How to Find Out if You're Moon Phase Soulmates

If you’re in the throes of wedding planning, it’s probably safe to assume you feel like you’ve already found your soulmate. But have you ever wondered if you and your partner are aligned in the eyes of the universe? If you have, you might want to take the moon phase soulmates test – you know, just to be sure.

What are Moon Phase Soulmates?

Much like comparing your zodiac sign with that of your partner, the moon phase soulmates concept claims to be an astrological indicator of whether or not you’re a good match by comparing and aligning the specific position of the moon on the days you were both born.

It’s said that if you take the moon phase compatibility test and both of your moon phases fit together to create a full one, it’s a match. You’re soulmates!

What Does it Mean to Have Matching Moon Phases?

According to NASA (and let’s be real, they probably know best here), there are eight phases of the moon, and they follow this pattern throughout each month: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent.

“The moon phase you’re born under (your natal moon phase) is thought to have an impact on your approach to life, and in that sense, your compatibility with others, too,” says Emma Howarth, astrologer and author of A Year of Mystical Thinking: Making Life Feel Magical Again.

“The moon is all about emotions and our inner world. And in natal moons, opposites can definitely attract!”

What Does Each Moon Phase Mean?

According to Emma, this is what each moon phase means for each person born under it:

• New Moon: These are ideas people, leaders and those unafraid to break new ground and try things.
• Waxing Crescent: Creative go-getters, always ready to act. They thrive on a sense of achievement.
• First Quarter: Alchemists – people born under this phase have a talent for blue-sky thinking and turning good ideas into great ones.
• Waxing Gibbous: Those born under this moon like to think big – big dreams, big ideas and big potential is the name of their game!
• Full Moon: Main character energy to the max, here! Full moon people like to live large and express themselves freely.
• Waning Gibbous: Those born under this moon don’t follow the crowd, they’re sure of themselves and are unswayed by trends.
• Last Quarter: Rebellious and adventurous spirits who love to feel free and have time to dream.
• Waning Crescent: Old, spiritual souls with magnetic vibes.

How to Test if You and Your Partner Are Moon Phase Soulmates

To analyse whether or not the two of you are indeed moon phase soulmates, you’ll need to first figure out which phases of the moon you were both born under – for this, you’ll need a moon phase calculator such as astro-seek.com.

Once you’re armed with that information, there are various apps and dedicated websites that will help you interpret whether or not you’re a perfect match.

Is the Moon Phase Compatibility Test Real?

Astrologers – and many others – certainly believe that your moon phase birthday can play a part in whether or not you’re a good match. But there are no real studies that can confirm or deny the validity of whether or not you’re truly soulmates because you have matching moon phases. It’s best to think of it as something fun, and maybe a helpful tool if you’re curious about that kind of thing.

It, of course, doesn’t mean you can’t have a loving, long-lasting relationship if the moon odds are stacked against you!

“It’s also a tiny part of our astrological makeup and there are so many more pertinent elements that define romantic compatibility,” adds Emma. “Any two people can make a long-term relationship work if they know what makes each other tick!”

What if Our Moon Phases Don’t Match?

“I’m not sure I would worry if my ‘soulmate’ didn’t match up on moon phase visual, says Emma. “I would, however, pay a bit of attention to whether our natal phases feel compatible on what we both want out of life.

“I would also definitely explore other traits such as astrological moons and Venus signs – they too can be great predictors of compatibility,” she adds.

Planning Your Wedding According to Moon Phases

For some people, moon phase compatibility and astrology relationship trends are more than just a curiosity – social media manager and TikToker AJ The Witch reveals that she uses the moon's phases regularly in her day-to-day life: “I even quit smoking by using the phases of the moon when all other attempts failed,” she says.

“Working with the moon allows me to break down the best ways to start a project, to know when I need to let go, and – the one that I personally think is most important – when I should be resting”.

Can Moon Phases Affect Your Wedding Day?

“The different moon phases can bring different energies to any day, including your wedding day,” suggests AJ.

“A New Moon introduces new chapters and rebirth, as it marks the start of the lunar cycle. These energies could ignite a new kind of passion for couples as they embark onto something new together.

“Elsewhere, the Full Moon is both a phase of celebration and releasing what no longer serves you,” adds AJ. “It’s a great time to celebrate your love while also letting go of any negativity that came before, as you begin something new. The Full Moon can also bring balance and harmony over the marriage – and who wouldn’t want that?”

“The waxing and waning moons may not be as popular as the first two, but they’re equally symbolic in their own way. The first quarter moon is when we tend to take decisive and affirming action, while the last quarter moon is a phase of transformation and change,” she adds.

AJ even goes on to explain how she planned her own wedding according to phases of the moon: “I would use the New Moon to start thinking about certain aspects – the music for example – then I’d start booking things around the First Quarter.

"I would tend to hear back/have confirmation by the Full Moon, so I could then celebrate another job done while also allowing myself the chance to rest and not think about the to-do list for a while.”

So, there you have it. And for more relationship compatibility checks, why not read our star sign compatibility article?