The Earth’s Moon is also considered as a planet in Vedic Astrology. In the solar system Moon rotates our Earth. Moon is the natural satellite of planet Earth. Being the closest celestial body, it profoundly impacts on all life forms on our planet.
Moon is beneficial to those born in ascending moon cycle and unfortunate to those born in descending moon sign. Moon is believed to influence the human personality, thinking process, human instincts, human subconscious mind, human feelings and all other mental processes. In abstract, moon represents our mind and is supposed to govern the power of mind. Moon also deeply affects water, tides as well as our body fluids. The Moon also dominates over the waters and liquids within our bodies. It is also responsible for growth, fertility and conception.
Moon is also responsible for our long distance travel, mental peace, memory, relation with our mother and childbirth. A good and powerful moon in our horoscope provides us with excellent emotional strength and harmonious life. A weak moon in our horoscope can result in mental anxiety, emotional disturbance and tough relations with our mother and people around us.
The Moon rules Cancer Zodiac sign and is strong there in its own sign. It is dominating in Taurus and out of action in Scorpio. The planets - Jupiter, Sun and Mars are the Moon's natural friends.
In addition to our sensitivity and emotions, according to Vedic Astrology, our looks, love for fine arts, intuitions, imagination, creativity, and sensuality is deeply connected with the placement of Moon in our horoscope.
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he Nine Planets in Vedic Astrology are:
