Your Natal Moon Through the Signs

Do you know your moon sign? This is a great place to start when delving into astrology beyond your star sign.

Your Emotional Core

Relating to your emotions and feelings, the moon makes an appearance when you’re relaxed and at home, so your loved ones will likely recognise these traits (for better or worse).

The moon connects to the heart chakra and can guide you towards your most authentic and fulfilled life. It illuminates how you can nurture yourself to bring out your best.

In short, understanding your moon sign can be an express ticket to greater emotional satisfaction - and who doesn’t want that?

Calculating Your Moon Sign

To determine your moon sign, you can use this simple moon sign calculator from cafe astrology or produce your own birth chart using astro.com.

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If you’d like to know more about how your moon interacts with all the planets in your birth chart, why not treat yourself to a personal astrology reading. There’s no better way to explore your unique gifts and ways to usher in more purpose and fulfilment.

Aries Moon

Firey and impulsive, you’re motivated by success, whatever that means to you. You’re learning to face your fears and let go of the need for permission to take the lead in your own life.

This is a call to live bravely and unapologetically. To follow your heart and know that whatever life throws at you, you can handle it. You’re learning that if you do fall, you have the inner strength to dust yourself off and get right back on the horse.

Your natural tendency may be to hide your emotions to feel in control of a situation. You appreciate people who are bold and direct, who make you feel comfortable to say what’s on your mind without needing to hold back. You support others by helping them find their own reserves of courage. 

You win in relationships when you’re sensitive to other people’s insecurities. From there it’s easier to share yourself with diplomacy and work through any difficult situations that arise.

Shadow

You may become angry or defensive when you’re emotionally drained. When you feel pent up, tension is likely to explode. If you find yourself quick to anger, taking things too personally or responding in a reactionary way, you’re in need of balance. 

To Balance

• Journal as intense emotions arise to uncover any destructive patterns 

• Use meditation to accept all your feelings with compassion

• Lean into courageous conversations

Taurus Moon

You enjoy the finer things in life but there’s nothing more important to a Taurus moon than creature comforts and simple pleasures. 

You need to listen to the rhythm of your own natural cycles and take the time you need to get things done. If you allow yourself to be hurried you’re likely to get overwhelmed. 

This is a call to build inner stability so that when life around you is chaotic you have a strong foundation to come home to. It’s also important your physical home is a cosy base. Taurus has an affinity with nature, so plants and pets will help create a tranquil living environment.  

You have a sensual magnetism that will attract many admirers but you’re incredibly loyal and committed in your relationships.

Shadow

When you don’t feel stable within, earning money and collecting material possessions take on too much of a focus. You may also become possessive with people, as a way of creating the sense of security you lack. You may struggle to handle intense emotions and find them blowing out. 

To Balance

• Use the five senses to relish in the present moment, e.g. savour a freshly brewed coffee 

• Come home to your body through activities like yoga, swimming or self-massage 

• Create time for stillness to build a strong inner foundation 

Gemini Moon

You have an insatiable thirst for knowledge and a passion for learning. This is not about going deep but consuming a wide variety of information. 

You’re happiest when you’re doing multiple things at once and exploring whatever is capturing your attention. Gemini is associated with communication and you have a love of words. 

Your heart lights up when you’re involved in a stimulating conversation. Although it may seem light and intellectual, it can have a deep effect on creating enduring connections.  

You love new experiences, which can cause restlessness in relationships. Unless you’re with someone who brings their own curiosity about the world you’re likely to get bored. You benefit from relationships with people who ground and settle you. 

Shadow

You get bored quickly which makes it hard to stick to things. This can put you in tricky situations when you’ve made a commitment but lost the interest to follow through. With all this restless energy, it’s possible to become overstimulated, take on too much and reach burnout. You also have a tendency to overanalyse pretty much any situation. 

To Balance

• Order books on topics that interest you and make time for life-long learning 

• Create time to explore a new interest with no expectations of yourself 

• Regularly reflect on the best things that happened during your day 

Cancer Moon

Cancer moons have a rich inner world and a strong connection with emotions. You feel things deeply and are highly intuitive.  

You may have trouble revealing your true self and your feelings. You’re getting to know yourself better and learning to share yourself authentically, so you can be loved just as you are. 

