The Moon is mysterious and always changing, so of course, it adds another level of depth and complexity to your personality.
Your natal moon sheds light on your inner, emotional, and instinctive nature.
Your Moon Element/Phase Symbolizes…
How you act in private or when you feel most comfortable
What you need to be emotionally fulfilled
How you nurture yourself and others
In this post, we’ll look at how your moon sign’s element and moon phase represent your emotional, instinctive self.
Hint: Burn your moon sign/element in the evening to help you wind down and relax.
Earth – Capricorn, Virgo, or Taurus Moon
You’re usually level-headed and calm until something catches your eye or gets you going. The need for security deeply affects you emotionally, and your standards are usually pretty high. You’re driven by results and realism. This element also corresponds to the New Moon, which is like the foundation, the start of the new cycle, with the “seed” of the lunar cycle planted in the earth.
Water – Cancer, Scorpio, or Pisces Moon
You are very intuitive and sensitive almost to the point of being psychic. Emotions run especially deep for you and can be intense. You have a lot of empathy and high emotional intelligence. This element also corresponds to the First Quarter Moon — the “seed” of the new lunar cycle needs water to make it start growing. Water is the element that awakens the life inside of the seed.
Fire – Aries, Leo, or Sagittarius Moon
You likely have energy to burn and feel most secure when you can move quickly. Boredom is never an option for you, you just know how to have fun. You enjoy a lot of excitement in your life. This moon sign element corresponds to the Full Moon. Keeping with our plant analogy, what was planted during the new moon phase is now in full bloom and at its fullest potential.
Air – Libra, Aquarius, or Gemini Moon
You thrive on social interaction and enjoy talking to people and making new friends. Sharing ideas and learning new things gives you emotional fulfillment. You enjoy having a variety of different tasks to keep you busy. This element also corresponds to the Last Quarter Moon — air is needed to dry the old plant and carry away the seeds so that a new seed can be planted to start the process over again.
Moon Phase Personalities
New Moon
If you were born during a new moon, you’re likely pretty optimistic and the “ready for anything” type. With both the sun and moon aligned, you rarely ever have a hard time deciding on what you want. You’re capable of a lot of mental focus, but try to avoid approaching the world too subjectively or becoming too single-minded. This phase represents new beginnings because the light of the moon is starting to grow again after the waning phase. If you start a new project, habit, or set a goal during a new moon, it’s more likely to stick.
First Quarter Moon
Those born during the first quarter lunar phase are very action-oriented and work well under pressure. The moon is growing, thus this phase is all about growth. You are driven by progress and accumulation in every aspect of life. You might feel an inner urgency to achieve your goals, but avoid letting it be at the expense of your relationships with others. This phase is action-packed when it’s time to do the work or face the challenges inherent with living and striving. During this moon phase, unforeseen things are more likely to happen to shake things up and inspire change.
Full Moon
Those born during a full moon can have a hard time making decisions. You are most likely very thoughtful and conscientious about how you interact with others, but take care not to neglect your own needs while tending to the needs of others. This phase represents learning how to maintain balanced relationships. During the full moon, things that were hidden or pent up can be revealed and released. Sharing and balancing alone time with socializing is necessary for full moon people to feel fulfilled. You believe in living life to its fullest, and you’ll most likely have many eye-opening experiences throughout life.
Last Quarter Moon
If you were born during the last quarter phase, you’re likely very curious and ask a lot of questions about the world. During this pivotal waning phase, we can more effectively release the old to make way for the new. Those born during the last quarter tend to be more involved with the lives of others, more invested in making an impact on the world around them. You’re more likely to test time-honored beliefs or throw them out altogether if they don’t stand up to facts and truth. During this moon phase, we might feel guided to look at old self-limiting beliefs so we can let go and move on.