Moon Signs, Lecture for
Heaven on Earth
Victoria Bearden
P.O. Box 1415
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(760) 634-1028
Victoria
Bearden
10/05/03
When someone asks you what sign you are they are really just asking what your Sun Sign is. This has to do with where the Sun is on the date of your birth. But there are a lot of other things in your birth chart that are just as interesting. The Moon was also in a sign at your date and time of birth. The Moon has to do with your inner nature, as opposed to your Sun Sign, which has to do with your conscious sense of self and basic energy drive. Let’s not underestimate the significance of the Sun Sign. It is the cornerstone of your chart. But the Moon can open many interesting doors to the inner dimensions of your psyche and is worth investigating.
The Moon is Yin principle; the circumstances and conditions under which Yang energy of the Sun can manifest. The Moon is the womb; it contains and nurtures energies and prepares them to manifest in the world. It is like a crystal that energy passes through. It magnifies and amplifies qualities coming from the deep self. The Moon in the natal chart denotes our attitude about being here on planet earth in a body. A strong Moon placement helps the person feel confident about who they are. Difficulty with the Moon can make a person feel alienated and alone. A problem Moon can make you feel justified only by what you do, not by what you are.
The Moon indicates we feel about where we come from; our roots, our family of origin, our country. It has to do with ideas and behaviors we absorbed and learned from a very early age, perhaps even in the womb. The Moon represents unconscious assumptions we have made about life. The Moon is best understood through feelings and emotions. Lunar energy goes on autopilot. It is the patterning of energy, not the use of the energy. The Moon indicates how you perceive things psychically. The Moon represents the people of a nation, not the ruler. A well-placed Moon indicates someone who appeals to the masses. The Moon is the doorway to the Yin part of the universe, the world, ourselves.
If you fix your Moon, then you can express your Sun. How do you fix your Moon? Give it what it wants and needs. Make it comfortable. Stop running away from it. Give it some attention. House position indicates an area where your needs may be expressed more pointedly. Your Lunar nature shows how the world listens to you. The House position could indicate an area where you could affect the public. If you’re depressed do the things that your Moon sign and house like to do. The Moon also indicates how you listen to others, and how you respond to them, on a primal level.
What does your Moon Sign say about you?
The Moon Sign indicates a person’s emotional side. It is unconscious, instinctive, habitual, and receptive. The Moon has a lot to do with what makes you tick. The Moon Sign determines your emotional response to the outer world and other people. The Moon is your “vibe”. It is something other people sense about you, but perhaps don’t see on the surface. The Moon changes signs every 2 ½ days or so and if you haven’t ever had your chart done you will have to have an astrologer do one for you to get the definitive answer about what you Moon Sign is.
Window to the Here and Now: Center yourself through some simple meditation and tune in to your inner state. What does it feel like? Get the mind and the will out of the way and sense your body and emotions. Once you identify your inner state you can sit with it for a while and see what it is as an observer. Later perhaps you can reflect on your impressions and get some clarity about your Moon.
Instincts and habits: The Moon influences our instincts and habits. These are things you do that are autopilot; you don’t have to think about it, you just do it. For a Leo Moon person it might be letting loose and playing with kids, or just being a big kid and acting out for attention. For a Cancer Moon person it might be cooking, care-taking, and playing the mommy role for friends.
Needs: The Moon Sign can also let you know where you go to get your needs met. It can represent a deep inner place that you need to be fed. For an Aries Moon person it might be through adventure or challenge and the need to act independently. For a Taurus Moon person it could be sensual comfort, stability, and continuity.
Fears and Phobias: The Moon Sign can also reveal unconscious fear or phobias. For a Virgo Moon person it might mean a fear of germs or illness, or the fear of criticism. For a Gemini Moon person it might mean a fear of appearing stupid or uninformed, or the fear of having to commit to something that will become boring or confining.
