In astrology, we can find out how we generally interact and react to the world based on our Mercury and Moon. Our Moon shows our gut reactions while Mercury can show how we deliver that reaction.
GUT REACTIONS
Aries Moon: Your gut reactions are often explosive, impulsive, hard to stop, but also honest. People can struggle to quickly receive your reactions, but they also appreciate how raw your reactions can be. Your reactions show off your emotional need for independence and autonomy.
Taurus Moon: Your gut reactions are stubborn and defensive, but are also stable. Your sense of stability is easily threatened by the fear of the unknown, but with confidence, your reactions aren’t easily swayed by others. Your reactions show off your emotional need for consistency.
Gemini Moon: Your gut reactions are often flaky, inconsistent, and scattered, but can be understood through logic and conversation. People can learn something new from how you react, making your reactions insightful. Your reactions show off your need to speak your mind.
Cancer Moon: Your gut reactions are made out of comfort, and you are skilled in comforting others and yourself. However, people get frustrated with your defensive, hostile reactions when it comes to experiencing new events. Your reactions show off your need for familiarity.
Leo Moon: Your gut reactions are often shaped from your identity, and while your reactions show that you take things personally and even dramatically, your reactions are often likable, genuine, and entertaining to others. Your reactions show off your need to accept yourself.
Virgo Moon: Your gut reactions are often nervous and annoyed, but practical and reasonable. People can often get annoyed by how you can react strongly to small details, but they also appreciate how sharp you are. Your reactions show your need for practicality and efficiency.
Libra Moon: Your gut reactions are fair, well-mannered, and catered to other people. While people appreciate how you are considerate, some people struggle to trust you because it’s hard to find a reaction from you that only comes from yourself. Your reactions show your need for peace.
Scorpio Moon: Your gut reactions are made out of suspicion and an awareness of vulnerability. People can be feel overwhelmed, but amazed by your reactions, for your emotional reactions are often passionate and piercing. Your reactions show your need for power and self-assurance.
Sagittarius Moon: Your gut reactions are made out of optimism and the need for enjoyment. People are entertained by and pleased with your reactions, but they are worried when your reactions mask negative emotions underneath. Your reactions show your need for happiness and discoveries.
Capricorn Moon: Your gut reactions are often made out of responsibility and your harsh perception of reality. People can often appreciate your mature reactions, but can be frustrated when you refuse to take help when you need it. Your reactions show your need for structure and commitment.
Aquarius Moon: Your gut reactions are often made out of your need to belong and to ultimately implement change in the outside world. People can often feel confused when you want to emotionally aid them, but also stay closed off from them. Your reactions show your need for space.
Pisces Moon: Your gut reactions are often deep and ambiguous, making your emotions fascinating, but confusing to others. You are able to understand other people’s emotions well, but they can struggle to understand yours. Your reactions show your need for creativity and compassion.
DELIVERY OF REACTIONS
Aries Mercury: You communicate your reactions passionately, aggressively, and clearly. You often don’t like to complicate your reactions, making your reactions easy to understand. However, your reactions can often be tactless and inconsiderate if people are not ready for it.
Taurus Mercury: You communicate your reactions calmly, slowly, and consistently. You often don’t like to change up your reactions, making your reactions predictable and easy to respond to. However, you don’t react well when you feel forced to change up how you typically react.
Gemini Mercury: You communicate your reactions in a way that’s entertaining and rational. You often don’t like misunderstandings, making your reactions easy to logically understand. However, your reactions can mask your emotional depth, which can make your reactions deceptively simple.
Cancer Mercury: You communicate your reactions in a way that is familiar and comfortable for you. You often don’t like to showcase your reactions, often making your reactions intimate. However, your reactions can often be hostile and aggressive if you feel threatened.
Leo Mercury: You communicate your reactions in a way that is warm and charismatic. You often don’t like to understate your reactions, making your reactions captivating. However, your reactions can be overly dramatic, often exaggerating your real reaction, especially if it’s mundane.
Virgo Mercury: You communicate your reactions in a way that is calculated, practical, and efficient. You often don’t like to waste your time, making your reactions clear and precise. However, your reactions can be overly nervous, often making people uncomfortable and tense.
Libra Mercury: You communicate your reactions in a way that is likable, considerate, and polite. You often don’t like to cause conflict, making your reactions peaceful. However, your reactions can feel overly calculated, often making people wonder if you are hiding your true reaction.
Scorpio Mercury: You communicate your reactions passionately and secretly. You often don’t like triviality, making your reactions meaningful and intentional. However, your reactions can feel overly powerful and harsh, often making it hard for people to fully accept how you react.
Sagittarius Mercury: You communicate your reactions in a way that is adventurous and reckless. You often don’t like limits, making your reactions very expressive. However, your reactions can feel excessive, often making it hard for people to fully grasp the scope of your reaction.
Capricorn Mercury: You communicate your reactions seriously and maturely. You often don’t like irresponsibility, so you often choose your words wisely. However, your reactions can be overly pessimistic and discouraging, often making your reactions disheartening to others.
Aquarius Mercury: You communicate your reactions in a way that is reserved and enigmatic. You often don’t like to be ignored, so your reactions are often unique and hard to miss. However, your reactions can be overly withdrawn, often making your reactions hard to warmly accept.
Pisces Mercury: You communicate your reactions in a way that is creative and complicated. You often don’t like technicality, making your reactions mysterious. However, your reactions can be hard to follow, often making people misunderstand what you truly mean.