The Sun square Moon

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Sun square Moon
Emotional dynamo
Distance
90 degrees, 3 full signs
Quality
Highly irritative and energized
Also Known As
The Sun square the Moon, Sun-Moon square, The Sun 90° Moon

The Sun in a 90 degree angle to the Moon reflects emotional issues and a strong inner restlessness which acts as a driving force.

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Aspects of the Sun to the Moon refer to how personal ambitions and sensitivity to other people work together. The Sun strives for a conscious expression of individuality, while the Moon seeks to bond and merge into groups and relationships. As such, the Sun/Moon relationship provides an indication of how well a person can present his or her talents to the world knowing how to satisfy expectations and illicit approval and recognition.

In general, the Moon thrives on acceptance and is related to helpfulness, loyalities and relationships, and socializing. It enjoys companionship and conversation and is most fulfilled when the bonds between people are healthy, vibrant and heart-felt.

The Sun, on the other hand, is more interested in the satisfaction and fulfillment found in expressing personal ambitions and creative endeavors. It is focused on inner drives and self actualization and much less concerned with addressing the needs and concerns of others.

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In the case of the square aspect, early experiences did not provide appropriate role models resulting in confusion and possibility negative attitudes about being wanted or valued in the family or community. For whatever reason, the early environment was experienced as unacceptable and incompatible with the individual's basic nature. As a result, he or she had to learn to find fulfillment and balance without much support or encouragement. To expect a small child to be able to provide the direction, support and guidance usually associated with a mother and father without ever experiencing their support is unrealistic. This square refers to a lifelong struggle to build a healthy and meaningful self image for oneself.

This type of person cannot afford to fall back on unconscious habits and empty gratifications to find happiness. Circumstances will force him or her to either overcome their own egos, aligning themselves with their own true potential or fall into a state of self pity, resentment and bitterness. It is by allowing the emotions to rise to the surface and learning self-acceptance and compassion, that the necessary insight as to how to best express self worth and shine before other people becomes apparent. The square demands clarity and conscious attention. It’s not enough to make any token response to answering these basic needs, for this was exactly what happened during the early life. When committed and aligned, the isolated and lonely child has the option of using the power of the square to become what he is she truly wants to be. As with most squares, it represents the challenge of manifesting one's energies in a highly personalized and meaningful way.

This aspect tends to add a protective and caring side to the personality. The person may be passionate about helping and protecting other people. There is often a conservative touch to the personality. They tend to be strongly loyal to their roots, often quite patriotic.

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