Intimacy: The Moon Sign will indicate how you approach others on an emotional level and what your style of intimacy is. A Pisces Moon person will tend to be empathetic, caring, and accommodating and self-sacrificing. A Capricorn Moon person will tend to be cautious, serious, and responsible where love is concerned.
Where You Live: Your Moon Sign can shed light on what kind of home you create. A Libra Moon person might be a natural interior designer, looking to create art and beauty all around them. A Scorpio Moon person wants security, a refuge, and privacy, which would be reflected in their domain.
Your
Inner Mother: The Moon represents the way you responded to
your mother while you were growing up and what kind of mother or nurturer
you have become. A Scorpio Moon Person may have had a powerful, dominant,
loyal, and even controlling mom. An Aquarius Moon probably had a non-traditional,
intellectual, individualistic mom who could have been a little emotionally
detached.
Your Inner Child: Your Moon Sign definitely reflects
your inner child. This is the part of you that wants what it wants,
is innocent in its responses, and wants to play. A Libra Moon is a
kid who wants lots of playmates and definitely wants to be picked
for the team or party invitations. A Capricorn Moon might be a serious,
scholarly, introverted kid that needs more friends. A Sagittarius
Moon is a kid who thrives on competition, sports, and exploration.
Your Inner Mystic: Your Moon Sign indicates areas where your Soul can really shine. Your Moon represents the Soul’s longings, past life tendencies, and your intuitive nature. For a Pisces Moon it could be art or social work, for a Virgo Moon is could be helping and healing others. By cultivating your Lunar side you will be able to get more in touch with intrinsic spiritual forces that can serve as a guide for your life path.
The Moon Through the Signs:
Aries: The Impulsive Moon. The Moon is a watery planet and is a bit uncomfortable in fire signs, particularly Aries, ruled by Mars, the god of war. For this reason Aries Moon people must make sure they aren’t unconsciously drawn to conflict, particularly in relationships. You have an inner need to be independent. You tend to become emotionally blocked without some kind of challenge or excitement. You respond to things quickly and have an instinct to lead. Your courage could inspire others. You react to things impulsively. Learning to slow down and compromise is important. People sense your inner strength. Become the Spiritual Warrior. Key Word: Boldness, Basic Need: To seek creative challenges, explore leadership, express through action, experience passion. Tell me I’m great, give me my space, I do what I want.
Taurus: The Sensual Moon. The Moon is quite content in earthy Taurus, which is ruled by another feminine emotional planet, Venus the goddess of love and beauty. Taurus Moon people desire comfort and security and often have a knack for creating it. They have the ability to be strong and steady for others. Taurus Moon people often have a powerful creative side. Their desire for stability sometimes makes them resistant to change. There can be an artist or healer inside of you. Become the Creator. Key Word: Sensuality, Basic Need: To make a solid base from which to create from, physical comfort, sensual experiences, and security. Taurus Moon says: Show me you love me in a physical way, share with me.
Gemini Moon: The Curious Moon. Whenever the Moon is in an Air Sign, like Gemini there is a need to get past the thinking process into the emotions. Gemini’s have a strong inner need to communicate and quench their boundless curiosity. People sense they are open to communicate and Gemini Moon people are able to strike up friendships quickly. They can tend to get nervous and antsy if they aren’t busy. They often have good imaginations and can get into their inner thoughts through writing, which they are often talented at. Emotionally they can be a bit fickle or distant at times. Key Word: Curiosity, Basic Need: To use their creative intelligence for something they can share with others. They need stimulation, education, activity, and social contact. Gemini Moon says: Talk to me, intrigue me, mentally engage me.
Cancer Moon: The Nurturing Moon. The Moon rules Cancer so this is a comfortable fit. Cancer Moon types are very sensitive to the feelings of others and are emotionally driven beings. They often seek out relationships where they can nurture the other person. There is a need to bond and connect. Finding an outlet for creativity and imagination is a must. They, like Taurus Moon people, thrive on security and home. Strong ties to the mother are indicated. They often have a natural ability in music and acting; activities where their emotions can flow out into the world and touch others. Key Word: Nurturing, Basic Need: To create a sense of family and closeness in their lives. Cancer Moon needs to bond, to feel, a safe environment, and emotionally responsive people to be close to. Cancer Moon says: Love me, need me, let me take care of you.
