Moon signs represent unconscious potentials and instincts that are obscured from awareness. A moon sign describes one's primal motivations and unconscious, while a sun sign represents active principles. The document provides brief personality summaries for each moon sign, noting traits, strengths, challenges, and how one's light is illuminated. Key themes are intuition, emotional processing, needs for balance, creativity, and supporting others.

1. Moon Signs
Moon signs represent proclivities and vast potentials within us that are often obscured by a murky veil of
midnight in our awareness.
Where a sun sign representsactive principals of ourselves, our moon signs are far more elusive.
Some astrologists define our moon sign as our unconscious. Others say our lunar traits are primal and
describe our instinctual motivations.
I say our moon sign is a vessel of promise, to be viewed through the mystical telescope of focused
awareness. Once that light of awareness shines on our lunar faces, a whole new universe of self-
understanding is made known to us.
The following entries are a sampling of some personality traits of moon signs.
Summary of Moon Sign Personality Traits
Moon Signs in Aries:
You light up best when you're recognized for your talents, but this can be a bit
dodgy because Aries as your moon sign dictates a bit of modesty with your
accomplishments (had you Aries in your sun, there'd be no issue with tooting your
own horn). Nevertheless, you are illuminated with incredible perseverance, so even

2. if you aren't bragging about your inventiveness and accomplishments most people will see you shine
brightly simply because you never give up, and persist in your goals. You've got a brilliant sense of humor
that puts people at ease. This is a good thing because your exuberance and full-on voltage is sometimes
off-putting to more sedate or reserved people. But you can't be asked to hold back from your electric
impulsiveness - you absolutely must express yourself. You do this exceedingly well in group projects -
you are a consummate cheerleader; always motivating the group.
Moon in Taurus:
Your moon side becomes illuminated when you are clear about your place, and
where you stand within the grand scheme of things. You like utter honesty, and if
you feel mind games are being played, you want no part of it. You tend to be very
classy, with killer taste in design, fashion, art, etc. In fact, you need to surround
yourself with refinery and loveliness. Otherwise, you'll pick up on lower energies
and dingy or sullied environments will send you to an abyss of depression.
Taurean moon signs havenotorious inner-wisdom. Your job is to trust that inner-knowing (because often
these signs lack the conviction behind their gut instincts) because you are always dead-right. Do not
make a move until you feel it is right on a visceral level. It's your gift, and a fantastic tool for self-
preservation. Trust your inner guidance, always.

3. Moon Signs in Gemini:
Your mind is as sharp and clear as the fullest moon in the sky on a crystal-bright
night. With this kind of mental alacrity comes a tendency to over-think. And, with
over-thinking comes anxiety, worry or even doubt about your own judgment.
Gemini moons do best when they can balance their active minds with some sort of
creative outlet. Music is particularly effective as it activates both left and right
brain functions. You have remarkable communication skills. You easily speak to
others with confidence, and have the uncanny ability to "know" what is being said to you - even when
your mind is thinking instead of listening to what the other is saying. This makes you an effective liaison,
communicator and negotiator - but to a point. Gemini moons must be heard. If you feel you aren't being
listened to, you'll tend to retreat from the scene (rather than push your point).
Moon in Cancer:
You shine your brightest when your mission to help, heal and support others.

4. Moreover, you are "over the moon" with joy when you can see all your hard work pay off. You need to see
the difference you make in the lives of others - this is your highest reward. Of course, recognition for all
your support and nurturing is a great motivation for you too. As a moon sign, you're not likely to show
your touchy-feely-emotional nature to others, which is ironic seeing as how you are such a great mentor
and supportive ally. Give acknowledgement to your inner stirrings rather than hide them. You've got
amazing intuitive skills and, under stress you're known to just blurt out thoughts on your mind that are
incredibly accurate on a psychic level. You can train yourself to express your intuition more fluidly and
openly, but you've got to open up a bit, come out of your shell.
Moon Signs in Leo:
No amount of night will dampen your gloriously bright light. You have energy that
is undeniable. Indeed, if someone denies you your proper place of respect and
authority, it does not bode well. You are in your element when you are being
admired for your amazing wit, charm and intelligence. With your sharp intellect
comes a tendency to process to quickly and this makes you miss subtle clues in
communication with others. Consequently, some misunderstandings can take you

5. completely by surprise. Just remember the phases of the moon, and train your mind to move a bit like a
rolling storm (rather than at lightning speed). You like to take risks, and these usually pay off for you
because you tend to be naturally lucky. Perhaps that's why your outlook is usually optimistic.
Moon in Virgo:
You know how the moon orbits the earth? Well, your intuition orbits everything,
and that means you're often on "sensory overload" making you anxious and
twitchy much of the time. Virgin moons tend to pick things up arbitrarily like a
sponge gathers water. What's more, you try to make sense of it all - putting chaos
into order. Sorting out details and making everything tidy and logical tends to
make you edgy, and others often have no idea what's gotten you irritated. Just
know you are this way, and be patient and accepting of this aspect of yourself. This kind of intuition is a
gift. Work with it. And while you're at it, ease up on the self-criticism. No one else is as harshly critical
about you - so why are you being so relentless with yourself? Simply know your standards (even for
yourself) are higher than everyone else's. That means your "average" performance is actually excellence
by anyone else's standards.

