What is the significance of the 0 degrees in astrology? And how to interpret it in the natal chart?
The 0 degree in astrology means that a planet or a house cusp is at the 0 degrees of a sign. It is considered a critical degree.
Once you know the foundations of astrology, you can learn more advanced topics such as the secrets of the degrees in order to read your natal chart more accurately and precisely.
New karma with new adventures are awaiting
The 0 degree in astrology is like when the native -who has a planet or the house cusp there- is standing on a threshold or at the doorstep of a room. The native hasn’t been there, and has no experience there. He/she has to “walk through” that room in the same way that particular planet has to walk though and gain experience in that particular house/Zodiac Sign.
It’s like a blank space, the purest form/energy of that particular sign, or you can even call it the essence of the Zodiac Sign. A brand new beginning with that energy of that sign for the native. A fresh start, new karma, new adventure, clean state.
Since the native is inexperienced in that particular subject of life, he/she is on the quest to gain experience. hence, many events, maybe mistakes are connected to that planet or house cusp that is located at 0 degree.
According to Nicola Stojnaivc’s degree theory, the 0 degree is a double whammy in every sign. It doubles the energy of the sign. Let’s say your moon is in 0 degrees of Taurus. In that case, the Taurus energy is more amplified.
What to do if you have planets or house cusp at the 0 degree in your natal chart?
One must develop in this incarnation of the qualities of that Zodiac Sign. If it’s the Ascendant, then the whole personality is affected; if it’s, let’s say, the Sun, the career is affected.
Add the 0 degrees as an additional meaning when you read your natal chart.
Keywords for 0 degree: focused energy, no experience yet, unfamiliar, purest form of energy of the Zodiac Sign, new adventure and new karma.
Related article: The meaning and secrets of the astrological degrees
Famous people with 0 degrees in astrology:
Valentino Rossi
Mc at the 0 degree
Let’s have a look at Valentine Rossi’s natal chart, the world champion MotoGP racer. He has his MC aka the 10th house cusp- career, vocation house- at the 0 degrees in Gemini.
Gemini’s domains are vehicles and motorbikes. Well, he made a Gemini (MotoGP pilot) career (10th house).
As Geminis is symbolized by the twins, wherever Gemini is in the natal chart, the native has more than one of those particular subjects of life.
In his case, Gemini in the 10th house means having two different career paths. One is racing and the other is teaching children how to race.
Gemini rules skills and teaching skills. (Teaching higher-minded subjects are the Sagittarius domain.) He is teaching young kids how to ride motorbikes and how to be motorbike racers.
He manifested quite literally the meaning of the Gemini MC in his career, even if it was in the 0 degrees. Do you see how excellent results can 0 degrees bring to the native?
Here you can read more about Valentino Rossi’s natal chart
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Monica Lewinsky
Sun at 0 degree in the natal chart
Even more interesting is Monica Lewinsky’s chart. Whatever happened in the White House is not our business but look at her Sun. Though that is how she got world-famous...
She has her Sun in the 0 degrees in Leo. The Leo Zodiac Sign is all about being in the spotlight, being in the center of attention.
Somehow she “managed to be in the spotlight”, so to speak, to be in the center of attention for a while. Sun in Leo– at the 0 degree is a double Leo energy.
In other words, Monica Lewinsky’s Sun in her birth chart carries double Leo energy. Because she has Sun in Leo, and that is located at 0 degrees, which makes a planet carry the essence of that particular Zodiac Sign that is in. In her case that is Leo Zodiac Sign.
On a sidenote, Jupiter- to expand- in opposition to her Sun expanded her fame and to be in the spotlight, she basically became ~world famous.
Well, the whole world paid attention to her for a short time, and it is in the 10th house, which talks about the reputation of the person…Hmm.
It’s mind-blowing how accurate astrology is.
Ayrton Senna
Sun at 0 degree
Let’s see how the 0 degrees in Aries manifested in Ayrton Senna’s natal chart.
Sun is a career indicator, and Aries means to be an athlete. Ayrton Senna was a No 1 athlete, a Formula 1 pilot, and still one of the most popular drivers of all time.
He had his Sun career- in Aries- sports, competition- is in his 3rd house, which is the Gemini analogy. To drive, and it talks about vehicles. Sun is exalted in Aries; that is the reason he could be one of the best Formula 1 pilots of all time. (On a side note, Neptune conjunct the Mc also talks about fame.)
In a similar vein, 0 degree is all about inexperience and a fresh new start, where the native is prone to make mistakes. In his case, sadly only one little mistake took his life.
Being an F1 driver requires extreme competitiveness, besides being psychically strong, and taking risks. Ayrton Senna with his exalted Sun -career, vocation- in Aries- sport, competition- at the 0 degree made an outstanding career out of it.
Related article: Sun in Aries
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sun at 0 degree in Gemini
The world-famous British author, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle who wrote the Sherlock Holmes novels – and many others- had his Sun– career indicator- at the 0 degree in Gemini. Sun in Gemini means to write. What an outstanding career he made as a writer.
