Astrology provides a vehicle to understand personality through the prism of archetypes represented by zodiac signs and planets. Each sign carries an archetype that captures specific personality traits, behaviours, and ways of viewing the world. These archetypes allow us to understand those core aspects about ourselves and our motivations in life.
Primary personality archetypes come from the 12 zodiac signs. Each of these is associated with certain qualities, ruling elements, and characteristics. For example, the first sign of the zodiac is Aries, which covers the "Warrior" archetype.
In many cases, people who have a strong influence of Aries in their chart tend to be bold, energetic, and many times driven to take initiative. The Taurus represents the "Builder" archetype. Most of the time, stability, practicality, and a great appreciation for the material world are emphasised.
It continues with every sign: Gemini as the "Communicator," Cancer as the "Nurturer," Leo as the "Performer," and so on. Each one of these signs can bring qualities unique with them, thereby making up an individual's point of view and interaction with the environment. Planets also help in contributing to our personality through ways in which we express different parts of ourselves.
For example, the Sun alone can be thought of as the core self or ego in astrology and is often considered to be the "Leader" archetype. The Moon in turn describes emotions and inner feelings, representing the "Nurturer" or "Pr.
