There are 10 planets in astrology, each with their own energy, and one of those planets is Pluto. While Pluto is technically now a dwarf planet, that designation did NOT downgrade it's impact astrologically! In fact, Pluto is pretty much the strongest of the planets. Pluto is the planet of power, control, intensity, passion, darkness, and depths. It governs transformation, and it takes this quite seriously. If you refuse to do what Pluto wants and transform for the better, Pluto punishes HARD. But it doesn't have to be that way! You can turn Pluto into a powerful friend if you work with it and don't run away from the challenge. Face it, and Pluto can hand you everything you've ever wanted. Face Your Fears With Pluto
Pluto is the planetary ruler of fears, and perhaps the biggest problem people have with Pluto is that Pluto will make your greatest fears come true. Pluto knows what you're running from, and will make sure to plop that thing right in the middle of your path while you're fleeing.
This smacks you right in the face, gets the heart pumping to an unhealthy degree, and you can easily feel like you're doomed, it's over, you're going to be miserable and scared forever. But that's not true! You have to face the fear. Stop running. Stop fighting it. Stop ignoring it and thinking it'll magically go away. Stop, and face it. Be honest with yourself about it. Shine a big bright spotlight on it. This is absolutely terrifying, I know, but if you don't do it willingly, Pluto will force it on you at some point, and it won't just be the hard way, it'll be the hardest way possible. While it can seem terrifying at first, when you willingly face the fear, it becomes less and less scary pretty quickly. You start to realize maybe you were overreacting, ro overthinking it, or that you're smarter than you think, or that you're more in control than you realize. It has less and less power over you, and that is incredibly empowering for yourself. The more you face your Plutonian fears, the more powerful you can become. Your natal Pluto will hold clues as to what the big fears are you need to face, along with any Scorpio planets (ruled by Pluto), your natal Scorpio house, and your eighth house (connects with Pluto). Go Deep With Pluto
Pluto rules depths. It's the planet of research and investigation. Pluto hates anything superficial, and wants to get to the heart of every matter, every situation, every person, every relationship.
This can be a challenge if you're not normally someone who goes deep with anyone or anything. You might be a tad superficial, or you might be scared of what you'd find if you looked under the hood. But that just annoys Pluto, and Pluto will find a way to make you get to the core. It'll present so many problems that will only be solved if you research, investigate, dig, and uncover. Pluto wants us to be realistic, to see things in the cold light of day, and this extends to what we uncover. We've likely been avoiding digging deeper because we didn't want to see it in that light. But we have to. If you become more willing to dig deeper, then Pluto won't throw so many problems at you to solve. You're already doing the work, and Pluto can sit back and watch. Acknowledge Your Dark Side With Pluto
Pluto rules darkness, the darkness in all of us and in the world. This does mean Pluto connects with things we consider bad - hatred, violence, war, jealousy, discrimination, etc. But this is Pluto challenging us, and when we manifest these negatives, we're not really using Pluto productively.
Instead, we need to dig deep, and we need to find our dark side. Don't think you don't have one - we ALL do! But when we refuse to acknowledge that, it festers and starts to come out subconsciously in those bad ways. Get into yourself and find that dark side. Don't run away from it. Look straight at it! Ask yourself: Where did it come from? Why is it still here? What purpose does it serve you? How has it helped you? How can you integrate the benefits in a healthy way? Conversely, how is it holding you back? How can you transmute this to benefit you, or would you be better served letting it go? These are difficult questions to ask yourself, I know! Nothing is easy with Pluto, but that's okay. If you can accept that and ask yourself those questions, you can get more attuned to that dark side, and find strength within it. Find Your Inner Power With Pluto
Pluto rules power. Yes, many use this nefariously! That's a negative manifestation. But you want to be smart, right? So, you're not going to do that!
