Moon Signs: Strengths and Weaknesses

The sun and the moon have co-existed as polar opposite partners throughout history. Where the sun embodies lightness and functions as the essential life force of our solar system, the moon represents the darker side of nature. 

Applying this principle to our natal charts, we see that our sun sign is the core of who we are. It’s the side of our personality that we present to people. Contrastingly, our moon sign reflects our inner emotions and subconscious self. Who are we when nobody else is around? 

Astrology is a beneficial tool for self-reflection, and familiarizing yourself with your moon sign is the best place to start. The lunar cycle goes through each of the signs approximately every two and a half days, and the celestial body constantly changes shape from our earthly perspective. The moon’s physical transformation is consistent with our vacillating emotions, thus providing us with the blueprints to self-bettering. Life repeatedly challenges us to balance the good and the bad, so look no further for a guide to each of the moon signs’ strengths and weaknesses so that you are better equipped to deal with your complex emotions. 

Aries

With their planetary ruler being Mars, is it any surprise that an Aries moon’s emotions run hot? In a tense situation, lunar Aries will channel the God of War and act passionately and aggressively. Though their spark lights quickly, their enthusiasm and passionate charm makes them exciting to be around. Strong-minded and assertive, individuals with this placement are willing to take big risks to go after the things they want, but this impulsivity can lead to rash decision making. 

 

Strengths: brave and energetic 

Weaknesses: impatient and short-fused 

 

Taurus

Venusian energy seeps from Taurus placements, making for the most sensual and decadent people. A love for materialism and wealth encourages Taurus moons to seek out the finer things in life. Despite this, frivolity is not associated with them, as their core desires lean towards stability and security. This transpires through to their emotional state, which is steady, solid and strong. Though a lunar Taurus’ nature is patient, their stubbornness has a tendency to supersede this tolerance.  

 

Strengths: stable and patient 

Weakness: stubborn and materialistic 

Gemini

Ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication, Gemini moons have a way with words. They are not the type of people to leave emotional encounters with anything left to say. Heightened intuition can lead to an over-analytical approach to processing their feelings. Though they are difficult to pin down, a lunar Gemini’s versatility aids them well during turmoil. In typically air fashion, Geminis might withdraw their emotions and self-deprecate to avoid getting too deep.  

 

Strengths: versatile and intellectual 

Weaknesses: lack focus, manipulative 

Cancer

Lunar Cancers have the rare honour of being ruled by the moon. Mirroring the movement of their celestial ruler, their moods are in constant flux. Cancer placements have a bad rep for being over-emotional wrecks, but their increased sensitivity and empathic intuition makes them ideal nurturers. Wallowing in self-pity is the top hobby of a Cancer moon, so they benefit abundantly from the support of their loved ones to pull them through tough situations. 

 

Strengths: empathetic and loving 

Weaknesses: over-sensitive and temperamental 

Leo

The emotions of a lunar Leo are passionate and expressive. With a  love for theatrics and an intimate relationship with the spotlight, their levels of pride are unmatched. Criticism is not taken well by Leo moons and their ego can interfere with evolving their negative traits and emotions. Ruled by the sun, their vibrance illuminates any room they enter with warmth and positive energy. Though they have a tendency to prioritise themselves, nothing compares to the love and support received from a Leo moon. 

 

Strengths: generous and warm-hearted 

Weakness: conceited and stubborn 

Virgo

People with their moon in Virgo need order in their life and will suffer emotionally if their surroundings are unsettled. They have a tendency to bottle up their feelings as a mode of self-preservation. Virgo moons will over-analyse their own feelings and may provide unsolicited advice to those around them. People with this placement get gratification through servicing others, so are keen to fix negative situations that their loved ones find themselves in. 

 

Strengths: quick witted and responsible 

Weaknesses: critical and overbearing 

Libra

A need for balance can cause lunar Libras to prioritise other people’s emotions above their own to maintain peace. Ruled by Venus, the planet of partnership, charm and sociability are core to this placement’s essence. Libra moons are excellent diplomats who are adept at putting themselves in other people’s shoes. Their indecision leads to constant difficulties when assessing the best options and they might not always know what will benefit them emotionally. 

 

Strengths: diplomatic and charming 

Weaknesses: indecisive and people pleasers 

Scorpio

There are few people more intense than those born under a Scorpio moon. Don’t be fooled by their mysterious exterior, a Scorpio moon’s emotions are felt very intensely and they are deeply intuitive. With an all or nothing approach to relationships, they will either shower you with passion or disregard your presence with apathy depending on how they feel. Lunar Scorpios are reluctant to let people in and might even try to push people to test how much you actually love them. 

 

Strengths: intuitive and loyal 

Weaknesses: jealous and self-destructive 

Sagittarius

Sagittarians are known for their adventurous spirit and love of travel, so it makes sense that their emotions are always in flight-mode. Their fast-moving nature leads to a non-committal partner and they may appear self-involved as they neglect other people’s emotions. Despite this, their optimism and fiery disposition make Sagittarius moons a joy to be around. The truth is valued highly by a Sag moon, even if it causes emotional distress in the short-term. 

 

Strengths: adventurous and optimistic 

Weaknesses: self-involved and unreliable 

Capricorn

Control is integral to the emotional stability of a Cap moon and their levels of commitment are unrivalled in every field. Destined for world domination, lunar Capricorns are driven, hard-working and happiest when they achieve their goals. They are always in charge of their emotions and rarely fly off the handle, but can get impassioned when it comes to defending their principles. Pessimism can make Capricorn moons cold towards others.   

 

Strengths: stable and rational  

Weaknesses: resentful and harsh 

Aquarius

Moon in Aquarius individuals come across as aloof and detached. They refuse to stew in their emotions and have an urgent need to fix negative feelings. This results in buried emotions that linger for longer than they should. Aquarius moons have an altruistic nature, and are skilled at nurturing the emotions of their loved ones, but will remain objective during arguments. Unique qualities and quirks make Aqua moons appear as lone wolf types as they refuse to display true emotional connections.  

 

Strengths: altruistic and idealistic 

Weaknesses: detached and apathetic 

Pisces

This sign is ruled by Neptune, but not even the God of the sea could control the unyielding tears of a Pisces moon. Water moons are sensitive, but Pisces has a knack for exceeding these expectations. You rarely have to guess what they are feeling because they thrive off creating meaningful bonds through sharing emotions. This also makes them open and compassionate listeners, though they do have a tendency to be clingy.  

 

Strengths: creative and sympathetic 

Weaknesses: escapist and overly emotional 

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