Welcome back! In this lesson we’ll explore moon signs for beginners- a simple guide to understanding how your moon sign shapes your emotions and inner world. If you’re brand new to astrology, this walk-through will help you recognize what each zodiac sign looks like through the lens of the moon.
You’ve met the actors before in Sun Signs for Beginners: What Your Sun Sign Means. Now we’re going to introduce them to a new stage. A stage that changes every two to three days, which changes an integral way of how we view ourselves.
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The Moon’s Influence
As I said before the moon changes every two to three days, and just like it ebbs and flows so does the sphere of its influence. Which happens to be our emotions. If the sun asks the question of “What do I need out of life?”, the moon’s question is, “How do I feel about the world around me?”
The moon is our home, our inner selves. It fuels how we perceive things, and how we want to move through that challenge. When the sun and moon work in harmony it can create a power house, and when they don’t? Well that can spell some trouble. Though that’s a question for another time further in the course.
So, “What does my moon sign say about me?”
Let’s take a look, shall we?
The Zodiac through the Moon
♈Aries Moon- The Sign of the Ram
Aries brings the energy of impulsiveness to one’s emotional state. They are quick to feel anything. Love? Check. Anger? Check. Fear? Check. Sadness? Check. Emotions are a constant rise and fall within this placement, leading to intense feelings that can get overwhelming, and near unmanageable. Though, they are quick to bounce back from this if they find themselves reacting unreasonably. As fast as they are to lash out, they are also fast to move past it. This is not a placement that holds grudges for long. Typically, those that find they have this placement are very high energy and have a need for personal freedom. Aries is incredibly independent and would rather work through something alone than feel it out with someone else. Oftentimes taking the driver’s seat, as other people? Well, they just tend to slow them down.
- Adventurous
- Resilient
- Energetic
- Independent
- Short-tempered
- Restless
- Impulsive
- Immature
Aries Moon in a Sentence?
I want to feel free enough to express myself in the only ways I know how.
♉Taurus Moon- The Sign of the Bull
When we are taking a look at Taurus in the moon we see someone who holds deep, long-standing emotions. They aren’t quick to respond to anything emotionally, but once they do it’s rare for Taurus to change their mind about how they feel about a given situation. They are incredibly stubborn in the moon, and are a sign to hold a long standing grudge against someone or something if they feel they have been slighted. For those who find they have this sign in the moon you may find yourself drawn to more sensations than most. Whether that comes from what you eat and drink, or what you do to enjoy yourself. You take your time and drag out every drop as best you can. All of this combined can make a person extremely loyal and sure-footed in what they do or engage in. Truly, a good friend or partner to have around.
- Even keeled
- Sensual
- Persistent
- Loyal
- Stubborn
- Materialistic
- Possessive
- Resistant to change
Taurus Moon in a Sentence?
If I can treasure the world around me, then I will feel safe enough to express myself.
♊Gemini Moon- The Sign of the Twins
You can find Gemini being as chatty as ever even within the moon. Enjoying in the company of people, and mental stimulation. Though they aren’t prone to share their emotions on an impulse, they can find themselves talking about how they are feeling about a current situation if they’re asked. Though you’re more likely to find how they feel isn’t very personal. As Gemini is a more intellectual sign dealing with mental state, they tend to split up a situation to view it from multiple sides before settling on a course. This can lead to rapid overthinking, and anxiety as well from constantly trying to see other view points. Similarly to our fire signed friends, Gemini can get bored easily if they don’t find enough mental stimulation from the world around them. Oftentimes getting bored, and moving on before they can snap their fingers.
- Witty
- Sociable
- Inquisitive
- Intellectual
- Restless
- Unorganized
- Anxious
- Inconsistent
Gemini Moon in a Sentence?
I want to be engaged with the world, and feel everything that it has to offer me.
♋Cancer Moon- The Sign of the Crab
Just like with Leo in the Sun, a Cancer in the moon is in its spotlight. Cancer is at home in this sign, their emotions coming and going like the waves that the moon so pushes. Deeply emotional and intuitive, this placement is one that creates a person that is not only in touch with themselves, but with the people closest to them. A Cancer moon will always seem to know the right things to say, and how to react to others creating a more nurturing role. Though on the other hand this can also lead to a more sensitive nature. When a Cancer moon feels slighted, they are more likely to hold on to it. Finding themselves grappling with what has happened, and rethinking it over and over again. Oftentimes finding themselves trapped in the past with arguments or things that have upset them. Though with proper reassurance, and some time a Cancer moon can work through it and come to peace.
- Caring
- Emotionally intuitive
- Comforting
- Empathetic
- Moody
- Stuck in the past
- Defensive
- Hypersensitive
Cancer Moon in a Sentence?
I have the ability to feel things deeply, and I want that to be recognized by those who know me.
