posted March 22, 2015 10:18 PM            

When one wants to dissect any planet, one must start with the Domicile, Detriment, Exaltation and Fall. The Domicile is opposite the Detriment. The Exaltation is opposite the Fall. Most of us have planets in each, but our discussion, here, is limited to the Moon. The Moon is in it’s home in Cancer. Hence, the Moon becomes the best of what it is. The person with Moon in Cancer will be soulful. They will feel empathy for others because they are in touch with their own feelings. One cannot have empathy for others, if one has none for oneself. This is a crucial statement and entirely true. If one lacks empathy and wants it obtain it, one must connect with one’s own feelings and accept them. Someone who has no empathy for others has wiped out his feelings to himself. He is callous to himself. That is my opinion and experience. As to the practical manner in which one would go about obtaining empathy, Alice Miller deals with this subject in her pivotal work on child abuse. She has a website, which is filled with wonderful articles, reader’s questions and her own answers. I have written to her, myself, and gotten an answer.

Another manner in which to obtain empathy is open up the avenue of tears. The out of print book “Cure By Crying” by Stone is a simple exposition of this concept, but it is brilliant in it’s simplicity. If you cannot get a hold of this book, Google Right Brain Trauma Theory, as that is what Stone’s book is about. One must cry out one’s pain because pain is stored in the right side of the brain( the emotional side), not the left side( the rational side) One can talk to a therapist for years and never heal because talk therapy will not touch this pain.

I have gotten a bit afield from Astrology, but I am interested in anything that helps people heal. Back to Astrology. Cancer is the single best place for the Moon. I have a Cancer Moon and can attest to this. The Moon is wrapped in a cozy pair of flannel pajamas.The second best place for the moon would be in it’s Exaltation. The Moon is Exalted in Taurus. Both Cancer and Taurus make for a sweet person.We will discuss aspects to the Moons, in another article, as even a Cancer or Taurus Moon could have bad aspects, which would mitigate the position, but for this article, we won’t deal with that, as we want to keep it simple. So, if your lover has a Cancer or Taurus Moon, you could surmise several things. They are not intentionally mean. They do not intentionally bully. If they see someone being hurt, they will be upset and will try to help, if they can. They have tender hearts, in other words. They will, most likely, be kind to you. They will, most likely, be nurturing and can be trusted with your own fragile heart.

Let’s look at the Detriment and Fall positions. I want to say that I am not disparaging anyone. We, each, have easy positions and hard positions. I write to help people understand their lover( or anyone) Each person can choose his actions, but his basic nature is determined by the chart. The Detriment position of the Moon is Capricorn.Let’s examine the Capricorn Moon. Capricorn is goal oriented. Capricorn is status oriented. If there was one sign who could marry for money, it would be Capricorn. Capricorn is very savvy to the workings of social climbing. Capricorn is very politically savvy. If there is one Moon position that is perfect for a politician, it is Capricorn.So, hopefully, you can picture the nature of Capricorn. If you want one phrase which will summarize Capricorn, it would be ” head over heart”. Capricorn can defer gratification, as can no other sign. It can climb the ladder of success, one rung at a time, as can no other sign. However, for the case of the tender moon, Capricorn is not a feeler. Capricorn will override his feelings with his head. This can work well, for a business partner. It can work well in many settings, but you may not want a lover like this. If I were to put a song to Capricorn moon, it would be Madonna’s” Material Girl”.

Let’s look at the Moon in it’s Fall, Scorpio. Scorpio Moon has different issues than Capricorn Moon, VERY different issues. Scorpio is too intense. It is not his fault. He takes things very hard. He feels things very intensely. Hence, he gets possessive and jealous when his lover goes to the corner store for milk. He follows her to make sure she is not having an affair with the clerk. He feels badly about being like this. Most Scorpio Moons do not like this moon placement. Most feel encumbered by it, but the placements are what they are. One good thing about Scorpio moon is the fact that it is a water sign. Water feels deeply. Scorpio moon feels too deeply. If you want to summarize this moon in one sentence, it is that it feels too deeply. To Scorpio moon’s credit, it is very perceptive. If you want keen perception on any situation, find a Scorpio Moon because this moon can sniff out a bad person or situation, as can a dog. So, for Capricorn Moon, he is too mercenary. For Scorpio Moon, he is too intense. The Detriment and Fall positions are very different in their EFFECT. You can see that, in this example, and it is the case for all Detriment and Fall placements.