Leo Moon: The Expressive Moon. Leo is another bold Fire Sign and the Moon in Leo suggests an inner desire to be noticed and admired. There is often much creative and dramatic energy lurking inside that needs some form of expression. This could be theatre, art, or music. Leo Moon people have an affinity to young people and have the ability to be great teachers and coaches of kids. Leo Moon people like things to be steady and stable, but still need a sense of drama and excitement to be happy. Key Word: Expressive, Basic Need: To find an outlet that allows their sense of joy and playfulness to come alive. Attention for what they do well. Leo Moons need a sense of authority or leadership in life, some drama and excitement. Leo Moon says: Admire me, be proud of me, let me be strong for you.
Virgo Moon: The Fixit Moon. Virgo is another slightly uncomfortable Moon Placement, as Virgo is ruled by Mercury, like Gemini, and is more intellectual than emotional. Virgo Moon folks can get unconsciously addicted to order and perfection. They appreciate things that are pure and healthy. They have a need to be of service to others and often go into professions where healing is involved. They are often happiest when doing productive or creative work. They need to let others care for them more. Key Word: Purity, Basic Need: To find meaningful work they can put their heart and creativity into. A skill or craft they can hone, perfect, and gain mastery over. Virgo Moon needs health and perfection of the physical body. Virgo Moon says: Tell me how good I am. Let me fix you. Let me show you my skill.
Libra Moon: The Relating Moon. Libra Moon types are people oriented. They are often very popular socially and can become people pleasers. Conversely, they have an ability to sway and influence people and can use this ability to persuade or control. Another airy Moon Sign Libra Moon people need to make sure they are in touch with their real feelings, not just their ideals and dreams. Libras have a great deal of sensitivity to the attitudes and reactions of others. Libra Moon people thrive on connection and like to share ideas and talk. They have strong artistic instincts that can be used in writing or artistic pursuits. Sometimes they will sacrifice their true needs in order to maintain harmony in a relationship. Key Word: Relating, Basic Need: Libra Moons need to have harmony in relationships. They want to improve and/or beautify their environment. They want a social context where they feel they are an integral part. Libra Moon says: Like me, admire me, let me be a part of your life, and connect with me.
Scorpio Moon: The Intense Moon. Not the world’s easiest Moon sign, these people have very deep, powerful emotions and are quite intense. Sometimes Scorpio Moon people have had to struggle through some adversity in their early life. They are strong and resourceful and will be unshakably loyal if they love you. Occasionally Scorpio Moon folks will become jealous and extreme in relationships. Scorpio Moon people often have a gift for counseling and healing, as they seem to be able to see what’s going on beneath the surface of things. Key Word: Intensity, Basic Need: A sense of deep bonding in relationships and powerful experiences. Scorpio Moon needs to express their ability to transform something or become a catalyst for healing. Scorpio Moon says: Go deep with me, share secrets with me, be passionate with me.
Sagittarius Moon: The Enthusiastic Moon. This fiery Moon sign is restless and energized by nature. Occasionally this can make it hard for them to settle down in a relationship. Some Sagittarius Moon people are fascinated with travel and new experiences and can become a bit like gypsies. They need to study, to know, and to grow. Emotionally they are idealistic and extroverted, which could be a challenge for more moody sensitive types. This Moon sign can have a natural inclination to be visionary. The Jupitarian nature of Sagittarius can sometimes put these Lunar types out into the public eye in a big way. Nature, animals, and the outdoors are a wonderful refuge for Sag Moon folks. Key Word: Exploration, Basic Need: A way to explore new horizons and experience new ideas. Sag Moons need a philosophy or cause to fight for. Sag Moon says: Inspire me, give me freedom, play with me, debate with me, tell me I’m right.
