Moon
is the presiding deity of the element, water and rules over the tides of the
sea. Moon is the ruler of the plants and the vegetable kingdom. The Moon
represents the mind and accordingly, it indicates a person's thinking,
feelings and other mental processes. It gives intuitive nature, taste,
youth, love of poetry, music, attractive looks and sensuality. Its influence
makes one moody, emotional and sensitive.
The Moon is the ruler of the sign
Cancer
or the Zodiac and is strong there in its own sign. It is most powerful, or
exalted, in
Taurus and fallen, or
debilitated, in
Scorpio.
Jupiter,
Sun and
Mars are the Moon's natural friends.
Moon is beneficial to those born in ascending moon cycle and disastrous to
those born in descending moon sign. A strong Moon in the chart will indicate
a happy mental state, good mother, opportunities for travel over water and
success in businesses. A powerful Moon gives emotional strength, makes for
good relations and love for others.
However, if the Moon is weak in the chart, it leads to mental anxiety,
emotional instability and an inability to relate well to others. This makes
one unfriendly and unable to share intimacy, or takes away contentment or
peace of mind. The individual becomes moody with an unclear mind. Depending
on how severely afflicted it is, there may be a tendency towards neurosis,
hysteria or insanity. It also indicates ill health of the mother, or
difficulties in social advancement.
It represents interaction with the public, or public businesses, water,
liquids and the tides of the sea, over which it rules. The Moon also
possesses dominance over the waters and liquids within our bodies. The Moon
is also responsible for growth, fertility and conception. It influences
childbirth and memory.
Health
Physically an afflicted, debilitated, or otherwise ill-disposed Moon may
indicate anemia, lack of body fluids or body weight, constipation and
dryness of the skin. It can cause colds, fevers, bronchitis, intestinal
problems, or even susceptibility to cancer. Organs, such as the lungs and
kidneys, may also be weak and there may be menstrual or infertility problems
in women.
