.: The Moon

The Moon receives the light reflected from the Sun. It is unique due to being the only satellite that orbits the Earth. The influence of the Moon is receptive and non-rational. Governing the element of Water, the Moon represents your emotional needs and instincts. The oceans, the tides and nocturnal life are ruled by the Moon.

In mythology, the many faces of the Moon goddess are represented by Isis, Artemis, Diana, and Istar. In keeping with the ancient Greek concept of Gaia, the Moon is associated with the feminine. The Moon has always been an important part of folklore, poetry, and myth, and is associated with intuition and psychic abilities. The Moon’s divinity is specifically expressed through womanhood and the fertility cycle, conception, birth, motherhood, and the abundance of nature.

In psychological astrology, the Moon symbolizes our unconscious reactions and subjective experience. It is also related to our unconscious urge to fulfill our basic needs. Our different tensions are reflected by the Moon, which also forces us to express our feelings. The Moon influences any changes in these feelings and moods. It governs the sign of Cancer.