Now, I will go on to good and bad placements of the Moon and the reasons. Each person has his own personal favorite Moon placements. I love Leo moons. Leo is the sign of the child. Leo Moon is very affectionate and childlike. He is enthusiastic over simple things, like buying people the precisely perfect present. If a Leo Moon loves you, you will get a wonderful birthday present, picked with great care and great attention to your personal tastes. I have gotten two such presents.The giver delights in giving, as much as the receiver does in receiving. Leo Moon has a good heart. He is not mean or a bully. He is like a friendly lion, bounding into the room with a giant catlike smile on his furry face. Some people do not like Leo moon because they say he needs too much attention. I don’t feel that way, myself, but that is where personal taste comes in. I find him to be delightful.

Aries moon is not one of my personal favorites because it is too cause oriented, but it is a nice place for the moon. Aries moon will stand up for cause, or those whom he loves. He is a warm person and a go getter for the goals which are important to him. He will be strong about who he is, as Aries is cardinal. Cardinal signs are the leaders of the Zodiac.

Libra Moon is not a good placement for the moon. Libra Moon would be similar to Capricorn Moon, in that it thinks when it should feel. It is called the Courtesan’s Moon because it is said to be able to have sex, while divorcing emotions. In simpler terms, it can be cold. The Moon likes to swim in the world of feelings. It does not like to think, when it should be feeling. That is why Libra Moon is not a good place for the moon. I would say that Libra Moon would be the second moon that could marry for money. So, for a quick phrase to remember Libra Moon, think the Courtesan’s Moon. One more thing before we get off Libra Moon. They have a very, very hard time making decisions. This is not their fault and they truly do need help, so if you are choosing restaurants etc, YOU choose.

Gemini Moon is not one of my favorites. This is because Gemini is a very high strung sign. Gemini is wonderful for Mercury, it’s Domicile. It is nice for the Sun, as I have it and like it very much. However, the moon does not like to be on a permanent adrenaline high, which is the easiest way to describe a Gemini Moon. They have a very hard time sitting still and completing a task. You could call this the ADD moon. Some Gemini Moons have told me that they, barely, can sit through a movie. My heart goes out to the Gemini Moon, as I understand how high strung Gemini can be. On the upside, they love to travel and love change. Many are avid travelers, which is nice, but if they are not on the move, they may suffer from acute boredom. Gemini, as a whole, is known for being superficial. Gemini has a bad reputation, with some, for being too flirty and being a tease. I really don’t know if this is the case with Gemini moon. I know it is, with Gemini Venus. I ask all you Gemini Moons to write and spill.

Taking on the subject of Virgo moon will get tomatoes throw at me. Ha ha, I am in the computer. Virgo Moon is not a favorite with people. Remember that if a Moon trines your Moon, it will be a favorite for YOU, regardless of which Moon it is. Virgo sextiles my Cancer Moon, so I may not be as averse to Virgo moons, as are some people. At any rate, let’s get started. Virgo is very detail oriented.It can be hyper-critical of itself (and you). This is the worst trait of Virgo. It is the critic. Virgo makes a wonderful accountant and a wonderful organizer, but can be a bit of a Spock. Virgo Moon will show love by doing. Virgo will nurse you, better than any other sign. Virgo will pay the bills, so you want for nothing, but don’t expect overly romantic expressions of love. It is not in Virgo’s nature. Virgo is a service oriented sign. There is something very beautiful about Virgo’s service because it is selfless. There is something very beautiful in altruism and Virgo has altruism, more so than any other sign.

Sagittarius Moon is one of the few we have left. I have not had much personal experience with this Moon. My sense is that it likes to roam. It likes adventure and new, new, new. This would be a hard placement, in the same way as Gemini Moon. Gemini and Sagittarius are, both, restless signs. They like fun, adventure, constant change and excitement. I would not like to have either of these Moon placements, myself. If you have a Sagittarius moon, please weigh in.

We have two moons left–Aquarius and Pisces. These are very different, as different as night and day. Aqua Moon is a cold moon. It likes space and it thinks, rather than feels. Pisces Moon is the sweetie of the Zodiac. It is too giving, too self sacrificing. As such, it suffers. It dies of dehydration, while it waters others, to put it too extremely. Anyone with a Pisces moon will be a sweetheart and a tender sensitive soul, even if he has a gruff exterior. Do you see why it is so important to understand the Moons?

