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In astrology, the moon stands for our emotions and therefore inevitably also for our subconscious, which expresses itself through feelings. It is an elementary component in every birth
chart. It not only shows us how we express our feelings, but also what problems we might have with them.
Here you will find an overview of the characteristics of the moon in the different zodiac signs. Depending on which zodiac signs the other planets are in and whether there are aspects that
support or contradict this nature, these characteristics can express themselves more intensely or more easily. The house also provides information about the area of life in which we seek
emotional security above all else.
Moon in Aries
Characteristics:
- Impatient, strong, direct
- Impulsiveness, strong temperament, rapidly changing emotions
- Living in the “here and now”, quick emotional reactions
- High sensitivity to personal attacks
- Strong identification with own emotions and needs
- Willingness to confront
Needs for emotional security: independence, acceptance of emotions
Moon in Taurus
Characteristics:
- Strong will that rarely changes
- Emotional stubbornness, clinging to certainties
- Reassuring charisma, safe haven
- Not very expressive with their own emotions
- Reluctant to express emotions and holds on to them
- High loyalty, holds on to people and relationships
Needs for emotional security: Physical closeness, security and stability
Moon in Gemini
Characteristics:
- Carefree, even often changeable emotions
- Unsteadiness, difficulties with strong feelings
- Interested, curious, inquisitive
- High openness and flexibility
- Difficulties with decisions and commitment
- Prefers to talk about feelings rather than feel them
Needs for emotional security: conversations, space for variety
Moon in Cancer
Characteristics:
- High self-reference, strongly controlled by own emotions
- Can be moody, little distance from own emotions
- High memory, strongly attached to people
- Certain insecurity, sensitivity, can manipulate
- Strong caring nature, high level of understanding
- Reliable and loyal despite mood swings
Needs for emotional security: reassurance, caring for oneself
Moon in Leo
Characteristics:
- Passionate, expressive emotions
- Tendency to dramatize, but also to illustrate
- Creative expression of own emotions, e.g. through art
- High loyalty, high need for commitment
- Strong emphasis on appreciation and respect
- Optimistic, enthusiastic, fair
Needs for emotional security: confirmation independent of performance, security
Moon in Virgo
Characteristics:
- Analytical, structured approach to own emotions
- Emotional need for care and support
- High sensitivity to criticism of one's own person or performance
- Tendency to feelings of anxiety and nervousness
- Calm, objective expression of own emotions
- Practical, detail-oriented, calm
Needs for emotional security: space for emotional expression, encouragement
Moon in Libra
Characteristics:
- Peace and inner balance is of great importance
- Diplomatic, impartial nature
- Not very decisive, conflict-averse
- Helpful, adaptable, cooperative
- Strong sense of justice
- Advocates harmony in interpersonal relationships
Needs for emotional security: reinforcement of sense of self, healthy boundaries
Moon in Scorpio
Characteristics:
- Intense, strong emotions and passion
- Keeps own emotions to the outside world
- Suspicious, secretive
- High need for control
- Strong intuition, high sensitivity, tends towards introversion
- Strong loyalty to close people
Needs for emotional security: safe environment, strengthening of intuition
Moon in Sagittarius
Characteristics:
- Optimistic, spontaneous, open-minded
- Doesn't let strong, difficult emotions get you down
- Strong need for independence
- Eager to learn and inquisitive, willing to talk
- Adaptable, sometimes emotionally distant
- Energetic, infectious positive charisma
Needs for emotional security: acceptance of all feelings, activity
Moon in Capricorn
Characteristics:
- Resilient, disciplined, serious
- Rarely shows their emotions, cannot be controlled by them
- Has difficulty feeling their own emotions
- Although distant, very loyal on the inside
- Calm and controlled, values reliability
- High sense of responsibility
Needs for emotional security: time, acceptance of the difficulty of expressing emotions
Moon in Aquarius
Characteristics:
- Have a rational approach to their own feelings
- Often emotionally distant
- Highly perceptive, likes to observe
- High importance of being able to be yourself
- Independent, keeps a cool head
- Hardly expresses emotions, and when they do, they do so calmly and objectively
Needs for emotional security: conversations, open handling of emotions
Moon in Pisces
Characteristics:
- Sensitive, caring, intuitive
- Strongly influenced by the emotions of others
- Strong understanding of feelings
- Difficulty putting emotions into words
- Strong ability to empathize
- Strong imagination, tendency to be creative
Needs for emotional security: strengthening independence, space for emotional expression