#cardinal moon
NATALMOONINARIES
_____________ their dark side _____________
when immature, they can be arrogant and headstrong, cruel and argumentative. when the moon in aries individual is unevolved, they can be a big baby. reckless, restless, petulant, and impatient, they can act like a race car headed for a brick wall.
their irritability can completely control them and their impatience and desire for novelty consume them. when emotionally immature, they can be faithless and full of so much restless energy that they will never finish anything they start. selfish, shallow, insensitive, and self-indulgent, they live only for self-gratification, not noticing who they hurt and certainly not caring. having poor self-restraint, little self-awareness, and a very quick temper, this is an individual who can be like a bomb going off. however, it must also be said that their little explosions never last long.
_____________ their bright side _____________
they can be wildly romantic, masculine, and courageous. they are also self-confident. they know what they want, and they’ll get it no matter what. rushing in where heroes fear to tread, they can be the biggest dragon slayer.
the moon in aries individual can be exciting, enthusiastic, and brimming with life. sexual, passionate, and full of energy, they know how to direct it to get the desired results. for the right person, they can be a challenging, highly charged lover who electrifies life.
NATALMOONINLIBRA
_____________ how they feel _____________
like the moon in gemini individual, this person thinks before they feel. the moon in libra individual is rational and reasonable, rather than deeply emotive. therefore, their emotional range is fairly limited and their feelings can be fleeting.
because they tend to be more cool and friendly than deeply feeling, they can also be uncomfortable with the feelings of others. being an air sign, which rules thinking and communication, the moon in libra individual is more at home with clever conversation than an intense outpouring of emotion. they can be charming when flirting but are often a bit detached when it comes to taking into consideration the feelings of others. when cornered, they can cut themself off and seem like someone who is not quite as charming as they initially appeared.
all air sign moons seek freedom, and they demonstrate that in how they respond to life. this person may seem easygoing and fully capable of handling most anything that comes their way, but they can be easily suffocated and intimidated by too much intensity. the moon in libra individual may mask this under their easygoing veneer. however, this need will surface in time, and they will see to it that it is honored. as a result, this person has their own sense of space and timing. if pushed for too much closeness too soon, they will be so acutely uncomfortable that they will probably back off. like all air sign moons they need breathing space, and they will see to it that they get it, no matter what they have to do and where they have to go to find it.
_______ how they show their feelings _______
the moon in libra individual is very romantic and communicative. when in love, they are big on beautiful gestures like flowers and nights out at fine restaurants.
they will compliment you over candlelight and offer clever cheery conversation. on special occasions, they may break out the champagne and think up magical things to do that will make the evening unique and really memorable.
in the case of a quarrel, they will talk things out reasonably, trying to come to the most agreeable solution. because they are able to see both sides of a situation, the moon in libra individual can also be a convincing and non-threatening communicator who keeps things so clear that they seem to be easily resolved. at all costs they will maneuver the conversation away from meanness and ugliness, sorting out differences and keeping everything civilized.
NATALMOONINCANCER
_____________ how they feel _____________
they are sensitive and emotional, sentimental and deeply instinctive. they are so in touch with their own feelings that they are completely comfortable with the feelings of everyone around them.
warm, affectionate, loving, and caring, the moon in cancer individual is fully present in emotional situations. their emotions can go very deep and, whether positive or negative, are long-lasting.
when hurt, they may withdraw for a bit to lick their wounds and brood about how slighted they feel in the situation. however, unlike a lot of other moon signs, they won’t cut themself off. at a certain point they will emerge from their shell and be willing to communicate. the moon in cancer is very similar to the moon in scorpio in that it may forgive, but it will never forget. in between, both can hold a grudge like a torch that inflames their own sense of justice.
_______ how they show their feelings _______
when deeply connected, the moon in cancer individual is openly affectionate and will share their feelings in their own time and way. quite conscious and sensitive to everything around them, they know what they feel and it simply flows forth.
unlike a number of other moon signs, they don’t repress painful moments or erect elaborate defenses to cope emotionally. when hurt, they will withdraw for a time. when angry, they may be passive-aggressive or piercingly sarcastic. the moon in cancer individual can have a lacerating sense of humor that they use to express hostility.
whatever the situation, they usually make their emotions felt by those around them. the moon in cancer individual is so full of feeling that there is nowhere they can really go to hide it. whether positive or negative, their feelings often overflow, and they are suddenly at the mercy of the rushing current.
