At the precise time of your birth, the planets are aligned in a specific position, uniquely influencing your personality. Your Rising sign, also known as your Ascendant, is the Zodiac sign which appeared on the Eastern horizon at the time you were born. This changes roughly every two days, which is why it is important to know your exact date, time, and place of birth when attempting to discover your Rising sign, Moon sign, and other signs.
Most astrologers agree that the influence of the Moon is extremely important on your character, and, in combination with your Zodiac sign, your true Sun sign, and your Rising sign, forms a major insight into your personality. I have listed a few of my favourite websites for discovering your Moon sign for yourself, as well as your Rising sign, Venus, Mercury, Mars and other planetary signs. Remember, you will need your date and exact time of birth, as well as place of birth to conduct your search. If you don’t have your correct time of birth, then an approximation will give you some insight into the signs affecting you. However, you do need place of birth, to place you in the correct time zone.
Here are the sites:
Here is a description of each Moon sign, and how it affects you. Your Moon sign represents your innermost being, the you in the home, and how you react emotionally to situations and people.
Moon in Aries
If you have Moon in Aries, then you are generally full of your own self-importance, and will meet those you encounter in life head-on, no ifs or buts. Your undoubted leadership skills will come to the fore when you are faced with what seem like insurmountable problems, as you love a challenge. People may not see this side of you on a first meeting, but your action-oriented, assertive self will push through when the chips are down. You are full of passion in your personal life, enjoying the chase, rather being chased! You can also become over-emotional within close personal relationships, and will ramp up the drama on occasion. You react quickly to any bait though, and can flare up heatedly when entering into spirited arguments. Your home life may be rather chaotic, as you love to have lots of projects on the go, rather than just settling down to one thing at a time. You are the kind of cook who leaves ingredients strewn around the kitchen as you prepare an ambitious meal, but you do delight in a good job well done, despite being a rather messy person in the home, leaving others to tidy up! You may well be creative, enjoying making a beautiful end product, and are quick to react to any given situation, albeit often in a hot-headed way. You lead with your head, Aries Moon, and are admired and respected by many.
Moon in Taurus
Your Moon in Taurus impels you to strive for calmness and stability in your life, and you will thrive when you feel that all your personal needs have been satisfied. Although not materialistic, you find comfort in your possessions, and prefer the tried and tested in life. In your home life, you enjoy the routine of planned meals and foods that are well-liked. You are reluctant to step out of your comfort zone and try new foods, and will cook hearty, nourishing meals. Your home will be comfortable and tasteful, as you appreciate the aesthetic, and derive pleasure from a few well-chosen objets d’art around your home. Your Taurus Moon means you will only feel emotionally secure if you have no money or security worries. You are sensual in love, enjoying touch, affection, and tenderness, and you will often have a rich, melodic voice. As well as being sensuous, you are also sensual, and enjoy the feel of beautiful things, like sculptures and textiles, and may well be a careful creative. You love your comfortable home life, Taurus Moon, and it takes a brave person to persuade you to take part in anything approaching adventure or risk.
Moon in Gemini
Your Moon in Gemini supplies you with an active and versatile mind, and you love exchanging information and ideas. Your inner essence is communication and information sharing, and you want your partner to know what you think and feel about anything and everything, as well as being solicitous of their views. You are like a breath of fresh air, and revel in breezing around exchanging news, views, and general chit-chat. You do have a need for variety in your personal life, which may lead you to wanting said variety in your sexual life, although this desire will be influenced by other signs in your chart. You have an attractive personality, and are very talkative, even gossipy, wanting to find out what’s new in the world around you, and you gesticulate a lot as you speak. As with all Moon signs, these trait may not become evident on first meeting. In your home life, there is evidence of the many interests you have lying around your home, for instance you will pick up a book, start it, then another will take your fancy. Or you may begin learning an instrument, persevere for a bit, before finding something else which interests you more! In the kitchen, you enjoy trying out new recipes, listening to music or chatting to friends or partners as you work. If your creations are not successful, you won’t beat yourself up about it, but will just move on and find a dish you enjoy creating. You are often a quixotic character, Gemini Moon, but people love your engaging manner.
Moon in Cancer
If your Moon is in Cancer, then you will have a very special connection with the Moon, which is the ruling planet of Cancer. You feel compelled to take care of yourself and others throughout your life, and will often have strong intuitive powers. Deeply sensitive to the spiritual and emotional, you like to ‘feel’ into situations, and will assess the general vibe before rushing into anything. The Cancer Moon home-maker is very much a home and family lover, and you will make a home, as well as making yourself at home, wherever you find yourself. You will take your time when cooking healthy and nourishing meals, ensuring that everyone’s dietary needs are catered for, and you also love providing good food for those in need. Everyone is welcome in your kitchen! Although you are a very nurturing and caring being, you do need to take the time for your own self-care, instead of expending all your emotional energy on others. Very empathetic, you need to take care over keeping a balance between your strong sense of duty towards helping others, and members of your family, and your own emotional wellbeing. Needy people are often drawn to Cancer Moons, and you need to understand that you cannot help all of the people, all of the time.
