WHO EVER SAID ASTROLOGY IS ONLY HOROSCOPES

02 September 2024 | Nontobeko Maphanka

While many people associate astrology with horoscopes, it is actually a complex system that offers deeper insights. In the modern age, astrology has advanced to the point where there are apps that can calculate a person’s natal or birth chart, providing a detailed guide to their life. The birth chart reveals information about one's characteristics, behavior, do's and don'ts, and much more. There are 10 planets in astrology, each offering significant insights into an individual's worldview, habits, beliefs, strengths, and weaknesses:

☉ Sun: Self-expression, image & ego
☽ Moon: Inner emotional life
☿ Mercury: Communication, the mind & intellect
♂ Mars: Assertiveness, physicality & aggression
♀ Venus: Love, beauty & money
♄ Saturn: Responsibility, time & routine
♃ Jupiter: Luck, exploration & opportunity
♅ Uranus: Individuality & revolution
♆ Neptune: Dreams, healing, & intuition
♇ Pluto: Sex, death & transformation

To understand a person's personality, astrologers look at the individual's Sun sign, Moon sign, and Rising sign, known as the Big 3 in astrology. These signs collectively provide a broad overview of one's personality, emotions, and outward persona. For example, lets consider Freddie Mercury, a rock music legend, born on 5 September 1946 in Zanzibar at 5 AM. His Big 3 personality traits are as follows:

☉ Sun in Virgo: Known for their sense of order, practicality, and ability to concentrate on tasks.
☽ Moon in Sagittarius: In need of activity, spontaneity, and openness, with a love for travel, sports, and animals.
↑ Leo rising: Seeking love, admiration, and the opportunity to express creativity and authority, often appearing eccentric.

This analysis of Freddie Mercury's Big 3 aligns with the image of the person we knew and appreciated. Interestingly, Freddie Mercury created Queen's logo based on the band members' Sun signs. Astrology offers a vast realm of knowledge and learning, providing insight without becoming mundane. Understanding the basics of astrology can be beneficial, So, the next time you go on a date, ask them about their big 3 to see a glimpse of their personality. Who knows, maybe your synastry birth charts will confirm that marriage is in the cards for both of you – this is just one of the many ways we can use astrology to our benefit.