NATALMOONINCAPRICORN
_____________ how they feel _____________
the typical moon in capricorn individual sublimates their feelings. their denial of emotions fuels them in their avid quest for wealth and power. this is a person who feels they must always be busy, and the more that they are consumed with constant enterprising activity and the world on the outside, the less they feel on a deeply emotional level.
although they have the capability of depth, this individual tends to live in the shallow end of their emotional pool, taken up with the world at large. if they can get beyond the mad clamor of daily life, they might find they’re capable of compassion, based on their ability to relate to some suffering of their own from their past. however, their emotional thrust usually leads them in the more comfortable direction of some activity. activity in general and activities in particular can take on a ritualistic value in that they lend them a sense of structure, productivity, and emotional escape.
deep underneath their surface lies a vulnerable side protected by a web of psychological and behavioral defenses that may make them seem averse to love. as a matter of fact, they deeply need it. however, somewhere in life they have been burned, and they know that with the possibility of opening themself up to love comes the risk of deep emotional pain.
the moon in capricorn individual has to feel safe, secure, and on steady ground before they will allow themself to form a substantial romantic connection. furthermore, their self-control and sense of discipline will allow them to quickly erect barriers that may become entire roadblocks, should they feel endangered by the relationship at any time. all earth sign moons want everything to be put neatly in its place, even emotions. that is why they can be so frustrating and perhaps boring when it comes to romance, which often requires some spontaneity and whimsy. the feelings of the moon in capricorn individual need to be drawn out slowly so that they don’t feel engulfed with the emotionally ominous threat of the unknown.
like all earth sign moons, this person has a strong sensuous, tactile nature and tends to feel a great deal through their body and their senses. the proper scent can bring them down from their goal-oriented tower and get them in touch with feeling. physical displays of affection are also essential, and a sexual relationship that is deeply sensual can ground them and get them deep inside themself - at least for a while.
_______ how they show their feelings _______
the moon in capricorn individual tends to suppress their feelings and not communicate openly. nevertheless, no matter how much they are suppressed, painful feelings can affect them for a very long time. this is an individual who sees themself as a survivor in a potentially dangerous world. they, therefore, do not open up easily. they can even be called distrustful and at times paranoid. they play every move out in their head from the perspective of retaining power or retaining self-preservation versus pain.
the moon in capricorn individual has a serious problem expressing anger, and at times this can cause them to suffer from depression. wanting order and control in all situations, they are thrown in the lurch by emotional situations that they can’t put aside in a tidy little pile and forget. when deeply affected, they can take to brooding, withdrawing and becoming quite dark. this might be seen from the outside as startling emotional coldness. however, this person is usually experiencing deep introversion and is so much at the mercy of their own profound feelings that their connection with the surrounding world seems to disappear.
when it comes to love, this individual may need a bit of drawing out, as well as a lot of emotional reassurance before they are comfortable revealing the deeper parts of themself. even then, only a combination of time, magic, and chemistry will determine how much they will be willing to open up.
NATALMOONINARIES
_____________ how they feel _____________
quick to anger, they also calm down in record time. feelings don’t linger too long with the moon in aries individual. they suffer the risk of moving and thinking and feeling too fast.
sometimes irritable, insensitive, and shallow, they blowtorch their way through a bad moment. when busy, impatient, or seriously emotionally compromised, their words can be both clipped and cutting.
the moon in aries individual doesn’t brood about the meaning of things. they fly past them and vice versa, and before they know it, it’s all a new experience and the past has been forgotten. because they are so fast-moving and impulsive, this person can promise things in one moment and forget them the next. they can also behave like a completely different person from one day to the next, all depending on how much their moods affect them.
usually, the moon in aries individual is competitive, not compassionate. heavy emotional scenes annoy them and emotional demands can make them shut you out completely. needing a lot of space, they can’t bear to feel confined. at all times they need to be freed up to do their own thing and feel the wind in their face thrusting them in a completely new and exciting direction.
_______ how they show their feelings _______
honest, direct, and very much to the point, the moon in aries individual can be blunt, tactless, and have the kind of candor that can wreak incredible damage. this is not a person who walks around brooding and holding feelings inside. they tell it like it is. whether anyone really wants to hear it or not is completely beside the point.
sexual and impulsive, this individual finds the bedroom to be a comfort zone. the moon in aries person gives their all to their passion of the moment, and in that moment it may all seem like the very first time. as enthusiastic as a teenager just given a car, they will hold nothing back when they believe that they’re in love. however, how long these passionate feelings last depends on how mature they happen to be and how much they yearn for change and variety.
