A virtual display with motion synchronization (“VDMS”) device using one or more arrays of light sources for displaying messages. The VDMS device may include a motion sensor to detect and measure movement of the VDMS device, and synchronization circuitry configured to synchronize the light emission of the individual light sources in the arrays with the movement of the VDMS device. The VDMS device may also include a self-contained power source and a control unit and interface that allow the user to program the messages that are displayed by the VDMS device, as well as memory that stores user messages.