Moon
The ruler of emotions and instincts
- •Intuitive
- •Emotional
- •Nurturing
- •Protective
- •Receptive
- •Emotional life
- •Instincts
- •Habits
- •Inner self
Expression Type
Night expression
Natural Ruler Of
Planetary Influence
Influence Type
Emotional and intuitive energy
Key Areas of Influence
- Emotional responses
- Instincts and habits
- Nurturing abilities
- Subconscious patterns
Energy Type
Emotional and intuitive energy
Expression
Most active during night hours
Nature
Emotional and intuitive nature
Quality
Initiating and active quality
Emotional life
Governs your emotional responses and inner feelings
Instincts
Shapes your intuitive reactions and gut feelings
Habits
Influences your daily routines and comfort patterns
Inner self
Reflects your deepest emotional needs and security
🔄During Retrograde
No significant retrograde effects
⚡Areas Affected
Various life areas
Best Hours
First hour after sunrise on Monday
Activities
Emotional work, intuitive practices, and nurturing activities
🏺Deity
Artemis/Selene - The Greek goddess of the moon and the hunt
📖Story
Selene drove her moon chariot across the night sky, falling in love with the mortal Endymion
👑Domicile
Cancer - Where lunar energy flows most naturally
⭐Exaltation
Taurus 3° - Height of emotional strength
↘️Fall & Detriment
Fall in Scorpio, Detriment in Capricorn
✨Harmonious Aspects
Deepens emotional connections and artistic expression
Heightens intuition and spiritual awareness
Expands emotional understanding and nurturing qualities
⚔️Challenging Aspects
Creates emotional volatility and conflicts
Challenges emotional security and expression
Forces emotional transformation and control issues
🌟Special Aspects
Harmonizes emotional and conscious self
Connects feelings with rational mind
🏠Natural House
Rules the 4th house of home, family, and emotional foundations
The house where this planet expresses its energy most naturally
🎯Areas of Influence
Most powerful in emotional and domestic matters
👤Physical Influence
Digestive system, breasts, and bodily fluids
🧠Psychological Traits
Emotional patterns, instincts, and subconscious needs
🎭Behavioral Patterns
Emotional reactions and nurturing behaviors
⏱️Orbital Period
29.5 days (Synodic month)
Time to complete one orbit around the Sun
🌠Transit Effects
Creates emotional fluctuations and heightened intuition in the areas it touches
🔄Major Cycles
Monthly emotional and intuitive cycle (29.5 days)