Again, 0 degree means the native will experience a lot regarding that life area that is influenced by that particular planet that is located at 0 degree.
On a side note, his Merucry- to write- was in tight conjunction with Pluto- to find out and reveal secrets, to read between the lines. Basically, his most famous novel, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes are fictional detective stores. Similarly, his 8th-house ruler- Saturn- was located in the 3rd house- to write. It is another indicator to write about such detective stories and criminals.
How accurate to the T astrology is! Mind-blowing.
Moon at the 0 degree
What does Moon at 0 degree mean in the natal chart?
King Charles III has his Moon at the 0 degree in Taurus in the 10th house. Moon doesn’t only represent the home environment and family but the mother of the native too.
Firstly, Moon is the home environment, he as the British king lives and always lived in palaces or on palace grounds. Exalted Moon- home, home environment- in Taurus- green parks, luxury, wealth, etc.
Secondly, Moon is the family of the native. Well, he is from the British Royal Family. So saying that his family has an exalted status is an understatement. As the Moon is exalted in Taurus.
Thirdly, the Moon symbolizes the mother of the person. His mother was the late Queen Elizabeth II, who was the British monarch for more than 70 years, and a very popular one among the masses. In other words, his mother- Moon- had an exalted – Moon in Taurus– social status- 10th house.
And 0 degree means the native is inexperienced in that specific subject of life and this life experiences a lot, this planetary position “gives a lot”. Well, King Charles III lives and always lived in palaces, having the mother as Queen Elizabeth II, and having a wealthy family – Moon in Taurus at 0 degree.
Mercury at 0 degree in the natal chart
The main domains of Mercury the planet of communication are business, advertising, social media, commuting, rules vehicles, speaking and writing skills, socializing, making connections, and skills.
When Mercury is located at the 0 degree in the natal chart, it has the focused energy of that particular Zodiac Sign is it located in.
For example, if it is located in Sagittarius at the 0 degree, it gives Mercury a double Sagittarius energy. Such as being blunt, brutally honest, prone to missing details, but easy to learn languages.
Jenifer Aniston has her Mercury at the 0 degree in Aquarius
That is the best planet in her natal chart. Mercury in Aquarius is prone to say shocking, surprising things that might be regretted later. In her case Mercury is in the 5th house- according to the whole sign house system- and the 5th house is all about entertainment, being famous, performance, etc. She could channel that exalted Mercury at 0 degree at the 5th house by being an actress, a very entertaining one.
However, Mercury rules her 12th house and wherever the 12th house goes it dissolves the subject of life that house rules where it is located. In her case, the 5th house rules children too, and it dissolved or brought disinterest in that area of life.
The meaning of Venus at 0 degree in the natal chat
Planet Venus is all about love, relationships, and pleasures that please the five senses, money, luxuries, values, art, design, women, and wife in a male chart.
What happens if you have Venus at 0 degree in the natal chart?
It means that when it comes to relationships and marriage you gain experiences that never before in previous incarnations. When it comes to Venus’s domains, you will have totally new experiences. New karma and new adventures are awaiting.
Such as if you had arranged marriages in previous lifetimes, in this lifetime you will experience different marriages, or maybe even more marriages and romantic relationships.
Also, consider which house and sign Venus falls in the natal chart.
For example if Venus at the 0 degree falls in the 11th house in the sign of Pisces. You will have a beautiful love story- exalted Venus in Pisces- with a friend- 11th house.
Mars at 0 degree in the natal chart
What does it mean if you have Mars at 0 degree in the natal chart?
On one hand, it means the Mars-ruled subjects of life you gain new experiences, new karma, and a clean state. Figuratively speaking, when a soldier- Mars- is standing on the doorstep and looks into a room that he hasn’t been to before, has no experience there.
It also means that Mars possesses those qualities the Zodiac Sign rules it is located in.
For example Mars in Leo at the 0 degree, the native is prone to fight with leaders or people in leadership positions, or fight for his “kingdom”.
And guess who has Mars in Leo at the 0 degree.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy the Ukrainian Prime Minister. Talking about war, and fighting with big leaders…
Ascendant at 0 degree in the natal chart
For this one must be sure that his/her time of birth is accurate. Because 1-2 minute difference can alter the natal chart.
When the ascendant falls on the 0 degree of any sign, the native has focused energy of that particular Zodiac Sign.
For example Ascendant at 0 degree in Sagittarius, the native is a double Sagittarius, and the essence of that Zodiac Sign is stronger in his/her life.
And it means the Descendant is also at the 0 degree in the natal chart because it is 180 degrees away from the Ascendant.
Meaning, the spouse of the native carries the qualities of the Zodiac Sign the Descendant falls in an amplified way. Or it has the essence of those qualities.
For example, if the Descendant falls at the 0 degree in Gemini, the spouse is like a double Gemini, or the Gemini qualities are more significant.
In a similar vein, Ascendant at the 0 degree means the native has no experience with that Zodiac Sign.
