#mutable moon
NATALMOONINLIBRA
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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.
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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.
NATALMOONINVIRGO
_____________ how they feel _____________
the moon in virgo individual doesn’t tend to feel emotions deeply. logical, practical, and realistic, they think and feel along utilitarian lines. both critical and discriminating, they are always seeing the imperfections in a situation or person and spends a lot of time trying to sort them out or eradicate them altogether.
with what is often a narrow, judgmental outlook and a value system that puts an emphasis on efficiency and productivity, they are not at home with the feelings of other people. likewise, they are not in touch with their own.
the moon in virgo individual’s feelings are deeply buried. they are out of touch with old childhood wounds and painful moments that evoked in them deep embarrassment or vulnerability. consequently, as an adult, they have little compassion for the feeling realm. they put their emphasis on trying to make small things perfect, on being efficient and turning out a product without a single flaw.
their sensitivity to “flaws,” both material and physical, often makes the moon in virgo person someone difficult to be with. also health and diet-conscious, they will notice those five extra pounds and won’t be shy about constructive criticism.
they are without sympathy for a person who persists on a path not focused on the goal of perfection. essentially intolerant of other ways of thinking and feeling, they will criticize and act as if they have the power to make everything that is too fat, flawed, excessive, or emotional go away.
the moon in virgo individual likes things to be clean, tidy, cut-and-dried. heavy emotional displays disturb them. emotional demands provoke in them the need for distance. seeing the world from a singular dimension, they don’t understand the complexities of other people. therefore, they are often out of touch with the words or behavior that a person might need most.
nevertheless, this individual is conscientious in their own way and wants to be of help in most situations. they can be counted on in a crisis, and even if their responses may seem completely emotionally inappropriate, they do mean well. the moon in virgo individual simply thinks that the entire world should live as they would, and seeing the world from a small place that seems very secure and controllable, they are hard put to have a more profound emotional response. the moon in virgo person’s ignorance is their bliss, and their personal opinions they see as their present to the world.
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the moon in virgo individual doesn’t really show their feelings. they live on the surface in a comfort zone of controlled and controlling activity, details, deadlines, disciplined regimes, and perhaps exercise.
although they can occasionally be high-strung, when angry this person usually tends to be passive-aggressive, preferring to communicate through omission.
when in love, the moon in virgo individual is more comfortable giving a practical little gift than talking about their feelings. they can be physically affectionate but shies away from deep emotional displays. often articulate, they can be witty, clever, and constantly offering their constructive advice. as annoying as their comments may seem, they are sincere about trying to improve a situation, person, or predicament.
NATALMOONINSAGITTARIUS
_____________ how they feel _____________
inspirational and enthusiastic, this individual has lofty aspirations and flights of fantasy that may never get grounded in reality. they often long for the intangible as their heart soars skyward. the soaring experience is what they like best, and whether they are in love or living for some ideal, they never want to come down. they find the earth too dark and depressing.
the moon in sagittarius individual moves fluidly through their feelings. they easily let go of the negative and move on to a new positive outlook in record time. however, because their feelings are so mutable, they often don’t dive very deeply beneath the surface of any situation, encounter, or relationship.
they can be something of a butterfly who moves from flower to flower. they can also turn emotions into abstractions that have philosophical weight and seemingly eternal value. in distancing themself from all darkness, they often lose track of the feelings of others and can be terribly insensitive. the moon in sagittarius individual can be more impatient than sympathetic. in general, they need a lot of thinking and breathing space and can be more detached than emotional, depending on their personal plans and how consumed they are by them in the moment.
when bad times do besiege them, they don’t stay down for very long. they will think things out and try to find some silver lining. before long, they can be seen bouncing back and is once again soaring above the clouds. the moon in sagittarius individual cannot tolerate negativity and prolonged depression, whether it’s in themself or someone else. therefore, they’ll do their best to turn a dark situation around and gain something positive from it.
impulsive and having a tendency to live in the moment, they can fall in love in about fifteen minutes and out of love in about four. the moon in sagittarius individual thinks in superlatives and wants all their experiences to be peak ones. the little significant moments and subtle feelings fly by them until they learn to slow down and really listen.
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open and honest, they hold nothing back. the moon in sagittarius individual often speaks before they think and shows everything on the surface. their is a no-holds-barred sort of style. throwing caution to the wind, they are capable of sharing their heart and mind with all their friends as well as the general public. this person is not at all frightened of their feelings.
positive and open-minded, they will often express themself through their sense of humor, which can also be an armor against fear. affectionate and filled with enthusiasm, they will embrace everything around them. the moon in sagittarius individual is very self-expressive and leaves little to the imagination. they love to bare their soul and, in the process, set the world on fire. generous, outgoing, and wanting to befriend the world, they can bring a lot of light to a lot of people and in the process provide themself with the sort of higher-minded satisfactions that their heart desires.
