What is a Lunar Return & How Does It Help Your Soul’s Growth?

Whenever a planetary return occurs in your chart, the celestial body is at its exact position as it was when you were born. Depending on the planet, this can happen several times a year or up to once every few years. Today we will focus on your lunar return, the point in time when the moon returns to the sign it was in when you were born.

What Is A Lunar Return?

A lunar return happens roughly once a month. This is when the moon returns to the sign it occupied when you were born. In astrology, the moon correlates with a person’s inner-self. This is who we are when no one is looking. The moon in our chart shows us how we really feel, what we see and hear from our intuition, and gives us our connection to our unconscious mind. When the moon in the sky matches the moon in our chart, we generally feel more at peace and one with ourselves. Our intuition and sensitivity might even be stronger during this time.

In astrology, the moon enters a different sign roughly every two and a half days. This means that the moon will enter your moon sign about once every 27 days. When the moon enters our moon sign it is a good time for us to pause and reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re going. This affect can be amplified depending on the moon phase.

Finding Your Lunar Return

In order to find your lunar return you must first know your moon sign. You can easily calculate your moon sign by having a professional astrologer read your natal chart or by getting a free chart done on Cafe Astrology. It is important to note that you must know your exact time of birth to calculate your moon sign accurately. Once you know your moon sign it is easy to keep track of the current moon’s position in the sky using an app on your phone or a website such as MoonTracks.com.

As an example, let’s say your moon sign is Aquarius. You can look at a moon tracker to figure out when the moon will move into the sign of Aquarius. When this happens, you will experience your lunar return!

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Lunar Returns and Moon Signs

As stated above, the lunar return can affect you differently depending on the placement of the moon in your natal chart. Generally speaking, a lunar return will make you feel more at home in your own astrological placemements. Let’s look at how the different elemental signs might be affected by their lunar returns.

Lunar Return In The Fire Element

Fire element signs include Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. If your moon sign is a fire sign, you may live on inspired action. These actions should be supportive of yourself and those you care about. When you experience your lunar return, you might want to lean into joy and happiness. Let yourself be inspired by the world around you and see creativity wherever you are. You may also experience an uptick in physical energy. Don’t let yourself get too boxed in with life during your lunar return. Find a way to release any excess energy either through dance, exercise, or creativity.

Lunar Return In The Water Element

Water element signs include Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. If your moon sign is a water sign, you would benefit from setting healthy boundaries during your lunar return. Water signs are all about emotional expression and communication. When a water sign experiences their lunar return, it is a good reminder that you can’t pour from an empty cup. Be sure that you are in a safe, protected environment. Give yourself permission to set boundaries, especially if you are feeling emotionally depleted.

Lunar Return In The Air Element

Air element signs include Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. If your moon is an air sign, it would come as no surprise that you live in your head. Air signs are highly intellectual and constantly evaluate how their thoughts and actions may affect others. This is no different and may even be heightened during one’s lunar return. When an air sign experiences their lunar return, it is important for them to take a moment to themselves and keep their mind busy. This can be accomplished through reading, learning something new, or developing a meditation practice.

Lunar Return In The Earth Element

Earth element signs include Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. If your moon sign is in earth, you tend to be more naturally grounded. This is usually a good thing! You might be more practical or determined, definitely one to make plans rather than be spontaneous. During your lunar return, you may find it helpful to find ways to give support to yourself rather than act as a foundation for others. Since you spend so much of your time being practical, see what happens if you take a spontaneous trip or give yourself room to dream big! Take some time to get back to nature and listen to what you need.

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