# Astrology: East and West 🌌

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**Created:** [June 24, 2020, 8:51am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/astrology-east-and-west/2524 "2020-06-24T08:51:24Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 24, 2020, 8:51am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/astrology-east-and-west/2524/1 "2020-06-24T08:51:24Z")

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Warm greetings to everyone! 💖

Astrology has been on my mind a lot recently (most likely fueled by @Abs53’s very interesting discussion about [Retrogrades](https://forum.spells8.com/t/mercury-enters-the-foray/2436)). There are so many different aspects of the celestial heavens to observe! 🪐

 ![northern-hemisphere-3591569_1920](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/2X/a/a47732f04e896cd1a8817bb5336d31c038ca49aa.jpeg)

**Looking at Sun Signs- the “Western” Zodiac**  
♈ ♉ ♊ ♋ ♌ ♍ ♎ ♏ ♐ ♑ ♒ ♓

One of the most common approaches to astrology is by observing **Sun Signs** 🌞. There are 12 signs in the zodiac, and @MeganB gives a very thorough explanation of each (and also how you can find which is your sign) in her post [What’s Your Sun Sign? - The Zodaic](https://forum.spells8.com/t/whats-your-sun-sign-the-zodiac/735) :

> [@What's your Sun Sign? - The Zodiac star](https://forum.spells8.com/t/whats-your-sun-sign-the-zodiac/735/1):
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> Astrology is a huge thing to learn - especially if you want to learn the sign for each planet in your natal chart. However, we can all start somewhere. The easiest place to start is with your sun sign. There are 12 signs, and your zodiac is based on where the sun was in the cosmos on the day you were born.
> 
> Each sun sign is considered to be who you are on the outside - how you portray yourself to the world. I’m going to give a **basic** rundown of each zodiac sun sign, their date ranges, some common traits, and some famous people in that zodiac. See if you relate to your sign - and see if the celebrity relates to theirs!

When someone asks you, “what is your sign?” they are most likely referring to your sun sign- the reading of where your sign was in the heavens in relation to the sun at the time of your birth 🌤.

However, you can also find your **Moon Sign** - which is the corresponding sign to where the moon was at the time of your birth. You can find your moon sign using an online Astrology calculator such as the [Astrocal Moon Sign Calculator](https://www.astrocal.co.uk/moon-sign-calculator/) 🌛.

It is also possible to find your **Rising/Ascendant Sign** , which is the sign that rose on the eastern horizon at the time of your birth. Astrosofa has a [Rising Sign Calculator](https://www.astrosofa.com/horoscope/ascendant) if you would like to calculate your rising sign ⭐.

If you are interested in these signs, @Francisco has a very informative post about the origins of the signs and their history! Feel free to check out [Where Do Zodiac Symbols Come From](https://forum.spells8.com/t/where-do-zodiac-symbols-come-from-12-signs-and-their-origin/2272).

 ![zodiak-1791803_1920](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/2X/0/0eeef5222b13d1a552988b3e592f48735ebfe688.jpeg)

**Looking at Animal Signs- the “Eastern” Zodiac**  
🐒 🐕 🐍 🐅 🐎 🐃 🐖 🐏 🐁 🐇 🐓 🐉

The Chinese Zodiac is another common zodiac that ties each yearly cycle to an animal from a Chinese legend. The set dates of each year do not align with the modern Gregorian calendar, as the Chinese Zodiac was created to coincide with the Lunar Calendar 🌕 .

There is a very informative post by @Francisco about the [Chinese New Year](https://forum.spells8.com/t/2020-year-of-the-rat-chinese-new-year/842) that covers a lot of helpful knowledge about the Chinese Zodiac.

> [@2020: Year of the Rat (Chinese New Year) rat](https://forum.spells8.com/t/2020-year-of-the-rat-chinese-new-year/842/1):
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> ### The 12 Animals of Chinese Astrology
> 
> According to one legend, the [Jade Emperor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jade_Emperor), although having ruled Heaven and Earth for many years, had never had the time to actually visit the Earth personally. He grew curious as to what the creatures looked like. Thus, **he asked all the animals to visit him in heaven.**
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> The Cat 🐈, being the most handsome of all animals, asked his friend the Rat 🐀 to wake him on the day they were to go to Heaven so he wouldn’t oversleep. The Rat, however, was worried that he would seem ugly compared to the Cat, so he didn’t wake the cat. Consequently, the Cat missed the meeting with the Jade Emperor and was replaced by the Pig. 🐖
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> The Jade Emperor was delighted with the animals and so decided to divide the years up amongst them. When the cat learned of what had happened, he was furious with the Rat and that, according to the story, is **why cats and Rats are enemies to this day.**

In the Chinese Zodiac, years have both an **Animal** and one of five **Elements** : _Metal, Water, Wood, Fire, and Earth_.

This [Chinese Zodiac Calculator](https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-zodiac/chinese-zodiac-calculator.htm) will tell you which animal you are associated with, as well as any lucky numbers, colors, flowers, and your horoscope for 2020 🧧

![7427ea210acc181a521624](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/2X/a/a5059ab73762fc64ea5e5c67f1114bc8e2717004.jpeg)

**Combining Astrology Types 🤝**

Did you know that you can combine your _Zodiac Star Sign_ with your _Chinese Zodiac Animal_ to get your **Primal Astrology Sign**?

By locating both of your zodiacs on the [Primal Zodiac Sign List](https://www.primalastrology.com/primal-zodiac-by-combination.html), you will find your **Primal Zodiac**.

For example:  
As a **Scorpio** ♏ and a **Rooster** 🐓 = the corresponding primal sign is an **[Owl](https://www.primalastrology.com/owl.html)** 🦉

![Owl](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/2X/7/7cf6ef5827c1447a9c4a2a448cd55bc7b2804c18.jpeg)

If you chose to locate your Primal Animal, you will find a full horoscope that offers possible things to be aware of and advice for the future 🤩

**What do you think about Astrology?**

_Poll ([view on site](https://forum.spells8.com/t/astrology-east-and-west/2524/1))_

**Did you find your Zodiac signs, animal and element, and/or primal animal? Is astrology a big part of your practice? Do you have another aspect of astrology you want to share?**

Feel free to share your thoughts, advice, and experiences below! 😊

May the stars always shine brightly on your path, and may the light of the celestial heavens guide you forward! 🌟

Blessed Be 💖

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