NATALMOONINGEMINI
_____________ how they feel _____________
the moon in gemini individual thinks before they feel. their life is one long thought that keeps changing through time and space. their nature is cool and detached and their emotions superficial. because of this they are acutely uncomfortable with intense emotional displays.
life can fly past them since they don’t hold on to feelings for very long. the positive aspect of their nature is that they can let go and move on after a bad experience. the negative aspect is that they can also be emotionally fickle. unless there are other influences in their chart, the moon in gemini individual has a tendency to not be very compassionate. basically, this is because they don’t have the depth to really understand other people’s feelings, and they also don’t want to get trapped by any pain.
this individual is very mercurial and can’t really understand emotional consistency. therefore, if they promise one thing in one moment and days later finds their circumstances have changed, they will change with them and most likely will not deliver. needless to say, this person is not the most emotionally dependable. usually, they also don’t feel guilt or remorse about putting people in painful predicaments. their emotional range doesn’t extend to include strong empathy. it is too fast moving and needful of freedom and space.
this is an individual who can be emotionally cool or even cold, depending on what is coming at them. any strong emotional demands or heavy emotional displays have an adverse effect on them, making them close up and cut off. on the other hand, humor and quick-wittedness expand their feelings and free them to be themself in the moment. a butterfly of sorts, they soar through mental space and settle wherever it seems convenient. emotionally, they will stay there until they get bored. then they move quickly on to a new person, place, idea, or possibility. the moon in gemini individual is in love with novelty. it brings little bursts of excitement through their heart that have a way of playing with their brain, the center of their natural focus. to get to their heart you have to go through their mind and make them feel fully alive.
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because they have a tendency to think rather than feel, the moon in gemini individual is logical, articulate, and reasonable in most situations. they will try to talk things out and make sense out of nonsense and are often amazingly successful at doing so. this can be a great plus to their personality since it can cool down an argument and create a workable compromise. in general, they are not one to get lost in the eye of the emotional storm. the moon in gemini individual does not easily lose their mind to either minor or major differences.
sometimes they can’t feel, especially if drowned out by someone else’s emotional maelstrom. raw, angry emotion can make them cut off, and teary-eyed episodes take all their patience. the moon in gemini individual can be frosty when they feel forced into places they don’t want to be. their emotional comfort zone drives them to keep things cool, light, and breezy. this emotional reaction is their escape hatch and it’s something they need to have at all times.
when emotionally involved, they’ll communicate by talking about their plans and ideas or by sharing activities that are stimulating or fun. the moon in gemini individual likes to have a good time and keep it light and lively. for them loving someone’s company means falling in love. however, they won’t get down on their knees and make dramatic declarations. they’ll just keep calling.
it must be mentioned that this individual can also be emotionally changeable and run from hot to cold in record time. if they feel bored, closed in, or that a situation is getting too predictable, this is the time when the air around them may cool and they may disappear. the moon in gemini individual can be quite ruthless about this sort of behavior and curiously devoid of guilt or compassion. their disappearing acts are knee-jerk responses to situations they find boring and unbearable. the moon in gemini individual’s emotional survival mechanism sometimes renders them so detached that they aren’t capable of making a strong connection with anyone. they tend to be a peter pan type who needs a lot of time to grow up and become comfortable feeling more deeply.
NATALMOONINPISCES
_____________ how they feel _____________
they are emotional and sometimes moody, experiencing fluctuations of feeling that they often find inexpressible. the moon in pisces individual can be sensitive and sentimental. they can also be highly intuitive and emotionally tuned in.
impressionable and easily influenced when their emotions are appealed to, the moon in pisces individual can be led in a lot of directions. easily seduced by everything that appeals to their senses, they yearn for the divine highs of life, sometimes regardless of the cost. sensual and searching for something more than a limited earthbound existence, they are most at home in their soul in some creative or spiritual capacity.
dreamy, changeable, and known to vacillate emotionally, they can be an enigma unto themself. because this sign is so connected to the unconscious, it can take this individual a long time to process emotions and know what they are really feeling. for example, sometimes they may not realize they are even angry at someone’s actions, only to be besieged a day later with a bad mood.
from time to time they need to tune the world out and have some time alone to emotionally regenerate. without even realizing it, they can absorb the negativity that surrounds them and suffer through subtle depressions and periods of apathy.
the moon in pisces individual lives in their own world. they are not open about their feelings. it is not that they are intentionally secretive, it is just that they often change so rapidly that it leaves them confused. their emotional style is to go with the flow from moment to moment, never really certain of where that might take them but being open to all that comes their way.
