In Astrology, there are three major positions within the birth chart - the Sun Sign, the Moon Sign, and the Ascendant Sign. Known as the Primordial Triad, these three signs combined can represent a vivid picture of one's heavenly destiny. Learn more about the value and importance of the emotional, mysterious and intuitive Moon Sign.
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Moon Sign - What Does it Mean?
The Moon is the closest celestial body to our planet and therefore has a great effect on terrestrial events and on our energy and emotional state. The Moon cycles through the Zodiac Signs, which means that its influence can change drastically from one day to the next. It takes about thirty days to go through the twelve Signs of the Zodiac, spending just over two days in each one of them.
In Astrology, the main things that the Moon rules are:
- Emotions, food, home, instinct, motherhood, needs, breasts, affection, femininity, the past, roots, security and the subconscious.
The Moon is also the ruling planet of the Cancer Zodiac Sign.
Astrology associates with the Moon some other peculiarities that allow us to know how to take advantage of its position in our birth chart. In astrological terms, the influence of the Moon is also reflected in aspects such as:
- Feelings, emotions, motherhood, parenting, memories, goddesses, witches, women, childhood, cycles, nutrition, heritage, habits, sensitivity, moods, fluctuations, receptivity, home life, public, affection.
How to Know Your Moon Sign?
The Moon Sign represents the Zodiac Sign where the Moon was at the exact moment you were born. Since the Moon is strongly linked to emotions, understanding it allows us to gain a deeper understanding of feelings and how they are expressed.
Sun - Moon - Ascendant Axis
To better understand the Lunar Sign, it is necessary to understand the other components of the Primordial Triad, that is, the Sun Sign and the Ascendant Sign.
The Sun Sign indicates the position of the Sun at the exact moment a person was born. Through it, we were able to study the personality of each native.
In turn, the Ascendant Sign represents the sign that was rising along the eastern horizon at the exact moment of the person's birth. It represents the impression we convey to others, but it also relates to the way we react to the situations we face on a daily basis.
The Moon Sign represents the emotional part of the personality, which we can keep hidden from everyone else. In the end, it is the mysterious side of our personality, our secret desires, and hidden secrets.
What the Moon Sign Reveals About Relationships
For those who want to deepen and strengthen their relationships, whether, with family, co-workers, friends, or lovers, the Moon Sign can be a great help. It's like reading a guide on how to maintain harmony in love relationships.
To get along with someone, you need to understand how your partner responds to situations and why they are prone to certain habits. The Lunar sign thus becomes a tool to know better the most intimate facet of someone's personality.
Why is Understanding the Moon Sign so Important?
Your Moon Sign interacts with the Moon's position in different ways. That's why knowing the Moon Sign is so important: it represents the Moon's current position in our life and can help you understand how it might affect us.
The Lunar Sign Through the Zodiac
Moon in Fire Signs
When the Moon is under a Fire Element Sign, the natives tend to be quite energetic. Equally cautious and thoughtful, it is extremely important for them to think before reacting, so as not to rush or hurt feelings. However, for all their wisdom, the emotions of people with the Moon Sign in Fire are often explosive.
Moon Sign in Aries
The Moon Sign in Aries are endowed with the brightest temperament of the Zodiac. On an emotional level, they are generally people full of excitement, quick reactions, and spontaneity. While this may differ from person to person, the key element of this sign is the desire to progress quickly and find complete independence.
On the other hand, Lunar Aries has a great tendency to help others, especially those that these natives feel are most vulnerable. Sometimes, they can be a little insensitive in the way they expose what they think, however, this attitude is not intentional. These natives need to express their emotions so they don't hold grudges.
Moon Sign in Leo
When the Moon Sign is Leo, natives tend to demand a lot of love from people, although others may see them as harsh and forceful. Affectionate and dedicated, friendships are truly important in your life.
On a personal level, their determined nature makes them eager to solve all the problems that arise, and they can so fixate on a solution that they appear cold and insensitive. However, in its essence, Moon in Leo endows the natives with energy-rich in good purposes, directed towards the good and the promotion of a fairer world.
Moon Sign in Sagittarius
Sagittarius is naturally known as an adventurous and daring Sign; therefore, Moon in Sagittarius natives are always ready to line up on new experiences. On an affective level, they hardly become vulnerable to other people, which means that overcoming emotional barriers and getting to the core can be quite complicated.
Lovers of freedom, the Moon Sign in Sagittarius hate routine and don't accept being imprisoned. These natives have a great need to explore new cultures, make new friends and be in full contact with nature. With a great fondness for continuous learning, they are often insulted when someone questions their intelligence.
Moon in Earth Signs
When the Moon is in the Earth Element Sign, it gives the natives in general greater productivity and freedom of thought.
Moon Sign in Taurus
When the Moon is under the Sign of Taurus, the natives are a little more stubborn than usual. On an emotional level, they are quite secure and stable, which means that they sometimes don't understand the insecurities they witness in other signs. However, these natives are very dedicated to others, creating true emotional connections, even if it means breaking down protective barriers.
In the realm of relationships, they hardly take the initiative. However, these natives, when truly in love, are very affectionate and loving, becoming reliable and constant partners. Adepts of security, they value stability and the pleasures of the senses very much. To keep them happy, it's essential to respect their habits and routines.
