they add to your astrological compass (also known as your birth chart) and provide insight into a variety of your behaviors.
While the rising sign isn’t a planet, it is in the sign that represents the start of your consciousness. The sun, moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars all reflect various elements of your life, personality, and how you connect with others, among other things.
Because these are the nearest celestial bodies to Earth, they have a greater impact on us than the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto). The sun and moon are the “mom and dad” of the sky, working together to transform light and being the only planets that never station retrograde.
Mercury, Venus, and Mars, on the other hand, station retrograde on a regular basis and have an impact on how we interact, connect, and express ourselves based on their direct or retrograde movement, as well as the signs and houses in which they are positioned in our birth charts.
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In astrology, where is the 6th house located?
The Virgo zodiac sign and the planet Mercury dominate the sixth house of a birth chart. The sixth house is concerned with one’s work, well-being, personal cleanliness, daily schedules, and responsibilities.
What Are the Big Three Indicators?
Your Moon, Rising, and Sun Signs: What They Mean to You Your moon, rising, and sun sign placements are the main three or three cornerstones of your personality. You can find out yours by using a birth chart calculator or consulting an astrologer.
In astrology, what does 23 degrees mean?
If you have any planets in the Zodiac between 22 and 24, you should be aware that Mars is concentrating a lot of energy in this small area. Uranus, the planet of electricity, surprise, and lighting, is at 23 Aries, and this is the degree where Mars is due to station in the coming weeks, so 23 is extremely engaged.
Mars is the planet of violent action retrograde; he acts in a different way, but the effects can be just as disastrous. This week, we’ve seen two powerful examples of this in the headlines. In her birth chart, Jo Cox, the MP who was murdered in the street yesterday, had Chiron (wound) at 23 Aries, which was squarely opposite Uranus (shock) at 23 Libra. Omar Mateen, the Orlando shooter, has his Sun at 24 Scorpio and Mars at 23 Aquarius (community).
Meatloaf, the artist who collapsed on stage yesterday, has transiting Mars Rx on his Jupiter (24 Scorpio), the planet of excess, which is at the top of his horoscope (in the public eye or “on stage).
There is also a lot of force in conceding during a Mars Rx. Bernie Sanders has dropped out of the presidential race in favor of Hillary Clinton, but by doing so, he is advancing his cause. In his natal chart, he has Mars Rx at 23 Aries, opposite Venus at 22 Libra. He’s a capable companion. Senator Elizabeth Warren, the left’s fantasy candidate who could be nominated by Clinton for Veep, also has her North Node on 23 Aries. And what about Hillary Clinton? This is a watershed moment for her, with the South Node in Scorpio at 23 degrees. She will, however, need to change course and acknowledge Sanders and Warren.
****Correction: Bernie Sanders has not abandoned his presidential campaign. It’s more that Clinton’s lead has grown. (As of the 20th of June.) What is clear is that he will continue to contribute to the argument. He must be regrouping right now. It’s possible that becoming President is less essential than guaranteeing meaningful change. *****
When used correctly, this energy can cause a significant shift in direction. Mercury (communications) is in an easy trine to Mars Rx for Chris Murphy, the US Senator who filibustered for 14 hours this week to create place for anti-gun legislation. His message was designed to safeguard his country and his country’s children, both of whom are cancer victims.
At 24, Mars is travelling rearward through Scorpio at a very slow pace. Mars will reach 23 in a few days, then station here and turn straight on June 30. Mars, on the other hand, will remain on the 23rd until July 11th. When Mars goes direct in Scorpio, his own sign, a lot of energy could be released.
Uranus, the planet of explosions, surprises, and energy, is in 23 Aries at the same moment (Mrs Cox was having her Uranus Half-Return). Ceres, the nurturing asteroid, will soon join Uranus in this constellation for the last week of June.
Mars Rx is trining Chiron (25) from Pisces, a sobbing sign. There are a lot of tears being shed right now.
The Full Moon at the Solstice is expected to be particularly powerful. At sunset, both the Sun and the Moon will be visible in the sky, regardless of communication polarity (29 Gemini-Sagittarius). This may herald a war of words (which we all know is already underway), but it also signals that now is the time for communication and discussion, as well as exchanging ideas, listening, and gathering information. It’s possible that the action will go horribly wrong.
If you have a planet in Cancer or Pisces at 23 degrees, you have an easy way to bring that transforming energy forth. The energy is more dynamic when you have anything at 23 Fixed or Cardinal.
What do the numbers in a birth chart mean?
