Astrology Sun Sign Archetypes and our Shadow

When someone asks, “What’s your sign?” they’re talking about the Sun sign, which is the basis for most horoscopes today. Each sign has an archetype. There are twelve Sun signs, each with character traits, inclinations, leanings, and motivations. Still, each sign also has shadow energy and during times of stress, overwhelm, or transformation, this shadow side is more intense. 

In Western astrology, where the sun was at the time of birth defines your astrology sign. The rising sign (also known as your Ascendant) is your social personality. It is how you dawn on people as it relates to the zodiac sign that was on the Eastern horizon when you were born. Your rising sign represents your physical body and outward style. Where the moon was at the time/location of your birth is how you process or handle emotions. The sun sign blends with the rest of your planets to form your unique, one-of-a-kind astrological blueprint. And this is why someone may not always “seem like an Aries, or a LEO, or Cancer.” But it’s the best place to start when learning about astrology, and it can take you far in understanding yourself and others.   

We evolve through time with the help of our Sun sign (how we present to the world), our rising sign, and the moon sign, all the placement of the planets at the time we were born. But like the universe is constantly moving, so are we. We are NOT who we were when we were born, we have progressed, and through events, we have grown. What if we move through the archetypes in our lifetimes? What if our archetype is our superpower in this lifetime? List here as Laurie covers each sign, with some tips to help you explore your sign a bit deeper.