Moon

Moon

Moon is the planet nearest to the Earth. It is the only planet in the solar system which revolves round the Earth. The Sun is the generator of power whereas Moon
is reflector of light received from The King of Solar System, Sun. The distance between the Earth and Moon is approximately 2,38,000 miles. The Moon is large enough for its gravity to affect the Earth, stabilizing its orbit and producing the regular ebb and flow of the tides. The lunar days  syncs up with its orbit around Earth in such a manner that the same side of the Moon always faces the Earth and the other side, known as the “far side of Moon” faces towards space. The Sun gives the spirit and life to all planets and Moon rules the lives of the beings on Earth. Sun represents individuality whereas Moon shows one’s personality.

Waxing Moon is considered a benefic and waning Moon a malefic. Moon owns Cancer. She is exalted in Taurus and debilitated in Scorpio. Her highest exaltation point is 3 degrees of Taurus and the lowest debilitation point is 3 degrees of Scorpio. The first 3 degrees of Taurus constitute Moon’s exaltation portion and the remaining 27 degrees portion is her Mooltrikona. The whole of Cancer is her swakshetra.

Significations of Moon

Moon signifies person’s intuition, emotional make-up, unconscious habits, rhythms, memories, moods, femininity and their ability to react and adapt to those around them. It is associated for some with the mother, maternal instincts or the urge to nurture, the home, the need for security and the past, especially early experiences and childhood. In medicine, the Moon is associated with the digestive system, stomach, breasts, the ovaries and menstruation (which occurs on a monthly cycle)and the pancreas and ts. In modern astrology, the Moon is the primary native ruler of the fourth house, but traditionally it had its joy in the third house.

Moon governs the impregnation, conception, birth of child, the animal instinct the union and the embryo. It also rules the infant stage of a person and it has powerful influence on their lives. Afflicted Moon at the time of birth causes ailments frequently and does not allow to have proper growth. Moon makes a complete transit of the zodiac (i.e. all the signs) every 27 days, 7 hours and 43 minutes. Moon rules liquids, fresh water, milk, public commodities like groceries, fish, drinks etc., also sailing, brewing, nursing and females generally. Moon influences the growth of all plant life. Moon governs the brain, breasts, left eye of the male and right eye of the female. Day of Moon is Monday, metal silver, colour white, gem pearl and other white stones. Moon’s influence is said to be cold, moist, phlegmatic and feminine.

Nature of People with Moon as Ruling Planet

People ruled by Moon are white complexion and charming eyes, plump and of short stature, sensitive, emotional and domesticated, possessing a love for home and kindred. They have a good memory. Having a fertile imagination and being also very conscientious, they meet with many ups and downs in life. They are quite receptive and mediumistic and frequently possess musical talent They like water and natural beauty. If the Moon is not favourably disposed, the natives may be either too easy going and given to self gratification and over indulgence in eating, drinking or pleasure, or are too changeable, negative and uncertain. Moon also represents mother if a person is born at night Moon is feminine. Hence the person under the rulership of Moon becomes timid, vacillating receptive and convertible.

Person ruled by Moon do well as nurses, cooks, confectioners, grocers, gardeners, matrons, dealers in liquids, stewards, clerks, companions and in other occupations of a common, public or fluctuating nature such as transporter, travel agents, wanderers.