You know the whole thing about some people just being
emotionless
? That’s a myth.
No average person is emotionless, regardless of the kind of confidence they proclaim these things with. Some people claim their emotions have been shuttered out because of constant disappointment or hurt, some claim it’s because they never felt so deeply in the first place. But that’s not all true.
The idea of being aware they feel in such ways is the first step in decoding the key to the ‘Universal Emotion,’ if you will.
No human is built to be emotionless. Simply because they’re a part of a whole.
Let’s tackle the first idea: the emotionlessness due to disappointment or hurt. What would you consider this? A lack of emotions or the evidence that there was too much of it? Not everyone who gets hurt shutters themselves off, though, so why do some people do?
And the second part of this equation, those who think they’ve never felt anything that deeply in the first place. Would you think that is possible? To not feel at all.
No, not really. Human beings have a startling capacity to feel, and sometimes this may manifest in ways that most people may not understand— for example, consider selfish or absurd or underwhelming— or sometimes, it may manifest in just wrapping your fingers into your wrist very tightly, till your nails dig crescents in.
These different responses in dealing with the same sort of emotions is what your Moon sign holds over you.
In Astrology, your Moon sign is just as important as your Sun sign. While the Sun sign represents your outwardly focused, expressive side— your Moon sign is much deeper, the person you are in person.
The Moon sign is determined by the position of the Moon at the exact moment of your birth. Unlike the Sun, this changes every two and a half days and hence requires the time of birth for any accurate reading.
The Moon governs our emotions,
feelings
and moods. It’s linked to our mother, our home environment during childhood and how we nurture and want to be nurtured in return. Understanding your Moon sign, and by proxy the Moon signs of those around you who you cherish can help you navigate your own feelings and theirs better.
Here’s a quick and brief list of the tendencies exhibited across the Moon signs:
- Aries Moon: They’re quick to react, are very impulsive and prefer excitement over stagnancy.
- Taurus Moon: Taurus Moons seek stability at foremost, valuing comfort and having a strong connection to their own innate senses.
- Gemini Moon: They need variety. They’re simply easily bored and need to keep shifting through emotional experiences so as not to feel like they’ve locked themselves in. They’ve also got pretty good emotional intelligence and always have a way with their words.
- Cancer Moon: Cancer moons are very sensitive and have a pretty accurate ‘gut feeling.’ They’re protective of those they love.
- Leo Moon: Leos are sporadic and intense, they’re very good at handling attention and handing it. But sometimes, their self-confidence borders on overconfidence— their pride being a shortcoming during arguments.
- Virgo Moon: Virgos thrive in consistency. They’re not good at being impulsive, they like routine and order. They’re often very reliable, as individuals, and can be considered ‘mom friends’ of the group.
- Libra Moon: Libra’s glyph is usually a portrayal of a setting sun, often symbolised like a set of scales, that means they’re pretty strict on their morals and have a very set idea of justice. However, they’re diplomatic and friendly and will always remember to be objective.
- Scorpio Moon: Scorpio moons have intense emotions and establish pretty deep connections with the people they’re attached to.
- Sagittarius Moon: They’re naturally charming and easy to get along with! They’re very open with their emotions and tend to take things in stride, no matter how difficult or hurtful the situation may be.
- Capricorn Moon: Here are a bunch of people who don’t like admitting defeat. Their emotions may be really powerful and very, very strong but they’ll never give up in the face of it. They’re ambitious and like to come out of these things better.
- Aquarius Moon: Aquarius Moons value individuality in emotions and may seem detached but are very loyal. They don’t like people who boss over them, they’re very particular about their freedom and independence.
- Pisces Moon: They’re empathetic and sensitive to their surroundings. After Cancer Moons, they’re also really emotional people who are very in-tune with their feelings.
Though these are some preliminary reads, these descriptions aren’t a catch-all. There are always other things that influence your individual personality but a brief understanding of where your Moon lies can help you identify areas of personal growth and navigate relationships more effectively.
