SIGNIFICANCE OF MOON IN A HOROSCOPE ,REMEDIES FOR MALEFIC MOON

According to vedic astrology ,Moon is a benefic planet and gives the best results if strong in the horoscope of an individual.Moon represents mind , emotions, watery diseases, common cold etc.In Vedic astrology Moon has other names likes  Chandra, Soma, Sasankh, Vidhu, Indhu, Himanshu etc.Sun and Mercury are friends on Moon, Mars ,Jupiter, Venus and Saturn are neutrals . There is no enemy planet for Moon. But the shadow planets Rahu and Ketu are enemies of Moon. Moon rules the zodiac sign of cancer. The sign of exaltation for Moon is Taurus and the sign of debilitation is Scorpio.The day representing Moon is Monday. The Moon is most comfortable and powerful in the 4th House.

In vedic astrology Moon sign has equal importance as that of Lagna.The Moon is particularly beneficial for the water sign Ascendants of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. An afflicted Moon may mean personality disorders, difficulties in relating to other people and emotional disturbances. A strong Moon on the other hand means emotional maturity, responsibility, sensitivity, receptivity, caring for others and a nurturing attitude in life.

Also if Moon is waning or conjoined with Sun or become the lord of 3rd / 6th / 11th house, become malefic in Nature.But if the Moon is in own house or exalted, the maleficity will be reduced or negligible in nature.Even if Moon is a benefic planet, it is not affected by kendrathipati dosha.

REMEDIES

 If moon in your horoscope is weak or afflicted, the malefic effects can be reduced by doing remedies

1. Visit a temple on Mondays and pour a cow’s milk on Shivalinga and worship lord Shiva.
2. Worship lord Shiva and goddess Parvati.
3. Recite Shivapanchakshari mantra ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ with a Rudraksha mala.
4. Fast on Mondays.
5. Wear Pearl, the Gemstone of Moon.
6. Recite Chandra Mantras especially during major or minor Moon period.
7. Donate Rice, white apparels, silver,  white flowers, sugar, curd, pearls, moonstone etc on Monday evenings.