Moon

Moon natural significations, functional roles, attributes, and strong vs afflicted state outcomes.

Graha Karakatva

Moon

Mind (Manas) Mother Emotional State Memory Nourishment & Fluids

Karakatva Roles

Matrukaraka (Significator of Mother) Manokaraka (Significator of Mind & Emotion) Jalakaraka (Significator of Liquids & Bodily Fluids) Apyayanakaraka (Significator of Nurturing Care) Lokapriyakaraka (Significator of Public Mass Appeal) Smritikaraka (Significator of Memory & Recollection)

Substantive Significances

People & Relationships

Mother, Maternal Figures, Queens / Female Leaders, Nurses & Caregivers, General Public / Masses, Infants & Toddlers

Body & Health

Mind & Emotional Balance, Brain & Nervous Fluids, Breasts & Lactation, Stomach & Digestion, Bodily Fluids & Blood Plasma, Left Eye (Right in females), Sleep Quality

Objects & Substances

Silver, Natural Pearl (Mutyam), Milk & Dairy, Water & Soft Beverages, Sugar & Sweet Liquids, White Fabrics & Silks, Rice & Grains, Sea Shells

Places & Regions

Oceans & Seas, Rivers & Lakes, Wells & Reservoirs, Harbors & Beaches, Public Waterways, Kitchens & Dining Halls, Dairy Farms, Hotels & Rest Areas

Professions & Sectors

Maritime Trade & Shipping, Dairy & Beverage Industry, Nursing & Pediatric Medicine, Culinary Arts & Hospitality, Psychology & Counseling, Public Relations, Poetry & Creative Writing

Nature & Phenomena

Moonlight, Oceanic Tides, Nighttime, Rain & Dew, Cool Breezes, Clouds, Fertility Cycles, Reflection & Soft Glow

When Planet is Strong

Brings deep psychological contentment, emotional serenity, harmonious relationship with mother, widespread public popularity, and intuitive wisdom. Promotes sound sleep, robust lymphatic health, clear digestion, and domestic comfort. Cultivates profound empathy, poetic imagination, and nurturing grace.

When Planet is Afflicted

Tends toward anxiety, depression, mood fluctuations, mental restlessness, insomnia, and strain with mother. Physically predisposes to phlegmatic disorders, fluid retention, gastrointestinal distress, ocular weaknesses, and weakened immunity. May induce emotional dependency, irrational fears, or social phobias.

Texture / Manner

Fluid, receptive, emotionally sensitive, fluctuating, soothing, nourishing, protective, intuitive and deeply reflective.

Natural Attribute Tags

Nature
Benefic (Waxing) / Malefic (Waning)
Guna
Sattva Guna
Element (Tattva)
Water (Jala)
Gender
Feminine (Stree)
Direction
North-West (Vayavya)
Varna / Class
Vaishya (Merchant)
Metal
Silver, Bronze
Gemstone
Pearl (Mukta)
Taste (Rasa)
Sweet (Madhura), Salty
Season (Ritu)
Monsoon (Varsha)

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