The problem is, if you run away from your own power, what you end up doing is giving power to other people, who then have power over YOU. And that's not a good thing. The power inside of you can be scary to connect with, especially if you've been disempowered throughout your life. This can lead to you subconsciously associating power with negativity, but it's only negative if you use it in a negative way, like by controlling other people and taking away their power. But let's be honest - true power comes from within, and if you have to steal it from others, you're not powerful. You're INSECURE. And Pluto hates that! (remember, Pluto hates superficiality; it catches up with them eventually) So, take some time to connect with that power inside of you. This can look like erecting stronger boundaries, having better self-respect, acknowledging your self-worth, believing in your abilities, or placing value in the intangible. Take Control of Transformation With Pluto
The base energy of Pluto is transformation, so at its core, Pluto is transformative. But once again, this can be quite scary, and we tend to run away from it. But once again, if you face it and actually take control of it, it's not scary at all, and can help with your empowerment.
Your natal Pluto can show where and how you transform throughout your life, but transit, or moving, Pluto tends to be the trigger for transformation. The house in your natal chart transit Pluto is touring can experience major transformations at some point. Any aspects that transit Pluto makes to your natal planets can impact transformation with whatever the body rules. Hard transit Pluto aspects - conjunctions, squares, and oppositions - to the natal Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, or Mars tend to be the most difficult Pluto aspects, especially the Sun or Moon. The Sun rules the self while the Moon rules emotions, to hard transit Pluto to them is notorious for tearing everything down as Pluto seeks a transformation. As we run from this and try to avoid it, we eventually find we can't outrun Pluto. Pluto is like, the greatest runner to have ever existed, ha! I'll give you some personal anecdotes. I experienced transit Pluto square my natal Moon as a teenager, nad it almost killed me (literally). Fast forward to Pluto square my Sun in my 20's, and by now I knew the astrology., knew to prepare myself, and knew what to do and took control. So, nothing bad happened! In fact, I've also had Pluto make hard aspects to my natal Mercury, Neptune, and Pluto since, and none brought any problems. Because I did what Pluto wanted, and was continually trying to dig deeper, face my fears, find my power, deal with my darkness, and took control of transforming myself. We can't control everything in our lives, but we can control ourselves, and how we deal. So, take control of transforming, and you can encounter way less problems (or none at all!) with Pluto. At the time of this article, Pluto is going back to Capricorn on September 1st 2024, and then comes to Aquarius again on November 19th 2024 to stay. I'd wish you good luck with Pluto, but you don't need luck with Pluto. You just need to do some of the hard work on your own. Suggested Reading: Surviving Transit Pluto in the Houses and How to Survive Hard Pluto to Your Personal Planets 
Jupiter is the planet of expansion in astrology, and with Jupiter comes new experiences, new journeys, opportunities, and broad possibilities. Jupiter is open-minded, optimistic, and attuned to the big picture.
How Natal Jupiter Impacts Your Professional Life
For some, Jupiter can have a strong influence on your professional life via your natal chart. This can be the case if you have:
- Jupiter in the 2nd house (ruling money), 6th house (ruling work), or 10th house (ruling career) - Sagittarius 2nd house, 6th house, or 10th house/Midheaven (which would make Jupiter the ruler) or a Sagittarius 2nd, 6th, or 10th house ruler - Jupiter conjunct (aligned with) the 2nd, 6th, or 10th house ruler, Ceres (planetary ruler of money), or Saturn (planetary ruler of career) - Jupiter conjunct the 4th house cusp/Imum Coeli (the 4th house cusp/Imum Coeli is on an axis with the 10th house cusp/Midheaven so Jupiter would be directly opposing) When natal Jupiter has a strong influence on your professional life in the natal chart, this brings expansive energy for you professionally. When it's with the 10th house, this rules your overall career, and you're someone who is open to possibilities, willing to take chances on yourself to achieve and succeed, thinks big with your goals and plans, and is willing to pursue opportunities that come your way with enthusiasm and a sense of adventure. You likely have a career ruled by Jupiter (in travel, advertising, promotion, publicity, publishing, writing, teaching, speaking, politics, or the law, for some examples). When it's the 6th house, this rules your work environment and the jobs you have, so you can be someone who prefers to work on your own without a boss, and probably don't do too well with a boss (or as a boss). You're independent in your work, and you don't want to be boxed in with any work you do or in your daily work environment, so you may prefer lots of space. You may gravitate to Jupiter-ruled jobs as well. When it's the 2nd house, this rules your money, so you can have opportunities throughout your life to get your hands on big money - but you can also blow it quickly if you're not on top of it, paying close attention, and being responsible. If you can control that, you can amass a lot of wealth in your life. But even if you can't control that, you usually have the money you need when you need it. You can make money in ways ruled by Jupiter. How Transit Jupiter Impacts Your Professional Life
Transit (moving) Jupiter can also bring strong Jupiter energy to your professional life, but this is temporary (whereas with natal Jupiter, it's your entire life). With transit Jupiter, it's only going to be for the period of time the transit is in effect. Transit Jupiter aspects typically last for 1-2 weeks.
