How to Find Your Black Moon Lilith Sign

Co-authored by Angel Eyedealism and Janice Tieperman

Last Updated: October 25, 2022 References

Ready to take a deeper dive into your astrological profile? Your Lilith (also known as Black Moon Lilith) is a great place to start. Although not as mainstream or well-known as your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs, your Lilith sign can offer a lot of insight into the powerful parts of yourself that you’re afraid to show off to the rest of the world. Read on for an inside scoop into the world of your Lilith sign—including what it is, how to find it, and what your placement means for you.

Things You Should Know

Your Lilith sign represents the unapologetic side of yourself and the challenges you’re most likely to face.
Find your Lilith sign by entering your birth information into an online calculator.
Use your Lilith placement as an opportunity to conquer your deepest struggles and empower yourself in the future.

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What is Lilith in your birth chart?

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Your Lilith sign helps you grow from past shame through empowerment. It sheds light on the parts of yourself that bring you a lot of guilt and embarrassment—even though they’re nothing to feel guilty or self-conscious about. Your sign helps you examine this darker type of energy in your life and pushes you forward with unapologetic confidence and empowerment.^{[1]
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- For some people, Lilith might represent a sense of shame for relying on others. For others, Lilith might manifest as a sense of guilt for being too curious.
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The name “Lilith” comes from the ancient Hebrew myth of Adam and Lilith. According to some ancient midrashic (interpretive) texts of the Jewish faith, Lilith was a woman created to be Adam’s first wife. When Adam tried to assert control over her, Lilith explained they were equals—when he refused to accept this, Lilith left the Garden of Eden. Because of this story, many people treat Lilith as a symbol of independence and feminine empowerment.^{[2]
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- Lilith is depicted in lots of different ways across lots of different myths. Some stories pen her as a succubus or demoness, while others portray her as an empowered woman; regardless, Lilith continues to represent a fierce, seductive, and unwavering sense of femininity.

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Where is the planet Lilith?

Black Moon Lilith is a physical point on the Moon’s orbit, not a planet. When the Moon travels around the Earth, it isn’t actually moving in a circle. Instead, it’s following an ovular, elliptical path.^{[3]
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- There are multiple “Liliths” in astrology, including Dark Moon Lilith, Osculating Lilith, and Asteroid Lilith.^{[4]
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  Research source} On your birth chart, your Lilith sign refers to Black Moon Lilith.

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How to Calculate Lilith

Type your birth info into an online calculator. Pull up a free online calculator like Cafe Astrology and enter your full birth date, along with your exact birth time and birth location. In just a few seconds, you’ll know which sign Black Moon Lilith fell under at the time of your birth.
- Lilith hangs out in each zodiac constellation for around 9 months.^{[5]
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- In astrology, the Lilith symbol resembles a crescent moon on top of a cross.

