Astrology 101: How To Find Your Moon Sign And Use It To Support Yourself

What is a Moon sign?

Our Moon is constantly moving. It spins through the Zodiac and changes signs every three days as it orbits the Earth.

When the Moon is closest to the Sun, we have a New Moon. When the Moon is opposite the Sun, we have a Full Moon.

The day you were born, whatever star constellation the Moon was in, is your Moon sign.

How to find your Moon sign

To find what sign the Moon was in when you were born, you can use a calculator like this one. You’ll need your date, time and location of birth.

You can also speak with an Astrologer who can look this and many other things up for you.

Even if you don’t know the exact time of birth, you can still find this information.

Once you have this knowledge at your fingertips, you can learn more about how best to support yourself.

What does your Moon sign mean for you?

This placement in your birth chart often speaks to your emotional world, your environment and your body.

The Moon rules over the tides and sea, and so has a pull on us as well, considering we are mostly water.

In a Tarot deck, the suit of Cups is associated with our emotional world. These cards often hold lots of imagery and symbolism of water and the Moon.

Like the sea has to ebb and flow, so do our emotions, and when they build up, we release tears.

Crying is cathartic and one of the kindest things we can do for our bodies to relieve stress, but if you struggle with this there are other ways to support yourself.

Knowing your Moon sign can help you understand your emotional world on a deeper level.

It can help you uncover what you might need in times of struggle and how to keep yourself balanced.

Your Moon sign is part of your “big three” which includes your Sun and Rising sign.

This is a great place to start your Astrological journey.

An added bonus to learning this info is that if you read horoscopes, looking at your big three can form a wider picture of what might be coming up for you.

The following is just a tiny snippet of some of the energies of each Moon sign. There is much more going on in your chart, but this is a good starting point.

Aries Moon:

You need to get up and move when you’re feeling overwhelmed. Physical activity of any kind helps soothe your nervous system.

Taurus Moon:

Hunkering down with your creature comforts, your favourite cosy blanket, and soft sensory items helps you feel calm and safe.

Gemini Moon:

You have many thoughts and can slip into overthinking at times. Writing it down or video journalling can help you relieve tension

Cancer Moon:

The Moon rules over Cancer, so your emotions may be a rollercoaster. Feeling safe is crucial to this sign. Make your home as comforting as possible.

Leo Moon:

Feeling seen and heard is huge for you. Create loving relationships to help soothe any self-worth issues, as well as become your own cheerleader.

Virgo Moon:

Order and a clean space is important to Virgo. Clear environment, clear mind. Gemini advice works for you too, as you are both ruled by Mercury.

Libra Moon:

This energy loves connection with others. Treating yourself with respect and having strong boundaries will prevent any resentment building.

Scorpio Moon:

Your feelings are deep. You need to give yourself plenty of space and time to process them. Ritual baths and swimming can help clear your mind

Sagittarius Moon:

You may feel the urge to run away sometimes. A little escapism is fine, but grounding rituals can help pull you back and feel confident to handle things.

Capricorn Moon:

You may struggle with bottling up your emotions and trying to be strong. Playful activities like art may help you feel less burdened.

Aquarius Moon:

You need lots of space. It’s important to create connections with mutual respect and honesty. Spend time on nurturing hobbies that feed your mind and give you room to breathe.

Pisces Moon:

Music, poetry or any form of self-expression can help you process emotions. This sign is sensitive but also highly intuitive and artistic.

Final thoughts

I hope this has given you some food for thought and some inspiration to take a deeper dive into your Moon sign to help you understand yourself and your emotional needs.

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