The Moon

Behavior

The Moon relates to the behavior of the person.

Lunar energy shows instinctive behavior which can be expressed as knee jerk reactions to people and situations as well.

These unconscious responses can be seen after you have met the Ascendant and the Sun.

The Moon in the Houses

Moon Themes and Keywords

Women

The Moon is the feminine principle in a chart.

There are only two main planets which are feminine and they are the Moon and Venus.

Emotions

The Moon rules emotions, feelings, nuances, tears and things that well up.

Mother

It indicates your mother, mother figures, how you experience your mother and family ties.

The Moon, Your Mother and Food

Care

The Moon shows how you take care and what you care about.

Food preparation and all cooking activities or storing food, eating and drinking beverages are influenced by the Moon in a chart.

Reactions

Anything that comes in phases such as reactions, responses, where we are reactive.

Habits

Instinctive behavior and habits are under the auspices of the Moon.

Creating Good Habits with the Moon

Nurturing

The nurturing activities of breastfeeding, milk, all milk products and nutrition is under the Moon.

The Moon’s Sign

Essential Dignity

The Moon rules Cancer, is in detriment in Capricorn, exalted in Taurus and falls in Scorpio.

Essential Dignity

The Moon in the Signs

Moon in Aries

With your Moon in Aries, you tend to experience your feelings quickly and directly.

You know when you are happy, annoyed, excited or ready to get moving, and you may not see much point in sitting around analysing your emotions.

You need the freedom to respond in your own way and can become frustrated when you feel held back.

Physical activity, taking action and having something to look forward to can all help you work through your feelings.

Moon in Taurus

With your Moon in Taurus, you need to feel secure and settled before you can really relax.

You appreciate the simple pleasures of life, including good food, comfortable surroundings, nature and familiar routines.

Your feelings tend to be steady, although once you have made up your mind it can be difficult to shift you.

Sudden changes may unsettle you, while having a comfortable and predictable environment can help you feel emotionally grounded.

Moon in Gemini

With your Moon in Gemini, you tend to think your way through your feelings.

Talking about what is going on, asking questions or writing things down can help you make sense of your emotions.

You need variety and mental stimulation and may find that your mood changes as quickly as your thoughts do.

You can become restless if life feels too repetitive.

A good conversation can sometimes be just what you need to feel better.

Moon in Cancer

With your Moon in Cancer, you have a strong need for emotional security and a place you can call home.

You may be particularly sensitive to the atmosphere around you and can pick up on other people’s moods without them saying a word.

Family, memories and familiar surroundings can be important emotional anchors.

When life gets too much, you may need to retreat into your own private space for a while before you are ready to come out again.

Moon in Leo

With your Moon in Leo, you need warmth, affection and a chance to express yourself.

Being appreciated matters to you and you are likely to respond generously when you feel valued.

You may have a natural flair for creativity and enjoy making life a little more colourful for yourself and others.

You can be very protective of the people you love.

At heart, you need to feel that you matter and that there is room in your life to follow your heart.

Moon in Virgo

With your Moon in Virgo, you often deal with feelings by doing something about them.

Sorting, organising, analysing or finding a practical solution can make you feel more in control.

You may naturally notice the small things that other people miss and can be very helpful when someone needs support.

The downside is that you can sometimes overthink your feelings or become too critical of yourself.

Having useful work to do and some structure in your day can be surprisingly soothing.

Moon in Libra

With your Moon in Libra, you need harmony around you to feel emotionally comfortable.

You tend to be aware of other people’s feelings and may instinctively look for a compromise when there is disagreement.

Conflict can be draining, especially when you feel caught in the middle.

You may also find that beauty, art and pleasant surroundings lift your mood.

Having someone to talk things through with can help you find your emotional balance.

Moon in Scorpio

With your Moon in Scorpio, your feelings can run very deep.

You may not show everything you are experiencing on the surface and usually need to trust someone before revealing what is really going on underneath.

You have a strong emotional radar and can often sense when something is not quite being said.

Superficial connections are unlikely to satisfy you for long.

You need honesty, depth and emotional trust, although learning when to let go can be an important part of your emotional journey.

Moon in Sagittarius

With your Moon in Sagittarius, you need space, freedom and something to look forward to.

When you are feeling down, getting out, changing your surroundings or looking at the bigger picture can help you regain your perspective.

You may be naturally optimistic and prefer to move forward rather than dwell on what has already happened.

Travel, learning and new experiences can feed you emotionally.

Feeling trapped or restricted, however, can quickly affect your mood.

Moon in Capricorn

With your Moon in Capricorn, you may prefer to keep your feelings under control rather than wearing them on your sleeve.

You tend to feel safer when you know what you are doing and where you are going.

Being responsible and capable can be an important part of your emotional identity.

You may take your commitments seriously and show that you care by being dependable rather than overly demonstrative.

Give yourself permission to have feelings without always needing to manage them.

Moon in Aquarius

With your Moon in Aquarius, you need emotional space and the freedom to be yourself.

You may naturally step back from your feelings and look at them objectively before deciding what they mean to you.

Friendships, groups and shared interests can provide an important sense of belonging.

You are unlikely to enjoy being emotionally smothered and may need plenty of breathing room in close relationships.

Being able to do things your own way is an important part of your emotional wellbeing.

Moon in Pisces

With your Moon in Pisces, you can be highly sensitive to the people and atmosphere around you.

You may pick up feelings without quite knowing where they have come from and can sometimes absorb more than you realize.

Music, art, imagination, nature and quiet time can all help you reconnect with yourself. You need time away from the noise and demands of everyday life.

Learning to recognize which feelings belong to you and which belong to someone else can be an important part of looking after your emotional wellbeing.

Moon Extras

Explore some extra information about the Moon.

Author Bio

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