The Moon

The second luminary, representing emotions, instinct, the subconscious, habits, and the inner self that only those closest to you see. The Moon is the fastest-moving body in astrology, changing signs every 2.5 days. Your Moon sign describes your emotional needs, how you nurture and seek nurturing, and your automatic reactions. The Moon rules Cancer, is exalted in Taurus, in detriment in Capricorn, and in fall in Scorpio. In transit, the Moon's phases and sign changes create the daily emotional weather. Void-of-course Moon periods (when the Moon makes no more major aspects before leaving a sign) are considered unfavorable for beginning new ventures. In esoteric astrology, the Moon represents the personality and past-life patterns. Correspondences: silver, Monday, the stomach, the color white, and The High Priestess card in the Major Arcana.