Differences Between Your Sun and Moon Signs

What is a sun sign?

The sun sign (or zodiac sign) indicates the position of the sun at the time of our birth. Running the gamut between Aries and Pisces, a person can be any of 12 signs i.e., Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. The sun sign blends with the rest of your planets. Each sun sign is ruled by a planet which influences the traits and personality of the individual. For example, Leo is ruled by the sun and enjoys being the center of attention; a Leo is able to pull others into their gravitational pull. Aries is ruled by Mars and is drawn to challenge and excitement; they are forthright and bold by nature. Capricorn is ruled by Saturn and can be restricted and stifled by nature often requiring assistance in order to loosen up. Virgo and Gemini are ruled by Mercury and are renowned for their intellect, curiosity and analytical properties.

These dates were little modified in the last few years. But, roughly the same dates remain. Whereas, according to Indian astrological calculations, the position of the Sun has changed drastically in the last hundred years.

In the last 63 years, the sun has been pushed forward one day. You can see this more clearly in the sun-based festival Makar sakranti. As a matter of fact. people celebrate Makar sakranti on January 14 till a few years ago. However, the celebration now takes place from January 14 to 15 for the last three to four years.

What is a moon sign?

At the time of our birth, the position of the moon must also be taken into account. The moon’s position becomes our moon sign. If the sun influences our inner personality, character and will then the moon represents our emotions, moods, instinctive behaviours and subconscious leanings. For example, Aquarians are renowned for their erratic sense of revolution, invention and humanitarianism but if a person has a Scorpio moon, they will balance these Aquarian traits with a need for privacy, spirituality and passion.
Taurus is a pleasure oriented, dependable sign but if there is a Capricorn moon there will be greater discipline, willpower and structure. Sagittarius is fiery and driven to explore. They can’t sit cooped up for too long. Paired with a Piscean moon, the desire to be dreamy, introspective and passive will be amped up creating an interesting collaboration.

What is the difference between the sun and the moon sign?

• The sun informs our basic personality, character, ego and will. However, the moon is our subconscious, our emotions and our instinctive responses to the world around us.
• The sun sign can be located by knowing your date of birth. However, the moon sign can only be known if you know your date, year, time and place of birth.
• The sun takes 12 months to travel through all 12 star signs so astrological predictions are valid for one month. However, the moon moves quicker and only stays in a sign for 2 and a half days at a time.
• The sun sign is often seen as a more generic overview of a person however, the moon sign can divulge far more about a person’s inner workings and potential.

How do sun and moon signs work together?

Some sun and moon combinations work well together. For instance, having a Cancer moon and a Taurus sun creates a compatible mixture. By contrast, some combinations create discord and friction. Examples include a Gemini sun/Scorpio moon combination or a Leo sun/Capricorn moon combination.
 

If your sun and moon signs are in the same sign you are a more intensified version of an astrological type. For instance a person with Aries as their sun and moon sign will double that Aries energy; they will be more driven, bolder and more restless.

Knowing what your sun and moon signs are very important to gain a better understanding of yourself. In this way, a person can learn the differences between the signs and can utilise the strengths of both.