I'm sure a lot of people on here don't believe in astrology and wont take it seriously, but I have a very strong belief in it and want to talk about it.
So, a conversation starter: Let's list our sun moon and rising sign (if you know them) and then go into how that applies to our personalities.
I want to share my knowledge about astrology with people who are interested and have an open mind. I don't want to waste time or energy on people who have no chance of entertaining the idea as a legitimate truth.
Friendship and Peace.
I'm not sure whether or not I believe in astrology, but that doesn't mean I don't find it interesting. It does seem like people dismiss it easily without truly attempting to understand it. Like most personality systems, astrology is just another way to examine yourself and those around you, even if you don't necessarily believe in it. A common criticism I've heard is that the definitions are intentionally vague...so while I do identify with my sun sign of Cancer, I wanted to dig deeper. I thought it would be entertaining to interpret my natal chart to see if it seems accurate... like my own experiment! It also ties in closely with astronomy and mythology which I find interesting, so that's a plus. I do like the idea of comparing it with established typology results to see if there is any correlation. I've only recently started trying to learn about it more in depth, so I'm just starting to get a grasp on concepts.
I'm a Cancer Sun, Pisces Moon, Capricorn Ascendant.
Cancer Sun: I resemble the crab in the fact that I do maintain a hard outer shell, but am a soft person underneath. If I'm being myself without filter, I do come off relatively shy and somewhat aloof to those I don't know well. I am extremely private and not very forthcoming with intimate details. I would say I've only -truly- opened myself up to honest intimacy with one or two people in my life. There are a few others that I have opened up to, but in these cases I tend to compartmentalize details so that one person doesn't know too much. Once someone gets to know me a bit better and I feel comfortable, then I am much more friendly and engaging. I actually am pretty goofy and light hearted. I hate to admit it, but I crave being needed. I find that I am very nurturing within my direct family and very close relationships, even to the point of self sacrifice. I am intuitive and tend to pick up on the moods of others somewhat easily. I am a homebody that loves to spend time in my house alone or with those I'm close to. I'm prone to nostalgia and have been known to keep sentimental relics or mementos of the past. Hobbies of mine include genealogy and family history. When I do not get my personal time, I do tend to get a bit crabby, but this would usually only be visible to my family or significant other. I do feel serene when surrounded by water and love being around it.
Pisces Moon: I am an admirer of art... I love most forms of music and am drawn to most any artwork. I also enjoy deep emotional dramas that involve the human experience... they are cathartic for me and allow me to tap into emotions that I tend to suppress within myself. I love to engage in deep conversation with other open minded people. I am laid back and take things with a grain of salt, but I can be quite sensitive if I feel I'm misunderstood or my character is called into question (I guess that could somewhat apply to Cancer too). I am very imaginative and can waste an afternoon away inside my own mind, although I rarely share any of these thoughts with other people. I tend to idealize my partner, at least at first, in relationships and am a romantic at heart. I love to travel and have definitely indulged in other forms of escapism, such as recreational drugs. However, these experiences tend to be more for exploration and understanding than trying to truly numb out.
Capricorn Ascendant: This is a side that certainly has developed with age... within the professional environment I can relate to this sign. I am a very big believer in personal accountability and tend to work independently... I may be a bit perfectionistic when it comes to work. While I may appear confident and capable, it is the result of hard work and application over time. I do not want to appear stupid or incompetent, so in these ways I tend to be self conscious. My Cancer/Pisces attributes would barely be visible to most acquaintances and professional colleagues, until perhaps we had a one on one conversation or got to know each other outside of work... then they may catch a glimmer. Security, especially financially and in the long term, is very important to me. I am restless with accomplishments and don't dwell on them long before I feel obligated to do something else. I tend to be frugal with spending and not very frivolous. On a negative note, I can see where I may come off as condescending at times. In these cases it's usually not intentional and I actually feel quite bad about it. While many of these traits are present, if I were to live out life with this 'mask' all of the time I would tire and become exhausted. I wouldn't truly be happy. I need to revert back to my hermit mode and emotional side that is true to my Sun/Moon pairing.
On another note, I've read conflicting information on stelliums... some sources state they are considered three planets (unless one is your moon or sun) in one house/sign and some state four planets. What is your opinion? I have three planets in 1st House/Capricorn and four planets (including sun) in Cancer. I also have Mercury in Leo at 0 degrees. What is your interpretation of a planet at this degree? Would it mean a stronger presentation of Leo or is it possible that I may actually still resemble Cancer in this example?