Are moon signs more compatible than sun signs?

This topic was created in the Moon Signs forum by LunarMaiden on Friday, May 3, 2013 and has 55 replies.

Are Moon Signs More Important Than Sun Signs for Compatibility

Moon signs influence emotional connection and inner harmony, often playing a crucial role in relationship compatibility. While sun signs reflect core personality traits, compatible moon signs can enhance understanding and emotional support. Both aspects matter, but moon sign harmony often indicates deeper emotional resonance between partners.

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@LunarMaiden
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I see a lot of relationships between people whom have opposite or square sun signs but the moon signs are either conjunct or trine.

Is there more harmony in relationships if the moon signs are compatible?

If you are in this relationship please share your sun and moon sign of yourself and your lovah. 😉

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@Scorpio72
13 Years

Posted by jessejames
I have always used Sun signs in the past but I'm finding more and more to use the moon sign in love. I am a Scorpio Sun with Gemini Moon and by beau is Scorpio Sun and Aquarius Moon.

Im a scorpio sun with aqua moon....

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@Piscesdream89
13 Years

Posted by LunarMaiden

Posted by Piscesdream89
I am an Aries moon and I can never see myself with a fire sign.

Fire moon and fire moon is a great combination.
Just doesn't last long 😢

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Really? Cause I tend to be more compatible with water and earth signs than fire. I could be wrong but I don't feel that my moon is stronger than my sun or rising.

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I have a capricorn moon, and my aqua has a virgo moon.

I'm sure on the surface a cap - aqua combination has a few issues and differences although there is compatibility, but the cap/virgo moon combination is a deeper level of the personalities and extremely compatible. So on a deeper, more meaningful level our emotional (or lack of, hahaha!) compatibility is quite strong and I know we've been able to be there for each other and have an instinctual knowledge of what to do for each other. Emotional support and understanding really does support a relationship much better than any other basis.

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@justknowthis42109
13 Years

i think it really depends on what you're interested in. moon signs that you're not the most compatible with typically could be the most successful! its ultimately what your preference is. i'm a capricorn moon and i LOVE leo moons because they lighten up my dark mood.
for me, people that have similar emotional patterns just cause trouble.
but it is also really important to recognize what you need in a relationship! check your venus as well.
if you get along for the most part and agree on things then you should not depend on your moon sign to determine compatibility because you might find other moon signs WORK even though its unexpected!

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@Piscesdream89
13 Years

Posted by Sangfroid

Posted by Piscesdream89

Posted by LunarMaiden

Posted by Piscesdream89
I am an Aries moon and I can never see myself with a fire sign.

Fire moon and fire moon is a great combination.
Just doesn't last long 😢

Really? Cause I tend to be more compatible with water and earth signs than fire. I could be wrong but I don't feel that my moon is stronger than my sun or rising.

I could be gender stereotyping but I'm just repeating what I've read so many places: Many women identify more with their Moon than their Sun traits and many men are unaware or not very in touch with their Moon = emotional nature.

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Interesting.. I could agree with that because I know for a fact my Aries moon is not dominant.

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Posted by Sangfroid

Posted by Piscesdream89

Posted by LunarMaiden

Posted by Piscesdream89
I am an Aries moon and I can never see myself with a fire sign.

Fire moon and fire moon is a great combination.
Just doesn't last long 😢

Really? Cause I tend to be more compatible with water and earth signs than fire. I could be wrong but I don't feel that my moon is stronger than my sun or rising.

I could be gender stereotyping but I'm just repeating what I've read so many places: Many women identify more with their Moon than their Sun traits and many men are unaware or not very in touch with their Moon = emotional nature.

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I don't think that's stereotyping-- it is what it is.

I've often wondered if it doesn't make sense to do "compatibility" based on Her moon and His sun.

*shrugs*

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@Flibbertygibbet
13 Years

I read somewhere that when you meet someone who has your moon sign you feel at home and completely comfortable with them. I have to agree since the only ex I sometimes think about and wished it would have worked had a Leo moon like myself. He was a Gemini and they aren't even supposed to be compatible with Pisces, but it was love at first sight and we were together for 3 years, but I swear it was like people didn't want us to last. Everything but the kitchen sink was thrown at us and we survived, but it did take it's toll and we started to argue about petty crap and we wanted different things for the future.

We tried to be friends after, but it was too hard, but I do feel like if he ever needed me no mater how many years go by, I'd be there for him. And sometimes I want to call, but the pride thing...on both our parts.

I don't feel this way about any Pisces sun signs or really anyone else.

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Posted by Sagtastic1

Posted by LunarMaiden
I see a lot of relationships between people whom have opposite or square sun signs but the moon signs are either conjunct or trine.

