You must know by now that there are deeper levels to astrology than just your Sun sign. There’s your Moon sign, Rising sign, Venus sign, Mercury sign…you get the idea. In fact, you may not feel purely like your Sun sign most of the time, because there is your entire birth chart to consider. A super-simple way to unlock more knowledge about your unique cosmic makeup is to determine whether you have a day or night chart. It’s more than just being born during the day or at night—it’s about the placement of your Sun.
The concept of a day or night chart is an ancient astrological concept known as sect. The signs and visible planets are divided into two sects: diurnal (day) and nocturnal (night). The sect describes how the energies will work within your chart. Here’s a quick guide.
Diurnal
DIURNAL PLANETS
- Sun
- Jupiter
- Saturn
- Mercury is diurnal if it rises before the Sun and nocturnal if it sets after the Sun.
DIURNAL SIGNS
- Aries
- Gemini
- Leo
- Libra
- Sagittarius
- Aquarius
DIURNAL HOUSES
- 7 to 12
Nocturnal
NOCTURNAL PLANETS
- Moon
- Venus
- Mars
- Mercury is diurnal if it rises before the Sun and nocturnal if it sets after the Sun.
NOCTURNAL SIGNS
NOCTURNAL HOUSES
- 1 to 6