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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What are astrological placements?
Planetary placements, or where a given planet was when you were born based on your geographic location, are included in natal charts. The planets are represented on natal charts by glyphs, and while there are other variants of these glyphs, the one seen here is the most common. These planets and their positions have a lot of meaning since they reflect different facets of your personality. When an astrologer says things like “your Venus is in Gemini” or “your Venus sign is Gemini,” they’re referring to the fact that a particular star sign (in this case, Gemini) influences whatever personality attribute the planet (Venus) is associated with.
Is it feasible to have all twelve zodiac signs in your horoscope?
So, you’re undoubtedly aware of your Sun sign, as well as your Moon and Rising signs. Even if you don’t have any planets in your birth chart, you have every single zodiac sign.
Please bear with me: Your birth chart, which includes all 12 zodiac signs, is essentially a picture of the universe at the time you were born. Your Sun sign is the zodiac sign in which the Sun was when you were born. The same is true for every other planet, from Mercury to Pluto. When reviewing your birth chart, look at the sign each planet is in to better understand the part of your life the planet dominates. If your Mercury sign, which regulates communication, is in freewheeling Sagittarius, you may still have a tendency to tell it like it is or even put your foot in your mouth, even if you have a cautious Scorpio Sun.
Aries
Aries is born with the ability to lead. After all, it is the zodiac’s first sign. This sign is noted for being brave, forthright, and competitive to an unhealthy degree. Aries, on the other hand, is a warm, caring, and trusting sign. Aries has a short fuse but never holds grudges.
Taurus
Taurus is a functional and affluent sign. This earth sign is intelligent and practical, but also enjoys the finer things in life. Taurus places a high importance on safety and security and is not hesitant to put in long hours. Another thing about Taurus is that it is a very obstinate zodiac sign.
Gemini
Gemini receives a lot of criticism, although it’s generally unjustified. This air sign is humorous, outgoing, fun, and adaptable, earning it the nickname “two-faced” (in reality, they’re just social butterflies who can match the enthusiasm of the group they’re in!). Communication is a strong suit for Gemini.
Cancer
The first water sign of the zodiac, Cancer is emotional, caring, and compassionate. This placement brings emotional intelligence and intuition. Cancer is a natural homebody, as symbolized by the crab, which carries its residence on its back.
Leo
Leo thrives in the limelight! Outgoing, playful, warm, and loyal, the fire sign is a good match for you. This zodiac sign is born to be a protector and leader. Although Leo has a bit of an ego, everyone loves this type of enthusiasm, therefore it’s well-deserved!
Virgo
Virgo energy is organized, practical, diligent, and analytical…but not dull! This earth sign is reserved at times, yet it is also faithful, honest, dedicated, supportive, and kind. As an earth sign, Virgo is also sensual, or sensual in the sense of being in touch with one’s senses.
Libra
Libra is all about balance, as represented by the scales. With a love for justice and fairness, this placement is diplomatic, peaceful, and adaptive. Libra is ruled by Venus and is associated with beauty and love.
Scorpio
Scorpio is a fiery sign associated with sex, death, and the occult. This is a strong, resilient, and restrained energy. Scorpio is an insightful and emotional water sign. Those feelings are sometimes veiled under a more guarded, threatening faade.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius is the sign of travel and philosophy, thus whomever has planets in this sign will have a lot of pleasure. This kind of energy also tends to be blunt, adventurous, spontaneous, and even a lil bit flaky.
Capricorn
Capricorn is the zodiac’s chief executive officer. This sign is known for its strong, hard-working, practical, ambitious nature. It is concerned with respect, status, and safety. Cap, like fellow earth sign Virgo, is an earth sign with a sensuous component to it.
Aquarius
Aquarius is an air sign, not a water sign, and as such, it is cerebral, lively, and intelligent. This energy is bold, open-minded, philanthropic, and a little strange (or a lot eccentric). This symbol is frequently associated with science, technology, and humanitarianism.
Pisces
Pisces, the zodiac’s final sign, is a wise old soul. This water sign is recognized for its intuition, emotion, creativity, and dreamy outlook. Pisces is frequently associated with spirituality and compassion for others.
Is it feasible to combine all of the positions into a single sign?
A stellium is a bundle of three or more planets in the birth chart. They come together to form a sort of super planet that acts as a single force. The planets are all in the same zodiac sign in this pattern. It’s commonly believed that we are born with all 12 zodiac signs, but a strong stellium is the most powerful.
In astrology, what are the Big Three?
Growing up, you were undoubtedly asked what your zodiac sign was a few times. Perhaps you recognized yourself in the description, or perhaps it didn’t feel quite right. The reason for this is because your zodiac sign (also known as your sun sign) is simply a small part of your horoscope, whereas each of us has a full map of planets that influenced our birth. You may receive a much more realistic picture of your personality by learning about your full horoscope and all of its placements!
Finding out what your “big three placements” arethe sun, the moon, and the ascendantis the first step in getting to know your horoscope. These three planets each represent a different aspect of you, and when combined, they form a remarkably accurate portrait of your personality. Here’s a quick rundown of these opportunities.
In astrology, which position is the most important?
Your Sun sign is one of the most essential placements in modern astrology, but whether the Sun is the most important in traditional astrology depends on the time of day you were born. Both the Sun and the Moon are luminaries, and which one is more important depends on your chart’s sect (day or night). The Sun is your most important luminary and sect light if you were born during the day (the Sun is above the ascendant-descendant line in your natal chart). If you were born at night (when the Sun is below the ascendant-descendant line in your birth chart), the Moon is the most important luminary and sect light for you.
Your sect light, or most important luminary, in the chart, where the Sun represents power and intelligence and the Moon represents the physical body, is another indicator of vitality. Both lights embody the concept of visibility and being noticed, which can take many forms. Whatever the case may be, your most important luminary shows you where you “light up” in life. As a result, it occupies a critical position in the chart.
In your birth chart, how many signs do you have?
A chart has 12 houses and 12 zodiac signs: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces (1st House, 2nd House and so on).
What is the ascendant planet?
Because of their link to the ascendant, planets have a greater significance in the birth chart. The planet that dominates the ascendant’s astrological sign is known as the chart ruler, and it is thought to have special significance. If the ascendant sign is Gemini, for example, Mercury is the chart ruler, and therefore “sets the tone” for the chart in many respects. Furthermore, the planet closest to the ascendant, particularly in the first house, is known as the rising planet and has a specific significance in the chart. However, if a planet in the twelfth house is very close to the ascendant (within one or two degrees), it can be read as the rising planet. When a planet is in conjunction with the ascendant (to the same degree as the ascendant), it becomes as important as the sun in terms of its influence on the psyche. Finally, planets in the first house are always given extra weight.