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# ☽ Moon

Earth's Largest Satellite

The **Moon** is a [planetary body](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/planets.md) that orbits the [Earth](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/planets/the-11-planets/earth-planet.md). Its revolution around [Earth](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/planets/the-11-planets/earth-planet.md) produces the changing of tides, giving it a deep connection with the [water](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/elements/water.md) [element](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/elements.md). It moves at a rate of 13 degrees per day, and its [sign](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/signs.md) changes every 2.27 days, making it one of the most dynamic [planetary bodies](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/planets.md). Because the Moon is always the closest [planetary body](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/planets.md) to the [Earth](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/planets/the-11-planets/earth-planet.md), it has large astrological and alchemical effects.

The **Moon Sign** is associated with emotions, instincts, and the subconscious mind. It represents one's emotional nature, feelings, and inner responses to the world. The **Moon's** position in an [astrological chart](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/astrological-charts.md) is thought to influence a person's mood, nurturing tendencies, and receptivity to others. It also plays a role in shaping one's habits, reactions, and the way they seek security and comfort. The **Moon** is considered a key factor in understanding the emotional landscape and nurturing aspects of an individual's personality.

### Moon Info

* [**Earth**](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/planets/the-11-planets/earth-planet.md)**'s Largest Satellite**
* **Greek Name**: Luna
* **Diameter**: 2,159.2 miles (3,475 km)
* **Diurnal Element**: [Water](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/elements/water.md)
* **Nocturnal Element**: [Water](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/elements/water.md)
* **Elemental Position**: Opposite of [Air](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/elements/air.md) between [Fire](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/elements/fire.md) and [Earth](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/elements/earth-element.md)
* **Alchemy**: [Essence](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/alchemy/alchemical-configurations/essence.md) & [Substance](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/alchemy/alchemical-configurations/substance.md)
* **Tarot Card**: High Priestess
* **Dignity**:
  * Domicile in [Cancer](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/signs/the-zodiac-12-signs/cancer.md)
  * Exalted in [Taurus](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/signs/the-zodiac-12-signs/taurus.md)
  * Detriment in [Capricorn](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/signs/the-zodiac-12-signs/capricorn.md)
  * Fall in [Scorpio](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/signs/the-zodiac-12-signs/scorpio.md)