The Moon is
the most important planet according to Eastern Astrology. Whereas all westerners know
their Sun-signs, it may be noted that people in India read the weekly predictions in
newspapers according to their all-important Moon-sign.
Moon-sign: If the Moon was in
Taurus when you were born then your Moon-sign is Taurus. From our Grade 4 Geography lesson
we know that the Moon takes 27 days to complete its orbit. There are 12 signs of the
Zodiac, so the moon stays in one sign for just 2 days and 6 hours. Someone born now
and someone else born 2 days & 6 hours later will have two different Moon-signs. The
western Sun-sign spans a month.A bright & waxing Moon is considered a benefic of the highest
order, and a dark and waning Moon is considered a malefic. Moon rules over the sign of
Cancer. She is exalted in Taurus & is fallen in Scorpio - the sign 180 degrees
opposite of Taurus.
The Moon is an indicator of one's
Mother and female friends, one's general well being and happiness, femininity and beauty,
eyesight, memory and the mind. People under excessive influence of the Moon are fickle
minded and very lustful. The Moon is most powerful in one's 4th House. The Moon is
particularly beneficial for people with Cancer, Scorpio & Pisces ascendants. Her
nature is "Watery". Her metal is silver and her direction is Northwest. The day
of her rulership is Monday & she comes into her full maturity at age 24.
A final note for the believers: To
strengthen one's weak Moon for better results in matters of a restless mind & female
companionship - the recommended gemstone is natural pearl extracted from oyster shells.
