The Moon holds special importance and a prominent position in Vedic Astrology. In astrology, the position of the Moon in the chart is used to determine a person’s Moon sign. The sign in which the Moon is placed at the time of a person’s birth is called their native Moon sign. The Moon is the second planet after the Sun. Let us explore in detail the importance of the Moon in astrology and how astrological calculations are made.
The Moon has the fastest speed among all the nine planets. It transits through a zodiac sign for a short period, completing its journey from one sign to another in about two and a half days. In Vedic Astrology, the horoscope is made based on an individual’s Moon sign. The Moon is considered an auspicious planet in Vedic Astrology. In this system, the Sun is regarded as the father, and the Moon is considered the female planet. The Moon is the ruler of Cancer, along with Rohini, Hasta, and Shravan Nakshatras. In Vedic astrology, the Moon represents the mind, mother, emotions, left eye, and chest.
If the Moon is strong in a person’s Lagna sign, the person tends to be beautiful, imaginative, emotional, sensitive, and courageous in appearance. If the Moon is strong in the chart, the individual will be mentally strong and happy, and is often close to their mother. Conversely, if the Moon is weak in the chart, the person may be mentally weak, forgetful, and prone to depression. In many cases, when the Moon is weak, a person may even contemplate suicide during difficult times. If the Moon is afflicted by a malefic planet, it can adversely affect the person’s health, causing emotional instability and mental turmoil.
The Moon is associated with the color white, and its gemstone is pearl. To strengthen the Moon, it is recommended to fast on Mondays and wear pearls in a silver ring on the little finger. Additionally, chanting mantras related to the Moon can be beneficial. According to astrology, the Moon’s Mahadasha lasts for 10 years. The Moon is the deity of the water element, and Monday is dedicated to Chandradev. Lord Shiva is the lord of the Moon. The Moon is the son of Sage Atri and his wife Anusuya. The Moon is made up of sixteen arts and is considered the ruler of the north-west direction.
According to Ashtaka Varga, the sign in which the Moon has the most points (i.e., 7 or 8 points) indicates that a person will get along well with individuals of that sign. Conversely, you may not get along with those whose Moon gives the lowest points in your chart. This can be checked by anyone.
The person whose Moon gives the highest points (7 or 8 points) in your zodiac sign — and whose face you see when you wake up in the morning — will bring auspiciousness to your day. If, when you wake up in the morning, you feel happy or your day goes well after seeing the face of your partner, it suggests that the Moon is favorable and auspicious for you that day.
