Astrology 101: How Your Moon Sign Can Help You Get A Grip On Your Emotions

Your moon sign can also influence how strongly your sun sign (or rising sign) is expressed. For example, if you’re a fiery Aries with a mellow Taurus moon, your aggressive nature may be toned down by the steady Taurus influence. Or, if you’re a secretive Scorpio with an ethereal Pisces moon, you could be extra intuitive and sensitive since these are the traits of these two water signs.

Check out your moon sign and theirs. (For tips on how to gauge how well your moon signs match, check out the complete guide to relationship compatibility.) Chances are, your moons are in compatible signs, or your sun and moon are in similar signs. In fact, having moon signs in similar elements (fire, earth, air, or water) can be more of a determining factor in how well you’ll connect emotionally.

Needs autonomy, challenges, action, novelty and to be "first." Wants to feel alive and turned on but can also be demanding of attention! Needs a challenge but also to be babied and attended to at times.

Needs stability, material comforts, affection, beauty, to feel that they’re building something lasting. Wants a return on their emotional investment but can be a little too security-obsessed.

Needs constant communication, new ideas, stimulating dialogue. Drawn to kindred spirits, a "meeting of the minds" and someone who can mirror or reflect things back to you.

Needs nurturing, safety, family, and creature comforts (good food, nesting, cozy clothes). Can be fearful of abandonment and require lots of reassurance.

Needs attention, glamour, affection, nonstop entertainment, and playfulness. Craves excitement and a conquest, someone to celebrate life with them. Strong sense of leadership that needs to be expressed.

Needs order, to feel helpful and of service, mental stimulation. Likes to problem-solve and analyze but can be anxious or worrisome.

Needs harmony, beauty, companionship, equality. Hates conflict and craves a peaceful and aesthetically pleasing environment, tasteful clothing, fine art, and a strong sense of justice.

Needs privacy, intensity, soul bonding, strong sexual chemistry, or to feel like part of a "power duo." Has a hard time trusting and opening up—the person who wins a Scorpio moon’s confidence will be rewarded with eternal loyalty.

Needs adventure, conquests, wisdom, variety. Attracted to worldly and open-minded people, loves to travel and have new experiences, meet people of all walks. Life should feel like a constant carnival and celebration—bores easily.

Needs a long-term legacy and to feel like they’re creating something that will last for generations. Power is a turn-on, and this moon sign needs someone with firm boundaries and ambition. Craves solitude and time to recharge—can be depressive or melancholy at times. Can be emotionally distant and not very nurturing.

Needs friendship, collaboration, a common cause—but this rebellious moon soon also craves a strong sense of individuality and subverting the powers that be. Can lapse into people-pleasing at times. Settling down is hard for this moon sign—and even when they do, they need lots of freedom and autonomy!

Find out your moon sign here.