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while at times this person may be curiously quiet and elusive, they are at others open and expressive. there is a strong element of unpredictability to this individual. emotionally subjective - sometimes sad and sometimes happy for no apparent reason - their emotional landscape is constantly changing.
they can be tender, caring, and compassionate. they can also be confused and not able to get in touch with their elusive inner feelings. at times they can be as sympathetic and empathetic an individual as you’ll ever find. at other times, they can be detached, preoccupied, and caught up in a world of their own.
a confluence of emotions, feelings, and impressions run through them at any given time period. therefore, sometimes the moon in pisces individual is not in touch with them because they are confused by the changing nature of them. it is not uncommon for them to also be blocked because so much is going on inside of them that the contents of their mind are like a psychic stew that is bubbling over.
NATALMOONINVIRGO
________ who they are emotionally ________
the key word for the moon in virgo individual is discriminating. they are practical rather than emotional and reasonable rather than deeply feeling. conventional and somewhat constrictive, they are disciplined, duty-bound and highly security-oriented.
work tends to come before pleasure with this individual who must attend to business details often to the detriment of emotional matters. a great moon for a lawyer, surgeon, accountant, or president, it can pose problems in the initial stages of a romance, providing that they allow the romance to reach the initial stages.
this individual is critical and not in touch with their deeper feelings. furthermore, they highly validate their own way of thinking and want the world to change according to their belief system. this might be the most difficult moon sign when it comes to the subject of love and compassion. the emotional range here is rather narrow, and anyone who gets close to the moon in virgo individual will soon feel their limits.
this individual can be calculating, controlled, and a worrywart over petty matters. because they feel they always have to be busy and cannot kick back and smell the flowers, they are a hard individual to relate to in any relaxed way. they can be a highly obsessive-compulsive person who doesn’t know how to calm down. this can put a big damper on their ability to create a deeper connection with a partner, and it often does.
on the positive side, they can be caring and conscientious. the moon in virgo individual can also be helpful in practical ways. their nature is serious, industrious, and persevering. honest and sincere, they are someone to be counted on. their big problem is that they cannot let go of minor preoccupations long enough to discover, explore, and share the best of themself.
more comfortable on the work scene than having dinner by candlelight, this person is driven by the need to accomplish for accomplishment’s sake. their goal may not even be a major accomplishment and often isn’t. however, it still fulfills their sense of purpose and deep work ethic. often assigning small details the importance of major life issues, this person finds a way to always be preoccupied. living life in this manner, they can have a hard time when it comes time to open up and love someone.
NATALMOONINSAGITTARIUS
________ who they are emotionally ________
the moon in sagittarius individual is freedom-loving and full of humor. a natural optimist who never tires of journeying in new directions, they love life and look only at the big picture.
adventurous, curious, restless, and full of anticipation for what may be around the next corner, they like to keep moving, exploring, and experiencing life on many levels. whether philosophical, intellectual, or more interested in the great outdoors, this individual is at their best when covering new ground. having a natural zest for life and learning, they love to travel and take on new people, countries, languages, and foods. the moon in sagittarius individual will try anything once and knows how to make the best of a bad situation. seeking to live life to the fullest, they hate to feel fettered by any situation. as soon as something gets boring, they are bound to move on.
whether they have a philosophical/spiritual/ecological world view or a self-indulgent appetite for the forbidden, this is an individual who must follow their inclinations, even if they take them into dangerous territories. they could be a philosopher, a humorist, or a full-time libertine, but whatever they do, they do it to the max.
the rule of the moon in sagittarius individual is that they want to enjoy everything they do, and they want everything that they do to take them somewhere exciting. idealistic and interested in all life’s possibilities, they are a positive person who takes things as they come. the need for discovery spurs them on and gives them a peripatetic appetite for the truly unpredictable paths. they may be difficult to pin down for very long, but hanging around them is always a learning experience.
sometimes flighty, irresponsible, and feckless, their behavior can be unreliable and immature. they are one to be charmed, not tamed, and even then their attention span can be short. impatient and preoccupied with many things at once, they want to know how they’ll all work out. in the meantime, some things never get finished and fall inevitably by the wayside. air bound, they’re off to their new journey, country, religion, planet, romance, or over-the-edge experience. the moon in sagittarius individual will not be contained or controlled. they will break free of all boundaries even if the risk is a big one. sometimes their wanderlust will lead them into dangerous places that can be insidiously self-destructive.
NATALMOONINGEMINI
________ who they are emotionally ________
the moon in gemini individual is ruled by their head and often has a hard time connecting to their heart. by nature they need a lot of change, variety, diversity, and stimulation to keep their demanding cerebral side happy. therefore, they respond to humor, cleverness, quick-wittedness, and sparkling conversation that keeps their mind moving. emotionally detached and needing a challenge, they are most taken with a partner who can be equal to their personality and maybe even dazzle and outdistance them with their own wit.
this is an individual who might say one thing and do another, only because they feel so completely different from day to day. they might not even be aware of it but their quicksilver mind demands a wide range of stimuli or else their attention will fade away. they can be quite fickle and a challenge to pin down. however, they are also winsome and can be a charming companion for the restless sort of partner who is simply interested in having a good time with no strings attached.
they are a friendly individual who is initially most entranced by someone great to talk to. however, it might also be said that because they are so friendly, open, and curious, they find that many people usually interest them in a lot of different ways. they are capable of carrying on several relationships at the same time since they like the feeling that they are going places both mentally and physically. restless, changeable, curious, and inquisitive, they often have a large repertoire of interests that they pursue in their own haphazard fashion, sometimes merely dabbling superficially and losing their enthusiasm in midstream.
the mind here is always moving in overdrive and forever thinking ahead. the moon in gemini individual has a hard time staying in the present unless they get lost in a perfect conversation that fascinates them so much they forget what time it is. easily bored, they cannot bear belabored points, long-drawn-out detailed stories, or intense emotional scenes that they feel drains the life right out of them. when bored, trapped, or seriously confronted, this is an individual who will take flight. they are fond of the easy way out and, if compromised, won’t communicate or return phone calls.
freedom-loving and yearning to experience a strong degree of novelty and variety, the moon in gemini individual can be a trifle flighty. this individual needs their space as well as time spent traveling around in their different dimensions. anyone trying to close in on them or tie them down is in store for some serious disappointments. when it comes to commitment, they take it slow and can have a hard time when it comes to monogamy. independent and always wondering what’s around the corner, they often feel they can’t be cramped into conforming to someone else’s expectations or routine. one part of them may indeed want a relationship, but their gemini moon will still demand that they remain free.
the moon in gemini individual is best off with a partner who is a friend with whom they love to talk and share similar interests. personal respect and intellectual compatibility are on the top of their list for the perfect lover. security-seeking partners who are diminished by the capriciousness of a forgotten phone call are not for them. to enjoy a gemini moon individual you have to be able to live in the moment and like doing that. then one day you may find that one moment at a time has turned into a lifetime.
NATALMOONINPISCES
________ who they are emotionally ________
the inner world of the moon in pisces individual is an emotional conundrum characterized by a variety of moods, feelings, empathies, fantasies, and secret longings. at times their moods make them a mystery unto themself. at other times they are a vessel of pure intuition. then there are the times when they don’t even know what they’re feeling. sometimes a sense of apathy surrounds them, and their first thought may be escape.
this is a sign that runs the gamut from great creative artists to people living with alcohol and drug addiction. in between are to be found psychics, healers, and psychologists. pisces is a mysterious, psychic, intuitive sign that is changeable, fluid, and closely connected to the unconscious.
there are moon in pisces individuals who are completely cut off from their feelings. some sublimate their nature wisely, while others live at the mercy of their own emotions. in general, this sign is a psychic sponge. it picks up the psychic and emotional contents of other people quite consciously and can be deeply affected by others’ moods.
the moon in pisces can be highly intuitive. they can also be highly fantasy-oriented and become so involved with their inner life that they can become emotionally deluded and end up living in a dreamworld. whatever the case, they usually have an imagination that is boundless. it can conceive of the best and the worst of what life has to offer. it can produce far-reaching vision, and it can produce a free-floating fear. this sensibility is one that needs to be channeled and directed in order to make the best of itself. in such a case, it has great creative and empathetic possibility. otherwise, it can lead to aimless daydreaming and general dissipation of energies.
the moon in pisces individual is emotional. they are also romantic, and their vision of romance has phantasmagorical possibilities. sensitive and physically attuned to people and situations around them, they can often magically pick up on other people’s vibrations. when they tune in to their lover, they can leave behind the world and offer them a little piece of heaven. whatever they share, it comes from something deep inside them, and they will be prepared to sacrifice something of themself to make the picture perfect.
what they yearn for is a soul mate. what they want is to merge beyond ego boundaries and enter a perfect world that is like a poem. this need for color and the intensification of life can also lead them to escape it. all sorts of escapist tendencies are common in this sign, from drug and alcohol addiction to deep denial.
the moon in pisces individual is always searching for something elusive, whether that be large or small, significant or the smallest, fleeting fantasy. creative and often spiritual, they can find many constructive ways to express this soulful urge. however, often a sense of deep longing still exists somewhere inside them that they can’t seem to satisfy. many moon in pisces individuals try to fill this hole through sex, which can lead to compulsive promiscuity and eventual dissipation. however, some very spiritual moon in pisces individuals know how to go inside themselves to find themselves, or at least a deeper part of themselves that will add to their sense of meaning and make their life that much richer.
