Sun Sign astrology is a modern phenomenon which generally misunderstood by the public as representing all of astrology. It is important to realise that the signs of the zodiac are merely descriptive in relation to the planets. The planets are the nouns and the signs are the adjectives. Therefore to speak about Sun Sign astrology as though it is something in itself is actually incorrect. The signs can only describe. It is the planets that are the main focus. And while we are on the subject of definitions, astrologers speak of the Sun and Moon as planets, when stems from the ancient Greek work planetos as meaning a wandering star, which is a point of light in the sky which moves in relation to the stars behind it. Astrologers do of course know the difference between stars (suns) and planets as the word is used in the modern sense. Sun Sign astrology is not considered particularly valid by serious astrologers. This is because the Ascendant and its ruler play such a major role in horoscopic interpretation. The other planets are also considered very important, especially the Moon which represents the emotions, and Venus which is the natural ruler of relationships.

However because Sun Sign astrology has been so popularised by the press, there is a big demand for Sun Sign interpretations. Brief Sun Sign interpretations are included here to satisfy that expectation. These descriptions relate to the placement of the Sun itself in the twelve signs of the zodiac. However more intelligent and aware readers will also seek an in-depth interpretation of their Ascendant and the other planets in their horoscope. Often interpretation of signs in which your other planets are placed adds a very different perspective to that simply offered by Sun-sign astrology.

Read about your Star Sign

Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces