The Moon

The Moon reflects and nurtures, guiding us through the unseen landscapes of our psyche and intuition.

CYCLE

28 DAYS

STAYS IN EACH SIGN

2 DAYS AND 8 HOUR

RULES

EXALTED

FALL

NATURAL HOUSE

BODY PART

Stomach - Breasts - Digestion- Fluids

Moon Symbol: ☾

The symbol of the Moon is an incomplete circle, a curve that suggests movement. Unlike the closed circle of the Sun, the Moon embodies the idea of change, process, and becoming. The waxing or waning crescent speaks of time itself, of endless renewal, of the rhythm of birth, fullness, decline, rebirth. In Mesopotamia, the crescent moon represented the god Sin, guardian of the night, while in Ancient Egypt it was linked to Thoth, god of wisdom and keeper of the cycles of time. In Astrology, the Moon’s symbol represents the soul, emotions, and the unconscious. Its curved shape is also a vessel, a sign of its complete receptivity.

Moon Symbology

The Moon is the luminary of the night, it represents darkness, but also the light that serves to illuminate it. It is the symbol of the inner world, just as the Sun governs the external world, the one that is seen and allows us to express our being. The Moon, instead, rules over our inner realm, our emotions, feelings, and perceptions. It is a receptive energy, one that has the power to absorb, to welcome, and to connect with other energies. While the Sun radiates outward, the Moon reflects and nurtures, guiding us through the unseen landscapes of our psyche and intuition.

Moon Key Words

Emotions – Intuition – Nurturing – Receptivity – Cycles – Nature – Reflection – Mistery – Inner Word – Memory – Mother

Moon Mythology

The Moon has been a universal symbol of mystery, femininity, and transformation, representing the cycles of life, intuition, and the subconscious. Unlike the Sun, which signifies constancy and external power, the Moon embodies change, emotions, and hidden wisdom. In Greek and Roman mythology, it was personified as Selene (Luna), later merging with Artemis (Diana), the huntress, and Hecate, goddess of magic and the unseen. In Hindu tradition, Chandra ruled over emotions and time, while in Norse mythology, the Moon was a celestial force pursued by darkness. Across cultures, the Moon has been linked to femininity, fertility, magic, and the ebb and flow of existence, reminding us that change is not to be feared, but embraced.

Moon Meaning & Archetype

In Astrology, the Moon represents the self-image, the inner soul, and one’s approach to emotions. It speaks of intuition and indirect knowledge, the kind that does not pass through logic or language but is innate and, in some ways, unconscious. The Moon is also a symbol of the feminine and all that is receptive, nurturing, and gives shape and meaning to life. When we look at the Moon in the natal chart, we observe both the realm of emotions and our perception of the maternal figure and femininity as a whole.