ASTROLOGY novices might think their Sun star sign is all that matters when it comes to the zodiac.
But according to astrologers, your true nature can only be revealed by delving deeper into your entire natal chart – and your Moon sign is seen as the window to your inner world.
What is my sun sign?
In astrology, your Sun sign denotes where the sun was located in the zodiac on the day you were born.
This is what people typically want to know when they ask for your "star sign".
However, this is a common misnomer, as astrologers reveal there is much more to your horoscope than just your Sun sign.
The sun sign dictates the way you present yourself to others – it shows your key personality traits when you are around your friends and can indicate what you want and need in life.
Each Sun sign has positive and negative connotations.
You can find out your sun sign simply by seeing when your birthday falls within the dates below.
- Aries: March 21 – April 19
- Taurus: April 20 – May 20
- Gemini: May 21 – June 20
- Cancer: June 21 – July 22
- Leo: July 23 – August 22
- Virgo: August 23 – September 22
- Libra: September 23 – October 22
- Scorpio: October 23 – November 21
- Sagittarius: November 22 – December 21
- Capricorn: December 22 – January 19
- Aquarius: January 20 – February 18
- Pisces: February 19 – March 20
If you want to delve deeper into the meaning of your Sun sign, you can check Mystic Meg's star sign guide.
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What is my moon sign and how to calculate it?
The Moon sign is considered the second most important influence in your horoscope chart after the sun.
Your Moon sign holds the key to understanding your emotions and deeper nature.
If your Sun sign represents ego, your Moon sign represents your inner life.
But finding what it is isn't as simple as looking at your date of birth.
Because of the moon's rotation around Earth, you need to know the location of your birth to discover your lunar chart placement.
The moon moves quickly around the zodiac, visiting each sign for about two and a half days.
Here's how to calculate your Moon sign:
- Find out the exact time you were born – the more precise, the more accurate your natal chart will be
- Keep in mind your date and location of birth – to figure out where the moon was when you were born
- Use a free astrology birth chart calculator to get your full chart – including your Sun, Moon and Rising sign
Your moon sign is likely to differ from your sun sign – i.e. you might be a Taurus sun, but your lunar sign might be in Sagittarius.
Horoscope traits
Aries – The best and worst characteristics of the head of the zodiac
Aquarius – The traits you need to know for the air sign
Capricorn – What does this star sign mean for your personality?
Cancer – The key traits for the sign include a keen love of food
Gemini – The traits to be aware of for the sign with a symbol of twins
Leo – The best and worst characteristics of the fire sign
Libra – What does the seventh star sign mean for your personality?
Pisces – The key traits for the sign include an interest in the arts
Sagittarius – The traits you need to know for the fire sign
Scorpio – What does this star sign mean for your personality?
Taurus – The best and worst characteristics of the earth sign
Virgo – The key traits for the sign include loyalty and kindness
What does my moon sign mean?
Your Moon sign can reveal some truths about your inner world that you might be keeping hidden from the people around you.
But bear in mind that astrology is not an exact science and your astrological profile is a mix of many factors.
To get the most accurate horoscope, you need to consider all placements in your astrological chart together.
However, some valuable conclusions can be drawn from your moon sign – so find out yours and come back to see what it means.
Aries
Aries moons are direct and blunt when expressing emotions.
As the first sign of the Zodiac and a typical representation of the element of fire, Aries are fuelled by excitement and adventure, and will never miss out on a challenge.
If your moon is in this sign, you probably have a big emotional response to provocation and are likely to adopt an act first, think later approach to life.
The ultimate challenge for an Aries moon is to remain calm and level-headed in heated situations and to balance their quick emotional responses with a more steady outlook.
Taurus
Taurus moons are creatures of comfort and luxury lifestyle.
They thrive when surrounded by their favourite things and can get protective over their personal space and belongings.
They can also be stubborn when it comes to love – as having a routine and a methodical plan of action is imperial to them, making compromising with their significant other a struggle.
Gemini
There's nothing more important for Gemini moons than good communication.
Their curious, witty, intelligent nature demands constant intellectual stimulation and they like being surrounded by interesting people they could talk to.
Nervousness and restlessness are common with this lunar position, which often translates into Gemini moons being really talkative and sometimes overbearing.
They dislike falling into a routine and are constantly on the lookout for personal connections, making them very adventurous and dynamic when it comes to love and friendships.