Your Natal Moon Placement
Emotions and Instincts at Work
© Maria DeSimone

The Moon in our natal birth chart represents our most basic, instinctual nature. It is the essence of who we are. What does your Moon placement say about you?

The Moon represents our emotions and soul. It is the most overwhelming need of our personality. Learning to understand and honor your Moon is instrumental to personal well being. To find your Moon placement, you will need a copy of your birth chart, which you can obtain for free right here at InsightfulAstrology.

Aries: You have a dominant need to achieve. Your emotions are easily fired up and you may tend towards a quick temper. The key phrase for this Moon sign is “needs to be first”.

Taurus: Your dominant need in life is to maintain physical security. Your emotions are loyal and your temperament is practical – you rarely fly off the handle about anything. The key phrase for this Moon sign is “needs to be safe”.

Gemini: Your dominant need is to feel intelligent. Your emotions are most easily expressed through communication. You may be scattered or tend towards nervous energy. The key phrase for this Moon sign is “needs to be informed”.

Cancer: Your dominant need is to feel at home. Your emotions are protective and sometimes smothering. You are extremely sensitive and much like Taurus, crave security. The key phrase for this Moon sign is “needs to maintain emotional security”.

Leo: Your dominant need is to be in the spotlight. Your emotions are tied to the need to feel important, respected and special. You are very generous and will give love easily. The key phrase for this Moon sign is “needs to be appreciated”.

Virgo: Your dominant need is to be right. Emotions are based on practical insights. You are exacting and expect a lot from yourself and others. The key phrase for this Moon sign is “needs to be perfect”.

Libra: Your dominant need is to be popular. Emotions are based on what is fair and just and there is a great need for emotional harmony. You like everything to be beautiful. The key phrase for this Moon sign is “needs to be appreciated”.

Scorpio: Your dominant need is to be in control. Your emotions are super intense, yet you have a difficult time trusting others. You are self-sufficient and can always read between the lines. The key phrase for this Moon sign is “needs to be aware of what is hidden”.

Sagittarius: Your dominant need is to have your opinions respected. Your emotions are based on truth and you are always on a quest to spread your wisdom. The key phrase for this Moon sign is "needs to affect thought by spreading knowledge".

Capricorn: Your dominant need is to administrate. Your emotions are restrained and serious and your ambition and need to be a success color your well being. The key phrase for this Moon sign is "needs to get ahead".

Aquarius: Your dominant need is to be unusual. Your emotions are rationalized and you think before you feel. You need to be innovative and to be socially significant. The key phrase for this Moon sign is "needs to revolutionize through intellect".

Pisces: Your dominant need is to feel. Your emotions are colored by your creativity and understanding of sacrifice and suffereing. You see what others cannot. The key phrase for this Moon sign is "needs to share compassion".