Capricorn Moon: The Serious Moon. The sign Capricorn is ruled by serious Saturn and is exactly opposite the sign of Cancer, which rules the Moon. As you might imagine, Capricorn is not the most comfortable Moon Sign. The Moon wants to be watery and emotional and Capricorn wants to be serious and practical. Cappy Moon people are have strong inner resources and can endure hardship. There is a need to succeed. This Moon sign can easily get caught up in the idea that what they achieve is more important than who they are inside. They often put their emotional needs to the side and take a more parental, responsible role in their relationships with others. Getting in touch with and expressing feelings is a must for these people. They naturally gravitate to people who are deep, scholarly, and serious. Key Word: Endurance, Basic Need: To open up to a relationship they can trust and put their power and depth to good use in the world. Cappy Moons need structure, safety, goals, order, wisdom, and power. Capricorn Moon says: Take me seriously, let me be responsible for you, let me take charge.
Aquarius Moon: The Unusual Moon. This is another airy Moon Sign with a strong intellectual side. Aquarius Moon thrives on connection to people but sometimes fears they will lose their freedom if their relationships become too deep. They are drawn to things that are unusual and unique and have a knack for attracting eccentric people into their lives. People are drawn to them and sense they are open to sharing ideas. They may have trouble dealing with people who are emotionally demanding or overly emotionally sensitive, preferring to deal with emotions in a more intellectual way. Key Word: Free Spirit, Basic Need: To connect with people socially and use their ideas to inspire change. Aquarius Moon needs friends, a tribe, a connection to the outside world of ideas and people. Aquarius Moon says: Acknowledge my uniqueness. Be my friend. Share your ideas with me.
Pisces Moon: The Spiritual Moon. Last of the watery Moons, Pisces Moon people are extremely emotionally sensitive and often psychically aware. They are impressionable and sometimes let others influence them too much. Born helpers and healers, they also need to learn to take care of their own needs instead of always focusing on the needs of others. They often have natural creative gifts in art, music, photography, and acting. They are physically sensitive as well and must strive to balance their health. Key Word: Intuitive, Basic Need: Pisces Moons need love and romance with good boundaries and creative self-expression. They need a creative outlet so they can help, heal, make art, or be spiritual. Pisces Moon says: Merge with me. Let me love you totally. Experience spirit with me. Let me heal you.
Aspects to the Moon: Discuss hard aspects to the Moon briefly. This brings up core issues and deep wounds to the psyche.
House Position of the Moon: Discuss how the house position of the Moon colors its nature. The house position can serve as a doorway for the Soul’s expression in certain areas of life.
1rst House: Responsive
2nd House: Physical and material needs
3rd House: Motion, people, talking
4th House: Security
5th House: Creativity
6th House: Regularity and Health
7th House: Partnering
8th House: Intimacy and dependency
9th House: Truth and higher mind
10th House: Recognition and responsibility
11th House: Security in Groups, belonging
12:
Fantasy and escape
Finding Your Moon in a Solar World
Our Society is not Moon oriented, but more oriented to the Sun. The Sun speaks of identity, individualism, manifested energy, and projection of the self into the world. The Sun wants to do and perform. The Moon, on the other hand just wants to be. We spend a lot of time trying to run away from our own inner nature. We want to analyze it, put it into therapy, hide it, and tame it. Awareness of the deep self is not necessarily what we are told we need to do to have a balanced life. We are told to perform, conform, and achieve, not to respond, resonate, and experience.
While the Sun in the natal chart can tell us who you are and what you are here to do, the Moon will let us know how you are going to feel about yourself and how you will respond to others.
Lecture Outline:
Introduce myself
What About the Moon Sign
The Moon Through the Signs
Aspects to the Moon
The
Moon Through the Houses
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