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posted March 23, 2015 12:00 AM            

My current crush has Tau Moon and my NN conjuncts it. I like him lots but I don't think we are on the same page yet... It was nice to read about the Moon!! Thank you so much

I want to read more of what you think about Pisces Moon cuz I got one

posted March 23, 2015 03:24 AM            

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Sagittarius Moon is one of the few we have left. I have not had much personal experience with this Moon. My sense is that it likes to roam. It likes adventure and new, new, new. This would be a hard placement, in the same way as Gemini Moon. Gemini and Sagittarius are, both, restless signs. They like fun, adventure, constant change and excitement. I would not like to have either of these Moon placements, myself. If you have a Sagittarius moon, please weigh in.

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I'm curious about this one too.

I can relate well with Gemini moon, my ex has it, totally restless, but it means they need variety, constant communication. Always on the move, can not sit for a long time, except for chatting with different people on internet.

With Sagittarius moon, I can see and feel they're easily bored. Love outdoors for sure. Quite fickle like Gemini moon. I mean, they can be loyal, but if the excitement go in another way, they will go for it.

The funny thing is my bf has sag moon and he's not really into adventure or having fun and would prefer to stay at home than going outside with me (the restless nature and the fickleness are still there though). While I love adventure and having fun, every time I want to backpack to another places, he will try anything to make me stay. I thought he will have no problem to see me do adventure, right?

I assume Sag moon likes to roam too, but my bf won't admit it. Maybe he likes to roam before he met me, because he knows lots of street and friends/acquaintance's houses. hmm.. I would love to hear another sag moon here.

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Aries moon is not one of my personal favorites because it is too cause oriented, but it is a nice place for the moon. Aries moon will stand up for cause, or those whom he loves. He is a warm person and a go getter for the goals which are important to him. He will be strong about who he is, as Aries is cardinal. Cardinal signs are the leaders of the Zodiac.

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I have Aries moon, I'm not really a cause oriented, but for those whom I love I will fight for them. It depends on house placement I think. My full energy to fight/stand up until the end would be for my family because I have aries moon in 4th house, not really for anyone or anything.

posted March 23, 2015 10:43 AM            

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Originally posted by Ami Anne:

Let’s look at the Moon in it’s Fall, Scorpio. Scorpio Moon has different issues than Capricorn Moon, VERY different issues. Scorpio is too intense. It is not his fault. He takes things very hard. He feels things very intensely. Hence, he gets possessive and jealous when his lover goes to the corner store for milk. He follows her to make sure she is not having an affair with the clerk. He feels badly about being like this. Most Scorpio Moons do not like this moon placement. Most feel encumbered by it, but the placements are what they are. One good thing about Scorpio moon is the fact that it is a water sign. Water feels deeply. Scorpio moon feels too deeply. If you want to summarize this moon in one sentence, it is that it feels too deeply. To Scorpio moon’s credit, it is very perceptive. If you want keen perception on any situation, find a Scorpio Moon because this moon can sniff out a bad person or situation, as can a dog. So, for Capricorn Moon, he is too mercenary. For Scorpio Moon, he is too intense.

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Yes, 100%. Having this moon SUCKS. Sometimes I feel grateful for it because I am capable of such depth and am incredibly emotionally supportive of those around me, but I feel overall it isn't very well-received by most people, especially in intimate relationships. They don't appreciate how loyal and loving I really am. The intensity can be too much for them, I think. I command complete loyalty and transparency in their feelings and this scares them a little bit. On the flip side, I feel it is an incredibly magnetic placement because once a bond has formed, they have a very hard time letting go. I think they appreciate MY loyalty and emotional transparency because they always know where they stand with me.

posted March 23, 2015 11:06 AM            

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Originally posted by margym0o:
fabricating worst case scenarios (such as being jealous when a lover goes to the corner store for milk). It is exhausting always anticipating a negative outcome.

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This is indeed the curse of this Moon, it's a terrible torture, both for the Mooner and their partner...but imagine what an amazing leap one can accomplish by mastering this, the trust and faith that can be accomplished by changing the thinking pattern behind "worst case scenario' to "best case scenario" (that intense energy has to go somewhere, and it can be channeled to something intensely positive)...you can experience miracles, seeing your dreams come true. This shift can only happen through the Scorpio Moon's mind, no "security" offered by the other can shift this pattern.

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posted March 23, 2015 11:32 AM            

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Originally posted by YellowGerbera:
Awww!! I always love your posts, Ami!!

My current crush has Tau Moon and my NN conjuncts it. I like him lots but I don't think we are on the same page yet... It was nice to read about the Moon!! Thank you so much

I want to read more of what you think about Pisces Moon cuz I got one

Hope you had a nice wkind!