Do you have 0 degrees in your natal chart? If yes, how does it manifest in your life? Feel free to share your experience with us, so we all can learn from it.
Related Articles, the degree series:
Aries degrees: 1st degree, and 13th degree, and 25th degree
Taurus degrees: 2nd degree, and 14th degree, and 26th degree
Gemini degrees: 3rd degree, and 15th degree, and 27th degree
Cancer degrees: 4th degree and 16th degree and 28th degree
Leo degrees: 5th degree and 17th degree and 29th degree
Virgo degrees: 6th degree and 18th degree, Ascendant at 18th degree, Sun at 18th degree
Libra degree: 7th degree and 19th degree
Scorpio degrees: 8th degree and 20th degree
Sagittarius degrees: 9th degree and 21st degree
Capricorn degrees: 10th degree and 22nd degree
Aquarius degrees: 11th degree and 23rd degree
Pisces degrees: 12th degree and 24th degree, The 12th degree in Capricorn
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Jess says
I have 0 Degrees Sagittarius Moon, and 0 degrees Neptune in Aquarius
I have A Sagittarius Stellium (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Pluto, MC) and an Aquarius Rising, I’m really curious to know what this means for me down the line, thanks for the Info
Brooke Lynn Bingham says
Hello! I was just curious…I have my Midheaven in Aquarius at 29 degrees, as well as the cusps of my 4th (Leo) and 10th (Aquarius) houses. What would you think that means? If you’d like a better look into my chart, I’d love to send it! I’m not sure if you answer questions for free though, so if not then go ahead and disregard this comment haha. 🙂
-Brooke
SunVestaFire says
Edifying. I am curious what else in his chart predicted that Ayrton Senna would pass away the way he did?
Astroniki says
Hi, good question! Well, Sun in Aries- the head- and in the 3rd house- car accident. Although, this is alone not enough indicator for such a terrible event. Might be the Sun-Jupiter square is an indicator that the native takes too many risks, he was one of the best F1 drivers in history for a reason… also the Mars-Uranus opposition is also an indicator for accidents, mars in the 1st house as well. And he had a lunar eclipse on his ic-mc a few days before his last Grand Prix, and in conjunction with Jupiter, which is located in his 12th house-house of endings, and Jupiter was his profected lord that year. Anyways, I would also take into consideration his Sun at 0 degree in Aries for his accident. May he Rest in Peace.
H. says
I have Jupiter at 0 Aquarius. I have yet to meet a person who doesn’t think of me to be the most “different” woman and unconventional – and idealist – person they’d ever met, once they get to know me even superficially – although I am not sure it has much to do with said astrological aspect. (Some of the many Aquarians I’ve met were *extremely* conventional.)
I will say this, though: every single Jupiter return so far, except one, has meant the sudden and unexpected death of a close family member (significantly, two of them were Aquarians). My extended family was not numerous at all (and now there is hardly any left), so it’s hard to see it as a mere coincidence that every 12 years someone died just as Jupiter entered Aquarius.
H. says
P.S. My Jupiter at 0 degrees Aquarius is in my fifth house.
I do have a great “talent” for deriving joy and pleasure from the “smallest” things, I AM very playful and have a great sense of humour – but my luk in love (even affairs) is non-existent. I also have (or had) considerable luck at gambling (not that I gamble much).
Unfortunately (?), my Jupiter in Aquarius is followed closely (a conjunction) by Saturn at 27 Capricorn.
Shaba says
Í am a 0 degree Leo sun and a 0 degree cancer moon. There was and eclipse in June of 2020 that was at 0 degrees in cancer I believe which is my 9th house where I have also a stelium of planets…needless to say I was relocating for my job in less than 30 days from the eclipse…I feel like I am missing some sort of ahha moment that will show me how to use the power of being double 0 degree…I do believe I am the purest form of leo…not in it for fame, or glory, but passion…love me or hate me it is all passion to me. My stellium in the 9th house causes my life to be constantly in the move, I grew up a military brat, and have moved my entire life! Literally. It makes it difficult to make a connection, maybe in my next life I won’t have to move so much..
Christy Jahlea Jahlou says
I know this is going to sound outrageous but….As I mature I find myself counseling the luminaries. I have 0 degrees Jupiter in Scorpio. 0 Degrees Mercury in Virgo. 3 Planets at 2 degrees and they are next to the 0 degree planets. (I am not an astrologer) So Neptune, Pluto & Venus at 2 degrees. Virgo Stellium 6th house. I can locate, find, approach, confide, counsel, and enjoy many intellegences. Leo Moon so I go boldly with dignity, but gently too. Whales are my newest confidants. Uranus and the Moon 5th house in Leo at 14 & 15 degrees, so I see the not so black and white aspects. If ya got something to hide….better not come around LOL
Bianca says
I have Saturn in Aries at 0 degree. I was wondering what is that supposed to mean? And is it relevant the planet in order to be important enough to take into consideration?