An Interview with the Sun, Part 2

John: Moving on, then. You say that you’re the face that people show the world. How do we know what that “face” is like?

Sun: That’s a more complex question than you might think, but I’ll put it in very generic terms.

John: That would be great!

Sun: In astrology, the planets, me, Lady Moon, all of us—we are the “what” of astrology. In other words, we each have a job.

John: Sounds simple enough.

Sun: Remember I said earlier that people know what their “Sun sign” is? And how each one has certain characteristics?

John: Yes, of course.

Sun: The 12 astrological signs are the “how”. They show the way—the “style” if you will—in which the planet does its job.

John: Almost like a suit of clothes, right?

Sun: Absolutely. Just like that! And that sign can tell you a lot about the “face” that you’re going to present to the world.

John: I think my readers will be able to understand that easily. But I find that certain types of clothing suit me better than others. Is that true for the planets?

Sun: Well…we don’t want to get too far ahead, John. I love your enthusiasm, though!

John: But it is true that planets perform…ummm, more effectively in certain signs?

Sun: Yes, that is true for certain. But let’s not dig in too far, shall we?

John: I’m going to want to come back to that concept. But if we sidestep that for now…each style, each sign, is going to show the world a different…face?

Sun: Precisely. And that’s where the basic traits of the signs come in. Many people know their Sun sign’s basic traits. But that is not to say that a person who is a particular sun sign will manifest some or all of them, or to what degree.

John: So, I’m a Sun sign Scorpio. What “face” am I showing to the world?

Sun: [holds up a hand] Hold up just one moment, first. We need to make sure people understand something.

John: And that would be…?

Sun: While you are born under a given Sun sign, it’s not really who you “are” per se. It is who you are supposed to BECOME.

John: That’s going to be a shock to many readers. To restate it, if I understand you correctly, I’m supposed to become a Scorpio in this life?

Sun: Yes, that’s right. Ideally, you will spend this lifetime trying to become the positive qualities of Scorpio.

John: Fascinating. If I’m becoming my Sun sign, as I grow into that sign, what do I call myself?

Sun: You’re still a Scorpio, but as a child you might not show many Scorpio characteristics. As a child you are typically your Moon sign. And also, please remember that some people NEVER evolve into their Sun sign. They get stuck and don’t develop along the right paths.

John: That’s going to melt a few brain cells, boss.

Sun: I understand. But I had to get that out there. Once you interview Lady Moon it should make more sense.

John: We will definitely come back to that when we interview Lady Moon, but as you say, let’s not go too far afield. I’m a Sun sign Scorpio and let’s assume that I have successfully evolved into my Sun sign. What will the world see?  

Sun: Generally, Scorpio is an intense personality. That sign is known for its association with life and death, topics that are very serious to you. Scorpio people are usually incredibly devoted to any person, cause, or idea that they embrace, but likely there will be precious few of those. On the more “shadow” side of the sign, Scorpio folks can be very angry when provoked—I’ve heard you call it “Scorpio nuclear” before—and vengeful as well.

John: I’d say that’s all true about me. I’ve moved away from the angry and vengeful part, and I can’t remember the last time I went Scorpio nuclear.

Sun: Good! Then likely your evolution is going well.

John: Let me recap to make sure I didn’t miss anything. We become our Sun signs, right? And that sign is the face we show to the world?

Sun: Yes, indeed. That’s why it forms the underpinning of western astrology.

John: And each sign is like a style or a suit of clothes that we’re born with?

Sun: Exactly. It is far from the entire picture but knowing the Sun sign is a good start with knowing someone on an astrological level. And while we don’t want to assume too much, the sign traits can give you an idea of where to begin when it comes to the person. But I will repeat this again: The Sun sign is a small but significant piece of the overall horoscope, so it is vital to not generalize.