Cancer is associated with the mother but it’s not unheard of for cancer moons not to want children (I’m exhibit A). There is however an innate desire to nurture whatever you choose to give your focus to. 

You need a cosy home and may enjoy having pets around. You also like second-hand things or objects with sentimental value.  

Shadow

You may be inclined to retreat into your shell at precisely the moment when it would be beneficial for others to understand how you feel. Due to the sensitivity with which you feel things, it can be easy to assume others know what you’re thinking without having a conversation. You have a habit of getting moody or taking things too personally. 

To Balance 

• Share something personal about yourself that you would usually hold back 

• Communicate clearly when someone has upset you 

• Ask others to explain their feelings and clear up any misunderstandings

Leo Moon

Leo moons love to shine. Creative, powerful and playful, you illuminate anyone in your presence and inspire others with your dazzling performances. 

When you express yourself you do it with flair. You enjoy displaying your affection for others with grand gestures and appreciate the same in return. A kid at heart, you enjoy relating to young people. 

You’re learning to trust and express yourself without fear. You have a strong desire to be noticed, so you often find your way into the spotlight. It’s important you feel respected and appreciated for who you are. 

You are highly dependable and make a natural and inspiring leader. You nurture others by helping them see their inherent value. 

Shadow

Leo moons are prone to displays of arrogance, but this generally comes out when you’re feeling insecure as a way of compensating. When others don’t understand this it creates a negative loop. You may feel deep disappointment when you haven’t yet achieved celebrity or kingly status within society. 

To Balance

• Find a regular outlet for your creative self-expression 

• Take stock of your strengths and find ways to share them with the world 

• Pause to take a breath throughout the day and notice when you are being inauthentic

Virgo Moon

You’re happiest when you’ve created order out of chaos. Your systems don’t need to make sense to anyone else; you like to do it your way. You’re highly practical and there’s nothing worse to you than wasting time or resources. 

You have a highly analytical mind and can be uber-critical. You see life as an opportunity for self-improvement. You enjoy learning useful skills and want to feel like you’re contributing to society - even if it’s a humble pursuit that doesn’t earn big bucks. 

You want a home that’s free of mess and like to know the rough schedule of the people you live with. You enjoy the company of friendly, down-to-earth people. 

You demonstrate your affection by being of assistance in practical ways. The people who love you despite your faults help you be kinder to yourself and others.   

Shadow

With an inner critic that’s always on duty, you struggle with perfectionism. Sometimes this gets in the way of pursuing big dreams or putting yourself out there. This inner monologue is often saying things that aren’t very nice about you and sometimes about others too. 

To Balance

• Set realistic goals and celebrate when you achieve them 

• Use meditation and journaling to witness your inner critic and give it a day off 

• Add positive affirmations to your daily routine 

Libra Moon

Your soul is nourished when you’re surrounded by amazing people. Your relationships are incredibly important and when the people you care about are happy, so are you. 

You’re looking for harmony in your social environment. If there are any hidden tensions, you’ll feel them strongly, because you can sense when things are out of balance. 

You seek justice and fairness and believe there are two sides to every story. For this reason, you can be a great negotiator. 

You enjoy a home free of tension and chaos. In love, you need someone who considers your needs, just as you do theirs. When someone can only see things their way, you’ll be straight out the door. 

Shadow

You’re continually trying to please everyone. But, by always putting others first, you can lose touch with your needs and discover your intuition has checked out of the building. You may find yourself having trouble making decisions because you keep weighing up the pros and cons or looking externally for the final say. 

To Balance

• Realise you don't need everyone to like you

• Establish boundaries and communicate them clearly 

• Practice saying no regularly by starting with smaller requests  

Scorpio Moon

You crave the full experience of life including the darker side. If you know there are skeletons in the closet, you want to take them out, rattle their bones and see them for what they truly are. 

You have the urge to know, so surface-level conversations and small talk will quickly bore you. You want to get deep. You make an excellent interviewer! 

You’re friends with ambiguity, chaos and change. You want the uncertainty of life to show you what you’re made of and push you to know yourself better. 

The people you love need to be willing to handle your intense emotions and can’t be scared of hearing the truth. 

