Let's Talk About The Vertex...
Let's Talk About The Vertex
Over the past few weeks, I've shared a lot of elements of Astrology that deal with the inner workings of your personality. There are countless tools in Astrology that can help you understand yourself, but our internal experience isn't always obvious to those observing us externally.
How we come across to others is often a mystery to us. The disconnect between how we think we are and how others think we are is essentially why we spend so much time learning how to explain ourselves.
The Vertex is a strong indicator of how others perceive you, and the people and experiences you're destined to attract.
Let's get to it...
In Short
The Vertex is the intersection point of the ecliptic, which traces the path of the Sun from the perspective of Earth, and the prime vertical, which divides the celestial sphere from front to back.
Located at the center of your descendent (the sign opposite your Ascendant, or rising, sign), The Vertex indicates the kind of people and events you attract in life through no effort or will of your own. It is as if you are subconsciously sending out a signal to a particular type of energy.
What's most interesting about The Vertex is that it needs to be activated. It's such an obscure point because it isn't centered around a physical object like a planet or asteroid, so it requires light to be shown on it for its energy to work in your chart. Often, your Vertex is activated when you meet someone whose Sun, Moon, or Ascendant placements are in the same sign as your Vertex. Usually, we end up partnering with those people.
Purpose
Connected to the parts of life over which we have no control, our Vertex sign shows us what we're attracting, who we're destined to meet, and what we're fated to experience.
Intention
Look up your Vertex sign here! Find yours below and learn about what you're destined to experience...
Aries
A natural leader, you always seem to find yourself up against a challenge. Initiating and uninhibited, you uncover your inner courage through massive undertakings. Meeting people with their Sun, Moon, or Ascendant in Aries helps you rise to the occasion and tackle the challenges you face.
Taurus
Expected to follow through on events that were started without you, people look to you for security. When you support the world around you, you become less dependent on others and discover your independence. Meeting people whose Sun, Moon, or Ascendant are in Taurus is often the catalyst for this change in your life.
Gemini
People look to you for answers, ideas, and viewpoints. Developing your communicative abilities helps you sharpen your mind and step into an influential role in life. Often inspired by those whose Sun, Moon, or Ascendant is in Gemini, you see clearly the gifts you've possessed all along.
Cancer
Nurturing and intuitive, people lean on you for support. Thrust into a caretaking role, you realize how effortless it is for you to understand others' needs and emotions. Connecting with those whose Sun, Moon, or Ascendant is in Cancer helps you recognize the similar traits you have to them.
Leo
Recognized as different from the crowd, you are destined to teach, entertain, and be admired. Accepting your public image will help you recognize your individuality. Leo Suns, Moons, and AScendants are integral in helping you accept your destiny.
Virgo
Meticulous and discriminating, people expect unmatched productivity from you. Embracing efficiency and developing systems that work for you makes you feel useful and proficient. Working with Virgo Suns, Moons, and Ascendants helps you realize your destiny.
Libra
Diplomatic and fair, you always find yourself mediating arguments and solving conflict. You are destined to find balance in your life by working with others and standing up for what you believe is right. You admire those with Libra Suns, Moons, and Ascendants for their charisma and influence - traits you strive to emulate.
Scorpio
Destined to master yourself, you are fascinated by your reaction to stress, pain, love, and all of life's extremes. Through knowledge and faith, you strive to live by strong values. Aligning yourself with Scorpio Suns, Moons, and Ascendants will help you follow your destiny instead of denying it and becoming insecure and resentful.
Sagittarius
Spirituality, philosophy, and higher knowledge are of great significance to you. Developing faith and searching for knowledge helps you find faith in yourself and your own abilities. Partnering with those with Sagittarius Sun, on, and Ascendant placements inspire you to travel, learn, and seek your destiny.
Capricorn
Destined to overcome disadvantages, work diligently, and act responsibly, your duties occupy most of your time. Your ability to take on what others cannot is your superpower, even though it often feels like a burden. Accepting your destiny helps you see how capable, organized, and grounded you are. Connecting with those with Capricorn Sun, Moon, and Ascendant placements helps you follow your path.
Aquarius
Destined to overcome your ego and attachments, you are constantly pushed to treat others as your equals. When you challenge yourself to rise above petty drama, let go of annoyances, and coexist in the community of humanity, you become a selfless humanitarian. Aquarius Suns, Moons, and Ascendants can help you release any material complexes you may have so you can embrace higher consciousness.
Pisces
Consistently in a position to provide emotional support for those in need, you are destined to develop immense compassion and psychological insights. Fiated on the metaphysical world, you can become a teacher - guiding others through the beauty and love that exists in the world. People with Pisces Sun, Moon, and Ascendant placements will help you release material pursuits inf favor of deep emotional exploration and guidance.