Transit Jupiter can influence your professional life when it's: - in your natal 2nd, 6th, or 10th houses - aspecting your natal 2nd, 6th, or 10th house rulers, your Midheaven, your natal Ceres, or your natal Saturn Transit Jupiter touring your natal 2nd house can be a great time for you financially, and this lasts for about one year. You can be presented with great opportunities for windfalls, to make much more, or come upon money in new ways. This can be fairly easy, and you usually don't have to work super hard for these opportunities (unless other transits say so). Transit Jupiter touring your natal 6th house is excellent for your work life and job prospects. It can be a great period to look for new work, and you can even be presented with job opportunities if you're not actively looking for them. You can get more space in your work environment (sometimes literal, like a larger office), and you may have new experiences in your work. You can enjoy more of the work you do, and you can get praised and rewarded for productivity, efficiency, and organization. Transit Jupiter in your natal 10th house is considered one of the best times of your life for success and achievement (along with transit Saturn in the 10th house). This usually happens 2-3 times in your adult working life. With Jupiter in the 10th house, you can achieve and succeed in big ways, get recognition for what you've done or even some fame, and can connect with the right people in the right places. The 10th house is the highest part of the natal chart, so this can be seen as a time where you're hitting new heights professionally and with your goals. You can hit your stride and it can come easily for you. When it comes to transit Jupiter aspects, these last for about 1-2 weeks. Beneficial aspects (sextiles and trines) can help you make the most of opportunities, financially with the 2nd house, with your work with the 6th house, and with career goals with the 10th house. Opportunities may come quickly, so you do have to act fast and be smart about it. Challenging aspects (conjunctions, squares, and oppositions) can bring laziness. Jupiter is unusual in that the hard aspects aren't actually challenging, and you can make them beneficial if you put in the work, which is the hard part. Hard Jupiter likes to breed laziness, so we can lack motivation under hard Jupiter and therefore miss out on turning the aspect around in our favor. But if we can push through the laziness, it can work out very well for us. Will Jupiter in Gemini Impact My Professional Life?
Jupiter is currently in Gemini and is in this air sign until June 2025. This can impact you professionally if you have:
- natal 2nd house, 6th house, or 10th house/Midheaven in Gemini (Jupiter will transit) - natal 2nd, 6th, or 10th house ruler or natal Ceres or Saturn in Gemini (Jupiter will conjunct) - natal 2nd, 6th, or 10th house cusp/Midheaven, natal 2nd, 6th, or 10th house ruler or natal Ceres or Saturn in Virgo, Sagittarius, or Pisces (Jupiter will square or oppose) Transit Jupiter in the 2nd, 6th, or 10th houses or conjunct the 2nd, 6th, or 10th house rulers are considered super beneficial professionally, and you should make the most of them over the next year. The squares and oppositions are normally challenging for other planets, but remember that Jupiter can be turned out if you just find a way to take action and keep going. If any of these positions are instead in Aries, Leo, Libra, or Aquarius, Jupiter in Gemini will make beneficial aspects, and this can bring those opportunities for advancement with your goals, financial opportunities, and expansion with your work. Suggested Reading: The Professional Life, Relationships & Home Life Series: Astrology of Pluto & Your Professional Life Astrology of Pluto & Your Relationships Astrology of Pluto & Your Home Life Astrology of Neptune & Your Professional Life Astrology of Neptune & Your Relationships Astrology of Neptune & Your Home Life Astrology of Uranus & Your Professional Life Astrology of Uranus & Your Relationships Astrology of Uranus & Your Home Life Astrology of Saturn & Your Professional Life Astrology of Saturn & Your Relationships Astrology of Saturn & Your Home Life Astrology of Jupiter & Your Professional Life Astrology of Jupiter & Your Relationships Astrology of Jupiter & Your Home Life Astrology of Chiron & Your Professional Life Astrology of Chiron & Your Relationships Astrology of Chiron & Your Home Life 
