What does it mean to have your moon in the sign of Scorpio in your birth chart? Read this blog to learn the strengths, weaknesses, and personality traits of having a Moon in Scorpio.
What Is The Moon In Astrology?
In your birth chart, the moon represents your emotions, to put it simply. Where the sun is your ego self and dictates your general values and behavior, the moon shows you what you need to feel emotionally fulfilled and what your emotional patterns will be.
Your moon is…
- your emotional patterns
- the part of you closest to your heart that you try to keep safe
- what you need for emotional fulfillment
- what emotions you’ll struggle with (ie emotional volatility, fear, anger, emotional rigidity, etc)
By knowing your moon sign you can…
- be less sensitive to changes in your environment
- nurture yourself and feel loved
- stop repeating emotional patterns
- be aware of your emotions
- improve your relationships (the moon sign is key for relationships!)
- practice self-care
What Is Scorpio?
Scorpio is the eighth zodiac sign in the zodiac wheel, and it comes after Libra. In the sign of Libra, we learn how to be diplomatic, peaceful, and neutral to form the beginning of connections. We are satisfied simply by getting to communicate and connect with one another. However, in Scorpio, we learn that we crave more from another person.
Scorpio is the archetype of intimacy, mystery, and obsession. Scorpio sees that 95% of the iceberg lies beneath the surface, and so their mission is to investigate the depths of those waters and see what is hiding. This gives Scorpio the stereotype that they are mistrusting and cannot be trusted.
The reality is Scorpio cannot help but be an investigator as this is their purpose in the zodiac wheel. Scorpio, as a water sign, is highly connected to their emotions and can see the emotions of other people. They can rely heavily on intuition to make decisions and see the way forward. As long as Scorpio has a passionate chase in place, they are happy.
The Moon In Scorpio
If you were born with your Moon in Scorpio, you are likely to be a complex, intense, and powerful individual.
The Scorpio moon is characterized primarily by their intense and obsessive nature. However, our moon sign is not something that everyone sees in us immediately so this could be hidden.
The moon in Scorpio above all else seeks intensity and intimacy. It may not always be intimacy with a romantic partner for the moon in Scorpio they could seek an intimate connection with a family member or an obsessive relationship with their career.
The moon in Scorpio is drawn to taboo or mysterious topics. They want to question everything and see what lies beneath the surface. The Scorpio moon is also highly intuitive and can read people well.
Moon In Scorpio Traits
Intuitive
With your Moon in Scorpio, you have a natural ability to tap into your intuition and sense things that others may not be aware of. You may have a keen sense of perception, and you may be able to pick up on subtle cues and nuances that others may miss.
Passionate
Scorpio is a sign that is associated with passion, intensity, and desire. With your Moon in Scorpio, you are likely to be a highly passionate person who feels things deeply and who is not afraid to express your emotions. Your passion and intensity can be inspiring and can help you to achieve your goals.
Persevering
Scorpio is a sign that values determination and perseverance, and with your Moon in Scorpio, you are likely to be a highly resilient person who is able to bounce back from setbacks and challenges. You may have a strong sense of inner strength and may be able to overcome even the most difficult obstacles.
Loyal Yet Mistrusting
Scorpio is a sign that values loyalty and devotion, and with your Moon in Scorpio, you are likely to be a highly loyal and devoted friend or partner. You may value deep connections and may be willing to go to great lengths to support those you care about. However, the Scorpio moon does not trust other people very easily as they see that 95% is lying beneath the surface they assume everyone else has secrets to hide.
Investigative
The Archetype of Scorpio is the investigator. This makes Scorpio moons very questioning and curious to the point of obsession. This placement can make someone a bit of a hyper-analyzer.
Intensity Seeking
Scorpio’s role in the zodiac wheel is to seek intensity and depth. With a Scorpio moon, these people become very intensity driven seeking out experiences that bring them thrill, intimacy, and depth.
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Moon in Scorpio Struggles
Jealousy
With your Moon in Scorpio, you may struggle with feelings of jealousy or possessiveness, particularly in relationships. You may find yourself becoming overly attached to those you care about and may have a hard time letting go.
Obsessiveness
Scorpio is a sign that values depth and intensity, and with your Moon in Scorpio, you may struggle with obsessive tendencies. You may find yourself fixating on a particular idea, person, or goal, and may have a hard time letting go or moving on.
Vengefulness
Scorpio is a sign that values power and control, and with your Moon in Scorpio, you may struggle with feelings of vengefulness or resentment. You may find yourself holding onto grudges or seeking revenge against those who have wronged you.
Being Secretive
Scorpio is a sign that values privacy and secrecy, and with your Moon in Scorpio, you may struggle with opening up and sharing your emotions with others. You may find it difficult to trust others and may prefer to keep your feelings hidden.
Volatility
You can often feel that you are riding a constant emotional rollercoaster that you have no control over. The Scorpio moon has to learn to navigate the constantly changing unconscious moods and emotions that they lead their life by.
Creating Conflict
The Scorpio Moon desires intensity and transformation, they fulfill this desire by creating conflict or spinning their wheels on old problems.
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Seeking Codependency/Merging With Another
The moon in Scorpio seeks intimate connection and oftentimes, can forget that healthy intimacy comes from a space of individuality. This can make the Scorpio moon often struggle with becoming codependent on others or merging their desires to fit the mold of someone else’s to fulfill their need for closeness.
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Advice For The Moon In Scorpio
Notice Your Emotional Rollercoaster
With your intense emotions and feelings, it is important to practice self-awareness and to be mindful of how your emotions are impacting your thoughts and behaviors. You can do this through practices like meditation, journaling, or therapy.
Cultivate Forgiveness
To balance your vengeful tendencies, it is important to practice forgiveness and let go of grudges. You can do this by practicing empathy and by focusing on understanding the motivations and perspectives of others.
Develop Trust
To balance your secretiveness, it is important to work on developing trust in your relationships. You can do this by being open and honest with others and by taking small steps to build trust over time.
Practice Moderation
With your passionate and intense nature, it is important to practice moderation and avoid becoming too fixated on any one idea or goal. You can do this by setting healthy boundaries and by practicing self-care to ensure that you are not becoming overwhelmed or burnt out.
Moon In Scorpio In The Houses
- 1st House: Obsessive and Intense appearance and personality
- 2nd House: Obsessive and Intense with your self-worth and money
- 3rd House: Obsessive and Intense in your everyday communication
- 4th House: Obsessive and Intense in your home life
- 5th House: Obsessive and Intense in your creative expression and when flirting
- 6th House: Obsessive and Intense in your everyday routine things and tasks
- 7th House: Obsessive and Intense in your one-on-one partnerships
- 8th House: Restless with your deepest desires and in intimacy
- 9th House: Obsessive and Intense in your approach to learning and in new experiences
- 10th House: Obsessive and Intense in your career
- 11th House: Obsessive and Intense in your community
- 12th House: Obsessive and Intense with your mind
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