Sun vs moon in astrology
Astrology is not restricted to the uneducated. It affects everyone who is curious about destiny, for one reason or other. Recent data shows 60 per cent of Indians consult astrologers regularly; 31 per cent of Americans believe in them. Still, all astrologers cannot be deemed seers and infallible. A US academic study on zodiac signs, endorsed by faculty at US universities, establishes that sun signs influence character traits and the choice of a partner. The astrology study questions the validity of moon signs, but establishes that sun signs definitely influence personality and marriage decisions.
The number of sun sign descriptions in astrology books is grossly exaggerated, with one sign having as many as 35 in some cases. There is no uniformity in the lists of characteristics, and the study reveals these vary dramatically, depending on the astrologer. The research identifies 10-13 unique traits for each sun sign. Each has six-eight positive qualities and four-five negative ones. The study emphasises that learning about sun sign traits will help individuals gain a better understanding of themselves, get along better with spouses, children and relatives, and even make a good impression while on a date.
For those who want to know which signs are compatible and incompatible, according to the study, ‘The Scientific Truth about Sun and Moon Signs: Get the Facts on Their Role in Your Marriage and Personality’ by eminent New Age researcher Dr. Raj Paode, reveals astrologers paint an exaggerated and misleading picture of sun signs. Astrologers who are approached to advise on a spouse know sun signs are an important factor that influence marriage, and knowledge of complementary signs is helpful in the search for a partner.
The study points out the sharp differences in the effects of sun signs on marriage. For example, when compared to marriage in the general population, that of film stars is more greatly impacted by sun signs. “There is a 75 per cent higher chance of a star marrying a person from a compatible sign, and 58 per cent lower probability of a union with an individual from an incompatible sign,” states Paode.
A significant portion of astrologers differ on this point of view, Every two and one-third days, the moon transits from one zodiac sign into the next. Over a course of 28 days, the moon travels across the entire zodiac. The sun sign represents the external self — the role an individual plays in the world at large. The moon sign determines the inner emotional self, the way a person feels and how emotional issues are handled. According to astrologers, the position of the moon at an individual’s birth also determines intuition, vulnerabilities and fears, as well passionate predilections. Many times, the moon sign is the same as a person’s sun sign, depending on the moon’s position at the time and date of your birth. According to popular astrology, daily predictions based only on the sun sign does not reveal the emotional aspects of life, leaving only the practical trends and happenings in life. The ideal time for intimate interactions and transactions such as important business meetings and negotiations as well as one to one personal chats to resolve a situation is when the moon moves into the other person’s sun sign. When the moon is in a person’s sign, its effect is one of softening and agreeability; astrologers advise this period as the best to have an amicable discussion. The moon also determines the domestic circle; weddings, family events and reunions and even the general atmosphere at home or within the family are influenced by the moon’s position.
However, the zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at the moment of birth — the ascendant — was the dominant focus in a horoscope. The Ancient Greeks introduced the ascendant to further study individual nuances of a horoscope in the 12 sun signs. Astrologers believe the personality of an individual is determined by the relationship between the sun and the ascendant. The ascendant is known as the mask, or the first impression by which society describes a person. It is the gateway of the self, but is as much a part of the personality as the sun sign. Along with the moon sign, they form the ‘Big Three’ of astrology.