Moon sign meanings: all 12 Moon signs
Your Moon sign is the sign the Moon was in when you were born. Where the Sun sign describes will and outward direction, the Moon sign is traditionally read as emotional reactions and what makes you feel secure. Western astrology and Jyotish (rashi) often place the Moon one sign apart, so each page covers both readings.
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The sidereal zodiac used in Jyotish is now about 24° behind the tropical zodiac. Anyone whose Moon is at 0° to about 23–24° of a sign has it in the previous sign in Jyotish. Computing the Moon from 1940 to 2024 gives 78.7% (77.1% for births 1940–1959, 80.1% for 2000–2024).
The twelve Moon signs
- Moon in Aries (Mesha)a quick, direct emotional nature that needs independence and action
- Moon in Taurus (Vrishabha)steady, patient feelings that seek comfort and security and change slowly
- Moon in Gemini (Mithuna)a curious, talkative inner life that processes feelings through words and variety
- Moon in Cancer (Karka)protective, nurturing feelings centred on home, family and belonging
- Moon in Leo (Simha)warm, generous and expressive feelings that need appreciation
- Moon in Virgo (Kanya)careful, practical feelings that seek order and show care through service
- Moon in Libra (Tula)harmonious, relationship-oriented feelings that seek fairness and balance
- Moon in Scorpio (Vrishchika)deep, private and intense feelings that need trust and honesty
- Moon in Sagittarius (Dhanu)optimistic, freedom-loving feelings lifted by meaning and new horizons
- Moon in Capricorn (Makara)reserved, responsible feelings that seek structure and achievement
- Moon in Aquarius (Kumbha)independent, friendly feelings that value freedom and ideas
- Moon in Pisces (Meena)receptive, imaginative and compassionate feelings that need retreat
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