♌Leo Moon- The Sign of the Lion
Leo in the moon is one of those placements where the flashiness of Leo changes dramatically. Their emotions while they can still be large outbursts of joy, anger, or sadness; are still more directed in those closest to them rather than for the public. The moon as a planet brings everything home, whereas Leo wants to be seen. So Leo’s stage gets a bit smaller here, rather showing their innermost emotions to their friends, family, and partners. Though ever the performer, Leo can still be a very jovial sign to be around in the public space often taking on a more parentified role or even a more comedic one. With Leo’s tendency to want the spotlight on them, they may not be the one to lend a listening ear. Making situations more about themselves rather than the group at hand. Especially if they are feeling ignored or left out. Afterall, this placement wants to be seen, and they may take it personally if you aren’t paying attention.
- Generous
- Expressive
- Passionate
- Charismatic
- Prideful
- Dramatic
- Self-centered
- Stubborn
Leo Moon in a Sentence?
I want to be able to not have people turn their backs on me when I need to express myself.
♍Virgo Moon- The Sign of the Maiden
Virgo is the sign of mental and personal resilience. It focuses on the smaller day-today of how things impact the self. So when you put that type of energy into the moon you end up with a person that can be incredibly anxious, and emotionally restless. Virgo moon’s tend to ask themselves over and over if this is the right thing to do. If this is the path they should be on. Going back over and over to see how they feel about a challenge or hardship that they may have faced. Yet, this also lends to a sign that is very emotionally intellectual. Grasping situations from many different viewpoints before settling down on a path forward. Virgo strives to bring order to chaos surrounding them, so if you go to them with a problem they will sit down to help you solve it. Likewise, they do that with themselves often as well. However, if this is not done to their exact specifications… well it can lead to Virgo being over critical about themselves or others.
- Practical
- Emotionally intelligent
- Reliable
- Analytical
- Reserved
- Anxious
- Perfectionist
- Closed-minded
Virgo Moon in a Sentence?
I have the ability to see the path forward, and I need to take it one step at a time.
♎Libra Moon- The Sign of the Scales
The scales within the moon take the energy of wanting harmony and bring it to a head within the moon. Keeping themselves as fair and even as possible when challenges or hardships face them. A Libra moon is a very even headed placement. Even if they can be slow to come to judgement. Libra’s tend to try to see a situation from different viewpoints before settling on a path. You can find a Libra moon wanting to be at the center of a group, and making friends with those around them. Though Libra’s can be swayed to keep the peace first during conflicts. Oftentimes they may roll over how they feel about something and instead focusing on keeping other people happy. This placement as well is more prone to becoming a hopeless romantic. Falling in love hard, and trying to please their significant other in ways that might damage themselves in the long run.
- Diplomatic
- Even headed
- Charismatic
- Giving
- Indecisive
- People pleaser
- Conflict avoidant
- Indulgent
Libra Moon in a Sentence?
How can I ensure that those around me feel safe enough to confide in me?
♏Scorpio Moon- The Sign of the Scorpion
Scorpio is a sign all about personal attachments, and inner strength. Not a flashy sign by any means, this placement can truly be seen as the dark side of the moon. Scorpio feels things on a deep level, a vast dark ocean of thoughts and feelings. Oftentimes showing an uncanny intuition for seeing how others may see them. They are truly a passionate sign, taking great care of the things that matter the most to them. Holding on and never letting go. Creating someone who is deeply loyal, and is someone you can depend on. Not many people get to be intimate enough with Scorpio to see those inner depths. However, just because you’ve been intimate once, it doesn’t mean that you get unlimited access either. They are the sign to hold the longest and deepest grudges. Because if you’ve hurt them once, what’s to stop you from doing it again?
- Passionate
- Intimate
- Intuitive
- Secure
- Possessive
- Controlling
- Paranoid
- Overly Reserved
Scorpio Moon in a Sentence?
I am intense and I want to share it, but I don’t want to see myself hurt.
♐Sagittarius Moon- The Sign of the Archer
When you put this actor on this stage, you can get someone who almost seems as if they are trying to flee their emotions. Yet, a Sagittarius moon will still end up hitting them head on. Not saying they run from their emotions, but rather they try to go to the things that will bring them positive ones. Constantly seeking new experiences and having a zest for life, Sagittarius moons can be a bit of a thrill seeker. Always on the look out for something new. Optimistic, forward thinking, and impulsive it’s hard to tie them to one spot for long. Though with this constant motion, this moon sign is more prone to being blunt, and overtly honest with others. Sagittarius can have trouble seeing why something might need to stay private, or why you would need to save face. Oftentimes, putting them in situations they would rather not be in.
- Optimistic
- Adventurous
- Free thinking
- Curious
- Blunt
- Restless
- Distractable
- Emotionally unavailable
Sagittarius Moon in a Sentence?
