If you’ve ever wondered why your best friend can hop on a plane with just a carry-on while you need three bags, a packing spreadsheet, and a spare suitcase “just in case”… (OK, this blog just called me out big time!) the answer might be written in the stars. Your travel personality according to astrology—as revealed by your Big Three (Sun, Moon, and Rising)—doesn’t just shape who you are in daily life. It also reveals how you travel, what you pack, and what truly lights you up on the road.

Your Sun – What You Do Once You’re There

Your Sun sign shows how you shine and express yourself on the journey. It’s the activities you gravitate toward, the kinds of experiences that feel life-giving. Think of it as the energy you naturally bring once you’re packed, checked in, and safely through the airport — how you show up in your travels.

Example: The Explorer-Student – With my Sagittarius Sun in the 3rd house, travel isn’t just about ticking off landmarks. It’s about exploration, learning, and meaningful encounters. Castles, sacred sites, bookstores, healing experiences, chats with locals—this is your jam. I thrive on road trips (very 3rd house!) and love stringing together a journey with multiple stops, each adding a new layer of understanding.

On my upcoming UK trip, I’ll be road-tripping from Salisbury to Boscastle to Glastonbury to Stratford-upon-Avon to Nottingham and finally to Winchester, hunting down castles, sacred sites, and fresh healing experiences.

My pre-trip energy (see my Rising sign) is a whole different story—but once I’m at the airport, it’s time to exhale, let go, and simply enjoy the journey. I trust that I’ve done everything I could to make things run smoothly, so any hiccups or surprises just become part of the adventure. After all, the unexpected is where the best stories are born.

But even in my quest for adventure, I seek balance—moments of curiosity and expansion balanced with pauses for reflection, so I can actually integrate all the wonder I’m soaking up.

The Sun Travel Personlity through the signs

• Aries: The Thrill Seeker— first to sign up for zip-lines, treks, and anything that gets the blood pumping.
• Taurus: The Luxury Lover — drawn to fine food, spa days, and indulgent, slow-paced experiences.
• Gemini: The Cultural Chameleon— happiest darting between cafés, bookstores, and conversations with locals.
• Cancer: The Ancestral Voyager — happiest in cozy, soulful environments or exploring family roots and ancestral homelands.
• Leo: The glam adventurer — loves spotlight moments, Insta-worthy experiences, and a touch of luxury.
• Virgo: The practical pilgrim — thrives on organized tours, meaningful routines, and places where they can learn or be useful.
• Libra: The Diplomatic Peacemaker — ensures everyone’s needs are considered (sometimes at their own expense).
• Scorpio: The Depth Diver — magnetized to transformative, mysterious, or sacred places where soul-healing can happen.
• Sagittarius: The Wisdom Wanderer — craves wisdom, cultural immersion, and adventures that expand the mind as much as the passport.
• Capricorn:The Classic Voyager— seeks heritage sites, historic landmarks, and experiences that feel solid, timeless, and worthy of the effort.
• Aquarius: The Quirky Nomad — loves offbeat, or progressive experiences, from eco-villages to underground music scenes.
• Pisces: The dreamer — craves mystical, artistic, and watery escapes, from oceanside retreats to music-filled evenings.

Your Moon – What You Bring & Where You Stay

Your Moon sign reveals your creature comforts — the things you can’t leave home without, the style of accommodations that help you feel truly settled, and the balance of connection and solitude you seek while away.

Example: Comfort-Seeking Connector – My Cancer Moon in the 11th house means I can’t pack light to save my life.

My suitcase will contain not only clothes but also watercolour paints, brushes, an oracle deck, journals, a stack of books, my entire skincare lineup, and enough snacks to feed a small coven.

When it comes to where I stay, I need spaces that feel nourishing—beautiful ambiance, cozy rooms, and ideally an in-house restaurant so I can sink in and replenish after long days of adventure. On this UK trip, some of the places I’ll be curling up are an 800-year-old hotel steeped in history and magic, as well as a snug homestay overlooking the hills of Glastonbury.

And true to my Cancer Moon in the 11th, I crave a balance of connection and solitude. This trip will be a mix of attending and speaking at an astrology conference, catching up with friends and clients along the way and seeing “their England”, and also retreating into my own space for plenty of quiet, restorative alone time.

