The Moon in Astrology is such a marvellous tool when it comes to understanding what your emotional drives are in life and what you need for nurturing. The Moon takes 28 days to orbit the Earth and through this entire period, it moves through all the signs in the Zodiac starting with Aries and going all the way through to Pisces. This happens every month, isn’t that amazing? You may have noticed yourself becoming more emotional when the Moon is in your sign, and you’re not crazy, this is exactly what happens! The Moon sign changes sign every two to two and a half days, and if you pay special attention to what sign it is in on a given day you may realize that your emotional responses and experiences are slightly different, however, you need to be really in tune with this because it is very subtle. Are you curious to find out more about the workings of the Moon? Then keep on reading!
What Happens With The Moon Is In Your Sign?
There is a misconception that we feel more emotional when the Moon is in the same sign as your natal Moon or Sun sign, but actually, this is a pretty wonderful time for you to experience. It feels more familiar than anything else. Remember, the Moon represents emotions, nurturing, and what makes us feel comforted. So when the Moon is in the same sign as yours, you are like to feel calmer and like the energy is more familiar to you in a way. The Moon also represents your home and nourishment, so it makes a lot of sense that you will feel more comfortable when the Moon is currently in your home. You can express yourself freely during this time and you may notice that other people have a better understanding of who you are and what you are feeling. When the Moon is in your sign it is probably the most powerful time of the month for you. You get to connect to yourself on a deeper level because your intuition is stronger and you can access your emotions a lot easier.
What Happens When The Moon Is In A Specific Sign?
Well, now that you know that the Moon changes signs every few days and that with the change of the sign there is a new energy that is being released on Earth. Knowing this can really help you to know what to focus on for those few days, so continue reading to find out more about what it means when the Moon is in a specific sign.
The Moon In Aries
Blasting forwards with boldness! When the Moon is in Aries you are able to tap into boundless amounts of energy and find physical tasks a lot easier to accomplish. This is the time to feel brave, passionate, bold, and energetic in your life. This is a great time to start new projects and use your creative energy. You can plant seeds and make plans to work towards them with gusto. Use this energy to start a new fitness regime, be independent, and work on a solo project. Just be warned, this can be quite an impulsive time so you need to be careful of being rash and acting recklessly because you might put yourself or others in danger.
The Moon In Taurus
The Moon is at its happiest when it is in Taurus. This is a time to be serene, still, and sensual, it is all about giving over to your senses and enjoying your life and what makes you feel most comfortable. The Moon gives extra nourishment over this time. This is a great time for relaxation and just being a bit chill by taking it easy. Being comfortable needs to be your top priority. Indulge in pleasure and to enjoy your senses by having a lovely meal or taking a long hot bath. This is an urge from the universe for you to take a slower pace, but it is a great time to think about your long-term goals or to focus on themes like finances, art, creativity, or nature. Just be cognizant that over this period you may be a bit more stubborn and hardheaded, and even somewhat lazy.
The Moon In Gemini
The energy takes an uptick when the Moon is in Gemini as this is a super lively time for everyone! When you look around you, you might notice that people are a lot more sociable and communicative. Curiosity is in the air and people seem to have a greater willingness to want to have fun and enjoy themselves. This is the time for you to have good conversations and experience connection or to figure out the finer details of a project you might currently be working on. This energy is urging you to think, talk, learn, and explore everything around you. However, just bear in mind that this energy can be a bit chaotic and you might actually really struggle to focus on one task at a time. So try not to put too much on your plate over the next few days because you might just get frustrated.
The Moon In Cancer
The Moon feels very much at home in Cancer as the Moon rules this lovely sign. This is a time for a deep connection with yourself and your emotional needs. Ask yourself, what do I need? This is one of the more sensitive positions for the Moon to be in and usually people feel slightly more emotional than usual here. This time you can really blame the mood for the sombreness you might be feeling… Let yourself have a good cry and allow yourself to wallow in the discomfort of uncomfortable emotions. Sometimes it is good to just let it all out without having too much judgment about it. Over the next few days you will want peace and quiet, so expect to be a bit of a homebody who isn’t that keen on socialising. Just a warning, you may feel quite needy or co-dependent on others now – so try not to give your partner too much flack. Just remember that only you can make yourself feel better, no one else can do that.
The Moon In Leo
Lights, camera, and action! This is the time to be extra, extra dramatic! When the Moon is in Leo everyone is feeling themselves and more fabulous than ever! This Moon phase is the time to have fun, be playful, and totally open with your own self-expression. You’ll want to dress up, go on a date, and enjoy yourself and the company you find yourself in. This is probably the most romantic and sexiest energy of any given month, so you can gladly put yourself out there and see who comes knocking. Just a word of caution, you need to be careful of too many overindulgences over the next few days because it might all come crashing down!
