The Moon in Astrology: Meaning by Sign
About 2.5 days per sign; full cycle in ~27 days
The Moon represents your emotions, instincts and what makes you feel safe—the face you show at home. Because it moves fast, an accurate birth time matters.
Rules: Cancer
Reading its house
The Moon's house shows where you seek comfort and where feelings run strongest. See house meanings.
Moon in each sign
- Aries：expressed through pioneering, passion, speed.
- Taurus：expressed through stability, the senses, persistence.
- Gemini：expressed through intellect, conversation, curiosity.
- Cancer：expressed through empathy, family, protection.
- Leo：expressed through self-expression, pride, radiance.
- Virgo：expressed through analysis, sincerity, practicality.
- Libra：expressed through harmony, beauty, relationships.
- Scorpio：expressed through depth, focus, transformation.
- Sagittarius：expressed through freedom, exploration, optimism.
- Capricorn：expressed through responsibility, ambition, patience.
- Aquarius：expressed through originality, friendship, the future.
- Pisces：expressed through compassion, imagination, healing.