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Thank you, YG! I will do an article on Pisces Moon for you.

In which House is your Moon?

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posted March 23, 2015 11:33 AM            

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Originally posted by ikja:
'Aries moon will stand up for cause, or those whom he loves. He is a warm person and a go getter for the goals which are important to him. He will be strong about who he is, as Aries is cardinal. Cardinal signs are the leaders of the Zodiac.'

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posted March 23, 2015 11:34 AM            

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Originally posted by cchampliss2:
I can speak to Gemini moon and venus. Not for me but I have a friend who is a cancer sun, with moon and venus in Gemini. When people meet her, they usually think she is a Gemini, in full force. I'm not sure which one causes what, but we went to school together and we had a great "schoolmate" relationship. but outside of that, I didn't agree with a lot of the stuff she pulled. A tease, yes. Restless, yes. On the go, yes. Unfaithful, yes. Indecisive, yes. Talker, yes. Non-stop talker, yes. Superficial with emotions, yes.

But Boring? NO.

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posted March 23, 2015 11:35 AM            

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Originally posted by jenny415:
Ami, I have cancer moon also and I love lunar Leo's too! They are always protective of me and watching. Leo falls in my 4th house. Another thing that is interesting, I know not everyone follows Vedic but the ones I know who are lunar Leo's happen to be lunar cancers in Vedic...!!! Thought that was cool.

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Great post, Jenny. Thanks!

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posted March 23, 2015 07:46 PM            

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Originally posted by YellowGerbera:
Awww!! I always love your posts, Ami!!

My current crush has Tau Moon and my NN conjuncts it. I like him lots but I don't think we are on the same page yet... It was nice to read about the Moon!! Thank you so much

I want to read more of what you think about Pisces Moon cuz I got one

Hope you had a nice wkind!

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posted March 23, 2015 11:38 PM            

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Originally posted by LeeLoo2014:
This is indeed the curse of this Moon, it's a terrible torture, both for the Mooner and their partner...but imagine what an amazing leap one can accomplish by mastering this, the trust and faith that can be accomplished by changing the thinking pattern behind "worst case scenario' to "best case scenario" (that intense energy has to go somewhere, and it can be channeled to something intensely positive)...you can experience miracles, seeing your dreams come true. This shift can only happen through the Scorpio Moon's mind, no "security" offered by the other can shift this pattern.

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posted March 24, 2015 01:32 AM            

My take on sag moon...
Great sense of humor, likes the sweet romantic stuff, Likes the women strong and the men stronger.

Downside? At times they can lack slightly in, um..., tact. Sometimes they disengage the internal sensor.

posted March 24, 2015 07:50 AM            

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Ami Anne, well done. Thanks!

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posted March 25, 2015 01:08 PM            

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Originally posted by Ami Anne:
Thank you, YG! I will do an article on Pisces Moon for you.

In which House is your Moon?

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posted March 26, 2015 05:42 AM            

I don't feel I am a superficial person, although some people may refute that but those would be the people outside of my closest circle of friends that I just don't have the time to spend with them developing a closer friendship.

My eldest son has a cancer moon and he is such a caring sweetheart, intuitive and super smart. It's in the 8th house (which I'm sure you have too) and with the things I have read about this pertaining to the mother, I want to be the best Mum I can for him (he has a pretty intense chart).

posted March 26, 2015 04:50 PM            

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Originally posted by Arachne18:
Great post Ami ☺. Gemini moon- a lot of what you wrote is true for me; sometimes I feel like I'm on speed! (conjunct gem mars). But I do make my lunar Gemini work for me- I am fast and efficient at work and I think a notable trait is being able to act like a big kid which I do at home with my children. A big tick to hardly sitting still watching movies and I would watch less than 1 hr of TV per week but I will always make sure I have some down time in reading every day, and I will read anything! Yes my mind works overtime but I am not a person that talks too much, as someone mentioned above, and I find it difficult to be around people that talk constantly.

I don't feel I am a superficial person, although some people may refute that but those would be the people outside of my closest circle of friends that I just don't have the time to spend with them developing a closer friendship.

My eldest son has a cancer moon and he is such a caring sweetheart, intuitive and super smart. It's in the 8th house (which I'm sure you have too) and with the things I have read about this pertaining to the mother, I want to be the best Mum I can for him (he has a pretty intense chart).

Thank you ☺

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