Is there more harmony in relationships if the moon signs are compatible?

If you are in this relationship please share your sun and moon sign of yourself and your lovah. 😉

I have just now come to this conclusion! I think moon/venus sign compatibility weight more that the sun. I have a Capricorn moon and had steady relationships with a scorpio and cancer moon. But Oh my word....those damn Aries moons cause me nothing but heart ache. I am staying the HELL away from all fire moon signs.

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I have a fire moon and can't do another Sag moon.
The blaz?, indifferent approach to relationships is a killer.

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15 Years25,000+ PostsSagittarius

I dont know about othef water moons, but as a scorpio moon cancer or virgo moons are the best match. Air sign are nothing but trouble. Gemini moons used to give me a big headache. I thought I could do an libre moon, but that was even more of a headache.

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Posted by DMV
I dont know about othef water moons, but as a scorpio moon cancer or virgo moons are the best match. Air sign are nothing but trouble. Gemini moons used to give me a big headache. I thought I could do an libre moon, but that was even more of a headache.

Have you had dated fire moons?

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@ThePiscesPrincess
13 Years

Yeah i mean i dated a ton of fire/air signs, they had fire/air moons that match my Leo moon...

if in a relationship, venus & mars matters also... i have both in Aqua & Libra, in trine

Thank god the only combo incompatible in my chart is my sun/moon... pisces sun/Leo moon

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Posted by JennGem
I think I am a bit confused here, are you asking if the sun is more compatible with the moon versus sun sun and moon moon? My ex husband is a libra sun Scorpio moon and I a Gemini with a Scorpio moon. I have NEVER felt connected to him like I did a Pisces sun with a Gemini moon.

Moon compatible with moon.

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@journey4time
13 Years

Hi! new to the forums, but i think this is an interesting topic!
in my experience, moon signs are important for emotional value. the way the moon affects someone is largely determined by aspects and house placements.

The composite chart of partners is really important too i think. Even if the moons are in opposing signs or elements, if they share the same house etc. it can positively or negatively aspect the relationship.

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@journey4time
13 Years

Lualibra~~

This site (astro.com) is really good for comparing charts and aspects.
Synastry was the word I was looking for!
But as far as house for example a Leo moon in the 12 th house may feel an affinity with a Pisces moon, or a 5th house Pisces witha Leo moon,
from my understanding at least! But i am no expert.
As far as composites go this section explains it really well http://www.astro.com/astrology/in_composit_e.htm

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@Wearetheinfinite
13 Years

I get along with a fire moon, much easier than any other sun sign.

Mesh best with fellow Leo and sag moons the most,and
Felt a strong understanding and compatibility. They are fun people.

Theres that Strong friendships thing with fire moon people.

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@rsohlich
13 Years

I'm a Virgo sun with a Pisces moon and I definently feel my moon in my chart the most. Do degrees make the sign in the planet more powerful? Im a Pisces moon at 28 degrees on a full moon. Any help would be much appreciated. I tend to act more like a Pisces when I'm comfortable. I play music, write, draw, ect...Peace!

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@journey4time
13 Years

Hey Rsohlich,
Degrees definitely play a part! Your moon is solid Pisces. But, a lot also really depends on your whole chart, house placements and aspects (for example, if you have Neptune trine your moon or sun, regardless of the sign, you may find you have Pisces traits, same for being in the 12th house)
However, because you are Virgo-Pisces, your signs probably go back and forth between each other creating a balanced type of loop.
Many Virgos are also artists. There is a slight misconception that polar signs are opposites with nothing in common. In fact, polar signs are just different perspectives on similar energy.
Pisces and Virgos are both unique, psychic, artistic, intelligent, and creative. The difference is how the energy is manifested..if that makes sense?

sorry if this is a bit wordy >.

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@Damnata
16 Years25,000+ PostsVirgo

I'm Virgo Sun, Aries Moon
Bf's Aries Sun, Sag Moon

When we're happy, we're really happy. Otherwise, his casual and dettached approach to emotions drives me up the wall (I'm cancer venus, he's an aqua venus)

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@PiscesLoves
13 Years

So many factors to consider. Sometimes makes my head spin
Me: sun Pisces moon Cancer venus Aquarius
Him: sun Cap moon Sag venus Sag

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Posted by starlover
To have emotional understanding and harmony with someone the moons need to be in good aspect. I have taurus moon and lived with an aqua moon for years......totally didnt get each other ... me warm, responsive caring...him detached and aloof

The conjunction, sextile, or trine is good...the square is not good

What if the moon conjuncts the sun? Would that make it better?

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Posted by truecap
I have a capricorn moon, and my aqua has a virgo moon.

