Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations

by Radhakrishnan. P | 2017 | 51,158 words

This study analyzes the Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations and it’s contribution to modern astrology. This thesis also aims at integrated scientific explanations on New and Full Moon and their influence of Geo-physical phenomena and also analyzes how significant a role the moon plays in keeping the life on earth. Astrology is the or...

12. Astrologial overview on Moon in Zodiac Signs

The own sign of Moon is Cancer and it is a watery sign symbolizing the Crab. Exalted position of Moon is Taurus 0o to 3o and debilitates in Scorpio sign. Moon’s detrimental sign is Capricorn having combination of the earth and night. The nature of moon is nocturnal with two cosmic principles and containing. Moon that is basically subtle and with emotive characteristics clubbed with water and earth sign.[1]

Brihajjataka’s “Chandra Rashisheela Adhyaya” distinguish the true characteristic of the native born during moon-based zodiac signs in Astrology. Varahamihiracharya stipulates that the astrological analysis about the particular native is possible, considering the power of moon that stands at the top even though the birth Ascendant is added with salient features. The position of the moon is causative for differentiation in characteristics of the native and further behavioral changes spread throughout the life. The specific features of the twelve signs where in moon is posited are as follows:-

1. Moon ascendant aries

Aries ascendant native possesses exceptional character with instinct control over others. He will be having round eyes and owing tendency to overact. All his actions will be seemingly quick reactive either in a state of irritation or enjoyment. He will be fond of delicious vegetable nutriments, like frequent travel, sexual union and easily contented. The native will enjoy all the material enjoyment and wealth along with servants. The Aries native gives appropriate directions with expressive emotions. Having disfigured nails, faint knees, befriending and haughty. His hands would be having weaponry symbols like Shakti. He could not keep the grudge quite a long time as fickle minded and afraid of water. They are seemingly proactive and express their feelings in an open manner.

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2. Moon ascendant taurus

The exalted sign of moon is Taurus with strong minded in several occasions. The physical appearance will be handsome, gentle walk, having rounded face, possessing identification marks on back, face or hidden scars on side of the body. He may be having the capacity for direction and emotional role model. Taurus native will be multi-faceted personalities, liberal, bearer of misfortunes, sufferer of mishaps and moody to a certain extent. He may be phlegmatic in nature separated from the kinsmen, wealth and sons as he express sensitive issues in physical plane. Attachment to the traditional kith and kin, fond of women and wavering mentalities are the peculiarities of the native. The native will be very much sensitive about materials possessions and refrain from unpleasant emotions.

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3. Moon ascendant gemini

The person born with Moon Sign in Gemini will be fond of female friends and will exhibit over-enthusiasm in sexual matters. The social contacts will be less due to his emotional attitude. A Gemini native will be a scholar who explores the external possibilities and discoveries. He may have a sweet voice, may think sharply and may be skilled in mockery. The native has an expression of duality, encompassing his worldly experience. He may be sportive, fond of music, art and amusements, seeking cohabitation with hermaphrodites. He may be in possession of scientific ideas and he cannot sustain his emotions for long. [...][4] [...]

4. Moon ascendant cancer

The Moon is the ruler ship of Cancer as the personification of the universal cosmic energy. The physical features of the Cancerous ascendant consists of a bent body and a high hip with a to and fro walking. He may be have frigid emotions, holding memory of all his experience. He will be a scholar of several sciences of universal belongingness with emotional performance. He may have increased and decreased state of wealth all the time as a role model of the Moon. The native may be overacting and focused on core emotional aspects for survival, with external support. He will be the owner of palatial buildings, decorated gardens and ponds, fond of water and moisture. [...]

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5. Moon ascendant leo

The native with Leo ascendant is seemingly very self-centered with irascible temper. As he is warm and generous, he enjoys giving and sharing, nurturing and protecting. He will be fond of animal food, liking forests and hilly areas. The angry character trifles him for a long period with mental anxieties. They see everything with fixed principles and are haughty and attached to mother. They always expect external validation to keep self-worth in the society. They try to build up group consciousness and identify the eternal connection of the world.

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6. Moon ascendant virgo

A Person born with the Moon sign Virgo will exhibit modesty, be of mild and beautiful eyes and handsome gait; shoulders and arms sunk or depressed; fond of living in comfort, having soft body; truthful, skilled in dance, music and painting; scholar of Sastras; virtuous and intelligent, fond of sexual union; enjoys the house and property of other men; lives in foreign lands; blessed with sweet speech. They will have more daughters and very few male babies.

