How to make the most of your Moon placement

Among the seven traditional planets in ancient astrology, the Moon is the one we experience most intimately. As the closest celestial body to Earth, Luna impacts the tides of our oceans, the migration patterns of birds, and the life cycles of many organisms.

The ancients associated the Moon with change, flux, the body, the material world, nurturance, and the rhythms of daily life. In turn, your Moon sign reveals all the ways you nourish your system. It sheds light on your emotional landscape and illuminates the stories you carry from your caregivers.

Here is a guide to help you work with your Moon placement. Whenever you need some soothing, this is a foolproof starting point. If you don’t already know your Moon sign, pull up your chart in the CHANI app or with our online chart tool.

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Honoring your Moon sign: dos and don’ts

Aries Moon: If you have this placement, keep in mind that your feelings can quickly flare up, but you can move on with equal speed.

Do: Scream therapy and brave feats of self-advocacy
Don’t: Manufacture drama when life gets dull or act on every emotional impulse

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Taurus Moon: The Moon is exalted in this earth sign, meaning it offers you extra oomph to nurture yourself and others through patient care.

Do: Immersive crafting sessions, DIY aromatherapy, or any activity that tickles your senses
Don’t: Get stuck in an emotional rut or cling too tightly to people, places, or things

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Gemini Moon: You self-soothe through novelty, varied conversation threads, and mental stimulation.

Do: Spontaneous diversions and everyday nervous system regulation
Don’t: Get lost in a maze of potential future paths

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Cancer Moon: Luna is at home in the tide pools of intuitive Cancer. Your ability to nourish, comfort, and empathize is unparalleled.

Do: Epsom salt baths and weighted blankets
Don’t: Wallow in what hurts or deplete yourself to help others

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Leo Moon: Applause, recognition, and a stage for your talents play a part in your self-care.

Do: Glamour shots at the grocery store and creative channels for your passion
Don’t: Seek validation only from external sources

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Virgo Moon: Digesting information and decluttering drawers are a few of your favorite things.

Do: Cathartic deep-cleans and affirmation decks
Don’t: Micromanage emotional processes that simply need to unfold on their own

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Libra Moon: Sensitive to beauty and balance, you find equanimity through harmonizing.

Do: Peaceful ambiances and reliable soundboards for your feelings
Don’t: Habitually people-please to avoid stirring the pot

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Scorpio Moon: The Moon is in its fall in Scorpio, meaning your edginess may be at odds with Luna’s softer desires. But your emotional depth and complexity are rare gifts.

Do: Rise like a phoenix from the ashes and dare to ask the most probing questions
Don’t: Succumb to catastrophizing or retreat into your cave at the first whiff of vulnerability

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Sagittarius Moon: You err on the side of optimism and require freedom to roam.

Do: Take leaps of faith and adventures that widen your world
Don’t: Self-deprecate as a coping mechanism

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Capricorn Moon: The Moon is in detriment in Capricorn, which can prioritize self-discipline over self-care. Celebrate your steadfastness, but remember: There’s more to life than your to-do lists.

Do: Set compassionate boundaries with others — and with your own workload
Don’t: Believe crying is a symptom of weakness or trust everything your inner critic says

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Aquarius Moon: Your instincts for systemic reform and social justice activism are unmatched.