Moon

In astrology, the Moon symbolizes your emotional nature, instincts, and subconscious patterns. It governs how you nurture yourself and others, your habitual reactions, and your sense of security. While the Sun shows your core identity, the Moon reveals your inner world and emotional needs.

How it works

The Moon moves quickly through the zodiac, spending about 2.5 days in each sign. In a natal chart, its sign and house placement indicate where you seek comfort and how you process feelings. For example, Moon in Cancer is deeply nurturing and home-oriented, while Moon in Aquarius values emotional detachment and intellectual connection. Aspects to the Moon—like a square to Saturn—can suggest emotional restraint or early conditioning around vulnerability. The Moon also rules the 4th house and is exalted in Taurus, where emotions are steady and grounded.

In practice

When reading a chart, the Moon is key to understanding a person's emotional style. Look at its sign for the general mood, the house for the area of life where emotions are most active, and aspects for how feelings are expressed. For instance, a Moon in the 10th house may feel emotionally invested in career reputation, while a Moon trine Venus often indicates natural warmth and ease in relationships. The Moon's phase at birth (new, full, etc.) adds another layer of meaning.

To see where the Moon falls in your own chart, build your natal chart here.