There is something called elements in astrology, which are a way to categorize the twelve Zodiac signs. Each of the Zodiac signs are assigned to one of the elements, and there are 4 of them. There are 3 Zodiac signs per element. They are: Fire: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Earth: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Air: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius Water: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Astrology also has 10 planets, including the Sun and Moon and excluding the Earth. How we express our emotions, and what we need for emotional stability and security is shown via our natal Moon sign, which is the Zodiac sign the Moon was in at the moment we were born. The water sign Moons - Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces Moons - are the Moon signs that are most connected to emotion since these are the signs of emotion. Cancer is naturally ruled by the Moon, so it can be most natural to emote and express with a Cancer Moon; emotions are deeper, serious, and more passionate with Scorpio Moons; and emotions generate compassion, understanding, empathy, and sensitivity with Pisces Moons. But what does it mean when someone is a water sign Moon, but they're not emotional? They don't share their feelings, they seem a bit cut off from emotion, and they might be more practical. What astrology shows a person with a water sign Moon doesn't act like a water sign Moon? The 12th House of the Hidden
There are 12 houses in astrology, and each has different energy. The twelfth house is the house of the hidden, and it hides the energy of any planet or body that resides there. With the Moon, this means it hides the energy of the Moon sign, so if a water sign Moon has their Moon in the 12th house, they may have difficulty expressing themselves emotionally.
A water sign Moon in the 12th house does have strong emotions, but isn't comfortable sharing this openly around new people or those they don't know well, nor in social situations. They may seem like they're quiet as a mouse, but when they're with someone they know and trust, they can openly express whatever they feel. A water sign Moon in this house is usually a fire sign Rising, so they may seem more focused on taking action. But they do have a deep well of emotion, and can use their feelings to motivate them to take action. Moon Conjunctions
If the person's water sign Moon is conjunct, or aligned with, another planet, they may predominantly express their emotional Moon via that planet instead of the sign their Moon is in. The natural rulers of the water signs are the Moon (Cancer), Pluto (Scorpio) and Neptune (Pisces), so conjunct any of these amplifies the water sign Moon. Now, the Moon can't be conjunct itself, ha, so that energy tends to be strong when conjunct or opposite the Sun, meaning you were born on a New or Full Moon, and that tends to make someone more emotional. But if it's another planet, it may alter the energy quite a bit.
This is especially true when the natal water sign Moon is conjunct Mercury, Ceres, Saturn, or Uranus. Mercury is a neutral planet, however it governs the mind, so a water Moon conjunct Mercury might be more mind-focused instead of emotion-focused. Ceres is argued to rule Taurus, and is very grounded and practical, so a water sign Moon conjunct Ceres can make them seem that way. Saturn restricts, and is super realistic, so Saturn can make the water sign Moon native hold back everything they feel, and make them seem more stoic. Uranus is the sudden and unconventional, so Uranus can make the water sign Moon native unpredictable and more unconnected to emotion. Venus conjunct a water sign Moon can make emotions more pleasant. Mars conjunct a water sign Moon can energize emotions for action. Jupiter conjunct a water sign Moon can make the focus on good feelings. Abundance of Other Elements
If someone with a water sign Moon has an abundance of another element in their planets, so say 5 planets in one of the other elements, that element can be more dominant in their personality, and this can tamp down their water sign Moon.
An abundance of fire planets makes them take more action, and they may use emotional inspiration for creative ventures; an abundance of earth sign planets can make them more practical and reserved; and an abundance of air sign energy can bring intellect into the mix. One Last Note: An Automatic Shut-Off Valve
One last little oddity about the water sign Moons: Because water sign Moons feel everything stronger than others, this can eventually become overwhelming, especially if exposed to major trauma. That sometimes triggers the water sign Moon to shut off their emotions, and it may seem like they don't feel anything at all, but they do.
