There are three important signs that have a huge impact on you and your life. These three signs together are known as the primal triad. Most of us are aware of just one of these important signs - the Sun sign. 

The other two signs of the triad are the Moon sign and the Rising sign or the Ascendant sign. These two are as important as the Sun sign when you want to understand your personality, your thought process, what drives you, how you look at the world, and how the world perceives you. 

The Sun sign represents your outer personality, intelligence, vitality, appearance, ego, self-identity, how you interact with the world, and your relationship with your father and other male authority figures. The Moon sign is an indicator of your emotions and moods and how you express them, and how you take care of yourself. It also provides a window into your subconscious, cognitive abilities, relationship with your mother, and your maternal instincts. 

The Ascendant is not attached to any planet or star, it is the sign which was rising in the eastern hemisphere when you were born. This sign impacts how you look, your mannerisms, and what the people around you think about you. 

These three signs give you an almost complete picture of you as a person, as a soul, and of your journey in this lifetime. If you want an even more robust analysis then you can get your horoscope analysed by an experienced astrologer. 

In this article we will take a look at how the Moon behaves in each zodiac sign and how that impacts you. 

Out of all the planets in the solar system (astrologically speaking), the Moon is the fastest moving one. It approximately spends 2.5 days in each sign, thus covering each sign in the span of a month. As it moves through the Zodiac you can sense the changes in your mood, emotions, how you deal with the ups and downs of life, and manage your day-to-day relationships. 

While the Moon impacts each sign in a different way, there’s a little commonality in its behaviour based on the nature of the sign it is in. For example - it may have a certain effect on your nature when it's in an air sign, or you may be inclined to express your emotions in a certain manner when the Moon is transiting through an earth sign. 

When transiting through air signs - Libra, Gemini, Aquarius - the Moon gives a boost to your creativity, makes you communicative, and encourages you to take a decision only after thorough consideration of all the possibilities. 

The earth signs - Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo - tend to have a calming impact on the Moon. You tend to have a better control on your mood and emotions. During this transition, you may want to complete pending work without taking any unnecessary stress. 

In the fire signs - Sagittarius, Aries, and Leo - the Moon is action-oriented and full of energy. Since the Moon is interacting with fire signs, there’s a possibility of you easily losing your temper, getting into arguments, and being short of patience. 

During its transit through the water signs - Scorpio, Cancer, Pisces - the Moon has a direct impact on your emotions and mood. You may experience mood swings, notice a surge in your creativity, and be more observant of your surroundings. 

The Moon in Each Sign and its Impact: 

1. The Aries Moon: The Aries are the babies of the Zodiac. And like babies you are demanding and like your wants to be met immediately. You are short on patience and find it difficult to control your temper. It can easily flare up at the slightest provocation.
   
   Your Aries Moon boosts your need for action, spontaneity, and taking care of your loved ones. The Moon in Aries also brings forth your desire to participate in humanitarian causes, find your own way in the world, and be free of any encumbrances. 
   
   You need your family, friends, and partners to exercise patience with you and be able to forgive your frequent temper outbursts. A born leader, you like to be in the driving seat in all your relationships, so you prefer people who would be amenable to taking the backseat and following your lead. 
    
2. The Taurus Moon: Like the bull that represents your sign, you are slow but then you are also stable and steady. You like to think through all possibilities before you make a decision. And you don’t like to be rushed into committing to anything or taking any kind of action.
   
   The Taurus Moon makes you a bit headstrong and obstinate. Once you’ve made up your mind about something, it’s difficult to get you to change it. But on the positive side, it grounds your emotions. It gives you emotional stability and security. You don’t get easily bogged down in challenging situations.
   
   Anyone in a relationship with you must know that you can’t be ruled over. You value your independence and don’t like to experiment too much. As a friend, family, or significant other you are completely devoted and loyal. 
    
3. The Gemini Moon: You cherish your freedom and love to explore people, cultures, and places. The Moon in Gemini, further strengthens your social activities. You like to be surrounded by interesting people from different paths of life.
   
   The Gemini Moon encourages you to speak your mind, sparks your creativity, and motivates you to take up creative pursuits to create a productive outlet for your inquisitive and curious mind. To thrive and be happy, you need to be able to communicate freely with the people around you. 
   
   In your relationship whether it's a friend or a significant other, you want someone who will be able to keep pace with your interests and active social life. 
    
4. The Cancer Moon: Cancer is the Moon’s own sign. It is most comfortable in this sign. A Cancer Moon heightens your sensitivity and emotions. Even the slightest thing can bring out a drastic emotional reaction from you. So it becomes necessary for you to learn how to express your thoughts, emotions, and needs in a constructive manner. 
   
