What Is a Moon Sign in Astrology?

Most people are familiar with their sun sign. However, your moon sign is nearly as important, your moon controls your emotional reactions and thoughts. Understanding your moon sign can help you build stronger relationships and better understanding of your emotional reactions.

Find out more about what your moon sign means for you:

Moon in Aries
Aries is the first sign in the zodiac, which have a natural sense of excitement and wonder. Aries moon are always on the go, looking for the next hobby, party, or work project.

Moon in Taurus
Taurus moons approach their relationships with cool practicality. Going their own way, they will resist change and fight to stay in their comfort zone at all costs.

Moon in Gemini
As a witty and curious sign, Gemini moon will try to dissect and rationalize feelings. They are to be a little thrill seeking, and that's what drives the mood.

Moon in Cancer
Cancer moon probably feel deeply about things, but perhaps they don’t know how to express those emotions outwardly, since Cancerians tend to be conflict-avoidant.

Moon in Leo
Although Moon Leo has strong self-confidence and a strong sense of self, they need validation to feel emotionally safe, they like to have fun and enjoy the company of many different types of people.

Moon in Virgo
Virgos are practical thinkers, which means Virgo moons don't usually like to express their emotions — but when they do, they don’t seek overly affectionate consolation.

Moon in Libra
Libras are very driven by a need for balance and justice. When your Moon is in Libra, it means these values also drive your emotions. Libra strives to create peace and harmony in all areas of life.

Moon in Scorpio
Scorpios are highly emotional people who often keep their emotions under wraps. This intrigues people and brings them into the unique and interesting world of Scorpio.

Moon in Sagittarius
Driven by a natural curiosity, Sagittarius is a true adventurer - in all areas of life. When your moon is in Sagittarius, your inner self and emotions are tied to your sense of adventure .

Moon in Capricorn
Rational to a fault, a Capricorn moon might struggle to find the appropriate time and place to release her emotions. Moon in Capricorn loves to use their strength to support others but struggle to ask for that same help in return.

Moon in Aquarius
Aquarian moons see themselves as being part of a larger community. They have friends wherever they go, and their social skills and interest in intellectual conversation lead to lifelong relationships with people who truly nourish their souls.

Moon in Pisces
The Pisces moon is eternally optimistic, diving heart-first into the world. This highly sensitive placement sees the light in everyone and wants to believe everyone has the best of intentions.