Today we begin a special series! Let’s talk about the Moon in the signs? We begin with the Moon in Aries, the first sign of the Zodiac, belonging to the Fire element.
The Aries energy carries within itself a unique power of initiation, leadership, action, courage, and bravery to face situations head on, imposing what it wants. But how does this manifest in the Moon sign? Find out more!
The Moon in Astrology
While the Sun is a masculine force, representing our vital energy, creativity, and conscious will to act, the Moon is the feminine energy symbolizing our sensitivity, affectivity, and imagination. In addition, it speaks of unconscious desires and the way we nurture and are nurtured.
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Read on to learn about the characteristics and meaning of having the Moon in Aries, its relationship to motherhood – and the emotional powers and challenges of those born with this placement!
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Moon’s Rulers
- Cancer: The Moon rules this sign of Water, and both have similar characteristics, such as sensitivity, protective instinct, and interest in knowing and honoring ancestry. The Cancerian and lunar energies also speak of fertility and imagination.
- Fourth House: the astrological Fourth House is associated with the Moon, the star that brings the basis of our affectivity and how it is solidified. It is also known as the Bottom of the Sky, and is indispensable to understand our family structure, roots, and personal references for a healthy development of the “I”, towards our life purpose, that is, the Middle of the Sky (10th house).
Meaning of the Moon in Aries
Having the Moon in Aries means that you are more impulsive in your emotions, and it is common to act in the heat of the moment and in a hasty way. Your way of expressing yourself is usually very imposing and proud, and when you feel affected by the external world, you tend to react without thinking.
The Aryan strength is very much linked to childhood, a phase in which challenges are perceived with an unmeasured intensity, because the child does not yet have the maturity to process them consciously. For this reason, the individual with this Moon sign can behave, in some situations, almost like a teenager. Both with an enormous enthusiasm for what he likes and with a “whining” posture, when contradicted.
Intense emotions
Despite the intensity, it is precisely the emotional challenges that strengthen the person with the Moon in Aries. This is comfortable territory, in a way, since she imposes her will and fights for her relationships.
Within the family environment, she is the one who takes the reins of decisions that need to be made and other family members end up postponing. Her emotions are pulsating and vibrant, so we can compare her emotional background to an amusement park, full of adrenaline and adventures.
Read more: Moon in the Signs – Aries
Characteristics of the Moon in Aries
- Imposing action
- Initiative
- Decision
- Attitude
- Assertiveness
- Courage
- Enthusiasm
- Emotional intensity
Moon in the element of Fire
Having the Moon in a Fire sign, like Aries, makes a person always ready to battle for his or her desires and dreams. Thus, if he is not careful, he may even go beyond the healthy measure of assertiveness and imposition.
The Fire element under lunar influence also wants to assert its desires in affective relationships. So, in love, you must be careful not to scare your partner. After all, in a relationship, it is important that both parties have a place to speak and actively listen, so that the exchange evolves and does not become a battlefield. The intention is not to prove who is better or right, but to join forces in order to go further together.
The Fire element has plenty of strength and, added to the Aries energy, it becomes immediate. You like to see things happening in the present, here and now, which is very positive, since there is a stimulus to act and to get out of the comfort zone. However, this can be a little intimidating for those who do not know your way of being or are not yet following your rhythm.
Moon in Aries and Motherhood
Adventure in sight! The mother with the Moon in Aries is usually fun, jovial, and always willing to sit on the floor with her children, playing as if everyone was the same age. Her sharp creativity and power of leadership are capable of hypnotizing the children, who end up getting involved for long periods of time with the entertainment provided by this witty mom.
She is also a protective mother, who fights for her children’s well-being above all else, and cheers them on in their victories – not only in her mind or heart, but in the front row, as the most animated spectator. Even, when they reach adolescence, she can put them through the much-feared “micos” in front of friends and peers.
In the motherhood of the Moon in Aries, joys are always guaranteed. However, remember that she also has feelings and can be hurt by words spoken out of her mouth. Then only a hug and a nice apology can bring back the enthusiasm of this heroine!
Powers and challenges of the Moon in Aries
Among the superpowers of this astrological positioning are certainly the drive to achieve what you want, initiative, emotional vigor, and spontaneity. On the other hand, it is essential to be aware of your own characteristics in order to take ownership of them, and to know how to deal with the moments when they are out of sync.
The balance
So when imbalance arises, one must look to the opposite and complementary sign, Libra. If the Moon in Aries has an easy time valuing its own emotional demands, the Moon in Libra is a master in seeing the other person and recognizing the importance of justice and empathy in the exchanges.
So if a relationship is happening in a very self-centered way on your part, perhaps it is time to shine a light on the opposite sign of your Moon. Then it is possible to see the other person as an ally, with wishes to be considered, finding mutual happiness and harmony.
Now that you know about the energy of the Moon’s sign, the meaning of the Moon in Aries, and its characteristics, how about finding out more about the other positions in your birth chart?
