1. Manifested Deities of Planets

The sum total of the present developments in this physical world is significantly related with the traditional knowledge originated during early civilizations. The ultimate beneficiary of contributions endorsed by the civilizations are the human beings who enjoy the results. The man utilized its scientific and non-scientific knowledge for the invention of the new bodies in the atmosphere as part of curiosity and to register his authority therein. Using human intelligence, the humankind has landed on the moon and continuously strive to consolidate his foot on other planets.

The monthly lunation cycle influenced the man to see the natural manifestation and observance of changes in his moods and behavior. Man used his wisdom to elevate their welfare and peaceful co-existence in the physical world. For maintaining the uninterrupted life, fundamental knowledge about the past, present and future become indispensable. When the people endure confrontations, they became alert and think about the precautions and remedial measures to tackle the crisis. Under this pretext, Astrology becomes considerate as an oriented wisdom to know the unknown in individual life. The Moon and Stars become signs of fortune and misfortune that throws light to know the facts as gesticulation of the reality and destiny. Presently, no systematic method is available to destine the future incidents and forthcoming stringencies adversely affecting individual life, other than Astrology. Extensive literature narrated by the stalwarts of Astrology are available as written documentation from early civilizations intermingled with experiential candidness, comprehension, confidence and certitude. The manifested veracity and conviction stretched by the enlightened astral objects including Moon and Stars produced the credibility of deities to worship as their saviour. The natural phenomena of light and darkness emboldened their faith of godliness to continue the adoration in a civilized society. As the negative human experience became unaffordable, the Vedic Astrology emerged in which Moon became the living example as eternal defender of deep rooted impact on human life. The peace making effect of the moon in a leisurely atmosphere supported the man for new discoveries about other luminous bodies. The new inventions supported the man to uplift the standard of living whereas he is unable to bear the thrust of sorrow in the life cycle. Accordingly adoration of the glistening astral bodies and other natural phenomena impressed the man to investigate more about Astrology in terms of the place, time and causation. The ancient Vedic people see the Moon with bright manifestations and its influence has narrated as textual records.

The renowned text Prashnamarga noted the connotation of the moon in prashna and natal charts as deity:—

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The powerful Moon stands for Durga whereas weak one state Bhadrakali. The weak moon occupies a Martian sign, denotes Chamundi with black attributes.

[Table 15.1 Relevant Diety of Moon]

SLN	Sign Position of Moon	Name of Deity
1	Moon owned in Aries	Chamundi
2	Scorpio	Chamundi of lower class.
3	Taurus	Yakshi
3	Libra	Dharma Daiva
4	Gemini and Virgo	Vimansa sundara
5	Cancer (week)	Nagas (Sarppa).
6	Cancer (Powerful)	Dharma Daiava
7	Leo	Bhagavathi worhsiped by others
8	Sagittarius	Akasha Gandharva (Masculine)
9	Pisces	Akasha Gandharva (Feminine)
10	Capricorn and Aquarius	Preta Shoola Pishachas.

The great seers used their mind and intellect for investigating the physical world with the true spirit of exploration. With minimal scientific amenities and precision equipment(s) they recorded the real life experiences as valid proof. For the man, anything fundamentally positive in terms of experience, he will not go for further investigation to ascertain them. Meanwhile, further inquiry was open to man to check the negative aspects of natural phenomena with a query about the truth. Even though the Sun and Moon does not have rising and setting but they called illusion or phenomena of the nature. The assumptions of solar and lunar eclipses and its effects examined by the ancient clairvoyants became the Sidhanthas and converted into axioms. As the contemporary theoretical speculations does not have permanent stability, the ancient generalized principles of our ancestors stand valid.

Footnotes and references:

[1]:

Punnasseri Neelkata sharma (2004) Prashna-marga [Prashnamargam]-I; Devi Book Stal, Kodungallur, Chap-15, Ver-4, and 210 pp-444 and pp-541.