Everyone has all 12 signs in their birth chart – and here’s why

Have you ever heard someone say, "I don't have that sign in my chart"? Or thought that because there are no planets in a certain sign, it simply doesn't belong in your life? The truth is, we all have all 12 zodiac signs in our birth charts—and it has everything to do with the structure of the astrological houses .

In this text, we'll explain how this works and why, even if you don't have planets in a given sign, it still influences your life. We'll also talk about a detail that confuses many people: intercepted signs . Follow me!

What are signs in the astral chart?

The zodiac signs are twelve archetypes that represent different qualities, ways of acting, and expressing oneself. They form a 360-degree circular mandala, divided into twelve equal parts of 30 degrees each.

In Western astrology, this mandala is called the tropical zodiac , and it always begins with the sign of Aries at the position of the March equinox.

But when we talk about your astral chart, what determines how these signs are organized in the mandala is your ascendant , that is, the sign that was on the eastern horizon at the exact moment of your birth.

Why does everyone have all 12 signs in their chart?

When we make an astrological chart, we are looking at a mandala with 12 astrological houses – each representing an area of ​​life (relationships, work, family, purpose, etc.).

Each of these houses falls under a particular zodiac sign . It's as if the signs are "coloring" or influencing each area of ​​your life.

Even if you don't have planets in Taurus , for example, this sign will be in some house of your chart —perhaps your house of money, communication, or health, depending on your ascendant. And this is enough for Taurus energy to affect you in a specific way.

In other words: you experience all the signs, every day – in different areas of your experience.

Signs, houses and ascendants: how it works

The organization of the signs in the houses is done based on the degree of your ascendant , which marks the beginning of house 1. From there, the houses unfold in a counterclockwise direction, and each house “takes” a sign – or, in some cases, part of two signs.

Therefore, someone with Leo ascendant, for example, will have the 2nd house in Virgo, the 3rd in Libra, the 4th in Scorpio and so on – but this can change depending on the exact degree of the ascendant and the place of birth .

That's why we say that the astral chart is unique : two people with the same sun sign can have completely different experiences depending on the position of the houses and the signs that rule them.

And when a sign seems to “disappear”? Intercepted signs

Maybe you've looked at your chart and thought, "Hey, where's Cancer? It doesn't appear on any house cusp!"

This happens because of a phenomenon called interception .

What is an interception?

An interception occurs when, due to the latitude of the place of birth and the time, an astrological house is larger than 30 degrees – and, therefore, an entire sign “fits inside it”, without appearing as the beginning of any house.

This sign is there, inside the house, but it doesn't rule any house in the chart . It is "intercepted."

And, consequently, the opposite sign will also be intercepted (for example: if Leo is intercepted, Aquarius will be too).

How to interpret intercepted signs

An intercepted sign does not disappear – it just does not have a direct path of expression through a house.

In practice, this may indicate that the energy is more "retained," unconscious, or internalized. The person may have difficulty expressing the qualities of that sign, or may develop this side later.

On the other hand, this energy can also be very rich internally, and, when activated, it becomes a great potential for growth and transformation.

Therefore, intercepted signs deserve special attention : they are often linked to deeper emotional patterns and more complex family or social dynamics.

And when a sign appears in two houses?

In addition to interception, the same sign can also appear in more than one house . This happens when a house is smaller than 30 degrees, and the next sign hasn't entered yet. In this case, the same sign "rules" two areas of life—which may indicate that these two areas are connected and need to be experienced with the same energetic approach.

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Summary: Why the 12 signs are always present

• The zodiac is a 360º wheel divided into 12 signs of 30º each.

• Every chart has 12 astrological houses.

• Each house is under the influence of a sign – even if it has no planets.

• All signs appear somewhere in your chart.

• Some signs may be intercepted , that is, within a house without ruling any.

• Others may rule two different houses , linking two areas of life.

Tip for exploring your chart with all the signs

Look at your map and see:

• Which sign is in each house?

• Where are the signs without planets?

• Are there any intercepted signs?

• Does any sign rule two houses?

Understanding this will show you how each astrological archetype lives within you , even if only subtly. And this is one of the beauties of astrology: it reveals that we are multiple, complex, and connected to all the energies of the zodiac—each manifesting in its own time and area of ​​life.

If you still don't know how to read your chart or want help interpreting the signs and houses, it's worth looking for a trusted astrologer on the AuraPura app.

Remember: heaven excludes no one – it includes everything and everyone.