The Secret Good Side Of the ‘Worst’ Moon Zodiac Signs

Your Moon Sign can influence your emotions, intuition, and your relationship with your mother and/or motherhood thanks to the Moon’s rulership in these matters. Some Zodiac Signs are seen as the “Worst” placements for the Moon, but in true lunar fashion each sign with a difficult relationship to the moon has also been bestowed gifts that are often overlooked or hidden in a dark sky.

Virgo Moon

In any placement, Virgo energy can lend itself to perfectionism, obsession, and being overly critical, and with the Moon in Virgo, those possible traits are tied to your emotional expression. People with this combination are expected to be passive-aggressive, dogmatic about their emotions, or people-pleasing; their tendency to intellectualize makes them pick apart their feelings and possibly dismiss the emotional expressions of others if they deem them irrational or insincere. Emotions are rarely logical or organized, and Virgo Moon can create disharmony within some individuals with its need for practicality.

But individuals with this combination are deeply committed to harmony and they care a great deal about treating others with empathy. They want to find balance between unhealthy obsession and practical emotional expression, and they take their interpersonal connections very seriously. A Virgo Moon is reliable and honest in their feelings, and many show love through acts of service and considerate gestures towards their partners. They often have a “gentle heart,” which can be challenging for the individual if the rest of their chart discourages tender emotions, but that also means less emotionally savvy placements benefit from Virgo Moon’s capacity to nurture.

Aquarius Moon

Many Astrologers argue that any Air Sign placement is difficult for the Moon because Air Signs are often more detached from their emotions than other elements in the Zodiac. However, Aquarius Moon is often seen as the “worst” air sign placement for the Moon, and people with this combination are believed to be emotionally aloof, unpredictable, and overly judgmental about emotional displays from others. Children with an Aquarius Moon often feel like they don’t truly belong, a gift from the Uranus ruler of Aquarius, and they might separate themselves from others to avoid feeling “weird.” 

Aquarius Moon benefits from an open-minded and humanitarian nature of Aquarius, giving them a unique affinity for seeing emotions from multiple angles. They often play the “devil’s advocate” with themselves and others, breaking down prejudices and misconceptions around feelings. While they are more independent by nature, they are fiercely loyal and can communicate their emotional needs more concisely and clearly than many other Moon placements. They have a rebellious streak to their emotional expression and do not want to be forced to feel, act, or express themselves in any manner that feels inauthentic.

Aries Moon

Individuals with Aries energies and placements are known for their passion, drive, and ability to headbutt others into submission. Like the Scorpio Moons described below, Aries energies contrast with the flowing, subtle, sensitive vibes of the Moon, which creates a natural conflict for people with this placement. These individuals confront their emotions directly and can come across as impulsive, dominating, and even aggressive because they are fueled by a fiery and intense Moon placement.

But an Aries Moon instills courage and drive within people who have this placement, and a willingness to take authority over their emotions rather than be at their mercy. They are direct in how they feel, crave excitement, and are capable of emotional independence. These traits can make an Aries Moon feel dominating or hot-tempered towards others, and they can possess those traits, but an Aries Moon rewards people with passion, drive, and the ability to use their emotions to act in their lives. There is an innocence around any Aries placements, and with the Aries Moon, you may find these individuals to be optimistic romantics who seek intimacy without fearing the potential dangers from new connections.

Capricorn Moon

When the Moon is in Capricorn it is considered “in detriment” because Capricorn is the opposite sign of Cancer (where the Moon is at “home,” as Cancer’s ruler). This creates an underlying tension and conflict within the Capricorn Moon, which can inhibit the flow of the Moon’s energy. People with a Capricorn Moon are expected to display emotional detachment or seem guarded and are well known for their perfectionism – which can seem like a lack of emotional investment to their loved ones.

However, the Moon in Capricorn blesses the individual with a deep wellspring of emotion, felt very deeply and directly by the person. Although they might resist or be unable to express those emotions easily, Cappy Moons view emotions in a practical manner. They are predictable in their feelings, and they can use that reliable relationship with their inner self and emotional truths as a superpower. Saturn, Capricorn’s ruler, is a hard taskmaster – Cappy placements instill a deep understanding of hard work, determination, and yes, perfectionism, but that means someone with a Moon in Capricorn can understand, protect, and bestow their emotions on others with finesse while keeping their heart safeguarded.

Scorpio Moon

No list of “worst” moon signs would be complete without mentioning the much-feared Scorpio Moon. The Moon is considered “in fall” with Scorpio. Scorpio, ruled by Pluto in modern Astrology with Mars as its traditional ruler, is a sign that brings death and rebirth. This placement brings loss or elimination energies to the Moon’s vibes, which is the opposite of the nurturing, emotional growth normally bestowed by the Moon. People with this Zodiac Moon Sign are believed to be overly sensitive, vengeful, distrustful, or even emotionally destructive because of this intense inner need for cleansing and rebirth.

Fortunately, the secret good side of the Scorpio Moon that most people with this combination wouldn’t want you to know is that they feel emotions very deeply. This combination gives an intense need for truth, connection, and an intense capacity for intimacy. People with this Moon Sign have a complex inner emotional world that is challenging but very rewarding – they have ambition and imagination and are not afraid of the dark sides of life. It is in their nature to understand psychology, connection, and intuition to a depth many others cannot comprehend.