Sun-Moon Aspects in Synastry
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Disclaimer: This article represents a few interpretations among countless interpretations of synastry. I have 900+ synastry aspects in total, so you should check your whole synastry chart instead of one aspect within it.
Sun Conjunct Moon Synastry
The Moon has a day and night side. The Sun only illuminates half of the Moon, while the other half remains dark. Sun conjunct Moon synastry is a new-moon bond where the bright side of the Moon faces the Sun. The Sun can experience the best sides of the Moon’s personality in this aspect.
The Moon can empathize with the Sun on a soul level. The Moon’s receptive nature can make the Sun feel like they’re the center of the universe. In the Moon’s accepting presence, the Sun can simply relax into being. The Sun can feel truly seen, understood, and loved for who they are.
The Sun can warm the Moon emotionally. The Sun can motivate the Moon to overcome their past version of themselves. The Sun’s steady presence can calm the Moon’s shifting tides. The Sun can kindle the Moon’s faith during life’s challenges.
In love, Sun-Moon conjunction can point to a marriage made in heaven where two are becoming one. It’s an aspect of stolen kisses, stargazing, and blazing hearts. You want to grow old with your partner who makes you feel young.
Sun Sextile Moon Synastry
Married couples often have Sun sextile Moon in their synastry. This aspect is very powerful when you want to raise a happy family together.
The Sun can light up the Moon from within. In times of darkness, the Sun can lift the Moon’s mood and rekindle optimism. The Sun’s determination can eliminate the Moon’s doubts about the relationship. The Sun can radiate their hopes to the Moon.
The Moon can reflect the Sun’s light. The Moon can create a nurturing environment that encourages the Sun to shine. The Moon can recharge the Sun’s battery through simple comforts – warm meals, hot baths, tender touch, listening ears, etc. Where the Sun’s ego grows overinflated, the Moon can keep it in check through their gentleness.
Sun Square Moon Synastry
With Sun square Moon synastry, your relationship is like day and night. The Moon’s changing moods can annoy the Sun. The Sun may see the Moon as irrational. The Sun can crave reliable responses from the Moon but may often get complicated signals.
When the Moon disappears emotionally, the Sun may feel rejected. The Sun may take the Moon’s moodiness personally. The Moon’s coldness can damage the Sun’s self-esteem.
The Sun may also have a hard time understanding why the Moon can get so dramatic over little things. The Sun may downplay the Moon’s feelings rather than listen to them.
This can make the Moon feel unsafe opening up. The Moon may repress parts of themselves to avoid judgment. But in doing so, the Moon may feel hurt emotionally.
Sun Trine Moon Synastry
With Sun trine Moon synastry, the Sun can illuminate the Moon’s sense of purpose. The Sun can inspire the Moon to express their unique gifts to the world. Instead of hiding in their shell, the Moon can feel braver taking emotional risks. If the Moon risks nothing, they can risk everything.1
The Sun can fuel the Moon’s confidence and help them define their life goals. No longer adrift, the Moon can find meaning following the Sun’s lead.
The Sun can radiate optimism to the Moon, and the Moon can reflect the Sun’s light. The Moon can bring out the hidden beauty and mystery of the Sun. The Moon can become the Sun’s sincere supporter on their path of selfhood.
Just as the moon moves through phases, the Moon can also teach the Sun about the relationship cycles. In the “full moon” phase, where love is at its brightest, you can inspire the best in each other. But there is also the “dark moon” phase — a time of darkness, uncertainty, and self-reflection.
Sun Opposite Moon Synastry
Sun opposite Moon synastry is a full-moon bond. It symbolizes completion – you can complete each other. You can achieve the right balance of yin and yang. The Sun gives light, while the Moon reflects the Sun’s light. The Sun is active, while the Moon is passive.
The full moon is when the tide’s range is at its maximum, which means the Moon’s affection toward the Sun is also at their maximum. This aspect represents a culmination of positive energy after periods of hard work.
The Moon can encourage the Sun to let go of what no longer serves their growth. The Moon can inspire the Sun to contemplate the past, because growth doesn’t happen through more experiences; it happens when the Sun reflects on experiences.
The Sun can energize the Moon’s life purposes. The Sun can inspire the Moon to be more optimistic about the future. The Sun can bring life, wisdom, and truth to the Moon’s soul.
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- Idea from Geena Davis ↩︎