ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चंद्राय नमः
The Mother and Mind
Moon is the planet nearest to the Earth. It is the only planet in the solar system which revolves round the Earth. Moon shines only by the reflected light of theSun. The distance between the Earth and Moon is approximately2,38,000 miles.
Moon also represents mother. Moon is feminine. Hence the person under the rulership of Moon becomes timid, vacillating receptive and convertible.
Natives ruled by Moon generally have white complexion and charming eyes. They are plumpy and of short stature.
Moon makes a complete transit of the zodiac in every 27 days, 7 hours and 43 minutes. Moon rules liquids, fresh water, milk, &public commodities like groceries, fresh drinks etc., also sailing, brewing, nursing and females generally. She governs the brain, breasts, left eye of the male and right eye of the female. Her day is Monday, metal is silver, colour white;gem pearl and other white stones.
People ruled by Moon are usually sensitive, emotional,possessinga love for home, Waxing Moon is considered a benefic and waning Moon amalefic.
Moon owns Cancer. She is exalted in Taurus and debilitatedin Scorpio. Her highest exaltation point is 3 degrees of Taurusand the lowest debilitation point is 3 degrees of Scorpio. The first3 degrees of Taurus constitute Moon’s exaltation portion and the remaining 27 degrees portion is her Mooltrikona. The whole ofCancer is her own sign