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 found your soulmate. But, as we all know, nothing is *actually* legit unless it’s been confirmed by TikTok so, you know, you might want to take the moon phase soulmate test just to be sure…

What is a Moon Phase Soulmate?

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 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 face it, they definitely 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 and 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: People born under this moon don’t follow the crowd, they’re sure of themselves and are unswayed by fleeting trends.
• Last Quarter: Rebel and adventurous spirits who love to feel free and have time to dream.
• Waning Crescent: Old, spiritual souls with magnetic good 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 first need to 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 or yourmoonphase.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 the perfect match.

How to Do the TikTok Moon Phase Soulmate Test

Keen to share your results with the world? Here’s what you need to do to embrace the matching moon phases TikTok trend:

• Install the video editing app CapCut on to your phone
• Visit a website that shows you the phases of the moon – we used moonphases.co.uk
• Save the images of your moon phases to your phone
• Pull up a video of the moon phase concept on TikTok and select ‘use template’
• This will open CapCut, and you can add your own moon images to the video and edit the text
• Then simply upload – providing it shows the result you want, of course.

Planning Your Wedding According to Moon Phases

For some people, the moon phases are more than just a passing trend – social media manager and TikTok sensation 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.”

Moon Phase Soulmates: FAQ

Do Soulmates Have Matching Moon Phases?

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

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

How Accurate are the Moon Phase Soulmate Tests?

“I think the Moon Phase TikTok trend is mostly a neat visual that’s a bit of fun,” confirms Emma. “If you get the answer, you’re looking for all good, right?”

It’s also only a tiny part of our astrological makeup and there are so many more pertinent elements that define romantic compatibility. 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 a 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 astro traits such as astrological moons and Venus signs… they too can be great predictors of compatibility, as well as natal moon phases,” she adds.

So, there you have it. And for more compatibility checks, you'd better read our star sign compatibility article…