I'm sure on the surface a cap - aqua combination has a few issues and differences although there is compatibility, but the cap/virgo moon combination is a deeper level of the personalities and extremely compatible. So on a deeper, more meaningful level our emotional (or lack of, hahaha!) compatibility is quite strong and I know we've been able to be there for each other and have an instinctual knowledge of what to do for each other. Emotional support and understanding really does support a relationship much better than any other basis.

Yes but also your Cap sun is trine his Virgo moon.

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Posted by justknowthis42109
i think it really depends on what you're interested in. moon signs that you're not the most compatible with typically could be the most successful! its ultimately what your preference is. i'm a capricorn moon and i LOVE leo moons because they lighten up my dark mood.
for me, people that have similar emotional patterns just cause trouble.
but it is also really important to recognize what you need in a relationship! check your venus as well.
if you get along for the most part and agree on things then you should not depend on your moon sign to determine compatibility because you might find other moon signs WORK even though its unexpected!

Again his Leo moon conjuncts your Leo ascent.

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Posted by starlover
To have emotional understanding and harmony with someone the moons need to be in good aspect. I have taurus moon and lived with an aqua moon for years......totally didnt get each other ... me warm, responsive caring...him detached and aloof

The conjunction, sextile, or trine is good...the square is not good

yes

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@LilliLou
13 Years1,000+ PostsScorpio

I've got a tonne of aries moon friends- you guys are pretty neat, think its the mars energy with my sun and also the conjunct to my moon?
Otherwise water moons are usually pretty easy to get along with, if sometimes a bit caustic...
Leo moons- you big old drama queens- you are fun though!

And strangely I seem to find the fire moons appeal in a romantic sense? But I have a lot of air.

Baby astro question: What does it mean if your moon is exalted?

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I'm a pisces moon, he is a scorpio moon so its trine for us

Our relationship consist of me saying: " get over it! "

And he says: "pick a side babe, Pick! a! Side!"

a lot throughout our relationship. its funny. 😄

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Posted by justknowthis42109
i think it really depends on what you're interested in. moon signs that you're not the most compatible with typically could be the most successful! its ultimately what your preference is. i'm a capricorn moon and i LOVE leo moons because they lighten up my dark mood.
for me, people that have similar emotional patterns just cause trouble.
but it is also really important to recognize what you need in a relationship! check your venus as well.
if you get along for the most part and agree on things then you should not depend on your moon sign to determine compatibility because you might find other moon signs WORK even though its unexpected!

Well I'm a cancer moon and I dated a leo moon for a year. I didn't expect it to last for that long. He is aries I am scorpio.

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12 Years1,000+ PostsTaurus

I started seeing a new person. And we seem much more compatible than my ex!

The guy I'm seeing has Leo sun and Aqua moon. Mine is Taurus sun and Scorpio moon.

My ex has Cancer sun and Virgo moon.

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Posted by TxOgal
I started seeing a new person. And we seem much more compatible than my ex!

The guy I'm seeing has Leo sun and Aqua moon. Mine is Taurus sun and Scorpio moon.

...

Oh my...

All the Fixed signs are represented. o.O

Keep us updated.

🙂

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@TxOgal
12 Years1,000+ PostsTaurus

Posted by TxOgal
I started seeing a new person. And we seem much more compatible than my ex!

The guy I'm seeing has Leo sun and Aqua moon. Mine is Taurus sun and Scorpio moon.

My ex has Cancer sun and Virgo moon.

Just adding ... Broke up with the leo

Scorpio moon n Aqua moon .... Huge mess

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10 Years

I feel like moon compatibility is crucial. Even if the suns are compatible, if the moons clash that can make or break the harmony. Same thing with venus signs. Imho

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Maybe? All the friends in close to, are compatible moon sign wise.

I cannot imagine myself with a fire moon or air moon.. However, sometimes I get a feeling Aqua moon might be good? Anyway.. It also depends on the entire chart.

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@CocoKat
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I'm not sure why my 8th house virgo moon doesnt attract or even get on with many earth moons.. its so odd!

My father has his moon conjunct mine, its awful. Very invasive and feels funny, I could never be romantically attracted to someone whos moon conjuncts mine, ever.

I do notice a trend in my long relationships in regards the the houses of their moon to my chart.

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@Moonbutter
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Yes, I have a Gemini best guy friend who has Sag moon like me and we just " get each other" I mean when we meetup it's non-stop talking one subject to another you would think we were on a date as we shut the world out. I also feel a pull to him like none other like I need to be there for him and he tells me a lot of personal things. It took me several years to figure out what kind of relationship we have, but we have never been sexual just kissedŠ I believe he is a soul connection we are meant to add growth and awareness to each other's lives.

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