For this reason, astrological signs will not perfectly align with the constellations of the zodiac. To add to this, due to the effects of precession, each zodiac sign no longer corresponds to the constellations they are named after. Precession is the gradual movement of the position of stars in relation to the seasons.
Parental influence “It can happen that someone is not aligned to their zodiac sign because the person was raised by strong personalities from other signs that basically disable that person to achieve the integration of his or her sun personality to the self,” says Dr. Williams.
So we may not act like our Sun signs due to the placement of our rising signs, our moon, and the other planets. Our Sun sign is just one element of a complex chart.” So if you’re just going by astrology, someone with a Scorpio sun may not act intense and broody due to other aspects of their chart.
Does your zodiac sign fit you to a T?
Some people think their zodiac sign fits them to a T. Other people are not as lucky. If you have been rolling your eyes at your horoscopes lately, this is probably why. You are adventurous — to a point. You like to try new things from time to time, but for the most part, you stick to a schedule.
One question we ran across in our research was “Do people really act like their zodiac signs?”.
A 1994 study published in the the journal Personality and Individual Differences wanted to see if people really did act like their zodiac signs. Researchers theorized that introverts were more likely to be Earth and Water signs, while Fire and Air signs were more likely to be extroverted.
Does your astrology sign misrepresent you?
While many of us embrace and identify with the characteristics attributed to our sun sign, others may not feel the same way. Undoubtedly, there are plenty who believe that their astrology sign misrepresents them. You might be one of those people and if so, you likely feel astrology has zero credibility. Don’t count astrology out just yet, though.
What if my sun sign doesn’t fit me?
If your sun sign doesn’t quite fit you, maybe your rising sign resonates more strongly. Moon Sign The moon sign represents the nature of the subconscious. Subconscious desires, memories, emotions and relationship with the mother.
Is it wrong if I don’t believe in astrology?
For those who don’t believe in astrology, it may just be coincidence. For those that do, astrology can be a really enlightening thing. If your zodiac sign helps you shape your identity, there’s nothing wrong with that.