Moon signs in astrology can explain the differences between two people born under the same sign. When you look up your moon sign, you will discover a more in-depth understanding of astrology and its role in your life. When you read your daily horoscope, it is based on your sun sign; when you also look up your moon sign and incorporate that into your reading, you are likely to have an ?aha moment?.

The easiest explanations of the sun and moon signs is that while the sun sign represents your outer self, the you that others see, the moon sign represents your inner self, the part of you that is instinctual, the qualities that come out in a crises or in privacy. We can say that the moon sign represents your unconscious while the sun sign represents your conscious. Both your conscious and unconscious self interact in your daily activities and choices. In this same way, the influence of your sun and your moon signs compliment their energies in your life. The moon sign does not override the sun sign, rather, it modifies it.

When looking to astrology for personal insight then, it is important to look up your moon sign. Astrologers agree that the moon sign is too significant to ignore if you want to read a meaningful horoscope. You can easily look up your moon sign on just about any web site on astrology.

Your moon sign is determined by the year of your birth, not just month. This is because the moon changes every 2 -3 days on a 28 day cycle and this varies from year to year. www.ofesite.com is a simple, yet thorough site that allows you to choose your date of birth from the year in which you were born. Then you are directed to a general description of the moon sign that coincides with your sun sign.

Following is a list of key words associated with the moon in each sign of the zodiac. Aries: Desire Taurus: Determination Gemini: Duality Cancer: Solitude Leo: Pride Virgo: Criticism Libra: Decision Scorpio: Ulterior Motivation Sagittarius: Enthusiasm Capricorn: Management Aquarius: Disinterest Pisces: Anxiety

These key words demonstrate the quality of the characteristics associated with the sign; a more detailed description is required for an accurate reading and understanding. The essence of these key words can be tipped toward positive energies or negative energies, all depending on the choices a person makes in life. For example, the key word for Aries is desire. Desire is a quality that can be utilized to drive a person toward goodwill, or selfish obsessions. Though the influence of heavenly forces pulls us into particular qualities, it does not determine which side of that quality we will ultimately choose. Therefore, consider the messages of your moon sign with careful thought and recognize how you can best use the qualities you have been given in life.