The Moon In Virgo
The devil is in the details when the Moon is in Virgo. Paying close attention to everything will be favoured during this moon phase. You can now get the chance to clean up your act and get on top of your day-to-day routine. Planning and organization will go far for you over the next few days. This is a great time to organize and solve problems, especially in the context of your work. This is also a really potent couple of days because you can get on top of a routine that can benefit your health and wellness. Thinking of starting a new diet or exercise plan? Well, now is the time to do it. You can start afresh and get a kickstart to taking control of your health. Just be mindful that you might be hypercritical at this time, so try your best not to micromanage everyone around you! Try your best to let things go.
The Moon In Libra
Finding balance is the priority right now! When the Moon is in Libra it is all about finding harmony in your life and finding the awareness of duality and the yin and the yang that is central to each person’s life. Diplomacy as at a high, and it is easy to mediate and find a solution to all problems. You might find that it is a much easier time for you to see the world from many different perspectives. Libra is also a highly romantic sign, in fact, it rules relationships, so connection with others should be prioritized. Go on a date, spend time with your significant other, and focus on your significant relationships for a bit. Be romantic, be vulnerable, and open yourself up to meeting new people. It is good to remember that the energy of Libra can be quite indecisive, so you might struggle to make up your mind over the next few days.
The Moon In Scorpio
Intensity is at the forefront for everyone at this time. When the Moon in Scorpio, emotions go through the roof and everyone may feel a little extra sensitive. You might notice that everyone is a lot more sombre, deep, and introspective than they usually might be. However, it isn’t all dark and dull, this time can be quite healing and transformative time to really shake out the cobwebs. It is time to rise from the ashes and start anew. This is a great time for you to process and let go of any baggage you might be holding on to unnecessarily. This is all about release. On a more exciting note, this can be a very sexy time, so be open to some exploration in the bedroom. You might be feeling extra frisky right now. Just bear in mind not to be so suspicious over the next few days, unfortunately when the Moon is in Scorpio people tend to be a bit more paranoid and think that the world is against you.
The Moon In Sagittarius
There is a sense of adventure in the air at the moment! When the Moon is in Sagittarius it is a great time for everyone to step outside of their comfort zone and take some risks! Travel, adventure, optimism, philosophy, and education will all be extra blessed over the next coming days. This energy urges everyone to explore and experience what the world has to offer. Wanderlust might be at the forefront of your mind right now, so it could be a good idea for you to go on a trip, or even just reading a mind-bending book could do the trick. This is an energy of doing and just following your instinct. Be impulsive, be optimistic, and discover something new about yourself. Make sure that the risks are worth taking over the next few days though, you don’t want to get into trouble for nothing. Make sure it is worth it!
The Moon In Capricorn
Focussing on your long-term goals and ambitions is exactly what you need to do right now. When the Moon is in Capricorn it is a great time for productivity, efficiency, and getting noticed for your hard work and determination. This is a time to be responsible and get to all of your duties. Your reputation may be under the spotlight for the next few days. People tend to be a little more serious with this energy at play, so it is a good time for you to make decisions that have long-term consequences. You can be sure to be quite decisive at the moment. Pragmatisms and rationality are favoured over the next few days. Just don’t work yourself to the bone, it is important that you leave some space to have a good time.
The Moon In Aquarius
Being your most weird self is exactly what you need to embrace when the Moon is in Aquarius. Let your freak flag fly with pride. Over the next few days, you shouldn’t be afraid to show the world how unique and special you are. Stand out from the crowd and do something different. Spend time with your friends, network, and do the things that make you feel like you are a part of a community. The energy of this time is quite sociable and fun. People tend to feel a bit more hopeful and idealistic about their future. You can dream big and make plans for the future with the Aquarius Moon. Feeling intellectual? Well now is the time to have stimulating conversations with people about big ideas you might have. Just be careful that you don’t overintellectualize your emotions and suppress what you are feeling. It is easy to think your emotions away during this Moon phase.
The Moon In Pisces
This is a lovely position for the Moon to be in as everyone is likely feeling a lot more intuitive and in touch with their spiritual side over the next few days. Emotions might be high, but it is supportive of the process of healing and letting things go. This is a great time to be creative or even just to play with reality by daydreaming or fantasizing about the future. Your imagination might be at an all-time high right now. Everyone could definitely benefit from self-reflection and spending some time alone when the Moon is in Pisces. It is the last sign of the Zodiac, so saying goodbye and letting things go can be quite favourable right now. This can be quite a profoundly healing time for you to be in, so allow your intuition to guide you for the next few days. Just a warning that people can slightly lose touch with reality, so don’t take anyone’s word for it! You might be looking into an illusion more often than you realize.