This ends up piling up until eventually, the dam breaks. Their emotions can only be bottled up for so long, and when it comes out, this can be too much, and they might be tempted to bottle it back up again. But they shouldn't, and they need to be comfortable with letting themselves feel, even the bad stuff. Suggested Reading: Water Signs in Astrology & Love 
We use something called elements in astrology, and the elements are a way to categorize the Zodiac signs. Every Zodiac sign is assigned to one of the 4 elements, and each element has 3 Zodiac signs. They are: Fire: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Earth: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Air: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius Water: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Astrology also has 10 planets, including the Sun and Moon and excluding the Earth. How we express our emotions, and what we need for emotional stability and security is shown via our natal Moon sign, which is the Zodiac sign the Moon was in at the moment we were born. The air sign Moons - Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius Moons - are the Moon signs that are social and engaging. These are the signs of the mind, and air signs flow like the wind. They're able to connect, in communication with Gemini Moons, one-on-one with Libra Moons, and with acquaintances and friends with Aquarius Moons. But what does it mean when someone is an air sign Moon, but they're not social? They don't care to be around people very much, don't seem comfortable in social situations, and may be stoic, fiery, or sensitive. What astrology shows a person with an air sign Moon doesn't act like an air sign Moon? The 12th House of the Hidden
There are 12 houses in astrology, and each has different energy. The twelfth house is the house of the hidden, and it hides the energy of any planet or body that resides there. With the Moon, this means it hides the energy of the Moon sign, so if an air sign Moon has their Moon in the 12th house, they may have difficulty expressing themselves emotionally.
An air sign Moon in the 12th house does have a great ability to engage, but isn't comfortable whatsoever in social situations, around new people, and with those they don't know well. This can make them seem shy, but when they're with someone they know well and it's just them, they can be super engaging, expressive, and fun. An air sign Moon in this house is usually a water sign Rising, so they may seem more focused on emotions. But they actually have great intellectual power, a lot of curiosity, and can make use of their mental skills. They're not lost in their emotions, and do consider logic and reason. Moon Conjunctions
If the person's air sign Moon is conjunct, or aligned with, another planet, they may predominantly express their emotional Moon via that planet instead of the sign their Moon is in. The natural rulers of the air signs are Mercury (Gemini), Venus (Libra) and Uranus (Aquarius), so conjunct any of these three amplifies the air sign Moon. But if it's another planet, it may alter the energy quite a bit.
This is especially true when the natal air sign Moon is conjunct Mars, Saturn, Pluto, or Chiron. Mars is the planet of energy and drive, so a conjunction to Mars makes them more fiery, like an Aries Moon instead. Saturn is the planet of restriction and limitation, so this really impacts the way the air sign Moon expresses itself, and makes it much quieter and shier. Pluto is the intense planet, so it makes the air sign Moon much moodier, deeper, and passionate. Chiron rules wounds and healing, and can make the air sign Moon more sensitive. Ceres conjunct an air sign Moon can ground it more, while the Sun conjunct an air sign Moon can make it more dynamic. Neptune conjunct an air sign Moon might make it difficult to get a hold on the airy energy, though it can get a bit lost in it and be more wandering. Abundance of Other Elements
If someone with an air sign Moon has an abundance of another element in their planets, so say 5 planets in one of the other elements, that element can be more dominant in their personality, and this can tamp down their air sign Moon.
An abundance of fire planets bring more activity to the air sign energy, and makes them more physically active and make use of creativity; an abundance of earth sign planets makes the air energy more practical and focused; and an abundance of water planets brings out more emotion and empathy. Suggested Reading: Air Signs in Astrology & Love 
September comes with a Virgo New Moon and the second Lunar Eclipse for the year, this time in Pisces. What can we expect? What is a New Moon?
A New Moon occurs when the transit (moving) Sun and Moon are in the exact same position in the Zodiac (called a conjunction). New Moons are related to beginnings, have high energy, and are enthusiastic.
What is a Lunar Eclipse?
A Full Moon occurs when the transit (moving) Sun and Moon are in the exact opposite positions in the Zodiac (called an opposition). Full Moons are related to endings, culminations, and are emotional energy. It's a Lunar Eclipse when a Full Moon is within 18 1/2 degrees of the Lunar Nodes (the points in the Moon's orbit where the Moon crosses the ecliptic).
