How to Set Up a Journal for Your Sun, Moon, and Rising Signs

Ever feel like you’re a walking contradiction? Super chill one minute… spiraling over a text emoji the next?

That’s not just you being “too much.” That’s your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs (aka your Big 3) showing up all up in your face… all with different vibes, priorities, and emotional triggers.

These three placements are like your cosmic personality puzzle pieces and learning how to journal with your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs in mind can help you recognize your patterns, hold space for your feelings, and stop trying to “fix” what isn’t truly broken.

(Because let’s be real: telling yourself not to feel something is like asking the Cookie Monster to nibble one cookie and save the rest. Said no one ever.)

In this post, I’ll show you exactly how to set up a journal for your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs with prompts, structure ideas, and a free 30 day prompt pack to help you actually use your chart in daily life.

Let’s break it down, journal-style.

The free 30-Day Astrology Prompt Pack is a sacred journaling experience designed for spiritually curious women ready to deepen their self-awareness through astrology and gentle ritual.

This printable guide offers curated prompts and practices that lead you through a meaningful connection to your natal chart, one day at a time.

Perfect for beginners seeking clarity, intention, and cosmic insight.

What Are Your Sun, Moon, and Rising Signs?

Think of your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs as your inner Sesame Street crew. Each one plays a role in how you show up in the world, to your relationships, and to yourself.

Your Sun sign is your core identity. It’s the “you” you know best. The center of your personality, like the sun is the center of the solar system. (This is the one most people already know.)

Your Moon sign is your emotional world. It’s what comforts you, what triggers you, and how you process feelings (even the ones you don’t say out loud). This one shows up big-time in journaling if you're open to the convo.

Your Rising sign is your vibe at first glance. It’s how people see you, how you respond to the world, and what energy you carry into new situations. First impressions, meet astrology.

Each part is like its own flavor of you. On their own, they’re powerful. But together Chef’s kiss.

How to Structure a Journal for Your Sun, Moon, and Rising Signs

Because sometimes you need more than “dear diary, today was weird.”

Journaling with your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs isn’t just a cute astrology moment. It’s a tool for emotional clarity, self-compassion, and personal growth especially when life feels like an overstuffed closet of moods and mixed signals.

Here's why I always suggest journaling as an easy tool for beginners to learn their birth charts:

• Your Sun sign helps you stay aligned with your values. Journaling through this lens keeps you connected to what actually matters to you (not what your 2 AM scroll says should matter).
• Your Moon sign gives you a safe place to feel your feels. Instead of bottling it up or exploding over something small, you can track your emotional patterns and learn what soothes you best.
• Your Rising sign reminds you how you move through the world. It helps you reflect on how you think you’re coming across vs. how you actually feel inside. Spoiler: they’re not always the same.

When you work with all three, it’s like having a personalized emotional GPS, and one that knows when to reroute, when to rest, and when to go full speed ahead (preferably with snacks like these –> 🍪).

Supplies You’ll Need to Get Started

Good news: You don’t need a crystal-covered planner or a degree in the Zodiac to start journaling with your Big 3.

You just need a few cozy basics and maybe a hot tea, or two.

Here’s what helps to build an astrology journaling practice:

• A journal you actually want to write in. Whether it’s a leather-bound beauty, a $4 spiral notebook, or a digital doc on your phone, choose something you won’t avoid. Not sure what kind of journal fits your vibe? This guide breaks it down: best astrology journals & how to choose one
• Your birth chart info. If you don’t know your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs yet, use my guide to read your chart without a birth time, or use this video to generate your chart for free.
• A pen (or keyboard) you love. Optional: glitter gel pens, highlighters, stickers, tabs, or whatever makes you feel like a whimsical librarian with emotional depth.
• A cozy ritual to begin. Light a candle. Sip some tea. Do a deep sigh like you just plopped onto the couch after carrying 17 grocery bags in one trip. Setting the vibe helps your brain want to come back.

Bonus: If you want inspo or structure, here are a few faves to peek at next:

• Astrology journal prompts for growth
• How I started journaling with astrology
• Creative journal ideas for exploring your astrology

Now go grab that fave pen, tea and journal!

How to Structure Your Big 3 Signs Journal Sections

Now that you’ve got your journal and your vibe set, let’s talk structure. Because without a little organization, journaling with your sun, moon and rising signs can start to feel like digging through a junk drawer full of glitter and feels.

You’ve got a few ways to set things up. Pick what feels easiest, and let it evolve as you go.

Option 1: Split Your Journal Into 3 Sections

Create a dedicated section for each of your Big 3. Label them clearly so you can flip between them:

• Sun Section: Reflect on your goals, identity, habits, and confidence. Think of this as your “checking in with who I want to be” space.
• Moon Section: Capture your emotions, mood swings, triggers, and what soothes you. This is your soft, safe corner.
• Rising Section: Note how you show up in the world, how people respond to you, and how your “outside energy” is shifting over time.

Option 2: Use Tags or Color Codes

If you’re not into strict sections, try using different colored pens or stickers for each sign. That way, your thoughts can flow naturally, and you can still track which “part” of you is speaking.

