In some astrological traditions, the moon speaks to the karma brought to this life from previous soul journeys. It primarily means the energy of the mother and shows how we were raised as children. The placement of the moon reflects the unconscious comfort that calms the frustrating inner child when tired or emotionally exhausted. Contrary to the prominent behavior of the sun, we are said to "carry our souls" in an intimate lunar environment with trusted people. In astrology, the moon represents our deepest emotions and needs, as well as our habits and instinctive reactions. In relation to night and darkness, the moon represents our unconscious, all that cannot be seen but still drives our actions.

If the astrological sun symbol represents our actions, we can say that the moon represents our instinctive reaction, an immediate and unthinkable reaction to everything that comes our way. What the sun shines, the moon reflects. Therefore, the moon can also be seen as a mirror of the more passive and reflexive parts of our personality. Where the sun gives you personality and heart, the moon gives you soul. It's not rational, but it's irrational and unexplainable. It can symbolize our gut reaction to what is happening to us. It may be censored by the stronger energy of the sun. The moon tells us what we are feeling and the sun tells us how to deal with those feelings.