Moon in AstrologyThe Moon rules the sign of Cancer and together they are the natural rulers of the fourth house. The house placement will be associated with the house containing the sign of Cancer and/or where Cancer is found on the house cusp. There will also be a connection with the house containing the planetary ruler of the sign the "Lesser Luminary" is posited in. For instance, if you have this planet in Gemini the house containing Mercury, planetary ruler of Gemini, will be connected to this house as will the Cancer house. Some students of astrology refer to this planet as being representative of our “inner child”. This is because the Lesser Luminary is associated with early childhood, quite probably because in early childhood we usually have more close contact with the mother or other female nurturer. Older astrology texts associate the fourth house, ruled by Cancer, with the mother; hence, this planet's connection to the inner-child. On a broader level, this means that this planet is associated with habitual patterns that become somewhat unconscious to the individual, but are quite easily discernable to others. These reaction patterns go so far back into our childhood we no longer notice them even when others can plainly see them. Since this planet represents the mother and women in general, it is quite probable that in the placement house, and where Cancer is found in the chart, women may play an important role in these areas of our lives. Also, this is indicative of areas where we may seek out nurturing or attempt to be nurturing ourselves. This planet is the natural ruler of the fourth house and is associated with "home", so the activities of this house may be where we attempt to find comfort and security when we feel a need to pause and recharge ourselves. The Moon, being changeable, may also denote fluctuating conditions as well as fluctuating moods. MOON IN THE SIGNS The Lesser Luminary is associated with emotions, the unconscious, and habitual, instinctive, reflexive responses to people and experiences. It symbolizes attitudes fostered in childhood and the relationship with the mother and women in general. It may indicate how the native perceives the mother as well. For a man this planet (along with Venus) may indicate the qualities he is looking for in a woman; for a female it may reflect her attitude toward her maternal and nurturing instincts and her femininity. For both genders, it may have a bearing on self-image. The sign the Lesser Luminary is posited in will color the native’s attitude and responses to all of the above. This planet also holds a connection to the domestic scene and may be associated with our love life as well. Click here for information on the Moon in the signs.
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