Astrology Notes - Herong's Notes - v2.13, by Herong Yang
The Moon Sign and Horoscope
This section provides an quick introduction of the Moon sign in horoscope.
In astrology and horoscope, the Moon is considered as the second most influential celestial body on human events. The Moon is not really a planet in astronomy term, but it is viewed as a planet by ancient astrologers rotating around the Earth.
Some basic facts about the Moon:
Symbol: Ruler of Sign: Cancer (the Crab) Ruler of House: The 4th house Associated Day: Saturday In Chinese Astrology: Yin, the passive Distance from Earth: 384,403 kilometers Sidereal Period: 27.75 days Sidereal Speed: 2.33 days per zodiac sign
The Moon is associated with a person's emotional make-up, unconscious habits, rhythms, memories and moods.
The Moon sign of a person is defined as the zodiac sign where the Moon is positioned at the person's birth time.
Here is a nice picture of the Moon:
Table of Contents
Quick Introduction to Astrology
Basics of Astrology and Astronomy
Introduction to Western Zodiac Signs
Horoscope and Horoscopic Astrology