Shadow

While you’re hard-wired to explore the shadow side of life, it doesn't mean you don’t get worn down by it. It can be easy for you to fixate on what’s wrong and wind up feeling deeply depressed. Like the scorpion, you’re able to wound others (if you choose to) because you can intuit exactly where it will hurt. 

To Balance

• Try laugh yoga to stimulate all the positive benefits of spontaneous laughter 

• Let go of any bitterness by taking time to process and accept your feelings 

• Dance to a song you love 

Sagittarius Moon

You are the adventurer of the zodiac. You learn through direct experience and thrive when you have the freedom to take up life’s opportunities. 

An optimist at heart, you have a gift of seeing the potential in all situations. You need room to stretch your wings and travel where others might not consider they could go. 

Your mind is open and you crave continual expansion, so learning about new cultures and distant countries is high on your to-do list. Whether your exploration is through books or travel, it’s important to regularly step outside your comfort zone. 

You have a talent for making friends, as your positivity, candour and easy-going nature make you the ideal companion. 

Shadow

You want to experience all of life so you may end up in some less-than-ideal situations. Commitment isn't your strong suit and it may be challenging to create long-term supportive relationships. Similarly, you find it hard to invest in your passions and may find yourself continually dabbling.  

To Balance

• Share your needs and desires with the people closest to you 

• Challenge the idea that being in a relationship automatically means less freedom 

• Create opportunities to keep learning and connect with new perspectives  

Capricorn Moon

You’re one of the most reliable people in the Zodiac because your sense of commitment is hard-wired into your heart. Inherently hard-working and responsible, you’re happiest when you’re productive and engaged in activities where you feel highly competent. 

Independent and self-reliant, you have a knack for seeing what needs to be done and making it happen. You’re learning just how high your skills, talents and natural staying power can take you. 

You appreciate people as capable as you, who are not only able take care of themselves but make you feel like you can depend on them occasionally too. 

You enjoy timeless beauty and love adorning yourself and your home with classic pieces that never go out of style. 

Shadow

You have a strong sense of duty and obligation, which can leave you emotionally exhausted from trying to live up to everyone else’s expectations. When something goes wrong, you leap straight into solution mode, so it can be difficult for others to feel like they have opportunities to support you.  

To Balance  

• Delegate the things that don’t need to be done by you  

• Notice and name your feelings to increase your self-awareness 

• When in doubt, anchor yourself back into the body by listening to your breath 

Aquarius moon

Your heart longs for the freedom to be yourself. This may sound simple but it’s a constant process of self-discovery. You need lots of room to follow your own path. The more you embrace the ways you’re unique, the more fulfilment you’ll find. 

Aquarius moon is often associated with emotional disconnection but everyone has emotional needs. For you, being true to your emotional self means never having to pretend you feel something you don’t. 

You have the ability to pull away and see things objectively from a distance. This talent for detachment may be used to free yourself from the expectations of a lover, society or the grips of your own emotions. 

In a relationship, you want the ability to separate and have individual experiences, so you have new stories and insights to share when you come back together. 

Shadow

You may struggle in intimate relationships. Finding the balance between meeting the needs of a loved one and being true to yourself is your biggest challenge. You may witness yourself going too far one way: either acting the rebel that no one should try and tame or going against your heart to keep others happy - neither of which creates the connection you crave. 

To Balance

• Express your needs clearly to the people you love

• Ask openly how the other person is feeling about your relationship 

• Create opportunities to contribute to collective causes or do something just for you

Pisces Moon

Creative and spiritual, you’re highly empathetic and in tune with the emotions of others. 

Pisces is connected to dreams and you’re a true visionary. With an active imagination, you’re able to bring your most creative ideas to fruition.

When you stop trying to control life, things flow with ease. You’re learning to express yourself fully and trust the natural timing of things. 

Due to your emotional sensitivity, the world can take a toll on you. To fully recuperate, you need a nurturing home environment where you experience unconditional love, just the way you are.

Shadow

A dreamer at heart, you may not be careful enough about the company you keep or the environments you put yourself in, because you think the best of everyone. You may overgive - to the point of burnout - then feel taken for granted. You tend to escape or avoid rather than process difficult emotions. 

To Balance

• Reduce your reliance on anything you are using to escape (e.g. alcohol, sex, Netflix) 

• Set clear boundaries so you can give generously without resentment 

• Take regular time out to recharge on your own