Within the last couple years, my mom has become very invested in astrology and numerology. Astrology is the study of celestial bodies like the planets and stars that serve as a way to interpret each individual person. And numerology is similar, using spiritual relationships between numbers and letters to plot an individual’s life path or events. Astrology’s zodiac signs are quite popular — many people tend to know theirs even if they don’t quite know what it means.Â
What does my zodiac sign mean?
There are twelve zodiac signs in astrology that span specific dates of the year. Each sign is associated with certain personality traits that an individual with the sign is likely to possess. They are divided into four element groups: fire signs (Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius), earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn), air signs (Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius), and water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces). Whichever sign your birthdate falls into is your zodiac sign. For example, I was born on April 26th, making me a Taurus. However, this only touches the tip of the iceberg in astrology. By using your exact birth time, date, year, and location, your astrological chart becomes even more personalized. I can’t pretend to know all of the ins and the outs of my astrological chart, but I do know something people refer to as your “big three.”
The “big three” in astrology encompasses your sun, moon, and ascendant. Your sun, your central zodiac sign that can be easily online searched with your birthdate, describes who you are at your core. Your moon encompasses your internal emotions and feelings. It is known as the sign that you most think of yourself as. Finally, your ascendant is the “mask” you put on to the outside world, and the way others likely initially perceive you.Â
Astrology is classified as a pseudoscience as it has no real scientific basis. For this reason, many people tend to think putting too much stock in astrology is stupid and that it is not a legit way to analyze someone. While I don’t necessarily feel in alignment with all aspects of my chart, I still think it’s a fun way to learn about others and possibly yourself. However, it wasn’t until recently that I developed a liking for an astrology app, Co-Star.
What’s the best astrology app?
One of my best friends introduced me to Co-Star within the past month. Based on your chart, the app gives you daily projections called “your day at a glance.” A projection might read something like: “Don’t limit yourself by bouncing back. Get better.” This message is then followed by a small explanation and a list of dos and don’ts for the day. My friend began sending me screenshots of her projections when she felt they were resonating or ironic based on her current life events. Soon after, one of our other friends downloaded it for fun and I followed suit. We also discovered you could friend people on the app and get personalized daily projections with each of them. It served as an extra reminder for all of us to check in on each other, just in case the projection was accurate.Â
Everyday I click into the app to see my day at a glance. Some days my projections make no sense regarding my personal life and feelings but some days they hit home. It sounds super silly but getting an accurate message can feel validating. It’s also a good way to continue being introspective about things happening in your life. I’ve also enjoyed learning more about aspects of my chart besides my sun, moon, and ascendent, and looking into me and my friends’ compatibility.
There are many other astrology apps out there besides Co-Star that have similar features. My moms favorite is CHANI, and some others include Astra and The Pattern. I like Co-Star because, while there is a paid version of the app that gives you access to more information, it lets you do a lot of things for free. I don’t care that much about paying for an app subscription so it works well for me. If you’re also looking for a fun way to learn about your personal astrology and connect with friends I would highly recommend it. You never know what message you might need to hear in order to turn your day around.