Importance of Moon in Astrology

Moon is a satellite of the earth and revolves around it. It completes one cycle of the Nakshatra’s in 27 days.There are a total of twenty seven Nakshatras and it remains in one Nakshatra for a day. It has great significance in astrology as major calculations are based on the Moon sign nakshatra like Vimshottri Dasha, transit positions of planets and Rashiphal. Lunar Tithis are calculated on the movement of the Moon.There are 30 lunar days in a month. When Moon gains 12°over sun’s longitude one Tithi is complete.There are two phases of moon’s Tithis 1-15 of Shukla Paksha and 16 -30 of Krishna Paksha. Shukla Paksha belongs to the bright side of the Moon and Krishna Paksha to the dark side.

Moon moves at the fastest pace of all planets. It rules the mind. Moon is the Karak planet for mother, mind, brain, intelligence, good behaviour and pregnancy. Besides this, Moon also controls a person’s emotions. Moon is a water element. All the liquids are under the influence of Moon. The Moon is also associated with gardens, salt, medicines, change, travel abroad, milk, pride etc.

Moon is friendly to Sun and Mercury. Moon is not an enemy to any planet. Moon is neutral towards Mars, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn. Moon is the Lord of Cancer sign. Moon is exalted in Taurus sign. It is debilitated in Scorpio sign. Moon rules North-Western direction. Among gemstones, it is associated with Pearl. Among other things, Moon is associated with white color and silver. Lucky numbers of Moon are 2, 11 and 20. Devi Durga, Parvati or Gauri should be worshipped to impress Moon.

Moon’s Beej Mantra

"Om Sran Sreen Sraun Saha Chandramase Namah" (11000 times)

Moon’s Vedic Mantra

Om Dadhishankhtusharabham Kshirodarnavasambhavam |

Bhashinam Bhavtaya Bhambharmukutbhushanam ||

Rice, milk, silver, pearl, curd, sugar crystals, white clothes, white flowers and sandalwood are donated for Moon. These things should be donated on Monday in the evening.

Characteristics of a person having Moon sign

The Moon represents our instinctual aspects. Just like it controls the tides in the ocean it also controls our emotions. Moon is the reason for us to feel sometimes high and sometimes low. It symbolizes feminine character and as such we can relate it with females in our life i.e. mother, wife, sister. A person born in a sign of a planet will reflect the qualities of that planet.

The bright Moon is considered benefic of the highest order and the Moon of dark Amavasya is considered malefic. Moon is indicative of all senses and intellect. If the Moon is in the ascendant or if the Moon is in its birth sign or if the Moon is strong in the ascendant, then such a native is usually plump and has beautiful eyes. Strong moon in a chart gives pleasing personality with a strong mind. It is considered equivalent to a mother who radiates the nectar of love. Worshiping moon helps in relieving mental tensions and spreads happiness. A weak moon results into a restless mind.

Some areas influenced by Moon

Moon can be associated with left eye, throat, flesh, blood, breath, right eye in women, stomach, food pipe, pregnancy, uterus, urinary tract etc. If Moon is weak or afflicted in the Kundali, it can create problems related to heart, lungs, asthma, loose motions, kidneys, jaundice, problems related to uterus, epidemics, sexual problems, loss of blood, sleep, itching, cold, swellings, fear of water, throat, swelling in lungs etc. A person under the influence of the Moon is usually restless.

Effects of a Weak and Strong Moon

Moon gives auspicious results if it is exalted or in its Mooltrikona sign. It also gives auspicious results if Moon is aspected by auspicious planets. With the presence of a strong Moon, a person is usually at peace and achieves success in everything that he does. He achieves success in especially if he is involved with liquids or white colored products. Moon is weak if it is aspected by inauspicious planets or if it is debilitated or in an enemy sign. In such a situation, a person is lazy and sleepy. Such a person is usually restless and full of fear.

Effects of the transit of Moon on your Horoscope

Transit of Moon brings relief and gives positive results when it passes over natal moon in 1st, 3rd, 6th, 7th,10th and 11th houses. In the remaining houses it brings some challenges in the life of a person. The Moon is the fastest moving celestial body and hence it brings quick changes in our temperament.

The primacy of the Moon in transit has been propounded by our sages. The very first Shloka of Char Phalam “ Sarveshu Lagneshwapi Sastu Chandra Lagnam Pradhanam Khalu Gochreshu”, though all Lagnas are available but the Moon Lagna is prime for delineation of transit results.The Moon sign along with the ascendant is used to analyse the promise in a horoscope.The Nakshatra of the Moon forms the basis of Dashas.

Gochar or transit position is seen from the Moon.The transit is seen from the position of Moon in birth horoscope and briefly it gives results in the following manner.

Effects of the transit of Moon on your Horoscope