Sun opposite Moon gives a push and pull tension between logic and intuition which builds mental endurance muscle. The life force of the Sun struggling against habits of the Moon generate vitality and zest for life. Constantly balancing this Full Moon polarity can keep one strong and centred, like a tightrope walker holding a long pole. It seems to show triumph over adversity. The imagination of the Moon having to play rival to the creativity of the Sun makes one prolific and productive, like having an internal Lennon/McCartney. This is often shown in multi-marriages and multi-talents. Also gives childhood prodigy and a very early determination to shine at all costs. The individual can come across as tough and competitive, and certainly formidable, having this internal battle going on between these two astrological heavy weights.
Sun Opposite Moon Celebrities
Alicia Witt (97′) was a child star, now turned actress and singer/songwriter with an I.Q. in the genius range. At two years old she could fully comprehend a tax form. Kirk Douglas once described the roles he played as “sons (Sun) of bitches (Moon)”. He is also quoted as saying “It takes a lot out of you to work in this business. Many people fall by the wayside because they don’t have the energy to sustain their talent.” He survived a stroke that left him speech-impaired for a time and also a near fatal plane crash. At 93 he is the worlds oldest celebrity blogger. Francisco Franco (76′) Showed the extreme manifestation of this aspect with his famous iron will and tremendous determination. Rising rapidly through the ranks, this Spanish dictator dominated his country for 36 years. Others celebrities with Sun opposite Moon include Bloody Queen Mary I Of England (12′) and screenwriter, author AND physician Michael Crichton (25′).
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I was just looking at my youngest son’s chart and noticed that he had his Sun in the 5th opposite his moon in the 11th. I’m wondering if this is responsible for his imagination skills which has him prefering to create his own toys and games rather than utilizing the store bought ones…or it could be his Saturn/Jupiter yod with Neptune as the action point. Btw, I came here first to learn about the opposition!
I have my moon in cancer in my first house opposite my sun in capricorn in my 7th. I have always felt a pull between emotion and practicality within myself. It has kept me balanced throughout major tragedies in my life. It has also taken me a long time to be comfortable with the person I project to the world vs. who I really am. I definitely feel the yin and yang within myself at all times.
I have sun/moon exact opp – Cancer Sun/Cap Moon–and it has been a daily battle since birth. The tension is constant, so one has to find a way, meditate, listen to music, get into the arts to mitigate the tension-blow off some steam…to make matters even harder, my Sun and Mars in Cancer are conjunct. It has taken me decades to understand how to make significant and positive use of this energy pattern. Howver, the effort has had its rewards.