The Moon’s Representation in Astrology:
Sign: Cancer Element: Water House Association: 4th Symbol: Unconscious
Phases of the moon
The moon is a symbol of the mother, feminine energy, the female hormones, feminine reproduction and sex, mood shifts, how we nurture others, how affectionate we are, how we accept affection, maternity, motherhood, pregnancy, the past, home, earliest part of our lives, our actual birth, early childhood, our mother, and our relationship with our mother.
More intimately, the moon is the symbol for the inner self. It symbolizes needs, desires, feelings, animal and basic instincts, safety, security, habitual patterns, immediate reactions and responses, intuition, reflection, imagination, and most sensitive parts of ourselves.
As far as the physical body, the moon is responsible for breasts, stomach, symphatic system, digestive system, uterus, ovaries, cervix, etc. This means that if you have any health issues surrounding these areas/organs, the moon may have some benefic aspects.
The Moon Through the Signs:
Aries– Aggressive, and/or quick and hot tempered
Taurus– Stable, but stubborn/fixed emotions
Gemini– Moods will depend on the external factors of one’s life
Cancer– Powerful feminine energy that can be difficult to control
Leo– Dynamic and broad emotional stage
Virgo– Emotional moods always pass through logic filter before reacting
Libra– balanced and connected to loving emotions
Scorpio– intuitive, but suspicious and often secretive
Sagittarius– Inner urge to expand frequently, which can be volatile
Capricorn– Feels emotionally pressured and is rather serious
Aquarius– Unpreditable, altruistic emotions
Pisces– Difficult and sensitive emotions
The Moon through the Houses:
1st– Female Bio-cycles can connect with the moon
2nd– needs belongings for security
3rd– Very receptive mind; has a talent for imitations/mocking
4th– Gives lots of hugs and other affections
5th– Behaves in a rather theatrical way
6th– Has frequent chances of jobs, but can also be workaholic
7th-The need to blend together with another soul
8th– Can manipulate energy and has very deep emotions
9th– High moral value; usually of mixed race or cultural background
10th– Overly concerned with public image, but possibility of fame
11th– Prevailing in groups and collaborations
12th– Highly intuitive and hypersensitive to energy changes
Domicile: Cancer– Attracts an easy flow of energy. (Moon is home in Cancer.)
Detriment: Capricorn– Has to work a bit harder to express genuine emotions
Exalted: Taurus– Very powerful position; adds fortune and ease
Fall: Scorpio– Struggles to properly channel moon’s energy
When you look up at the moon tonight, remember…
You are more than your sun sign!
-Lakin