New Moon in Virgo: September 2nd 2024 (9:56PM ET/3:56PM PT)
The Virgo New Moon is a great time to get things done. Virgo rules work, small projects, tasks, chores, and the details, and we can focus on what we need to get done with extra productivity and efficiency. This can be a great time to pick up some projects that you can work through quickly, and dedicate yourself to smaller pursuits that can be accomplished fast.
The natural ruler of Virgo, Mercury, was just retrograde (appearing to move backward) before this New Moon, so productivity and efficiency likely suffered, and we had one little thing after another pile up. The Virgo New Moon provides an opportunity to make a list and go through everything that you didn't have the time or energy for in the month before, and get them out of the way now. This New Moon is also a good time to focus on our health and wellness, and to take care of ourselves. We can perform routine maintenance for cars, computers, and homes, and can get routine checkups for our physical bodies. The day before this New Moon, Pluto retrogrades back to Capricorn, so we may feel like we're back to working on some of the last-minute Capricorn issues we have to work on. Pluto is out of this sign in November, and that's it, so we've got 2 1/2 months to make final movements with our goals, direction, and responsibility. Uranus also turns retrograde the day before this New Moon, and we may feel like we don't have as many options to make the changes we want. We may feel more impatient and impulsive as a result. We have to keep control of that, and break changes down into small steps and go one step at a time. This way, we can create changes, but we're smart about it and take a steady approach. The New Moon occurs at 11 degrees 4 minutes Virgo. The aspects to the New Moon are: Conjunction: 9 degrees 4 minutes - 13 degrees 4 minutes Virgo Sextile: 9 degrees 4 minutes - 13 degrees 4 minutes Cancer or Scorpio Square: 9 degrees 4 minutes - 13 degrees 4 minutes Gemini or Sagittarius Trine: 9 degrees 4 minutes - 13 degrees 4 minutes Taurus or Capricorn Opposition: 9 degrees 4 minutes - 13 degrees 4 minutes Pisces Lunar Eclipse in Pisces: September 17th 2024 (10:35PM ET/7:35PM PT)
The second Lunar Eclipse for 2024 comes to us in mid September in water sign Pisces, and this is the start of a whole new eclipse set. Eclipses occur in sets of opposing signs, and we've been in Libra and Aries. That continues for a little while longer (the next Solar Eclipse is in Libra), but we're now also focusing on starting a whole new eclipse set, which means a whole new chapter, journey, or focus.
In Pisces, this might mean greater focus on our spirituality, our intuition, our subconscious, what's hidden, and the past. We can work to strengthen ourselves internally, quietly, and on our own. Pisces is the last sign of the Zodiac, and Lunar Eclipses tie to endings, so this can be a big eclipse for finishing something. This eclipse can also be huge for releasing baggage, whether it's spiritual, subconscious,, or karmic. The eclipse has major spiritual and subconscious and karmic energy, and we're likely being faced with something from the past or within ourselves that is difficult, but we have to come to terms with it and try to be more understanding, introspective, and ultimately let it go so it's not weighing us down anymore. The Lunar Eclipse is sextile (beneficial aspect, 2 signs away) transit (moving) Uranus in Taurus and Pluto in Capricorn, and conjunct (aligned with) ruler Neptune in Pisces. The sextiles to Uranus and Pluto brings some help with changes and transformations as Neptune amplifies the Pisces energy as its ruler. Saturn is also in Pisces but not conjunct this eclipse, but may still have some impact. We need to make sure we're being smart with whatever we're doing, and that we're releasing in healthy, positive ways. This can push us far into the future and our potential and fate with the eclipse touching all 3 outer planets, and we may see an important event in the world (or two or five or ten!) around this eclipse. We're likely going to be extra tired with this eclipse as well thanks to it being a Lunar Eclipse coupled with the Pisces, Neptune, and Saturn energy. We're more easily drained, and we need to make sure we're getting extra rest and taking the time to recharge after anything demanding. This exhaustion can not only be physical, but also mental, emotional, subconscious, and spiritual. Check out: Get Ready With This Pisces Lunar Eclipse Checklist The Lunar Eclipse occurs at 25 degrees 41 minutes Pisces. Aspects to the Lunar Eclipse are: Conjunction: 20 degrees 41 minutes - 29 degrees 59 minutes Pisces Semisextile: 23 degrees 41 minutes - 27 degrees 41 minutes Aries or Aquarius Sextile: 20 degrees 41 minutes - 29 degrees 59 minutes Taurus or Capricorn Square: 20 degrees 41 minutes - 29 degrees 59 minutes Gemini or Sagittarius Trine: 20 degrees 41 minutes - 29 degrees 59 minutes Cancer or Scorpio Quincunx: 23 degrees 41 minutes - 27 degrees 41 minutes Leo or Libra Opposition: 20 degrees 41 minutes - 29 degrees 59 minutes Virgo Suggested Reading: The New & Full Moons page for general interpretations by house and aspect 