   Relationships are an important part of your life. The Cancer Moon makes you nurturing and you like to take care of the people you love. Since this Moon also makes you emotional you also seek support from your loved ones. If the care and support you want is not forthcoming, it can make you resentful and angry. 
    
5. The Leo Moon: The Leo Moon has a subduing effect on the sign’s extrovert nature. It brings out your sensitive and emotional side. Thus, adding a gentle charm to your extrovert and gregarious nature. It also adds nobility and a gravitas to your personality. 
   
   Leo’s are in general known for their large-heartedness and generosity. The influence of the Moon on this sign makes you caring and even more attuned to the needs of others, especially your loved ones. Your friends and family can count on you for support and guidance in times of need.  
   
   In a relationship this Moon craves control and dominance. You want to feel in charge in the relationship and be the decision-maker. If this tendency is not controlled, it can lead to a saviour complex which can adversely affect your relationships in the long-run
    
6. The Virgo Moon: When the Moon is in this practical, hardworking, and meticulous sign, it makes you crave even more order, organisation, and systems in your life. You do not like to appear weak or overly sensitive, hence seldom ask your family or friends for help. 
   
   You make it a point to be present for people who are close to you. It gives you immense pleasure to be their sounding board and to be their caregiver in times of need. In a relationship also you like to keep things practical. The fuss, feathers, and frills are not for you. You prefer to approach any important relationship like you would a project with clear goals and objectives. 
    
7. The Libra Moon: Libras are justice loving, fair minded, and social people. A Libra Moon will further boost your love for justice and fairness. You may be inclined to become the voice of the less fortunate. If you happen to feel even a little bit slighted or overlooked, you will not let it go easily. This may create problems for you. 
   
   The lonely or single life is not for you. You need an equal, attentive, and loyal partner in both your personal and professional life. With the right company and a supportive environment, you can achieve great heights in any project you undertake. 
    
8. The Scorpio Moon: Scorpio’s mysterious, secretive, passionate nature is intensified when the Moon is in the sign. You are intelligent, controlling and dominating. You like to keep your circle small and closed. It is very difficult for you to open up to someone new, however good they might be. Due to this, you often end up missing out on great people and relationships. 
   
   You like to study people, solve mysteries, and find the missing piece of the puzzle. But often in your quest to do this, you overlook other people’s need for privacy. However, you always have your guard up and most people find it difficult to get past your exterior and get acquainted with the real you. 
   
   On one hand your passionate and sensual nature makes you a good partner, on the other your secretive and manipulative behaviour makes it challenging for the relationship to survive long term. 
    
9. The Sagittarius Moon: The Moon in Sagittarius brings out the adventurer and explorer in you. It creates wanderlust, prompting you to travel and seek out new places. The Sagittarius Moon makes it difficult for you to connect with people on a deep emotional level. You are forever trying to shield yourself from being hurt or used. 
   
   You are intelligent, love to learn new things, and share it with others. Engaging in intellectual debates and discussions refreshes and recharges you. 
   
   You are loyal to friends, family, and significant other and like to spend time with them. But at the same time you also need your own space and activities that keep the spark alive in your life. 
    
10. The Capricorn Moon: If your Moon is in Capricorn, you place a lot of importance on your work. Your career and profession is most important to you. Hardworking, practical, and rational by nature, you tend to place a lot of value on success. It is difficult for you to handle failure. The Moon in Capricorn can lead to depression or anxiety when faced with less-than stellar results. 
    
    In your personal relationship, be it friends or a romantic partner, you seek someone who is as ambitious as you are. Complacent, irrational, timid, or unorganised people make you impatient and you can’t sustain any kind of long term relationship with them. 
     
11. The Aquarius Moon: Aquarius are the innovators and the thinkers of the Zodiac. They like to work for the greater good. An Aquarius Moon will prompt you to work with like-minded people to create value for society. 
    
    More often than not, in your efforts to do good, you overlook your own needs. In the long run this can be detrimental to your health. While you are loving and caring towards those close to you, you value your independence. And for a relationship to sustain long-term you need someone who is as independent and forward thinking as you. 
     
12. The Pisces Moon: A Pisces Moon intensifies your sensitivity, intuitivity, and creativity. You not only find solace in the creative pursuits, but it can also be something that can lead you to success. 
    
    You are kind, understanding, and sensitive. You can easily sense when someone needs your support or help. 
    
    You are comfortable with people who understand you and can give you the time and space to pursue your creative projects and like to live life at a slow pace.