Moon sign calculator — find yours by birth date
Your Moon sign describes your emotional needs: what makes you feel safe, how you process feelings and how you care for others. Computed from real astronomical data — free, no sign-up.
London — 0 (1 in summer), New York — −5 (−4 in summer), Moscow — 3. Time and zone only matter on days the Moon changes sign.
The Moon in all 12 signs
Where the Moon is strong and where it struggles
In traditional astrology every planet has signs where it's at ease and signs where its nature has to adapt. A “weak” placement isn’t a bad one — it’s a different way of expressing itself.
| Dignity | Sign | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Domicile | Moon in Cancer | The Moon in its own sign: emotions come through fully and naturally |
| Exaltation | Moon in Taurus | Emotions are especially steady; calm is easy to restore |
| Detriment | Moon in Capricorn | Softness hides behind responsibility and self-control |
| Fall | Moon in Scorpio | Calm meets intensity — feelings run especially deep |
More on how the Moon works in a chart and why it matters in relationships: Moon sign meaning and Moon sign compatibility.
FAQ
+How do I find my Moon sign?
Enter your date of birth in the calculator above. The Moon changes sign every 2 to 2.5 days, so the date is usually enough. If the Moon changed signs on your birthday, the calculator shows the exact switch time — then your birth time decides it.
+Which matters more — my Sun sign or my Moon sign?
They describe different things. The Sun is how you express yourself and what you strive for. The Moon is what you need to feel safe and how you process emotions. In close relationships, the Moon often shows more than the Sun.
+Why do people with the same zodiac sign have such different personalities?
Your zodiac sign is the Sun's position. In the same month the Moon passes through all 12 signs, so people with the same Sun sign almost always have different Moons — and react emotionally in different ways.
The Moon is just one planet out of ten
AstroOrbi computes your full birth chart with Swiss Ephemeris and explains how your Moon connects to your Sun, rising sign and the other planets.