What your moon sign reveals about who you really are, and what you need in life

Full moons, super moons and never-ending memes, it feels like everyone is obsessed with the moon, but do you know your moon sign? Seriously, you can’t call yourself a true selenophile until you do, because what it reveals about your subconscious, deep-rooted desires and emotional inner self will blow your mind.

You’re already all in with your star sign, right? Well, just as that tells you which constellation the sun was in at the moment you were born, your moon sign shows where the moon was. It’s another important piece of the astrological birth chart puzzle that shows what makes you you. And this one has all the big reveals!

Big feelings and the moon go hand in hand and your moon sign offers up some seriously next-level insights into your true, inner self, the way you connect with others on an emotional level and what you need most to feel safe and secure in life. Basically, your moon sign is a big deal! It reveals who you are beneath the surface and what makes you tick. Discover the moon signs of those closest to you and it’ll be light-bulb moments all the way. 

Getting to grips with your moon sign can also help explain why you might not completely relate to the traits and characteristics traditionally associated with your star sign. For example, a nurturing, homebody Cancer moon might explain why you don’t connect with the world-wandering adventurous Sagittarius trope. Likewise, a steadfast and steady Taurus moon might temper an otherwise flighty Piscean personality. It’s all part of a much bigger astrological picture, of course, but discovering your moon sign is the ideal first scratch-beneath-the-birth-chart surface for anyone interested in learning more about astrology. 

Come armed with your birth chart intel (or find out your moon sign at cafeastrology.com), then read on to discover what your moon sign reveals about you…

Moon in Aries

Impulsive, fiery Aries moons are an emotional tour de force. You might not always know where you’re going with an Aries moon but it definitely won’t be boring. In fact, boredom on any level can be soul destroying for anyone with a moon in Aries. These feisty souls like life to feel high vibe, high energy and full of excitement. They want to be first, go first and come first in affairs of the heart. 

Moon in Taurus 

Lunar Taureans have a deep need for stability and security. They crave strong, solid foundations upon which to build their world vision. And, my word, does that vision look good. Taurus moons love luxury and the finer things in life. Emotionally they’re loyal, reliable and unafraid of commitment.

Moon in Gemini

If in doubt, talk it out might well be the Gemini moon motto. Communication is where it’s at for this flirty, flighty sign and they love nothing more than a meeting-of-minds emotional connection. Happiest in the middle of the action, Gemini moons need new ideas, mental stimulation and plenty of excitement to feel happy and secure. 

Moon in Cancer 

Home is where the heart is for caring Cancer moons. This sign is ruled by the moon so feeling feelings comes with the territory. To feel secure in life Cancer moons need love, stability and someone who cares about them as deeply as they care about other people. Nostalgia rules for Cancer moons so old friends and making memories are top of the priority list.

Moon in Leo 

Generous, big hearted Leo moons love nothing more than an audience. That doesn’t mean they’re all divas (although many are!) but in order to feel secure in life a Leo moon needs to feel seen. Leo moons like life on the glamorous side and can turn anything into a reason to celebrate. Emotionally they’re all in…if a lunar Leo loves you, you’ll know about it.

Moon in Virgo 

A Virgo moon always needs a plan! Happiest with their ducks in a row and the next few years neatly mapped out, lunar Virgos feel secure when they know what’s up next. Emotionally they like to feel like they’re making a difference. If there’s a problem a Virgo moon can’t help but want to solve it. Discerning to the point of being picky at times, they have high standards and expect a lot from themselves and the people they invest feelings in.

Moon in Libra

Everyone loves a Libra moon! Lunar Librans hate conflict, love harmony and feel happiest when surrounded by beautiful people and things. Yep, it’s all about the inner (and outer) peace for this moon sign. Happiest when everyone’s getting on, Libra moons can sometimes sacrifice their own needs for the sake of an easy life. What they won’t sacrifice is their commitment to style. Looking good matters to Libra moons.

Moon in Scorpio ­

There’s nothing superficial about a lunar Scorpio and they’re never as calm as they look. A Scorpio moon is so intuitive they know what you’re thinking before you do! The most secretive of all the signs, Scorpio moons won’t let just anyone into their inner world. To feel secure they need to believe they’re understood on the deepest level. Privacy matters to Scorpio so you can be sure they’ll take any secret you divulge to the grave. 

Moon in Sagittarius

Lunar Sagittarians are great fun to be around. Grab your passport and their hand and they’ll take you to the ends of the earth on a quest for adventure, knowledge and new experiences. On an emotional level they can be up and down but give them an exciting new plan and they’re happy. To connect on a lunar Sag’s level you need to be able to handle their honesty… it’s brutal at times!

Moon in Capricorn ­

The power player of the zodiac, Capricorn moons have a deep need to succeed in life. Happiest when their empire is growing and their goals are being smashed, a lunar Capricorn’s ultimate desire is to create a legacy that lasts. They can be emotionally closed at times but they’re always totally committed to making life wonderful for the people they care about.

Moon in Aquarius 

Aquarius moons are on a mission to defend the underdog, stick it to The Man and sprinkle community spirit everywhere they go. The most social sign of the zodiac, they need new people to bounce ideas off like the rest of us need oxygen. Above all these forward thinking, independent souls need to feel free to be happy. They can come across as emotionally unavailable but it’s not impossible to tie a lunar Aquarian down… you just need to join them on their latest crusade. 

Moon in Pisces

Magical, mystical lunar Pisceans were born to create. To feel truly happy and secure they need to live a life where there’s a lot of space and time to daydream. Often happiest in the world they’ve created inside their own head, this moon sign can make anyone fall in love with them… and they love deeply in return. Intense to the core, there’s always magic in the air when a Pisces moon is around.