In astrology, there is something called elements used as a way to categorize the Zodiac signs. Each Zodiac sign is assigned to one of the 4 elements in astrology, and each element has 3 Zodiac signs. They are: Fire: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Earth: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Air: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius Water: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Astrology also has 10 planets, including the Sun and Moon and excluding the Earth. How we express our emotions, and what we need for emotional stability and security is shown via our natal Moon sign, which is the Zodiac sign the Moon was in at the moment we were born. The earth sign Moons - Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn Moons - are the Moon signs that are practical. Earth is the fixed element, rooted in the Earth, and this grounds their signs. Taurus Moons take things slow and steady; Virgo Moons create detailed plans; and Capricorn Moon are disciplined. But what does it mean when someone is an earth sign Moon, but they're not practical? They don't seem to be very grounded, or realistic, or focused. They may be fiery, emotional, or aloof. What astrology shows a person with an earth sign Moon doesn't act like an earth sign Moon? The 12th House of the Hidden
There are 12 houses in astrology, and each has different energy. The twelfth house is the house of the hidden, and it hides the energy of any planet or body that resides there. With the Moon, this means it hides the energy of the Moon sign, so if an earth sign Moon has their Moon in the 12th house, they may have difficulty expressing themselves emotionally.
An earth sign Moon in the12th house does have a lot of practical energy, however this only seems to come out when they're on their own and not bothered by anyone, or they're with someone but it's someone they know very well and trust, or when they're not operating from the conscious mind and instead are going based on subconscious instinct. An earth sign Moon in this house is usually an air sign Rising, so they may seem more intellectually-oriented. But they actually have great power in the physical world, and can create more than their lofty words might make it seem. They're not all talk, and want to make something tangible. Moon Conjunctions
If the person's earth sign Moon is conjunct, or aligned with, another planet, they may predominantly express their emotional Moon via that planet instead of the sign their Moon is in. The natural rulers of the earth signs are Venus (Taurus), Mercury (Virgo), and Saturn (Capricorn), so conjunct any of these three amplifies the earth sign Moon. But if it's another planet, it may tamp it down significantly.
This is especially true when the natal earth sign Moon is conjunct Mars, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, or Chiron. Mars is the planet of energy and drive, so a conjunction to Mars ramps up the energy of the native and adds more impulsive, excitable energy to them. Uranus can make it more unpredictable, more unconventional, and that can really seem different from the sign. Neptune can dissolve some of the earthy energy, and make it more flowing. Pluto can bring out passionate intensity, and Chiron can add extra sensitivity. Ceres is argued to be the natural ruler of Taurus instead of Venus, so Ceres conjunct an earth sign Moon can increase the earthy energy. The Sun conjunction the earth sign Moon can make it a bit more active and fiery. Mercury is neutral energy, and the practical nature of the earth sign Moon might come out more in communication. Abundance of Other Elements
If someone with an earth sign Moon has an abundance of another element in their planets, so say 5 planets in one of the other elements, that element can be more dominant in their personality, and this can tamp down their earth sign Moon.
An abundance of fire planets brings more enthusiasm and activity to the practical energy and make them seem more energetic; an abundance of air sign planets makes them more intellectual, social, and engaging, and more open to activity; and an abundance of water planets amplifies emotions and creativity, and makes them more spiritual and empathetic. Suggested Reading: Earth Signs in Astrology & Love |
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