This Is Exactly What Your Moon Sign Says About Your Personality

On Feb 25, 2021

If you’re using astrology to get a grip on your wellness routine and better know yourself, then look to your moon sign — it’s long since been associated with human emotion. In ancient times, philosophers would put fluctuating mental states down to the wavering phases of the lunar cycle. In the 13th century, the outdated and offensive word ‘lunatic’ was used to describe those affected with ‘periodic insanity’ dependent on the changes of the moon.

It’s an idea that has also been passed down through literature, with the moon often used as a trope to signify unbridled passion and emotion, particularly when it comes to women. It should come as no surprise, then, that in astrology, we look at the moon sign — the zodiac sign that the moon was passing through at the exact time of your birth — as a guide to deciphering a person’s emotions.

Your moon sign is one of the most important parts of your astrological profile: it represents your emotional side, your feelings, intuition and memories. It also dictates your relationship with the main maternal influences in your life, as well as how you nurture and care for others. Knowing yours means understanding your emotions and yourself on an intimate level. So first, to find out what your moon sign actually is, enter where, when and at what time you were born here.

Find out what your moon sign says about you

Aries

Ruled by hot-blooded Mars, lunar Aries natives tend to be aggressive, impulsive, passionate and excitable. They want others to understand their needs on an intuitive level, even if they can’t express that sentiment clearly. On a bad day, the Aries moon can be temperamental and defensive. But, on a good day, they can be great emotional problem-solvers (which makes them skilled at giving advice) and risk-takers when it comes to love.

Taurus

The moon’s favourite zodiac placement is in Taurus. Ruled by Venus (the goddess of love, social graces, luxury and money), they find comfort in the earthly realm. Sensual and artistic to the core, the lunar bull is kind, graceful and loyal to those they love. And, yes, they do fully enjoy the finer sentiments of life. This means that they are the ‘eat, drink, and be merry’ lunar sign of the zodiac.

Gemini

Those who have the moon in Gemini understand their inner sentiments most by talking them out. They tend to be emotionally smart due to their ability to rationalise their feelings (after they’ve had a long discussion about them to gain clarity). As they are the only zodiac sign with a life partner (the twins Castor and Pollux in Greek mythology) in the sky, Gemini moons are relationship-orientated and want to work out matters to keep partnerships intact.

Cancer

The moon is the natural ruler of Cancer. Operating on feelings, intuition and memories, Cancer moons feel comfortable in nostalgia. The crab walks sideways, which gives them the ability to see situations and people from different angles. They’ll cling to those they feel safe with and run away from situations where they don’t. Cancer moons use their pincers and shells to protect themselves from environments that push them out of their…