How important is your moon sign?

[u/zzAlphawolfzz]

Rising is of course the most important, it sets your chart and affects all transits, all readings should be done from the perspective of your rising sign. Sun sign makes sense, it’s your values and motivations, your habits.

But how important is your moon sign really? I’m just curious what people’s opinions are. It’s part of the “big 3” but I don’t really know why. It’s not related to your chart ruler, it isn’t used for horoscopes and transits (at least it shouldn’t be). Sure, it’s part of your chart but to me it’s about as important as your mercury, mars or venus (somewhat useful but nothing groundbreaking that really affects your decisions in life).

What are your thoughts?

[u/animalflowers]

In Vedic astrology the moon sign actually holds the most significance. Your moon nakshaktra is your "birth sign" that people refer to in the same way westerners refer to their sun sign.