Free Astrology Lessons: The Moon Signs
Aries Moon: This is a moon sign of passion, intensity and impulse emotions. This is a person who is constantly on the move, initiating and pioneering new projects and ideas. There can be a quick temper, but no grudges will be held. They are wonderfully decisive people who voice their thoughts and can be boldly blunt in their honesty. Watch out with driving as Aries Moon people can tend to be leadfoots and drive too quickly.
Taurus Moon: Security via material things is important to the person with a Taurus Moon. Money, good food, nice surroundings, good financial investments – these things bring emotional pleasure to the Taurus Moon person and help them breath a sigh of relief that all is right with the world. There is a bit of stubbornness.
Gemini Moon: Quick verbal responses, and even faster mental processing is a hallmark of the Gemini Moon person. They can be quite witty. This person has nervous energy and may always seem to be talking quickly (and sometimes stumbling over words) or moving quickly into and out of a room or within it. They do not sit for very long. They have trouble trusting their emotions so intimate relationships can be challenging.
Cancer Moon: Cancer is ruled by the Moon so this is where the expression of emotions is very much at home. This person can be mothering or smothering with emotions – nurturing or a nightmare. Family is very important to this person. Natural intuitive ability can be very high to the point where the person is over-sensitive.
Leo Moon: The emotional expression will be very flamboyant and self-assured. The emotions are forceful and the imagination and intuition strong. Much exuberance will be evident. There is a generous nature here and much emotonal satisfaciton for being admired
Virgo Moon: Strong intuition, a nervous disposition (shown through digestive problems) and much intelligence is evident. This person is very intuitive but although a natural worrier. There is a need for things to be in order so that emotions can be expressed in a peaceful atmosphere. The polarity of Pisces brings in a spiritual nature and the ability to use intuition well.
Libra Moon: Natural tact and diplomacy in the expression of emotions is shown by the native with this Moon sign. There can be a slightly aggressive tendency, due to a polarity with Aries. Good at bringing out the best in others. Partnership and harmony are of prime importance emotionally so this person will seek to make amends whenever there are problems with loved ones or friends.
Scorpio Moon: Strong intuition, jealousy, possessiveness and intensity are integral parts of the person with a Moon in this sign. Solid physical and emotional stamina are present. .
Sagittarius Moon: There is an urge to move physically, intellectually and emotionally. There is a good deal of thrill and excitement in taking risks in all manner of speaking. The person with the Moon in this sign can say things that are rude, crude or is simply inappropriate, but there is usually no intention to cause harm. A joke is quick to come to mind as this person sets things back into a happy mood. There is a love of adventure and a need for not just progression but freedom.
Capricorn Moon: a bit of a depressive attitude may be present but this is an emotionally steady person whose emotions will not be hard to discern. This person will take well-calculated risks and likes the good things in life, just like the Taurus Moon native.
Aquarius Moon: Here is a magnetic Moon that is expressed in aloofness and detachment from emotions. The fear of abandonment means this person will keep a good distance form people and situations which require a lot of emotional expression or which could hurt in any way. Emotions are controlled. They will do unusual things and take unexpected path. Glamorous things are very appealing to this person.
Pisces Moon: A very intuitive nature, a tendency to be oversensitive and hide from the truth and a wild imagination are hallmarks of the Pisces Moon person. The emotional content is very powerful and expressed usually through crying or something moaning and complaining. This person is also quite creative. The person must remember that telling the truth is preferable in the end compared to lying (whether directly or through omission). Manipulative nature can be present although done with a smile on the face. There is a tendency towards obesity.
HOMEWORK: Study each of the 12 Moon signs and name three key characteristics for each one.
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