Moon
Rules Cancer · 28 days orbit · Exalted in Taurus
Moon quick reference
Rules
Cancer
Exalted in
Taurus
Detriment
Capricorn
Fall
Scorpio
Orbit
28 days
Tarot
The High Priestess (II)
What Moon Governs
The Moon is the fastest-moving body in astrology, cycling through all 12 signs every 28 days (~2.5 days per sign). It represents your emotional nature, instincts, subconscious patterns, and relationship with nurturing and being nurtured. While your Sun sign describes who you consciously are, your Moon sign reveals how you feel and what you need to feel safe.
Moon in the Natal Chart
The Moon's sign shows your emotional nature and instinctive responses. Moon in Aries reacts quickly and impulsively; Moon in Virgo needs order to feel safe. The Moon's house shows where emotional themes play out — Moon in the 4th deeply needs home and family; Moon in the 10th ties emotional security to career and public standing. In Vedic astrology, the Moon sign (Rashi) is even more central than the Sun sign.
Moon Transits
The Moon transits each sign for approximately 2.5 days, making it the fastest daily timing indicator in astrology. Void-of-course Moon periods (between the Moon's last major aspect and its ingress into a new sign) are traditionally poor times to initiate new projects. Full Moons bring culminations and revelations; New Moons seed new intentions. Arcanavana tracks void-of-course Moon in real time.
Moon in Vedic Astrology
In Vedic astrology, the Moon (Chandra) is arguably the most important planet — more so than the Sun. The Moon sign determines your Rashi (primary sign), your Nakshatra (lunar mansion), and the starting point of your Vimshottari Dasha sequence. A strong Moon brings emotional stability, nurturing relationships, and public popularity. Chandra Mahadasha lasts 10 years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Moon represent in astrology?
The Moon represents your emotional nature, subconscious mind, instincts, and your relationship with nurturing. Your Moon sign reveals how you feel and what you need to feel secure and emotionally fulfilled.
How often does the Moon change signs?
The Moon moves through all 12 zodiac signs in approximately 28 days, spending about 2.5 days in each sign. This makes it the fastest-moving body in astrology and the primary timer for daily astrology.
What is a void-of-course Moon?
The Moon is void of course from its last major aspect until it enters the next sign. Traditional astrology advises against starting new projects during this period as they tend to yield no result or require reworking.
See Moon in your birth chart
Arcanavana calculates Moon's exact position and aspects in your Western natal chart, Vedic Kundli, and BaZi Four Pillars.
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