Moon in Leo
Your Moon in Leo manifests itself with generosity and warmth towards family and friends. Loyal and true towards friends and partners, you can feel badly let down if betrayed. Your wish is to spread happiness to all, and you would love everyone to live a happy and harmonious life. The child-like qualities of Leo allow you to relate well to children and bring joy to their lives, and in fact, the creation of a child is the very definition of happiness and fulfilment for a Leo Moon person. Your home life is busy and buzzing, and you love to sing or dance as you go about your household tasks, making light of whatever comes your way. You are a creative cook, adapting recipes to suit you, your family, and friends, missing out any fiddly bits, but providing a substantial and nourishing fare all the same. You are the sort of person who can put together a great meal out of almost nothing, just by raiding the store cupboard and using leftovers. However, you do like receiving praise for your efforts, and will often make a drama out of small kitchen catastrophes! You enjoy taking the lead in any venture you embark upon, and are may well be a creative. You are a spontaneous and affectionate character, Leo Moon. Optimistic by nature, and loving to laugh and shine in company, you will always support family no matter what, and are a positive joy to be around.
Moon in Virgo
Your Moon in Virgo compels you to create order in your world, and you are very active, liking to keep busy. You have a strong sense of duty towards your kith and kin, and excel at attention to detail, being something of a perfectionist. Instinctively wary of others until you really get to know them, you can appear a little aloof and reserved on a first meeting, but you soon thaw and are really a very sociable person. You can be rather nervy and edgy, and some find it difficult to relax in your company, but you are simply very aware of others’ needs, and like to ensure that everyone is well catered for when entertaining at home, for example. In your home environment, you have high standards of hygiene and cleanliness and maintaining a neat and tidy home, sometimes to the point of obsession! You enjoy housekeeping, and will ensure the store cupboard is well stocked, keeping a mental shopping list in your head, and writing lists is something Virgo Moons do as a matter of course – everything is recorded, for future reference. As a cook, you love trying out new recipes, and will carefully follow the instructions, prepping assiduously, and clearing up meticulously afterwards. You like to keep to yourself in the kitchen, without distractions, but love to serve up a gratefully received meal, as serving others is in the Virgo Moon’s psyche. In love you are modest and reserved, and careful with your emotions, also being rather analytical in relationships. However, once you fully relax and feel safe with your partner, your inner passion is allowed to blossom. A friendly and solicitous soul, Virgo Moon, you add quiet pleasure to the lives of those who encounter your kindly and helpful nature.
Moon in Libra
If you have Moon in Libra, you will definitely enjoy being around people, and have good social skills, being adept at putting people at their ease. You have a wish to maintain harmony and balance in both your life and of those around you, and are diplomatic and charming in demeanor. However, people do not always get a sense of the real you, as you are so aware of satisfying others’ requirements and needs, in order to be helpful. You do find it upsetting being in harsh or uncongenial environments, and your emotions are better balanced if all around you is pleasing to the eye. In your home life, you like to have pleasant objects and furnishings around you, which reflect your interests and lifestyle. As a cook, you enjoy providing a well-planned and cooked meal for family and friends, and you take pride in beautiful presentation. You will also go to great lengths to ensure your work space is clear of clutter, displaying the latest gadgets and smart cookware! You are often a very striking person to look at, and you wish to display yourself to your best advantage, wearing tasteful clothes and being very well-groomed. In love, you like to be able to show off your partner, and be proud of them, and you also love to adore, and be adored in turn. You are a delightful companion, Libra Moon, with your genial and relaxed manner, but beware of becoming stressed by trying to be all things to all people.
Moon in Scorpio
Moon in Scorpio makes you a very passionate and private being, who feels everything in life very deeply. Your emotions may be quite volatile, as Scorpio Moons often react in an intense way to upsets and distress. Hardship and trauma in your life makes you very resilient where others would crumble, although you may experience vengeful feelings over perceived wrongdoings in your life. Most people with Moon in Scorpio are born survivors, being used to protecting themselves from adversity, and you will persevere to the nth degree in following your goals. In relationships, you may be rather possessive, as well as passionate and intense in love. Your ardor is strong, and you want your partner to know it! As a home-maker, you can be rather controlling and very business-like, ensuring meals are planned in advance and that nothing goes to waste. However, some Scorpio Moons are very fond of entertaining, and will throw lavish parties for guests, no expense spared, often employing caterers. Scorpio Moon people can evolve in different ways, depending upon their upbringing and childhood experiences. So, you may be the type of Scorpio Moon who uses their undoubted positive energies for healing and supporting others, or conversely, you may be the Scorpio Moon who uses negative energy to be destructive to yourself and to those around you. People should not underestimate your intensity in all matters, Scorpio Moon, and you possess powerful energies which you can put to beneficial use, if you so choose.
