The Moon in the horoscope

Element: Water.
Stones: Pearl, moonstone (adularia), aquamarine, white and blue opal, belomorite,  emerald, blue beryl, rock crystal, jadeite, cacholong.
Metal: Silver.
Day: Monday.
Color: White.
Direction: Northwest.
Abode: Cancer.
Exaltation: Taurus.
Detriment: Capricorn.
Fall: Scorpio.
Friendly planets: Sun, Mercury.
Hostile planets: None.
Organs: Mucous membranes – eyes, lungs, stomach, intestines, in women – gynecological system.
Diseases: Nervous disorders, stomach diseases, acidity disorders, gastritis, colitis.
Events: Changes (positive and negative).
Map Legend: W

The mysterious and mystical image of the Moon has always attracted people’s attention. For creative and gifted individuals, the Moon was a source of inspiration; for those in love, it helped to reveal all the secrets of the heart.

This celestial body is easily visible to the naked eye, and since ancient times, people have observed the connection between the lunar phases (new moon, waxing moon, full moon, and waning moon) and health, mood, and reproductive cycles. Knowledge of the Moon’s rhythms made it possible to predict the tides and increase plant productivity. Ancient healers were guided by the phases of the Moon when collecting and preparing medicinal herbs, and, using astrological knowledge, successfully determined the most favorable times for medical procedures and surgeries.

The Moon in the horoscope

Most people know their solar zodiac sign, that is, they are aware of the position of the Sun in the zodiac at the time of their birth. The solar horoscope can reveal much about a person’s character, worldview, and aspirations. Meanwhile, the Moon—its position at the moment of a person’s first breath and its other characteristics—is also extremely important. The Moon helps to uncover the features of a person’s private life, shed light on their individual qualities, habits, and preferences. Analyzing the position of the Moon in the natal chart, among other things, clarifies the following points:

• The image of the mother in the horoscope
• The native’s attitude towards children
• Attitude towards home and family
• The image of the beloved woman in the man’s chart
• Characterization of a woman as a mother and wife in the woman’s chart
• Ability to adapt and restore vitality
• Taste preferences
• Rhythm and lifestyle

According to traditional views, the Moon is a symbol of all adaptive mechanisms: psychological (symbolizing the subconscious), social (determining a person’s behavior and responses), and biological (being associated with nutrition), and so on. This property is unique to the Moon and is essential to its meaning; therefore, the principle of the Moon is adaptation.

What is personality adaptation? This is an ability and desire (not an intention, as in the case of the Sun, but a desire that has an emotional coloring) to optimally realize in the external world all its internal capabilities, all its (individuality) properties and qualities. In other words, adaptation is a process of implementation.

What is personal adaptation? It is the ability and desire (not an intention, as with the Sun, but a desire colored by emotion) to optimally realize all of one’s inner capacities, traits, and qualities in the external world. In other words, adaptation is a process of self-actualization.

Function

Since the principle of the Moon is adaptation to the conditions of existence, its function is survival and individual life. That is why, in specific terms, it symbolizes everything that contributes to these goals—mother, homeland, home, the nature of emotional reactions, the most comfortable place and circumstances for existence, and so on.

For the realization of individual life, it is necessary for the native to manifest their uniqueness and creative Solar principle automatically, without the involvement of conscious analysis (instinctively, without deliberate thought).

Role

The Moon gives the native the appearance of life, providing the solar creative impulse with an external form of expression and determining the specifics of emotional states and behavior, as well as their changes. In this sense, the roles of the Sun and the Moon are oppositional: the Sun symbolizes content, while the Moon symbolizes form; the Sun is active, and the Moon is passive. Consequently, the role of the Moon can be defined as appearance, a form of manifestation.

Significator of Organs and Diseases

The Moon reveals a person’s ability to adapt and is responsible for the assimilation of substances. It is associated with the stomach, uterus, mammary glands, and the endocrine system—particularly the pancreas (in combination with Venus, Neptune, and Pluto). The Moon also governs the mucous membranes of all organs, the cerebellum, lymph, leukocytes, and blood plasma.

It can indicate a predisposition to nervous disorders, stomach ailments, acid-related disorders, gastritis, colitis, fluid retention, endocrine disorders resulting from glandular inflammation, visual impairments, allergies, and women’s diseases.