6. Moon Signs of Libra:
Your life is best illuminated when you keep things simple. You see tremendous
beauty in the simplest elements, and seek to keep purity and clarity in place in all
your dealings. Just because you have a need for simplicity doesn't mean you're life
is uncomplicated. A moon in Libra is always looking for a yin to your yang (or vice
versa). Meaning, you're always seeking a complimentary balance to your energy -
particularly in partnerships. You love a challenge, and you work very hard to
balance the equation by finding solutions. This means you often attract partnerships with people who
have some glaring flaws (because you know you can tip the balance and sort them out). You have
incredible style too. The arts, fashion and literary excellence lures every inch of your inherent creativity
and electrifies you.
Moon in Scorpio:
You'll find your more emotionally synchronized during the waning moon. This is

7. because you process better in private, where watching eyes cannot see you. You are deeply intuitive and
other people's thoughts and feelings reveal themselves to you like curious magic. With all this information
coming your way, it's no wonder you need time alone to process everything. Your challenge is to be more
forgiving of your natural cycles (you get impatient and angry with yourself - and tend to hide these
feelings from others which just exacerbates your tension). You also tend to be guarded, and take great
measures to manipulate your environment to match your ideal setting. And you are incredibly idealistic,
which is a fabulous balance to your intensity.
Moon Signs in Sagittarius:
The moon is constantly in motion, which compounds your Sagittarian need for
activity, variety and mobility. Ever the adventurer, you require life to show you
excitement and high times. When things get dull, you get weary and set looking
for something better, brighter. This need for shiny newness sometimes gets you
into trouble because sometimes you stir the pot in the wrong direction - churning
up too much activity or drama. Your saving grace is a strong sense of justice, and
a love for humanity. These passions bring about your philosophical nature, which easily puts you in a
position of teacher and mentor. Actually, you're quite a brilliant tutor, and win a great deal of admiration

8. from your followers (of which, there are many). It's your enthusiasm that holds people in rapt attention of
you and your teachings.
Moon in Capricorn:
To those who don't know you well, you appear as cool as the moon. In control,
self-disciplined and dignified, you are often mistaken as unfeeling. You're
extremely productive, capable and thorough. This means you make everything you
do look easy, which can also put people off. They have no idea beneath your cool
exterior you are pragmatically planning the next five moves in your strategy to
accomplish your goals. And accomplish goals is a forte. A unique mixture of
patience, willingness and dogged determination usually insures victory. You're also remarkably
dependable; others naturally seek you out for guidance and advice. Your special ability to stay collected
under pressure makes you a fantastic leader. You also win respect from your peers easily because you
don't just talk the talk (you rarely boast), you actually walk the walk. You prove your value through
consistent action. People really look up to you for that, and admire your integrity.

9. Moon Signs in Aquarius:
Nothing much gets past you, particularly when communicating with others. You're
the one who hears what a person is saying, but is also knows what is unsaid. I'd
hate to play poker with you because you're the one who knows everybody's tells
and quirky mannerisms. It's the moon that enhances your knack for perception,
and the Aquarian nature is to intellectualize what you're perceiving. So, it only
makes sense you are able to "read" people to the extreme. In fact, a lot of your
decisions and actions are based on unseen intellect. This makes you look a wee bit daft or eccentric to
others. Odds are you don't mind the label - maybe even relish it. Although you have brilliant perception
of what others are all about, you never use it for ill will. Quite the contrary. You are a humanitarian, and
easily serve as a catalyst for positive change in the lives of those around you. You also give off a
comforting, secure vibe that puts people at ease and makes them trust you. This enhances your ability to
help others.

10. Moon in Pisces:
You live on the darker side of the moon and tend to be reserved, sometimes
downright withdrawn. Some people mistake this for shyness, but that's really not
the case. You're just sensitive. Deeply sensitive. In fact, you have a vein of psychic
gold that is so accurate, it scary even to yourself at times. You are incredibly gifted
in your powers of observation. Even better, you are incredibly shrewd, you make
accurate assessments and have sound judgment. This unique combination makes
you a force to be reckoned with, but you tend to use your powers in creative ways.
As long as others allow you to work and play in your own unique way you're able to remain pretty
content. However, if pushed into conformity, or criticized can unleash a raging sea of animosity. No one
can blame you though because you have such a unparalleled perspective of the world - you really deserve
to dance to your own specialized music and rhythm.
I hope you have enjoyed these brief personality summations on moon signs.
If you like this page, don't miss my Native American Moon Sign pagewhich discusses personality types
according to Wabanki full moons for each month.
And don't miss the links at the end of this page for more articles on symbolic astrological meanings.
Image Credit: Special thanks to my friend David J. Crotty for the use of his moon picture at the top of this
page.