Moon in Sagittarius
You are an optimistic, upbeat, and cheerful character, Sagittarius Moon, and seem to have boundless energy and enthusiasm. Often a very inspiring character, you are likeable and charismatic, you love to laugh, and can be quite the entertainer. Yours is a lucky Moon sign, and you are positive in your approach, never being down for long. You may occasionally rush into situations without planning too much first, and are straightforward and honest, sometimes speaking out when it would be better to maintain silence! Curious about many areas of thought, including philosophy, religion, and astrology, you love to discuss the great unknowns in life. In the home, you cultivate a fun atmosphere, and love to be busying about, putting an exciting spin on all you do. You love planning children’s parties, indeed, any sort of party, and will inject excitement and wonder into the proceedings, and you make friends easily, enjoying being around people. You may be rather a slapdash cook, throwing a meal together with whatever comes to hand, leaving a trail of clearing up in your wake. In your relationships, you do search for freedom from bonds, and need to be able to do your own thing without feeling an obligation to a partner. You need to be with someone with whom you can share your thoughts and ideas, and, it has to be said, you will enjoy experimentation within your relationship. You are a cheery and chipper soul, Sagittarius Moon, and people warm to your ‘no frills’ persona.
Moon in Capricorn
Your Moon in Capricorn makes you a reliable and serious person, occasionally succumbing to depression and feelings of insecurity. A stoical being, you tend to keep your emotions in check, and may be very hard on yourself at times, setting yourself high standards, never being quite satisfied with what you have achieved. In relationships, you may appear rather cold and aloof, but you do possess strong emotions which you keep well-hidden, only allowing yourself to truly let go with the right person. However, you are loyal and faithful, and will trust your chosen partner implicitly. You are a very private person, and prefer to deal with emotional situations in your own way, never giving way to dramatic scenes, but rather, keeping a lid on your feelings and possibly causing yourself inner stress in the process. You can be your own worst critic, and something of a perfectionist, especially in the home, where you like to present a clean, tidy, comfortable, well-furnished space which will gain the approval of those who visit. You like to feel secure and relaxed in your home, thinking of it as something of a sanctuary, and will dislike your organization of the home being disrupted. Meals have to be perfect, to your mind, and you get cross with yourself if things go wrong in meal preparation, as you occasionally set yourself impossible targets. You may have had security or attachment issues when young, which can leave you lacking in self-confidence, therefore feeling you can only really rely on yourself. However, people do value your steadiness and trustworthiness, Capricorn Moon, and your inner strengths will shine through if you allow them to.
Moon in Aquarius
Your Aquarius Moon gives you an interesting, sociable, and humanitarian character, with a somewhat detached view of the world. You have a friendly and outgoing personality, and you often possess an unusual and insightful inner world. You enjoy discovering new information about the world around you, and are drawn to the world of ideas, information sharing, and communication, so the computer age is supremely suited to your curious mind, which is drawn to the realm of discovery. You can also be something of a loner, totally absorbed in areas of study or research which interest you. However, you also enjoy networking and being part of a group, drawing others together with your kindly nature. Your Moon in Aquarius makes you impartial and objective, and you understand your own and others’ problems from that perspective. In relationships, you require freedom, and are unable to lead a humdrum or predictable life. You are often something of an eccentric and free-thinker, and a partner needs to accept that within you. If you are with a controlling partner, you will either retreat into yourself, or run a mile! You will admire a partner who has their own absorbing interests too. You prefer emotional detachment, and are not too good at expressing romantic feelings, being somewhat cool, but nevertheless ardent in love, and you enjoy intellectual discussions with your partner, which will encourage strong bonds between you both. In the home, you can be rather casual and untidy, not caring about the impression you make on visitors to your home. You love preparing and cooking meals for large groups of people, like soups and stews, often inventing new recipes for yourself, and will welcome others sharing in the process, but you are not too good at clearing up afterwards. You are an unusual and interesting person, Aquarius Moon, and people are drawn to you, with your friendly and accepting nature.
Moon in Pisces
Moon in Pisces is one of the most sensitively receptive of the lunar signs. Often artistic, idealistic, and intuitive, you have a rich inner life, feeling emotions deeply, and being very sensitive to the vibes surrounding you. You are very empathetic, and people find it easy to engage with your friendly, non-judgmental nature. Many psychics have Moon in Pisces too, being able to see what others cannot, and have a great interest in all things spiritual. However, although you enjoy being in company, you absorb extreme energies like a sponge, and need to retreat into your own space to let go of the influence of these energies, not all of them benign. You do need the kindness of sympathetic others in your life, as you can be drawn into unsafe areas of your mind if not properly supported. In love, you are very much a giver, and some may take advantage of this aspect of your nature, as you do like to please others and make them happy, sometimes to the detriment of your own wellbeing. Co-dependency can also be a relationship problem for Pisces Moons, and you can be a very vulnerable person. You may also be anxious about your partner’s true feelings for you, which may in turn cause unnecessary rifts in your relationship. You may have been very shy and self-conscious as a child, and this unsureness of self carries through. At home, you love to wander in a dream-like state around your home, which is arranged to your very own liking, with knick-knacks and curios which make you feel comfortable. You enjoy preparing nourishing soul food for friends and family, but you can take an age getting it all just right, as you dream around the kitchen, humming snatches of song, and maybe forgetting an essential ingredient, like rice, then having to wait while it cooks! You are a kindly, sympathetic, and generous-spirited soul, Pisces Moon, and people welcome your gentle input to their lives.