Huber Classification

The most common problems in the natal chart associated with the Moon are difficulties in establishing personal contacts, accurately perceiving the emotions of others, and integrating into small or large groups and communities.

Strong Moon

For the native, understanding and sympathy from others are extremely important. Inner needs and desires are strong. Reactions are largely determined by mood, which is constantly changing. There is a need to care for those who are less fortunate. Sincerity is present, but on the other hand, so are sensitivity, emotional variability, and capriciousness.

Afflicted Moon

The native lacks serious essential needs and social ambitions. There may be emotional underdevelopment and a lack of intuition.

Charged Moon

There is likely a difficult relationship with the mother, a challenging childhood, and obstacles with unknown or seemingly “undeserved” causes. The native may experience stress and grief, anxiety, numerous complexes, doubts, and distrust.

Harmonious Moon

The native enjoys an almost complete peace of mind in nearly any circumstance. There is an ability to learn easily, a good memory, and strong listening skills.

Strongly Harmonious Moon

Well-developed intuition, subtle perception, and heightened sensitivity.

The Moon as a Symbol of Femininity and Motherhood

Everyone can picture the movement of the Moon. It always accompanies the Earth on its journey around the Sun and never leaves it without attention, even for a second. Isn’t this relationship reminiscent of maternal care and guardianship over a child? This comparison is not accidental. The phenomena of the cosmic world are always reflected in earthly reality, and thus, each planetary interaction in the natal chart creates a unique code for every inhabitant of the Earth.

So, the Moon is a symbol of the feminine principle, which is meant to protect, nurture, care for, and provide sustenance. In the natal chart, the Moon describes the female and maternal archetype present in a person’s consciousness, and reveals their attitude toward children, as well as toward home and family as a whole.

For example, the Moon in Cancer is a very strong placement. A native with this position is distinguished by a deep attachment to home and a concern for the comfort and well-being of all family members. The Moon in Cancer will always nourish, warm, listen, and embrace.

However, mothers with the Moon in airy Gemini will care for their children and loved ones differently. For them, the main priority is to create conditions for the intellectual development of the child and to make family life fun, interesting, and diverse.

Thus, the Moon in a woman’s natal chart describes her as a wife, mother, and mistress of the home—the keeper of the hearth. Astrological analysis of the Moon in a man’s chart not only reveals the image of his mother and the specifics of his relationship with her, but also helps determine the type of woman he finds attractive.

The Moon and the Unconscious

Everyone knows that the Moon always shows only one of its sides to the Earth. The other side remains forever hidden from earthly observers. This is why the Moon is associated with the human psyche—more specifically, with its unconscious aspects. If the Moon is strong in the natal chart and has favorable aspects with other planets, the native experiences inner harmony, and even when difficulties arise, can easily overcome periods of trouble.

A native whose Moon forms tense aspects with other planets (for example, with Mercury, Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter, or Uranus) should, in times of stress or depression, pay special attention to relaxing activities and practices—such as yoga, meditation, balneological treatments, massage, or swimming. It is also important to take regular breaks and, of course, seek guidance from specialists who can provide the necessary psychological support.

The Moon and Health

When it comes to the functioning of the body, the Moon’s role includes the distribution of energy throughout the human body. It is also responsible for fluid circulation, assimilation of food, fertility, and nursing.

A native with a strong and harmonious Moon in the horoscope (for example, the Moon in Cancer or Taurus, the Moon in angular houses, in good aspects, etc.) is distinguished by a good memory, quick recovery from illness, adaptability to changing conditions, resistance to stress, and overall robust health for both women and men.

Those seeking inner harmony, improved health, and greater well-being might consider the energetic properties of lunar minerals. These include moonstone, pearl, rock crystal, as well as beryl, opal, and aquamarine in delicate light shades. Such stones can help restore inner balance, overcome depression, normalize sleep, and improve digestion. Placing a lunar mineral near the crib of a restless child can reduce anxiety and calm emotions. Any of these lunar stones will bring positive energy, mutual understanding, family happiness, and love into a person’s life.

Thus, the Moon in the natal chart reveals much about a native’s character, behavior, habits, and needs. Astrological information about the Moon—its aspects, position in signs and Houses—will help the native better understand their inner world, while their loved ones can create an atmosphere of comfort and safety and build harmonious relationships based on care and mutual understanding.  ✓