:: Lunar Soul Stressors ::
Disruption of the emotional condition and detrimental coping mechanisms that follow.
Aries moon/Moon in the 1st house: Bothered and stressed by invasion of personal space, treated like they can’t do things on their own, criticism of actions, being put in situations that make them feel emotionally and physically weak. Copes through inviting or seeking peril, isolation periods of self-antagonism, picking fights to win to feel “powerful”
Taurus moon/Moon in the 2nd house: Bothered and stressed by a lack of relaxing or quiet environments, others touching their belongings, not being self-sufficient, being forced to break from their comfort zones. Copes through material splurges/overconsumption of food and/or drink, pessimistic outlook masked as having a “realistic” perception as a preparation for expecting disappointment in their lives
Gemini moon/Moon in the 3rd house: Bothered and stressed by stimuli that becomes too overwhelming, being unable to vent or express emotions, tasks that take too long, debates that are supposed to be good-natured but turned hostile. Copes through sporadic outbursts of tangents that spur madness, seeking out distractions to avoid deeply felt emotions
Cancer moon/Moon in the 4th house: Bothered and stressed by visitors even if they are loved ones, insensitive comments, lack of sleep or interrupted naps, unfulfilling meals, being around negative atmospheres that may ruin their moods. Copes through overeating, excessive sleeping as escapism, isolation that causes intense loneliness and cycles of crying spells
Leo moon/Moon in the 5th house: Bothered and stressed when light-hearted situations turn solemn, when not given assurance in response to emotional reactions, belittled through being told they’re acting immature, being idolized and needing to live up to expectation, feeling like no one is loyal to them. Copes through indulgence and material spending, ignoring responsibility or problems, regressing to a victim-like state as a reaction to feeling abandoned, contrariwise, one is sacrificial through playing the “hero” to feel important to loved ones
Virgo moon/Moon in the 6th house: Bothered and stressed when plans are disrupted, receiving criticism unasked for, loved ones do not care or listen to advice or warnings meant to be useful, having no control over chaotic events or outcomes. Copes through obsessively fixating on distractions, nervous twitches like excessive leg shaking or finger tapping, irritable outbursts, finding general but false comfort in habit and ritual even if unhealthy
Libra moon/Moon in the 7th house: Bothered and stressed when forced to make a decision or choose a side, put in an unwanted mediating position, atmospheres are unpleasant or unfriendly, deprived of social interaction, caught in “unfair” circumstances, feeling unloved. Copes through seeking unfulfilling relationships for momentary happiness, long spells of minimizing emotions or enforcing the idea that their struggles are not as difficult as others, denying emotions that aren’t “ideal”
Scorpio moon/Moon in the 8th house: Bothered and stressed by intrusive or domineering loved ones, being placed in the position of “the bad guy,” being perceived as the scapegoat, performing emotional labor for the soul pains of others. Copes through isolation periods of self-hatred and self-sabotage, demonizing those around them with a distrustful outlook as to prevent betrayal
Sagittarius moon/Moon in the 9th house: Bothered and stressed by lack of emotional, mental and physical space, not being able to share opinions openly, lack of optimism or hope from those around them, unanswered questions that spur a crisis surrounding their beliefs. Copes through escapism methods, indulgence of food and/or drink, running away from problems, being in denial and minimizing serious issues
Capricorn moon/Moon in the 10th house: Bothered and stressed by responsibility, the pressure to meet expectations, being told they aren’t capable, criticism of goals/dreams. Copes through hardening emotions and perceiving help as condescending, burying themselves in busyness, false affirmations of “I’m fine” to seem they can hold their own even when one is silently crying for help
Aquarius moon/Moon in the 11th house: Bothered and stressed by friends not understanding them, a lack of space, being asked to change or to conform, feeling like they don’t belong in social circles. Copes through jumping from one friend group to another to experience new but disconnected experiences, orbiting too closely around someone special to avoid loneliness but disregarding this person’s space, seeking out dangerous situations or involving themselves in discourse
Pisces moon/Moon in the 12th house: Bothered and stressed by being idealized, being told they’re being too sensitive or overreacting, having no time for themselves, lack of sleep can be the cause of crying spells and feelings of being overwhelmed. Copes through sleeping or daydreaming, hiding away for long periods, feelings of hopelessness and pessimism that can cause the thought that the world is against them or too harsh