NATALMOONINLIBRA
________ who they are emotionally ________
they are a sociable sort of person with an easygoing manner and a great eye for beauty. the moon in libra individual was made for the good life. they desire beauty, harmony, and a little piece of heaven in all their experiences. hating conflict, which can seriously undermine their sense of stability and comfort, the moon in libra individual may quickly disappear from the scene of an intense dispute. above all, this person seeks balance and a sense of well-being that supports their pleasure-loving attitude toward life.
libra, being an air sign, brings them a focus that is more cerebral than emotional. therefore, they are more reflective and deliberate than compassionate and deeply intuitive. in an attempt to distance themself from intense emotions, they can be downright cold in the middle of some messy emotional display. the moon in libra individual is more comfortable with reason than emotion, and even their caring gestures usually are driven by an idea rather than a deep feeling.
ugliness and disorder disturb them, whether they see them in a person’s personality or the surrounding environment. luxury, creature comforts, and a pleasant place to come home to are high on their list of what they love best. this is a person who must be in an environment that works for them, not against them. the same is true of their choice of a life partner.
being rational and able to see two sides of an issue, this individual can be a clever peacemaker and negotiator. however, they do not want to be forced to live in that role. they need a partner who is positive, easygoing and not given to dramatic or hysterical emotional displays. in the face of such discord, they will disappear, and it might be into the arms of some new dazzling beauty who has caught their eye. the moon in libra individual can resort to both shallow and changeable behavior when seriously challenged. they do not want to be upset by personal behavior or circumstance. life to them must be lived from a perspective of peace, not demanding emotional intensity.
although they can be something of a flirt who flits from one person to another, they will eventually choose to share their life with a partner. romantic and generous, they can be fun to be with, always preferring to focus on the bright and the beautiful and never forgetting to be grateful for all their good times.
NATALMOONINCANCER
________ who they are emotionally ________
the moon in cancer individual is the most sensitive of the twelve moon signs, whether or not they openly show it. kind, caring, compassionate, and empathetic, they are most definitely an individual of feeling.
because the moon rules cancer, it is especially powerful in this sign. likewise, the feelings of the moon in cancer individual are very powerful and close to the surface. unlike a number of other moon signs, this is an individual who is in touch with their feelings. their emotional nature is a conscious part of who they are. likewise, consciously and unconsciously, they live through it.
closeness, intimacy, and their desire to nurture are central issues in their life. the moon in cancer individual always marries, has a family, and is a very involved parent. however, often they also care for needy souls who happen to surround them, some stray animals who show up and anyone else who might look like they need it. the moon in cancer individual is sympathetic. being super sensitive themself, they also understand vulnerability. they are like a sponge for the sadness of their immediate world and wishes to make everything better.
romantic, sentimental, and highly security-oriented, they need to know where they stand early on in a love relationship. at first shy and reticent about revealing themself, the moon in cancer individual will hold back, watch and wait and listen until they feel secure. their style is to feel a situation out and then proceed with caution.
sometimes moody, changeable, and emotionally subjective, their super sensitive feelings can overwhelm them and make them feel the need to withdraw. highly receptive to the emotional atmosphere surrounding them, they can unconsciously reflect the feelings of others and take on their moods.
the emotional needs are strong in this sign. this is an individual who must have the give-and-take of love and affection for their happiness. power, wealth, and game mean little if they have no one to come home to. a home base and a mutually supportive love relationship are the keys to their soul. once they find the right someone to satisfy this yearning they have for closeness, they will be unquestionably faithful. the moon in cancer individual doesn’t have to search the world to satisfy some craving for excitement like some other moon sign individuals. they are happiest at home with the right partner who can provide them with all the love that they need.
NATALMOONINCAPRICORN
________ who they are emotionally ________
there are basically two types of moon in capricorn individuals - those who are defined merely by their ambitious drives and those who have evolved to value more than the material world. the moon is in detriment in this sign, which means that this individual has a problem expressing their deeper feelings. most moon in capricorn individuals need to grow into themselves emotionally, and some never do because the drive for success and power is so overwhelming that it stifles their connections with their souls. the need for material security can also stunt this individual’s ability to express love.
certainly, this scenario is most common in young individuals of this moon sign where the goal-oriented, enterprising nature gives rise to a never-ending list of more goals and more mountains to be climbed. feelings take a backseat position to the burden of responsibilities that pave this individual’s road to financial security and, ideally, affluence. the moon in capricorn individual is ambition personified. this drivenness can cut them completely off from their feelings, as can be seen if we look to the lust for personal, political, and financial power displayed in many moon in capricornindividuals.
however, as a general rule, money is extremely important to this moon sign and is a strong motivating factor influencing the behavior of those born under it. essentially, money represents security, both psychological and financial, and the typical moon in capricorn individual is very insecure. they won’t show it, of course. as a matter of fact, they might go to extreme lengths to deny it. however, way down under their cool, controlled facade lie a vulnerability and fragility that they are always running from.
