The Luminary of Emotions
Your Inner World and Soul
The position of the Moon in your horoscope is second only to the position of the Sun. The Sun sign is the part of you that is most apparent on the surface; it is what others see. The Moon sign is the part of you that only you see.
As the moon rules the tides, it rule emotions. It describes how and where you can be moody, restless, and irrational as well as how and why you express feelings. It also influences your receptivity to others and how others feel about you. The Moon is an extremely important factor in love relationships.
The Moon can be said to represent our instinctual reactions – the immediate, unthinking responses to anything that we encounter. It is your inner core, that piece of yourself, which feels hate and jealousy, broods and is fearful, and has secret fantasies even you will deny having. Conversely, it is also the part of you that enjoys the sensualities of life – the aroma of flowers, the smell of wet grass, the delight of a long hot shower. The Moon holds dominion of the five senses – sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.
The Moon represents your deepest personal needs, your basic habits and reactions, and your unconscious. It shows what you will look to for a sense of security.
Nature: Feminine
Rulership: Cancer
Transit time: 2 to 3 days in each sign;
Orbit: 28 days
What it represents in life:
The human collective’s general mood.
Key words:
Habits, instincts, behaviors, the unconscious, memories, femininity, domesticity, intuition, emotions, instinct, receptiveness, reflection, habits, imagination, sentimentality, sensitivity, changeability, introspectiveness, nurturing, mother, children, childbirth, and the general public.
The Moon answers the following questions about you:
What do I need to feel secure?
How do I instinctively respond to problems?