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7. Moon ascendant libra

A Person born with the Moon in sign Libra will be a worshipper of Devas, Brahmins, and holy men; intelligent; will never covet the property of others; enjoyer of religious life; subject to the influence of women; tall and stout; elevated nose; thin and defective limbs and fond of travels; gorgeous trader; bearing the name of a Deva and excellent surname granted by a body of learned men; often sickly; guardian of family and mostly disgraced and precluded by his kinsmen.

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8. Moon ascendant scorpio

A Scorpio Native is energetic and primarily focused on one-to-one relationship. They are unable to express their own feelings and thereby encounter enormous challenges. They may have stomach problems and will be mostly separated from parents or masters. The natives will not be straight forward, having hiding tendency. Their limbs may be having the symbols of fish, birds or Vajrayudha and they will be respected by the higher authorities like Kings.

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9. Moon ascendant sagitarius

The Sagittarius natives have a fair and square body and they seek result-oriented projects. A Person born with the Moon sign Sagittarius may be having a quest for truthfulness and understanding. They reach superb levels with their universal knowledge in sculpture. They have a curvaceous body and are very tough to love. The natives are laureates of superior eloquence, keen to take all challenging tasks and they become flexible only through mild approach and swift words.

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10. Moon ascendant caprincorn

The Moon in Capricorn is a gifted actress who is ultimately savaged by the critics because of her tendency to overact emotionally. They may be reluctant to express feelings and emotions in an acceptable manner. Majority of them are attached to family members and kith and kin in terms of virtue. They possess thin lower limbs, waist and medium physique. Sometimes a few of them are attached to the old women of inferior caste. They may be shameless or merciless, having the symbols of flags in their arm. Many of them are sufferers of rheumatic problems during the period of Saturn.

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11. Moon ascendant acquarius

The person born with the Moon in sign Aquarius will be sinful, having dwarf potshaped body with enough muscles. Their neck will have resemblance to a camel. The native will be nurturing, protecting, supporting and appealing. He may be interested in unfair and wicked activities. Several Aquarians are weak-minded, deaf and fond of females motivated by sinful activities. They are tight-fisted and greedy, but attached with the luxuries of friends and relatives. The wealth in their possession will escalate though the income and expenditure will almost be the same.

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12. Moon ascendant pisces

A Person born with the Moon in sign Pisces will have connection with water and watery products. They are hypersensitive and receptors of emotions, transmuting the negativity. They may have perfect limbs and a handsome nature. He may have attractive eyes and his actions will be mild. He can enjoy the traditional wealth and family property. The native will become the victim of disgrace of others due to immoral trafficking. The native becomes an unconscious magnet for other people’s negativity.

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The results connected with the Moon Ascendant are perfect and fully experiential during the own Main period, Sub-Period and Sub-Sub-Periods in one’s life.

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Footnotes and references:

[1]:

Kevin Burk (2003); Astrology: Understanding the Birth Chart A Comprehensive Guide to Classical Interpretation; Llewellyn Publication USA; pp-101 to 107.

[2]:

Brahmasri P.S.Purushottman Nampoothri(2008); Brihajjataka Paddati; S.T.Reddiar, Kollam, Chap-4; Ver-29 pp-57.

[3]:

Brahmasri P.S.Purushottman Nampoothri(2008); Brihajjataka Paddati; S.T.Reddiar, Kollam, Chap-4; Ver-30; pp-57.

[4]:

Ibid; Chap-4; Ver-31; pp-58.

[5]:

Brahmasri P.S.Purushottman Nampoothri(2008); Brihajjataka Paddati; S.T.Reddiar, Kollam,Chap-4; Ver-32; pp-58.

[6]:

Ibid Chap-4; Ver-33; pp-59.

[7]:

Ibid. Chap-4; Ver-34; pp-59.

[8]:

Brahmasri P.S.Purushottman Nampoothri(2008); Brihajjataka Paddati; S.T.Reddiar, Kollam Chap-4 Ver-35; pp-59.

[9]:

Ibid. Chap-4; Ver-36; pp-60.

[10]:

Brahmasri P.S.Purushottman Nampoothri(2008); Brihajjataka Paddati; S.T.Reddiar, Kollam, Chap-4; Chap-4; Ver-37; pp-60.

[11]:

Ibid. Ver-38; pp-61.

[12]:

Brahmasri P.S.P. Nampoothri(2008); Brihajjataka Paddati; S.T.Reddiar, Kollam, Chap-4; Ver-39 pp-61

[13]:

Brahmasri P.S.Purushottman Nampoothri(2008); Brihajjataka Paddati; S.T.Reddiar, Kollam Chap-4; Ver-40; pp-62

[14]:

Ibid. Chap-4; Ver-41-; pp-62

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