In Astrology for the Millions, by Grant Lewi: “When you “know what you mean but you can’t say it,” it is your Moon that knows it and your Sun that can’t say it. “Thoughts that do often lie too deep for tears” are the thoughts of your Moon’s nature. The wordless ecstasy, the mute sorrow, the secret dream, the esoteric picture of yourself that you can’t get across to the world, or which the world doesn’t comprehend or value – these are the products of the Moon in your horoscope. When you are misunderstood, it is your Moon nature, expressed imperfectly through the Sun sign, that you feel is betrayed. When you know what you ought to do, but can’t find the right way to do it, it is your Moon that knows and your Sun that refuses to react in harmony. Also, when you “don’t know why I said that,” it was your Moon expressing despite your Sun (if you are innerly satisfied with the involuntary speech), or the Sun expressing against the will of the Moon (if you are displeased with what has slipped out). Things you know without thought – intuitions, hunches, instincts – are the products of the Moon. Modes of expression that you feel are truly your deepest self belong to the Moon: art, letters, creative work of any kind; sometimes love; sometimes business. Whatever you feel is most deeply yourself, whether or not you are able to do anything about it in the outer world, is the product of your Moon and of the sign your Moon occupies at birth.” {#}
Scientific/Astronomical significance of the Moon.
The Moon is the natural satellite of the Earth revolving around the latter with a diameter of 27% and the mass of 1.23% of that of the Earth.
Since the Moon revolves around the Earth with its same side facing the Earth each time, we are able to experience the different phases of the Moon due to the light reflected by it directed on it from the Sun.
Hence, at the time of Full Moon, the sequence of placement is The Sun ➔➔ Earth ➔➔ Moon and at New Moon it The Sun ➔➔ Moon ➔➔ Earth.
Astrological significance of the Moon.
The Moon is the mind. And when the placement of the moon is strong in one's natal chart, it bestows life and strength to the native. It signifies the inner self and Emotional Quotient of the person. It tells how much stable or fickle-minded a person is in the unexpected or harsh times. It also represents the mood swings and instincts just similar to the pattern of the ebbs of the tides happen due to its gravitational forces. The phases of the moon not only affect our moods but also the feminity and fertility. It is all about love, peace, care, nurturing, compassion and sensitivity. Most of the strongest Yogas or Planetary Combinations in the Vedic Astrology derive their value and validity through the strength and placement of the Moon. For example:
Chandradhi Yoga, Gaja Keshri Yoga, etc.
So let us quickly learn about certain facts about the same in regards to Astrology.
Planetary Cabinet: Queen
Planetary Nature: Waxing Moon is Benefic and Waning moon is Malefic with the weakest moon in the 14th and 15th days of the dark fortnight.
Planetary Complexion: Tawny
Planetary Deity: Water(Varuna)
Relationship Governed: Mother
Sex/Gender: Female
Element: Water
Planetary Caste: Commercial Community(Vaishya)
Planetary Abode: Watery Places
Planetary Taste: Saline
Planetary Period: Muhurtha
Planetary Directional Strength: North Direction
Guna: Sattwika
Physical Appearance: Windy and Phlegmatic.
Round Body and Learned. Auspicious looks and Sweet speech, Fickle-minded and very Lustfull.
Transit: 2.5 days
Direction: North-West
Day: Monday
Metal: Silver
Gemstone: Pearl
Body Parts Ruled: Body fluids, Lungs, Left eye, Breast, Blood, Renal, intestinal and Lymphatic Ducts, Brain and Heart, Menstruation, Pineal gland, etc.
Friendly Planets: Sun, Mars, Jupiter
Inimical Planets: None
Neutral Planets: Mercury, Venus, Saturn
Own Sign: Cancer
Mooltrikone Sign: After the first 3 degrees, the rest portion in Taurus
Exalted Sign: First 3 degrees in Taurus
Debilitated Sign: 3 degrees in Scorpio
Mahadasha Period: 10 Years
Ruling Number: 2(Two)
Natural Significator: 4th House
Profession/Career Associated: Dairy or Liquid products, Navy merchant, chemists, para-medical fields, cosmetics, creative fields such as artists, singer, dancer, painter, etc, Cotton industries, travel agents and so on.
BENEFIC MOON EFFECTS:
Since the moon affects both physiological and psychological well being of a person, strong moon imparts native with Emotional stability and Compassion towards others. Such a person faces the atrocities and difficult situations with calmness. A nurturing and empathetically driven person. Charming personality and able to connect to others strongly on emotional and psychological grounds. A very well contended person and deal with stress efficiently. Relationship with mother is very strong and she becomes the source of inspiration and the sole significator in the way to leading one's life.
MALEFIC MOON EFFECTS
Emotional instability and restlessness, fickle-minded, easily gets depressed and panic-stricken in the harsh times, tendency of going into state of depression, emotional setbacks, unable to express the emotions, highly sensitive and can easily cry, laugh, gets aggressive, etc., relationship with mother not so good, cases of schizophrenia and bipolar disorders can also be observed when moon is too weak in the chart especially due to both Saturn and Mars aspects.
##DISCLAIMER:
This was my take on the Moon in a very general form without taking into consideration the other aspects of astrology such as placements, aspects, conjunctions, etc. Proper analysis of the entire birth chart is of utmost importance in the process of final prediction for the person concerned.
So don't get too excited or disheartened by the general outlook or effects of the planets. Astrology is much deeper than it appears. So enjoy the ride!!
##DISCLAIMER:
This was my take on the Moon in a very general form without taking into consideration the other aspects of astrology such as placements, aspects, conjunctions, etc. Proper analysis of the entire birth chart is of utmost importance in the process of final prediction for the person concerned.
So don't get too excited or disheartened by the general outlook or effects of the planets. Astrology is much deeper than it appears. So enjoy the ride!!
Reference:
{#} Astrology for the Millions (Llewellyn's Classics of Astrology Library)
You may also refer:
https://www.thehailphoenix.com/2019/08/sun-in-astrology.html?m=1