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Lilith Placements

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Lilith in AriesYou feel pretty anxious and ashamed about making decisions that benefit yourself and taking charge in different situations. You also find it a bit unsettling when other people take the lead with confidence and authority.
- How to empower yourself: Remind yourself that being assertive and prioritizing yourself is okay! There’s nothing wrong with taking a leadership role as long as you’re giving other people a chance to share their thoughts and opinions.
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Lilith in TaurusYou feel guilty about treating yourself and having a good time. You know what you like and aren’t afraid to indulge—but the very desire to pamper yourself makes you feel ashamed. When other people treat themselves, you tend to feel pretty uncomfortable and awkward.
- How to empower yourself: Set aside time for self-care throughout the week. Enjoy your very favorite meal, soak in the tub, or spend a night binging your favorite TV show. You deserve to be happy, and there's nothing wrong with giving yourself a little TLC.
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Lilith in GeminiYou’re worried about having a little too much (or not enough) to say in a conversation. You’re also anxious about what people will think when you do choose to speak up—what if you come across as stupid, or like you have too much to say?
- How to empower yourself: Give yourself the freedom to share what’s on your mind. There’s nothing wrong with asking questions and offering your thoughts—after all, your perspective is valid and deserves to be heard.
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Lilith in CancerYou feel ashamed about relying on other people or seeming “needy” to the people in your life. When people ask each other for advice and lean on one another for support, it makes you feel weird and uncomfortable.
- How to empower yourself: Try to put yourself in a friend or loved one’s situation. Would you see them as “needy” or annoying if they vented to you or asked you for help? Definitely not! Offer yourself the same sense of compassion and empathy so you can confidently rely on others.
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Lilith in LeoYou feel icky about drawing attention to yourself and your accomplishments, and feel uncomfortable when other people stick themselves in the limelight. You might respond to these feelings by keeping your mouth shut or by sharing your achievements and accomplishments really frequently.
- How to empower yourself: Remind yourself that it’s okay to share your wins and achievements with the people around you—the key is striking a healthy balance. Each day, give yourself a chance to share something positive about yourself. Then, give a friend, loved one, or acquaintance a chance to share their wins, too!
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Lilith in VirgoYou feel self-conscious about the focus and care you give to routines and structure in your day-to-day life. To hide your love of organization, you might pretend that you don’t care about the little details (even if they’re all you can think about!).
- How to empower yourself: Give yourself the freedom to explore routines and really detail-oriented projects in your day-to-day life. If you find yourself really sweating the small stuff, take a break and work on something else for a while.
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Lilith in LibraYou feel anxious about leaning on others and desiring harmony in your daily life. In some cases, you might feel annoyed or awkward around people who unapologetically ask for help and look for a middle ground.
- How to empower yourself: Give yourself permission to lean on a close friend or relative after you’ve had a bad day. There’s nothing wrong with depending on others—in fact, relying on others is a great way to remind yourself that you’re not alone.
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Lilith in ScorpioYou feel embarrassed about wanting to have some type of intimacy in your life. Jealousy may be a recurring theme for you, or you may feel uncomfortable when you notice other people feeling devoted and attached to the people in their lives.
- How to empower yourself: Remind yourself that everyone deserves intimacy and that it’s perfectly normal and okay to want to be close with the people close to you. As you get more comfortable and familiar with the idea of intimacy, try forging an even tighter bond with some of the friends and loved ones in your life.
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Lilith in SagittariusYou feel anxious about the natural sense of curiosity, exploration, and wanderlust you bring to everyday life. When other people embrace the untamed and curious parts of themselves, it makes you feel unsettled.
- How to empower yourself: Take time to explore life on your own terms. Ask plenty of questions, share your doubts, and follow whichever path seems right to you. Life is all about embracing the journey and everything that comes with it.
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Lilith in CapricornYou feel self-conscious about wanting to achieve success in life. When other people put their goals and ambitions first, it makes you feel really anxious—why are they so okay with putting themselves out there?
- How to empower yourself: Give yourself the freedom to prioritize your goals and ambitions, but don’t forget about life’s little joys, either! The secret to a satisfying life is striking a healthy balance between business and pleasure.
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Lilith in AquariusYou feel strange for wanting to be a part of something bigger than yourself, whether that’s a fandom community, office team, or new friend group. When other people go out of their way to insert themselves in different groups and social situations, it makes you feel uncomfortable.
- How to empower yourself: Remind yourself that community and social connection are really important aspects of a fulfilling life. While it’s perfectly okay to take some time to yourself, it’s just as important to spend quality time with friends, co-workers, and loved ones.
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Lilith in PiscesYou feel ashamed of your sense of empathy and spirituality. It really annoys you to see people taking a step back and going with the flow, despite wanting to do the same thing yourself.
- How to empower yourself: Embrace your empathetic, less assertive approach to life—after all, empathy isn’t something to be ashamed of! Lean into your natural instincts to follow along instead of taking charge, and let your wise, helpful energy shine through.