How to do the moon phase soulmate trend on TikTok

TikTok users are loving the viral moon phase soulmate trend, which involves matching up the moon phase from when you were born with your partner’s or a friend’s moon phases to see how well they fit.

There are constantly new trends popping off on TikTok, including popular sounds that sweep the platform, and quizzes that have thousands of people wanting to take them and share their results.

One trend that is seeing a resurgence on the app is the ‘moon phase soulmate’ trend, which has been recreated over 18 million times. As the name suggests, it involves users layering an image of the moon phase from the day they were born with the moon phase from when their partner was born.

According to the fad, the better your moon phases fit together, the more likely it is that you are ‘soulmates.’ If you want to try it out for yourself, here’s everything you need to know.

How to do the moon phase soulmate TikTok trend

To do the moon phase soulmate TikTok trend, simply follow these steps:

1. Open the TikTok app.
2. Tap on the plus button at the bottom of your screen.
3. Click on the Effects button at the bottom left.
4. Click on the magnifying glass and search for ‘Moon Phase Test.’
5. Enter two birthdays you would like to test against each other.
6. Then just start recording to get your results.

The wholesome trend is garnering millions of views and likes on TikTok as more people participate in it.

Is the moon phase soulmate trend real?

The moon phase compatibility trend is not real, and should not be taken seriously.

Benjamin Radford, an author and science literacy educator, told Space.com: “For many, it may be a silly fad, but there is a darker side if people are sincerely making life decisions based on a TikTok app.

“After all, since there’s no validity to it, you could be missing out on a great relationship if the moon phases don’t match — or even getting into a horrible one if they do.”

If you want to learn more about how to participate in TikTok trends, check out our other guides such as the Bridgerton filter trend or the viral ‘falling’ filter on TikTok.