At a glance, here are the crucial degrees for the signs: 0, 13, and 26 degrees for the Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn). 8-9 and 21-22 degrees for fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius). 4 and 17 degrees for mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces).
How is Rahu’s degree determined?
- Assume someone has Rahu in Aries in the 1st house at 10 degrees and Moon in Leo in the 5th house at 20 degrees for the Aries Ascendant. Let’s now calculate the degree-by-degree distance between Rahu and the Moon. In Aries, Rahu has 20 degrees to cover, which equals 20 degrees. Then 30 degrees Taurus, Gemini, and Cancer each = 30 x 3 = 90 degrees Then 20 degrees Leo, where the Moon is, equals 20 degrees. The angle between Rahu and the Moon is thus 20 + 90 + 20 = 130 degrees. Divide that by two to get 65 degrees. Now subtract 65 degrees from Rahu’s current position. Rahu is in the first house at 10 degrees Aries. So, 20 degrees of Aries in the first house + 30 degrees of Taurus in the second house + 15 degrees of Gemini in the third house equals 65 degrees from Rahu. As a result, we shall be Bhrigu Bindu in the 3rd house/Gemini. This person’s future will always revolve around 3rd house problems, such as business, communication, counseling/teaching, younger siblings, and wherever 3rd house ruler Mercury is positioned, as well as whichever planets sit or aspect the 3rd house.
- Let’s look at an example that’s a little more challenging. Assume someone has Rahu in Scorpio in the 5th house at 23 degrees and Moon in Virgo in the 3rd house at 18 degrees for Cancer Ascendant. Let’s now calculate the degree-by-degree distance between Rahu and the Moon. Rahu has 7 degrees in Scorpio to cover, which equals 7 degrees. Then each sign from Sagittarius to Leo is 30 degrees, for a total of 9 signs = 30 x 9 = 270 degrees. Then 18 degrees of Virgo, which is where the Moon is, equals 18 degrees. As a result, the angle between Rahu and the Moon is 7+270+18 = 295 degrees. Divide that by two to get 147.5 degrees. Count 147.5 degrees from Rahu’s current location. Rahu is in the 5th house at 23 degrees Scorpio. 7 degrees Scorpio/5th house + 30 degrees Sagittarius to Pisces/6th house to 9th house + 20.5 degrees Aries/10th house = 147.5 degrees Rahu. As a result, we will enter as Bhrigu Bindu in the 10th house/Aries. Wherever 10th house lord Mars is located and whatever planets effect the 10th house by sitting or aspecting it, this person’s fate will constantly revolve around topics of the 10th house, i.e. Career, Government, Law, Status, Rank, Society, and so on.
- In Calculation, you may now combine minutes and degrees. As an example, someone with a Scorpio Ascendant has Rahu in Leo in the 10th house at 24.20 degrees and Moon in Taurus in the 7th house at 13.45 degrees. Let’s now calculate the degree-by-degree distance between Rahu and the Moon. Rahu must cover 5.40 degrees in Leo = 5.40 degrees. Then each sign is 30 degrees from Leo to Aries, for a total of 9 signs = 30 x 9 = 270 degrees. Then 13.45 degrees Taurus, where the Moon is, equals 13.45 degrees. As a result, the angle between Rahu and the Moon is 5.40 + 270 + 13.45 = 289.25 degrees. Divide that by two to get 144.45 degrees around. Count 144.45 degrees from Rahu’s current location. Rahu is in the 10th house at 24.20 degrees Leo. 5.40 degrees Leo/10th house + 30 degrees Virgo to Sagittarius/11th house to 2nd house + 19.05 degrees Capricorn/3rd house = 144.45 degrees Rahu As a result, we will enter as Bhrigu Bindu in the third house/Capricorn. This person’s future will always revolve around 3rd house problems, such as business, communication, counseling/teaching, younger siblings, and wherever 3rd house ruler Saturn is located, as well as whichever planets sit or aspect the 3rd house.
What is the sixth house in your horoscope?
Health, wellness, and daily activities, including odd occupations, are associated with the Sixth House. Whereas the body you are born with is in the First House, the decisions you make during your life shape the body you have in the Sixth House. Naturally, our environment and life choices, such as self-care, a good work-life balance, and whether you spend enough (or too much!) time in the sun, have an impact on our health, so let this house serve as a reminder to take care of your physical and emotional well-being. Those whose natal planets are in this zone are generally driven by organization and structure, with a strong emphasis on time and calendar management. Planets transiting the Sixth House aid in the formation of habits and the reorganization of our routines. Virgo energy is associated with this House.