You probably have friends who throw around astrology terms like, “I’m such a Virgo” or “I could never date a Scorpio.” What does that really mean, though? Astrology, or the use of planets and other celestial bodies to gain insight into things that happen here on Earth, was considered quackery for a long time, but it’s undergoing a renaissance thanks to a new generation of astrologers who are giving it a more feminist, psychological bent. So, how do you get started with astrology? What are the most important things to know about the Zodiac? A great place to begin is what’s called the big three: your sun sign, moon sign, and rising sign.
Before we get into that, let’s back up and talk about something called your natal chart, or just your chart for short. Your natal chart is a snapshot of the heavens at the moment of your birth. When you slid, naked and slimy, out of your birthing parent’s womb, everything in the sky was in a particular position. According to astrological thought, those positions affect your personality, passions, and strengths and weaknesses. According to modern astrology, it’s not so much that the planets did something to you at the moment of your birth. It’s not like you were hit by magic gamma rays. Rather, astrology is a holistic way of looking at the universe: as above, so below. According to astrology, everything is connected in a web of relationships and affinities. It’s actually really beautiful when you think about it in spiritual terms.
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