Signification of the Nine Planets of the Horoscope: Moon
Moon:
According to the science of astronomy, Moon is a sub planet of Planet Earth. Since, for the purpose of Vedic Indian Astrology we consider Moon closest to Earth directly impacting human destiny therefore, Moon is placed in the same category as all others. It represents the mind and it governs the emotions, temperament and instincts of a person.
Moon takes 28 days to complete its zodiacal cycle and stays in each sign for about 2 ½ days. It rules the sign of Cancer, which falls in the 4th house of the natural zodiac. It is friendly with Sun, Mars and Jupiter. It’s neutral to Mercury, Venus and Saturn whereas Rahu and Ketu are its enemies. Moon’s influence is positive if placed in Taurus, its place of exaltation, own sign of Cancer or a friendly sign and is negative when debilitated in the sign of Scorpio.
A powerful Moon in the birth chart will make you nurturing, generous, sensitive and imaginative. These natives are very romantic and will do anything to protect their loved ones. They are of a compassionate nature with a gentle disposition. It further bestows creativity and inclination to artistic pursuits. Importantly it makes you highly intuitive with a strong sense of perception. Professions like nursing, design, psychology, healing and counseling come under the strong influence of Moon.
Moon will give varied results in accordance with the ascendant of a natal chart. Results will be determined according to the sign and house position where it is placed. It is very powerful in the 2nd and 4th house and is considered weak when in the 6th, 8th and 12th house.