If I can feel free, I know that I will find my happiness and my peace.
♑Capricorn Moon- The Sign of the Goat
Unlike Cancer, this placement was not meant for you, Capricorn. Capricorn in the moon is to its detriment, i.e. it doesn’t thrive in the placement. Capricorn is strong and stable, and emotions and the inner self are not. So oftentimes when you find a Capricorn moon you can see that they have troubles connecting with their inner emotions. Finding it difficult to truly expresses their emotions and their desires. So when you bring this outer focused sign inward you find someone who is may steam roll over their emotional state in order to keep themselves balanced. Choosing instead to focus more on the tasks at hand than allow themselves the fluidity that the moon requires. This is a very parentified sign, able to help other people look over obstacles and find the right path; all while not getting emotional themselves. Yet, however emotionally constipated this placement may be, they are incredibly reliable and dedicated to making the best of a bad situation.
- Loyal
- Resilient
- Dependable
- Problem solving
- Emotionally constipated
- Pessimistic
- Overworking
- Unable to ask for assistance
Capricorn Moon in a Sentence?
I need to focus in order to solve the problem at hand, that is what is important.
♒Aquarius Moon- The Sign of the Water Bearer
You kooky little aliens you, this is an interesting placement in the moon. As stated the moon is all about inner self and true desires. Aquarius as a sign is detached, an outside observer looking in. So instead of taking a closer look at their emotions, they tend to innovate. They look at the things around they may cause their loved ones, and friends issues and figure out how to solve the problem. Becoming more of an intellectual inventor in this area. This detachment allows them to be more eccentric, and look at emotions more logically rather than be bogged down. If Aquarius was too tied down emotionally it can cause them to be more reluctant to stay put. They want to be free to express themselves creatively, not emotionally. Putting their empathy and attachments to the world at hand, rather than themselves.
- Empathetic
- Innovative
- Eccentric
- Independent
- Detached
- Tendency to ghost
- Stubborn beliefs
- Overly objective
Aquarius Moon in a Sentence?
My energy is better spent on others, if I can help them- I want to.
♓Pisces Moon- The Sign of the Fish
A Pisces moon sign has a very floaty mentality. They can seem dreamy, and out of focus. Though with this energy it can create someone who is incredibly sensitive to the energies that surround them. Knowing how others, are feeling in the moment even if it hasn’t been said out loud. Oftentimes getting lost in thought, it lends to Pisces’ creative ability. They are incredibly imaginative, and make up a lot of their own worlds to exist in. Finding most of their comfort in escape. This is one of the least judgmental placements throughout the moon and are willing to lend an ear to anyone who might need some comfort. Which can lend to getting hurt more easily as they don’t know where to draw the line. Overall, an incredibly artistic and spiritual placement that tends to get lost too easily inside of themselves.
- Artistic
- Imaginative
- Introspective
- Sensitive to others
- Easily overwhelmed
- Spacey
- Idealistic
- No boundaries
Pisces Moon in a Sentence?
If I can dream it, I can feel it surrounding me, and showing me the way forward.
Wrap Up: Moon Signs for Beginners
All in all the moon is all about comfort, and finding home within yourself and your emotions. Just because you might not have an idealistic placement, doesn’t mean that there won’t be something in your chart to balance it out. Likewise, even if you have a more positive placement within the moon, it might not mean that there’s another placement that might be holding you back. So it’s important to ensure that you’ve looked into all aspects of a chart before you come to a conclusion on how someone might want to react to a situation. As well as remembering, that astrology is not the end all be all of what makes a person a person.
That’s all that I have for now, the next lesson will be on rising signs, the last of the big three. So you can go and take a look on that and begin the course. Or take a look at any other related readings that might be listed. If you haven’t already, you can also check out the previous article Sun Signs for Beginners as well.
Stay groovy, and I’ll catch you on the flip,
FAQ
What is a moon sign in astrology?
The moon sign represents the emotional aspect of a person. While the sun shows expression through passion and drive. The moon reflects inner qualities and emotional reactions to the outer world. This is incredibly important to know as it can completely change the outlook of how someone may react to an outside occurance.
How do I find my moon sign?
To find the moon sign, you need to know the exact date and time that you were born. The moon changes every few days, and sometimes within an hour day of. So, you will need all of that information in order to accurately get your moon sign. There are online calculators that you can use to find out, or lunar calendars that you can use to track.
Why are moon signs important for beginners?
One of the things that I remember when I was first doing my research was how different I felt emotionally from my sun sign. I wasn’t cool and aloof like an Aquarius. I was hot headed, and I have a short temper.
There inlays the key difference and why it’s important. In order to fully understand the reading of the personality you have to understand the emotional disconnect that can be found between sun and moon. Especially if you are finding that the sun is out of step with the moon. It provides the insight to personal needs, and how you might want to nurture not only yourself, but others.
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