they will run from them with all their might and, with steely determination and extraordinary discipline, drive themself up all the mountains they want to conquer until they own each one. many moon in capricorn individuals believe above all in ambition and success. loving is something that they think will only slow them down, and they often don’t allot quality time for it until the last half of their life - if then. in many ways, this individual can seem old at a very early age, often born striving, and becoming a businessperson. the moon in capricorn individual has a natural, shrewd business acumen. they also have a need to be financially independent and is prepared to do whatever it takes to accomplish this, including making huge personal and romantic sacrifices.
to this end they will sacrifice personal time. they will also sacrifice love. that is not to say that they won’t marry or form a relationship. however, the connection they sustain will sit on the back burner of their bigger goals, and their partner may easily become a widow to the duties and responsibilities of their truly pressing desire: financial freedom and/or power in the world at large.
the moon in capricorn individual tends to be pragmatic. they can also be ruthless and cold and marry only for the sake of a prominent social or political connection. however, they do not always have to stay in this shallow place and there are those born under this moon sign who do move beyond it. those who do, begin to question life’s larger meaning and sense a void within themselves that financial investments, political office, or workaholism can’t fill.
unfortunately, many individuals with this sign hide behind their self-created castles of achievement or work-related responsibilities. this is a highly self-protective moon sign. it is also one that is very private, especially about such deep-seated anxiety-producing thoughts as fear of failure or rejection. there is great pride to be gained by this individual in being able to be beyond it all, beyond human vulnerability and fear. therefore, the moon in capricorn individual will often submerge their emotions and assume a stiff upper lip or extremely positive attitude to save themself from their own fear. over time, they will often become very good at putting a lid on the feelings that might betray them. in this respect, they can be their own worst enemy, although they might never see this. what they would choose to see is their own control and how successfully they wield it.
while some individuals need control over others, the moon in capricorn individual needs control over themself and the hidden demons within them that might deny them a fragile moment. they are so facile at the game of control that they often also end up in a position where they have control over other people. because our society usually hugely rewards this kind of behavior, this individual usually does not attempt to go to deeper dimensions within themself. however, they are there, should they ever choose to explore them.
the moon in capricorn individual is capable of much more emotional depth than they usually allow themself to consider or discover. they are not a shallow individual. however, they do tend to live as a mirror of society’s material values. when and if they begin to transform and become aware of the need to find their own personal, emotional, and perhaps spiritual values, there is no end to their ability to love and care for others in the deepest way. it must be said, however, that their own depths scare them. somewhere along the road of life they probably have really been hurt, and they have not taken it lightly. it is likely that with all their will, they will try to close the opening to that pain that they know deep down they could still experience. however, if they are really lucky and not merely materially successful, maybe sometime in their life something or someone will come along and open it up again.
NATALMOONINARIES
________who they are emotionally ________
the moon in aries has a wild, restless spirit that spurs them on impulsively toward the first direction that happens to occur to them. impulsive, impatient, and often possessing little staying power, they seek excitement and tend to put their needs first before all other considerations. a rambunctious child at heart, they are always revved up and ready to go. hot with life and their own anticipation, the moon in aries wants to burn.
ambitious, aggressive, assertive, and enterprising, they have emotional energy to give away. the moon in aries doesn’t look before they leap and loves living that way. courageous, competitive, and always primed for a challenge, they give off sparks and sometimes strokes of lightning. a thrill seeker who can’t sit still for very long, they are someone who must always test new ground. entranced by novelty and caught up in momentary satisfaction, they may be poor at following through on a previous commitment, should something sparkly snag their attention.
fearless and full of wild initiative, the moon in aries makes a great fighter pilot; however, as a person, they are often more primed for excitement than sensitivity. they want exactly what they want when they want it. since they have a low frustration tolerance, they are not prepared to be patient and to wait things out. putting immediate gratification at the top of their list of priorities, they can be something of a caution when they don’t get their way. sometimes reckless, self-centered, and certainly very testy, they can have the speed and unpredictability of a ricocheted bullet. where did this sheer velocity come from? it is likely that both their temper and their interest will be gone before you can come upon an answer.
in the area of love, they love the chase but often gets bored with the prize. the moon in aries is fired up by conquest. the excitement of a hot new sexual encounter can make them forget what time it is or where they’re supposed to be. a new fling is one of their favorite things. the moon in aries is turned on by chills and thrills and needs a strong dose of constant excitement. as a child, they probably had to be tied down. as an adult, they won’t allow it. wild and full of wanderlust, they want to feel the flame - if only for a little while.
even if they are the virgo sun, shy type, this individual will be attracted to wild fire sign people who will be restless and provocative. however, should they have an aries sun, they could be double trouble. whatever their sun sign, the moon in aries wants nothing less than the world on their own terms, and given their ability to make waves, they often get it.