Option 3: Go With the Flow

Some people (hi, water signs) prefer to write freely and notice later which sign’s energy is showing up. That’s totally valid too.

You can always add a quick note at the top: “Moon vibes today 😔 feeling all the feelings.”

The point isn’t to make it perfect. It’s to start noticing your layers, so you can meet yourself with more honesty and grace.

Daily, Weekly & Monthly Astrology Journal Ideas to Include

If you’re wondering what the heck to actually write about in each section of your Big 3 journal, this part’s for you.

You don’t need to journal every day, but having go-to Big 3 astrology prompts can help you stay grounded and self-aware especially when your moods feel like they’re playing musical chairs.

Here are some ideas to sprinkle into your practice. Pick what resonates, skip what doesn’t, and make it yours.

Daily Prompts (Sun, Moon, or Rising Focus)

These are great for quick check-ins while sipping coffee or pretending to be productive on your lunch break.

• What energy do I want to bring into today? (Sun)
• How am I actually feeling this morning? (Moon)
• How do I want to show up in this space or situation? (Rising)
• What would support me today? (Moon or Sun)
• One small win I want to aim for (Sun)

Weekly Astrology Reflections

Weekly journaling is an easy way to catch up, and head into a time to process and reset.

• What was one moment this week where I felt most like myself? (Sun)
• What emotion came up the most often? Why? (Moon)
• How did others see me this week vs. how I felt inside? (Rising)
• What’s something I want to carry into next week? What do I want to leave behind?

Monthly Deep Dives for Your Birth Chart

This is a great time to use your 30-Day Prompt Pack (more on that next) and really notice your patterns across time, not just day by day.

• How did each of my Big 3 show up this month?
• What did I learn about myself emotionally, socially, or spiritually?
• Where did I feel out of alignment? What needs shifting?
• What am I calling in for the next moon cycle?

If you're tracking the Sun's transit through each Zodiac sign, use monthly deep dives to explore that portion of your birth chart…house by house.

Turn Your Birth Chart Into a Daily Ritual (Free Prompt Pack Inside)

If you’re craving a simple, soulful way to start journaling with astrology without having to map the stars yourself this is for you.

The 30-Day Astrology Prompt Pack is a printable guide designed to help you connect with your birth chart one day at a time. Think of it as your gentle on-ramp to cosmic self-discovery, with just enough structure to feel supported.

Inside, You’ll Find:

• Daily self-discovery prompts inspired by your Sun, Moon, Rising, and more
• Beginner-friendly guidance that makes astrology feel nurturing, not confusing
• Moon phase + sign tracking to tune into emotional and energetic shifts
• Sacred rituals like candle magic, moon gazing, breathwork, and altar creation

Whether you use it as your full practice or sprinkle it into your existing journaling flow, this prompt pack helps you turn your chart into a conversation that leads you back to yourself!

Yay!!

👉 Your next step: Grab your free 30-Day Astrology Prompt Pack

Tips for Building A Daily Astrology Journal Practice

So you’ve got the journal. You’ve got the prompts. Now comes the part where your intentions battle it out with laundry piles, doomscrolling, and “just one more episode.”

Here’s how to keep your journaling practice sacred and sustainable with no guilt trips, and just gentle reminders.

Start Small (Like, Really Small) – You don’t need a 30-minute ritual every day. One sentence. One word. One scribbly page. That’s enough. Consistency beats perfection, every time.

Create a Ritual You Look Forward To – Light a candle. Brew your favorite tea. Wrap yourself in your weirdly specific “cozy witch” blanket. When you pair journaling with a sensory ritual, your brain starts to crave it like a cosmic Pavlovian response.

Stack It Onto Something You Already Do – Jot down a few thoughts after brushing your teeth. Or while your coffee brews. Or during that 4-minute window between waking up and checking Instagram. Link it to a habit that’s already part of your day. (more info on habit stacking here.)

Don’t Make It Deep Every Time – Some days, you’ll write something profound. Other days, you’ll just circle “tired” three times and doodle stars in the margins. Both count. Your journal isn’t grading you.

Revisit + Reflect – Every week or month, flip back and see what’s shifted. That’s the magic! Watching your patterns unfold, and realizing how much more grace you’re giving yourself along the way.

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Next Steps For Your Big 3 Journaling

Remember, you don’t need to master your entire birth chart overnight. In fact, I don't recommend it! Just start with one page.

One tiny prompt.

And definitely, one quiet moment where you choose to listen inward.

Your Sun, Moon, and Rising are already speaking to you (i promise) and journaling just helps you hear them more clearly.

If you haven’t already, download the free 30-Day Astrology Prompt Pack to get started. It’s your gentle guide through a month of soulful self-discovery, with beginner-friendly prompts, rituals, and moon magic to light the way.

Already started journaling with your Big 3? Share your favorite aha moment in the comments, I’d love to hear what’s unfolding for you.

Source: Carolina Velis, Quest Mystic

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