If you are a person who enjoys reading a daily horoscope you may be very familiar with the term Sun Sign, which is connected with Zodiac astrology. The Sun Sign is connected with which constellation or sign of the Zodiac the sun was traveling through at the time of a person's birth. This part of a person's astrological sign represents their individuality, motivations and general tendencies. For instance, when you hear that a Taurus may tend to be loyal, methodical or stubborn these are the general Sun Sign characteristics. While Sun Sign characteristics are generally focused on the most, one important aspect that is often overlooked in Zodiac astrology is a person's Moon Sign.
While a person's Sun Sign is determined by where the sun was located at the time of their birth, the Moon Sign is determined by where the moon was located at that time. The moon is the part that influences the subconscious and emotions. It shows how one's intuition works and how they react to and relate with others. The Moon Sign can be viewed as the mysterious, softer and more vulnerable side of one's personality. For example, looking again at the Sun Sign of Taurus, on the surface the person may generally be focused and patient, but if their Moon Sign were in Pisces they may tend to be sensitive when it comes to emotions or they may desire to express their emotions in a creative way. But if their Moon Sign were Cancer they may retreat within themselves when feeling vulnerable or quietly seek out the reassurance of others.
Since the moon moves faster than the sun, it travels through the twelve signs of the Zodiac much more quickly. Because of this it's very common for a person's Moon Sign to be different than their Sun sign. To find your own Moon Sign you should have all of your birth data including the date, year and time of birth. Then you can consult a special almanac known as an ephemeris. This type of almanac has astronomical information on all of the planets for specific time periods such as the year, day and hour. This information also includes the zodiacal position of the moon at those specific periods of time. Once you find the zodiacal position of the moon at the date, year and time of your birth you have found your Moon Sign. There are also websites that offer free online astrological calculators and these may help you find your Moon Sign.
Be aware that your Moon Sign isn't the only thing that determines your personality or who you truly are as a spiritual being. But learning about your Moon Sign can help you to understand your emotions, have better insight into your personality and it can be a very enjoyable experience.