Moon Sign in Virgo
The natives with the Moon in Virgo suffer from a great emotional vulnerability, which can become a constant struggle in their life. Under this sign, perfectionism meets altruism, which means that often people with the Lunar Sign in Virgo can be very hard on themselves, rather than on those who are toxic to them.
In the affective sphere, relationships are filled with a desire for stability and security. Sweeping emotions are strongly dismissed as being "too illogical." As an Earth sign, these natives prefer to stay grounded than dream of high flights. However, when truly in love, they tend to emotionally invest all their time in the loved one, and they will show how loving and generous they are.
Moon Sign in Capricorn
While Capricorn has a way of being quite complete, on an emotional level there is still a lot to reveal. These natives often relate much of their value and emotional balance to work, but their high standards and perceived failures can cause them to close themselves off to people entering their lives.
People with the Moon Sign in Capricorn have some difficulty dealing with criticism, but when they feel surrounded by good people, they work to uplift and support them. In the realm of relationships, they don't like to take big risks. Extremely realistic and focused, they appreciate the stability and security of a solid compromise.
Moon in Air Signs
When the Moon is placed under an Air Element Sign, the natives become quite restless, creative, and conversational. Furthermore, they are endowed with an amazing ability capable of perceiving and learning new things with great ease.
Moon Sign in Aquarius
Moon in Aquarius wants to be where everyone is, and experience all the triumphs and emotional lows. With a strong will to bond, they actively strive to find a bridge of connection in anyone.
In the realm of relationships, these natives find meaning and pleasure in talking about big ideas. Emotional dramas don't appeal to them. Freedom lovers, they appreciate space and don't like to be controlled.
Moon Sign in Gemini
Gemini is naturally one of the most expressive Sign of the zodiac; therefore, when a native has the Moon in Gemini, he tends to express his deep and wandering emotions through creative pastimes. Communicators and mutable, they need to feel mentally stimulated almost constantly.
Social and explorers, Moon in Gemini natives don't like to feel emotionally attached. Some may see this as a lack of emotion, but in reality, these natives have such a big heart that they see no point in reserving love for just one person. When they love, they do it deeply, expressing their feelings aloud.
Moon Sign in Libra
Natives with Moon in Libra live focused on friendship and sharing positive energy, being very oriented towards affective relationships. They thrive on partnerships and tend to be serially monogamous, as they value individual time.
When they feel safe and secure, these natives like to talk and express their innermost feelings. Your emotions are sown in balance, harmony, unity, and justice.
In affective relationships, natives with Moon in Libra thrive in the company of their loved ones. In addition, they have a strong desire to show people that they care for them, as well as to do whatever it takes to make a more harmonious environment.
Moon in Water Signs
When the Moon is under the Water Element Sign, the natives become more emotional, sensitive, and intuitive. Imagination and creativity come to life, and sensitivity to others increases.
Moon Sign in Pisces
The Moon in Pisces is an unconventional and artistic Sign that generally truly enjoys music. They easily connect to the spiritual side of things and their emotions are often sown in search of something bigger and more meaningful in life.
On an affective level, natives with Moon in Pisces fall in love easily and value intimate and deep connections over vague and superficial ones. Extremely sensitive, within themselves and with others, the emotions of these natives live in an emotional balance that, like a water sign, can leave them emotionally exhausted.
A person from Moon in Pisces has a strong compassion and love for others. Although seemingly distant, these natives are just trying to tune their intuition to make the right decisions.
Moon Sign in Cancer
Natives with Moon in Cancer are naturally intuitive, sensitive, and loyal. Their emotions are always in constant flux and they often find themselves supported by the emotions of others as a guide for themselves.
These natives look to other people for support and often place their vulnerability in the hands of others, which often leads to them getting hurt by those who don't live at the same level of emotion as they do. That's why it's so important for Moon Cancer natives to find balance in their sensitivity.
Of an extremely emotional nature, they strongly value affective ties. However, they need attention and affection to feel secure. Home and family are your comfort zones.
Moon Sign in Scorpio
Moon in Scorpio is classified by intense and sensual nature, which ranges from emotional attraction to all dark and full of ambiguities pleasure.
These natives tend to be the obsessive type in the search for the truth. This trait can lead to some bitterness and frustration. They rarely trust others until they feel secure. Though they may seem very thoughtful at first, when they feel comfortable, they are the kind of people who share your hopes and dreams.
On a personal level, people with Moon in Scorpio need to have intense emotional experiences to feel complete. Safety is found by getting to the heart of one's intentions, beyond the surface.
I Identify More With my Moon Sign than my Sun Sign... Is That Weird?
No. Our astrological personality is influenced by various types of influence, including the Lunar Sign and the planets that appear on your astral map. Thus, it is not surprising that, even when reading the typical features of a certain Sun Sign other than your own, you can see some of its characteristics. This can also happen when your birth date falls on a date close to the sign change, for example.
Final Thoughts
Your Moon Sign is just another astrological tool that you have at your disposal to try to understand your personality and that of the people you live with or would like to meet. There is so much to discover in ourselves and astrology can be a wonderful cosmic tool for self-discovery.
Look to the Moon to make your dreams come true, formulate your desires, get rid of toxic and negative things, and learn more about your emotions, creativity, and intuition!
