The Moon
The Moon at a Glance
- Planetary ruler of the zodiac sign Cancer
- Sidereal ruler of the zodiac sign Taurus
- Ruler of the 4th House
- Associated with Diana, the hunter goddess
- Associated with Monday
- In Chinese astrology, it represents Yin, the passive, receptive feminine life principle
- In Indian astrology, it represents the mind, queenship, mother
- In medicine, it is associated with the digestive system, stomach, breasts, the ovaries and menstruation, and the pancreas
The Moon in Depth
This is the fastest moving of the planets, taking less than two and a half days to travel through one sign and 28 days to complete the Zodiac. The Moon causes the tidal motions of the seas and marks out the ebb and flow of daily life. It represents the transitional aspect of life; symbolising its flowing, receptive, feminine nature.
The moon is associated with a person's emotional make-up, unconscious habits, moods and memories, and their ability to react and adapt to those around them. It is also associated with the mother, the urge to nurture, the need for security, the home, and the past, especially childhood and early experiences.
The Moon is central to our imagination and unconscious life, but too much lunar influence can make us irrational, moody and clingy.
