The Lunar Type in Astrology: Memory & Intuition

The Lunar type's intellect works neither through mathematical deduction (Saturn) nor through logical brilliance (Mercury). Their mind is a vast library of impressions. Their master faculties are inspiration, imagination, intuition and, above all, an absolutely exceptional memory.

The Lunar type is generally not someone thirsty for pure knowledge. They do not like to "force" their mind. Yet they assimilate things without apparent effort, because everything that touches them emotionally is imprinted on them forever. This is the student capable of saving their school year thanks to an extraordinary ability to learn by heart, thus making up for a certain lack of drive or punctuality.

The Lunar type's mind is fundamentally contemplative and turned toward the past (in direct analogy with the sign of Cancer). As a result, cold mathematics or the hard sciences often put them off. They will shine brightly, on the other hand, in:

• Literature and Poetry: Where their dreamy soul can pour itself out freely.
• History: Nothing fascinates a Lunar type more than plunging into humanity's memories — archaeology, genealogy or the safeguarding of heritage.
• Journalism or Storytelling: Wherever sensitivity and life stories must be called upon.

The Lunar type is the embodiment of gentleness. Sensitive, impressionable, often shy and deeply pacifist, they flee heated discussions, ego battles and conflict. Their primary need is calm, security and tranquility.

They are a true "emotional sponge". In their youth, it is essential to watch over their circle, because they literally absorb the energy, the habits and sometimes even the morality of the people they spend time with. The Lunar type is highly malleable: the imprint they receive from their family and their original environment often conditions the whole of their adult life.

In society, they are much appreciated for their conciliatory nature. However, their relationships can sometimes be thrown off by their cyclical, moody side. Like the phases of the Moon, their mood is perpetually changing. They can promise things one day with sincere enthusiasm, and "forget" the next — not out of malice, but out of pure carelessness or dreamy nonchalance. And yet they are always forgiven, so evident is their natural kindness.

In the realm of feelings, the Lunar type's life revolves around a single word: Home. The fling with no tomorrow does not interest them; they thirst for a cozy, protective and reassuring nest.

However, their shyness and indecision can sometimes slow the realization of their loves. Particularly attached to their roots, it is not unusual to see a Lunar type deliberately delay their own marriage out of loyalty to their family of origin (to care for an aging parent, for example).

Once married, they are one of the most faithful archetypes of the zodiac. Kind and home-loving, they avoid quarrels at all costs. Indeed, with the influence of Jupiter, the Moon signature records the lowest divorce rate in astrology. If there are marital tensions, the Lunar type will adapt, bow their head or sacrifice themselves so as not to break the home, and above all to protect the emotional well-being of their children, who will always be the absolute love of their life.

The Lunar type's destiny is intimately tied to cosmic rhythms (one often observes major turning points linked to cycles of about 28 years). Professionally, they cannot bear ultra-competitive atmospheres. They need a job that does not do violence to their nature.

They will often favor secure paths: taking over a family business, teaching, social work, early childhood professions (nursery, education), the hotel trade, or professions linked to their element of choice: Water (sailors, fishermen, oceanographers, or simply a life centered around a home near a body of water).

But beware: the social gap can be immense among Lunar types. While most flourish in simple and modest lives, a powerfully lunar natal chart (supported by the Sun or Jupiter) can propel the individual toward extraordinary fame. The Moon represents "the Crowd" and "the collective Unconscious". A great Lunar type (comic actor, writer, politician) possesses the magical gift of captivating the goodwill of the masses. It is, moreover, a formidable sign of victory in political astrology.

In a feminine chart (or one of Yin energy), a beautiful Moon is considered by traditional astrology to be the most natural and gentle position. She is the Mother and the Wife par excellence: devoted, protective, able to turn any place into a cozy cocoon (the famous "hygge" is a deeply lunar concept).

The ancient authors claim that "every woman is first under the influence of the Moon", so closely is the ancestral feminine archetype tied to it. She is the poetic muse who, by her soothing presence alone, heals the anxieties of those around her.

If the Moon is very dissonant, this same energy turns against itself. Imagination becomes chimerical, even paranoid. Gentleness becomes gossip. She may then become lazy, slanderous, envious of others' lives, fleeing her family responsibilities and reveling in the role of the eternal misunderstood victim.

The Lunar type's physical typology is dominated by a single geometric form: roundness and curve. The physical body translates the soul's gentleness.

• The general look: Soft, full forms, sometimes plump ("à la Van Loo"). The Lunar type easily puts on weight, as water and emotions tend to stagnate in their body.
• The face: A "frank round", often lunar. A rounded skull without hard angles. The complexion is generally very fair, milky or pale, fearful of the burning sun.
• The gaze: Large eyes, often round or slightly bulging, very moist, giving a constant expression of wonder, gentleness, even prolonged childhood. The brow arch describes a perfect curve.
• The details: A domed, smooth forehead. A broad, short nose, sometimes turned up or hollowed in the middle. A strong, full-lipped mouth in pale tones, and a rounded chin that melts gently into the oval of the face.