| Sanskrit name | Chandra |
|---|---|
| Signifies | mind, mother, emotions, comfort, the public |
| Own sign | Cancer |
| Exalted in | Taurus |
| Debilitated in | Scorpio |
| Dasha length | 10 years |
What Moon governs
Moon signifies mind, mother, emotions, comfort, the public. Its strength is read from the sign it occupies, the house it sits in, the company it keeps and the aspects it receives — never from one factor alone.
The Moon dasha
In the Vimshottari system Moon runs for 10 years. It governs the nakshatras Rohini, Hasta, Shravana, so a Moon in any of those begins life inside a Moon period.
How to judge Moon in a kundli
Begin with house lordship from the actual Lagna, then read the house occupied by Moon. Add sign dignity, conjunctions, aspects and nakshatra. Own-sign or exalted placement can give a planet more capacity to produce its significations, while debilitation can require support or maturity; neither condition is a complete verdict by itself.
During a Moon Mahadasha or Antardasha, topics connected with its natal houses and significations tend to become more prominent. Outcomes still depend on the whole chart and on the interacting period lord. This is why a 10-year Moon Mahadasha cannot be described responsibly with one universal prediction.
Common questions
What does Moon signify in Vedic astrology?
Moon signifies mind, mother, emotions, comfort, the public. It is exalted in Taurus and debilitated in Scorpio, and runs a 10-year Vimshottari dasha.
Is Moon always beneficial or difficult?
No planet has one fixed result in every kundli. Moon must be judged by sign, house, lordship, dignity, conjunctions, aspects and the active dasha. The same planet can support one topic while demanding more work in another.