The position of the sun during a person’s birthdate dictates which star or sun sign he or she belongs to. According to astrologists, the sun rules a person’s ego and willpower, and its position during a person’s birth influences personality traits. Although the position of the planets also influences a person’s behaviours, ultimately, it is the sun the dictates one’s personality.
What are the Star Signs?
The 12 Zodiac signs correspond to four elements, namely: fire, earth, air and water. These elements also dictate the personality traits of a person. For example, if your sign falls under the water sign, then you are prone to be emotional. This rings true for those born under Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. This means that people born who are ruled by the same element will share a few qualities while their different sun signs will give them other traits which distinguish them.
How are they grouped?
Apart from the influence of signs and the elements, it is also worthwhile to talk about the groupings of star signs. Star signs are further grouped into three: Cardinal, fixed and mutable. People born under cardinal signs are deemed to be enterprising and self-starting individuals. Those who are born under fixed signs, on the other hand, strive to maintain and protect balance. Finally, people who belong to the mutable signs readily embrace change.
The Wheel of Life
Finally, when speaking of star signs and personality traits, the astrological wheel of life should be taken into account. For astrologers, the astrological wheel represents life as a cycle. Each star sign corresponds to a particular aspect of life, personal growth and development.
A person born under the sign of Aries, for example, is often viewed as selfish and yet he approaches life with a sense of wonderment. The reason behind this is that the sign takes the first position in the wheel of life. People born under this sign have traits similar to newborn babies.
Pisceans, on the other hand, are often regarded as being spiritual and use their feelings when dealing with situations. The reason behind this is that their sign takes the last position in the wheel of life. This position is usually associated with spiritual matters and enlightenment.
Other Factors
It is also worthwhile to point out that there are other factors that influence personality, and sometimes, people feel that the description of the characteristics of each sign does not seem to fit them perfectly. These include a person’s moon and rising signs, the proximity of their birth date to the start or end of another sign, and even personal growth.