How to Sync Your Yoga Practice With the Moon, According to Your Sign

You already know that each time step onto your yoga mat, your breath slows, your mind quiets, and you begin to feel more at home in your body. But you might not be aware that you can amplify this experience by aligning your yoga practice with the current lunar vibes.

The Moon has been influencing the ocean tides as well as our internal vibes since the beginning of time. Just as the Sun moves through the constellations of the zodiac throughout the year, affecting our perception and experience of life, the Moon transits through these signs bur much more quickly. Every two and a half days, to be exact. And these transitions also change your vibration and perception.

Think of your body as a map of the zodiac with each sign activating a specific area and associated energies. As the Moon enters a sign, it turns up the volume on that particular part of your body and its corresponding emotional and spiritual qualities. That means practicing yoga during a Scorpio Moon awakens completely different aspects of yourself than practicing during a Gemini Moon.

Once you have a basic understanding of these principles of lunar yoga, you can create a practice that will help you experience a sense of flow that extends far beyond your mat.

How to Practice Lunar Yoga

To make the Moon your practice partner, start by learning which sign of the zodiac the Moon is currently in. (Check this online with our weekly horoscope articles or via most astrology apps.) Then include an emphasis on poses that align with the parts of the body that correspond to that sign. As you practice, set your intention on the related energies.

When you align your movements with the prevailing astrological energies, you activate these qualities in yourself and participate in your own transformation. Throughout the month, as you step onto your mat with these awarenesses, you’ll begin to experience a more in-depth understanding and expression of who you are.

Aries | Head, Eyes, Brain

Cultivate mental clarity + inspiration

As the moon moves through Aries, it activates your intellect and awakens your inner warrior. You can reinforce this by practicing poses that demand your focus and resilience, which in turn helps you see your way forward with more clarity.

Try these poses:

• Eagle Pose (Garudasana) Sharpens focus and concentration
• Warrior 1 (Virabhadrasana I) Builds determination and forward momentum
• Supported Headstand (Salamba Sirsasana) Encourages alternate perspectives
  

  

Taurus | Throat, Neck, Vocal Cords

Explore your voice + creative expression

Taurus moon energy influences your neck. It asks you to speak your truth and express your creativity. You can support this by practicing poses that release neck tension.

Try these poses:

• Fish Pose (Matsyasana) Releases neck tension and opens the throat chakra
• Camel Pose (Ustrasana) Builds confidence in self-expression
• Neck Rolls and Gentle Twists Release stored tension so you feel safe expressing your authentic voice
  

  

Gemini | Nervous System, Lungs, Hands, Arms

Calm your restless thoughts and energy

The moon in Gemini focuses on your nervous and respiratory systems. Poses that bring your attention to your arms and mid body can help support a feeling of calm and, by extension, help you find clarity.

Try these poses:

• Extended Side Angle (Utthita Parsvakonasana) Opens the lungs and strengthens the arms
• Eagle Arms Settles nervous energy and enhances focus
• Breathwork (Pranayama) Enhances lung capacity and helps regulate your nervous system

Cancer | Chest, Breasts, Stomach

Nurture yourself and connect to your intuition

A Cancer Moon activates your heart space and influences how you assimilate things. Explore yoga poses such as simple backbends and twists, can help you feel supported and trusting of your inner wisdom.

Try these poses:

• Cobra (Bhujangasana), Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana), and Less-Intense Backbends Open your heart
• Child’s Pose (Balasana) Nurtures and soothes the emotional body
• Gentle Twists Supports emotional release

Leo | Spine, Heart, Upper Back

Open your heart and build your confidence

A Leo Moon brings the kind of fire that supports stepping into your power and leading from a place of love. Try yoga poses that emphasize chest expansion and spine strengthening.

Try these poses:

• Intense Backbends Such as Wheel and Camel (Ustrasana) Open the heart
• Less-Intense Backbends, such as Cobra Build strength in the back
• Heart-Opening Poses Help bring about self-love and confidence

Virgo | Digestive + Nervous Systems

Experience grounding and release perfectionism

A Virgo moon helps you connect more deeply with your physical body and let go of what no longer serves you, namely, thoughts and exacting precision. Poses that support grounding and presence help cultivate this energy.

Try these poses:

• Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana) Calms the nervous system
• Twists Support a feeling of release and grounding
• Mountain Pose (Tadasana) Builds the connection between mind and body and promotes grounding

Libra | Kidneys, Lower Back, Endocrine System

Find balance and inner harmony

Libra moon energy is all about balance. It calls for yoga poses that bring equilibrium to both sides of your body and help you find your center.

Try these poses:

• Tree Pose (Vrksasana) Builds balance, stability, and confidence
• Warrior 3 (Virabhadrasana III) Challenges your equilibrium while strengthening the back body
• Side Plank (Vasisthasana) Work both sides equally and support lower back strength as well as grounded expansion
  

  

Scorpio | Hips and Pelvis

Unlock your creativity and emotional awareness

The Moon in Scorpio helps you express your creative and sexual energies. Focusing on poses that help release tension in the hips and lower back can also support you moving through your emotional depths with more ease and grace.

Try these poses:

• Hip-Openers, such as Pigeon or Reclined Figure-4 stretch Release longheld tension
• Goddess Pose Opens the hips and builds inner strength
• Low Lunge Twists Release stored emotions in the hip area

Sagittarius | Hip Flexors, Thighs, Liver

Build trust and expand your horizons

The Sagittarius moon supports your innate sense of adventure. Poses that help you move confidently into the unknown include those that build strength and, at the same time, support surrender.

Try these poses:

• Warrior Poses Strengthen the thighs and hip flexors and build courage
• Low Lunge (Anjaneyasana) Releases tight hip flexors and creates expansion
• Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana) Builds trust in releasing control and letting go

Capricorn | Knees, Joints, Skeletal System

Ground into stability and commitment

Capricorn moon helps you feel solid in your foundation and build strength throughout your entire body.

Try these poses:

• Chair Pose (Utkatasana) Strengthens the knees and builds determination
• Mountain Pose (Tadasana) Supports proper skeletal alignment
• Standing Yoga Poses of Any Sort Build stability in the joints

Aquarius | Ankles, Circulatory System

Move stuck energy and expressing your unique vision

The Moon in Aquarius gets your energy circulating freely throughout your body while also helping you step into your authentic self.

Try these poses:

• Ankle Circles and Calf Raises Initiate circulation from the ground up
• Sun Salutations Move energy throughout the entire body
• Inversions Such as Handstand, Shoulderstand, and Downward Dog Support circulation and bring alternate perspectives

Pisces | Feet + Lymphatic System

Restore yourself and connect to universal flow

The Pisces moon calls for gentle, restorative practices. These help you feel held by the universe and create space to tune into your intuition.

Try these poses:

• Legs Up the Wall Supports lymphatic drainage and restoration
• Foot Massage While In a Seated Forward Bend Grounds you and activates the flow of energy
• Yin Yoga Allows for deep restoration and intuitive connection

The moon is always there to support your practice. All you need to do is look up, tune in, and let its energy guide you back home to the highest version of yourself.

Experience more Moon magic with Spirit Daughter’s 27-Day Lunar Yoga Challenge beginning July 16, 2025, which takes you through an entire lunar cycle. You’ll receive daily insights on the Moon’s current energy and accompanying yoga flows. It begins with the moon in Aries, which brings the energy of new beginnings and sparks your inner fire.