Sun and Moon Signs

The Moon sign is responsible to govern your personality. It is determined by the date and time of your birth and this shows how your inner being actually is. Your personality is the only thing that belongs to yourself in the whole universe and can tell a lot about who you really are. The Sun Sign however rules your individuality and makes you someone in the world. It gives you an identity of your own and have a great influence on your personality too. When the sun and the moon signs are combined together, they give a unique combination of character and traits which are obtained in every human being. Take a look the different sun and moon signs of the universe.

There are twelve zodiac signs with two components which govern your personality. These components are the sun and the moon as described earlier and they have equal commands over the emotional and intellectual self of the human being. When you find out what your sun and moon signs are, you can come across a number of facts about how you work, your compatibility in relationships, what are your strengths and weaknesses and how to work on them. Given below are the characteristics of the sun and moon signs respectively.

Aries
Sun sign traits: Aries are aggressive, loud, daring and energetic people who are sometimes friendly, impulsive and childish in nature
Moon sign traits: They are independent, assertive and courageous. They love to be the best at everything they do.

Taurus
Sun sign traits: Taurus is a sign which involves stubborn, deliberate cautious people who can get slow and comfort seeking at times. They are very loyal to the people they love and usually live in their past.
Moon sign traits: They are logical and loving in nature and are also conservative. They are known as the most sensual moon sign of all.

Gemini
Sun sign traits: Geminis are friendly, adaptable and talkative by nature. They are also very superficial and curious people. They are alert and street smart compared to the other sun signs.
Moon sign traits: The moon dominates qualities like flirtatious and witty in these people. They are very expressive, bright and persuasive by nature.

Cancer
Sun sign traits: Cancer show sun sign traits like sensitive, shy, possessive and moody by nature.
Moon sign traits: They are emotional, caring and responsive by the moon dominated characteristics.

Leo
Sun sign traits: The Leo is flamboyant, selfish and egotistical but creative and loving. They love to be the center of attention as the symbol (lion) goes.
Moon sign traits: Leos are charming, loyal, generous and warm by the moon dominance. They like to be dignified and are indulgent and officious by nature.

Virgo
Sun sign traits: They are timid and finicky by nature but are practical. They do get skeptical and Hypocritical sometimes.
Moon sign traits: They are perfectionists but critical. They capable, cultured and helpful at times.

Libra
Sun sign traits: They are tactful and indecisive. They avoid conflicts and are lazy.
Moon sign traits: Libras are peaceful, charming, affectionate and harmonious by nature. They are diplomatic and decisive may times due to the influence of the moon.

Scorpio
Sun sign traits: They are very strong willed and passionate by nature. They are possessive and vengeful when it comes to their belongings. But are loyal and generous too.
Moon sign traits: Analytical, intense and controlling is the basic nature of Scorpios but they are powerful and resourceful too.

Sagittarius
Sun sign traits: They like to be independent, athletic and theatrical. They are travelers and sometimes can get over confident.
Moon sign traits: They are the most optimistic of the 12 moon signs and are enthusiastic, adventurous and philosophical. They can get overindulgent and curious at times.

Capricorn
Sun sign traits: They are mature, patient and responsible people but are judgmental and traditional at times.
Moon sign traits: They are hardworking, capable and ambitious with serious and disciplined behavior but they can get a little meticulous due to this.

Aquarius
Sun sign traits: They love music and are social animals but can get stubborn and opinionated about people.
Moon sign traits: The Aquarius is a charismatic, contemporary and forward thinking individual by nature. They are also rebellious, detached and impulsive.

Pisces
Sun sign traits: They are shy and vulnerable. They are unstable in life and can't stick to one place for a long time.
Moon sign traits: Pisceans are creative, sensitive, compassionate, imaginative and spiritual in nature. They are dreamy and unrealistic at times and want to escape from situations.

The above mentioned traits were the difference between sun and moon signs. The basic difference between them is that the sun sign needs only the date of birth but the moon sign needs the time and other details of the person's birth. Sun and moon signs are a great way to know who you really are with respect to your personality and emotions.