Do you know your big three? If not, you are out of the loop. Astrology is climbing back to popularity, especially among Gen Z, demanding a new culture across social media. It is nearly impossible to scroll through Instagram or TikTok without seeing some type of astrological forecast or meme; what noodle shape are you based on your star sign? Or which signs are you romantically compatible with?
In November 2020, Snapchat played on celestial trends by including a profile feature that tells the user their big three, which are also known as the sun, moon and rising signs. This trinity is the core of someone’s zodiac make up with the time, place and date of birth needed to retrieve that information.
According to Mindbody, the sun represents identity, the moon represents the soul and the rising represents the individual’s social personality—but where is this information found and how can individuals use it to their advantage?
A few astrology apps are circulating the consumer market, such as Co-star, which seemed to have a boost in popularity alongside the new Snapchat feature in 2020. Co-star casts daily horoscopes and provides an overview of the individual’s birth chart among other features and is currently ranked #41 under “Lifestyle” in the Apple store. Other popular apps such as The Pattern and Nebula are available for curious astrology beginners.
In tumultuous times, humans tend to seek guidance in higher divinities, which could explain why Gen Zs are so drawn in.
“For a generation struggling to make sense of a politically and socially polarized world, astrology offers Zers a natural route for navigating uncertain times,” Stephanie H. said in an article from Gen Z Insights. “It also affords a system to help better understand themselves, others and in turn, the world.”
It is easy for a young and impressionable generation to cling to the stars in uncertain times because they are at the tip of their fingers with today’s technology. Generalized star-sign horoscopes offer direction or a piece of advice for someone to take through their day. Something as simple as “you will have an insightful interaction with someone today,” is vague enough to reach all twelve-star signs.
The nitty-gritty, more accurate horoscope drawings lay in the birth chart. There are tons of in-depth online chart generators, such as astro.com or cafeastrology.com. Natal charts are uniquely catered to the individual because they involve not only the big three but every other planetary placement as well. These websites are great places for someone who is just acquainting themselves with the stars. Detailed analyses for each planetary placement are available on these sites.
If you have made it this far, hopefully you are on the way to searching up your big three. Why not add a little magic to the mundane?
