Moon in Astrology: Inner Illumination and Comfort for Each of the 12 Signs

Moon in Astrology: Internal Illumination and Solace, The Moon as Your Designated Mother.

The moon is considered an inferior luminary because it reflects the Sun’s light. As someone who has long been focused on her Scorpio Sun’s energy due to other personal planets in the same intense energy, I have shared that belief to the point of neglecting my own Moon’s need for decades. In a way, it reflected the Sun’s superior belief in me. When I started to give more attention to my Moon, it made sense how starved my Moon was by the extreme tides of my moods and the years of failed supplements.

On a literal level, we cannot deny the Sun’s light-given source of life; that also goes for our own chart. It is the vitamin we need to grow into what we are meant to, to keep us vibrant and maintain our vitality. The Sun cultivates our purpose and how we shine in the exterior world. However, the Sun does not work alone for our sustenance to ground and give comfort. The bed from which our seed has popped is where the significance of our Moon qualities comes in.

Like a married couple, the divine union of the Sun and Moon help us grow into balance.

When life becomes too intense and overwhelming, our Moon in Astrology essentials help us to get through the challenges. You may know certain people who show resilience after a low or who are harder to knock down when things get really tough. Strong family ties and a strong foundation are common among these people. Our foundation, the past, our home, parents root us to feel like we belong somewhere when things get hairy out there.

The Moon in Astrology will tell us how steady we are on our feet, how well we respond to growth and how comfortable we are in our skin.

Our Moon and its signs’ qualities signify how we can replenish and rejuvenate ourselves back into health. When things don’t work out, a fed Moon, shining bright in our awareness, helps us deal with ordeals by feeling comforted back into a sprite and bright spirit.

Our Moon qualities can tell us how we were nurtured, nourished and mothered. It also says much about our own mother. Its house placement and aspect can give us an idea of our relationship to that source of care or lack thereof. In turn, it is how we end up mothering others and ourselves.

Our Moon in Astrology can replace our mother when she is not around when we have grown into maturity. It is our salve that protects and promotes healing.

We take solace in our Moon sign. Its qualities and the importance of expressing them through our needs say a lot about how we enjoy our time and how much privacy we need. It takes comfort and trust to share and reveal our inner world and personal environment.

Take Away

When we need solace, clarity and comfort, our Moon in Astrology rejuvenates us. When we are starved of our Moon’s refreshing illumination, our moods can become shadows of uncontrollable emotions, extreme sensitivity to the world by weight and lack of expression or undernourished by its healing magic.

It is the designated mother that purifies. An intrinsic part of us that runs deep. Your Moon helps you understand what’s essential for growth and stability and where you take refuge when all seems unsettling.

What restores peace is illuminated in the qualities of your Moon sign.

How to nourish your Moon by sign:

Aries —Being independent. Doing things on your own. Illuminating Bravery when things get out of hand.

Taurus —Being with nature. Retreating to your five senses. Breathing in the beauty of the moment.

Gemini —Expressing your moon through communication, words, and ideas for clarity and your need to interact.

Cancer —Comforts of home, your personal world and family can heal you back to health. Emotional assertion and release can purify.

Leo —Creative outlets give you a new shine, even if it means illuminating your light when no one is watching. “Dance even when no one is watching.”

Virgo —Structure and organizing your emotions nurture you. Your physical health and routine to maintain an equilibrium also significantly impact you.

Libra —A balance in everything you do is essential. Family and Work. You and your partner. Personal ideas and outside influence.

Scorpio — Deep cleansing and recycling your inner world is always an emotionally healthy routine check-up. Alone time allows you to take stock and release emotional residues.

Sagittarius —To strive, your Moon needs a soundboard, others, people of different origins from you. Your ideal personal time is expanding your mind, letting loose, or travelling.

Capricorn —Work likely comforts you, but getting in touch with your inner world helps to water more growth for success. The obligation is to self first to get a sense of well-being before conquering your outside world.

Aquarius —To individualize yourself is to have a purpose behind it. You are not an island; therefore, knowing your Moon means knowing you are intrinsically connected to all.

Pisces—Closing off from the world is the best way to shut out the deluge of energy you’re constantly picking up. Boundaries and a creative outlet for your sensitive Moon are essential.

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