Question:
Hi there.  Someone pointed out to me that near a full moon, and I get cranky and reactive. I do know my emotions feel like unmanageable then. I don’t like myself afterwards. Is there something in my birth chart that would indicate this or help me understand more? Appreciate your help.

Response:
Thanks for your question. Yes there is. I would suggest to first take a look into which sign your natal moon is in. Since emotions and feelings are closely connected to the Moon in the natal chart, this is essential to investigate. In your case, you have your Natal Moon in Cancer. Most certainly you will be attuned to the rhythms or lunar cycles (ie: new moon and full moon including lunar eclipses).  If you have repressed or pent up emotions (crankiness, irritability, anger etc) , then they will get more stimulated during a full moon. What you may want to do is, using this self-knowledge about yourself, and consciously choose to find ways to express (before the full moon), feel and channel the emotional energy instead of letting it build up inside the ’safety shells.’  Of course there can be more areas to look at in the natal chart (such as house placement, aspects and current cycles) involved than just the moon sign. Yet, this is a good start.

Blessings,
Dipali