Moon Sign Travel Preferences

Your Moon sign says everything about how you nest while you’re away. Here’s a quick guide to what each Moon craves on the road:

• Aries Moon: Adventure lodgings — think boutique hostels, glamping pods, or anywhere with easy access to hiking trails and action.
• Taurus Moon: Luxe comfort — spas, gourmet dining, plush bedding, and slow, indulgent mornings.
• Gemini Moon: Buzzing stays — city apartments, co-living spaces, or anywhere they can people-watch and chat with locals.
• Cancer Moon: Cozy sanctuaries — historic inns, homestays, or soulful retreats with ambiance, warmth, and in-house dining.
• Leo Moon: Statement stays — chic hotels, castle Airbnbs, or places where they can feel like royalty.
• Virgo Moon: Minimalist Airbnbs – Clean, organized, and functional with good lighting and a tidy kitchen.
• Libra Moon: Artsy Boutique Hotels – Stylish and balanced, romantic getaways, or places with beautiful interiors and harmony.
• Scorpio Moon: Transformative retreats — sacred sites, healing centers, or moody, atmospheric accommodations.
• Sagittarius Moon: Expansive escapes — stays near trails, road-trip motels, or vibrant hubs that offer easy access to exploration, learning, and cultural discovery.
• Capricorn Moon: Established hotels – Classic and practical, heritage lodges, or places with a solid reputation and no fuss.
• Aquarius Moon: Community-driven co-ops or Backpackers – Unique, unconventional, quirky with plenty of opportunity to interact with others.
• Pisces Moon: Spiritual sanctuaries — oceanside retreats or anywhere with a bathtub and a view.

Your Rising – How You Plan & Pack

Your Rising sign shows your approach to planning, packing, and the pre-travel ritual. It’s the outer “style” you bring to the logistics.

Example: Meticulous Planner – Virgo Rising gives me the gift of precision with purpose.

My packing style is… let’s call it “precise with a dash of inherited obsession.” I get this from my dad—when I explained my ritual recently, he laughed and said, “That’s exactly how I do it!” Then he told me that on his trip to Africa, he’d actually researched the laundry service schedule so he could calculate the exact number of pants, tops, and undies to bring. Clearly, it runs in the family.

I start shopping months in advance, make detailed outfit lists, and do at least three rounds of packing to whittle down the Cancerian chaos into a streamlined, color-coordinated capsule. My outfits are curated, my bags are orderly, and my itinerary is mapped day by day in Wanderlog. By handling the details up front, I free myself to relax and flow once the journey unfolds.

But balance is the key. I lean into structure and organization so that once I arrive, I can let go—free to savor the magic of the journey without worrying I’ve forgotten socks or double-booked myself.

Rising Sign Packing Archetypes

Your Rising sign reveals your planning & packing persona — the outer style and ritual you bring to getting ready for the road.

• Aries Rising: The Last-Minute Merchant— throws things in a bag five minutes before leaving, but somehow always remembers the passport.
• Taurus Rising: The Comfort Curator — packs cozy sets, travel pillows, snacks, and insists on shoes that go with everything.
• Gemini Rising: The Disorganised Chaos — hand luggage stuffed with books, gadgets, and snacks… suitcase full of “options.”
• Cancer Rising: The Sentimental Stasher — brings family photos, keepsakes, and enough “just in case” items to fill an extra bag.
• Leo Rising: The Glam Globetrotter — outfits coordinated for selfies, statement accessories, and a portable ring light.
• Virgo Rising: The Packing Pro — capsule wardrobe, spreadsheets, packing cubes. Everything is rolled, labeled, and timed to perfection.
• Libra Rising: The Stylish Strategist — balances form and function. Outfits are chic and practical. Will repack if it doesn’t “look right.”
• Scorpio Rising: The Transformed Traveller – packing is a ritual of rebirth. They travel light on “stuff” but heavy on symbolism — new-skin clothes, self-discovery tools, and talismans that mark the transformation they’re stepping into.
• Sagittarius Rising: The Wing-It Wanderer — spontaneous packer who thrives on freedom. Might forget socks, but never their sense of humor.
• Capricorn Rising: The CEO of Packing — efficient, structured, probably has insurance papers neatly filed alongside their boarding pass.
• Aquarius Rising: The Quirky Nomad — packs unconventional outfits, random gadgets, and “experimental” travel accessories.
• Pisces Rising: The Dreamy Drifter — packs by vibes, forgets something essential, but somehow floats through with ease and grace.

Reflection Questions

Now it’s your turn! Think about your Big Three and how they influence your travel style:

• Sun: What lights you up most when you travel? What kinds of adventures or experiences make you feel fully alive?
  
• Moon: What comforts do you always bring along? What kind of place feels like “home” when you’re away—and how much togetherness vs. alone time do you need to feel balanced?
  
• Rising: What’s your signature style of planning and packing? Are you spontaneous, meticulous, or somewhere in between?

So—did your Sun, Moon, and Rising hit home when it comes to your travel style? Maybe you saw yourself perfectly in these archetypes… or maybe it sparked some new insight into how you could approach your next adventure.

If it resonated—beautiful! Pack, Plan and Travel with confidence knowing your Big Three has your back. And if not? How about you give this approach a whirl on your next trip? Notice what lights you up (Sun), what comforts you need to feel settled (Moon), and how your rituals and prep shape the journey (Rising).

Sometimes, the magic of astrology isn’t just in recognition—it’s in experimentation. So why not let your Big Three guide your next boarding pass?