Moon a Planet of Emotions & Intuition

January 21,2026 | Added by: Astro Editorial Team

Nature of the Moon

Moon takes one month to complete 360 degrees in all rashies and Moon stay two and hald days in every rashi, that’s why Moon is called a first moving planet. It governs over emotion, conception, birth of a child and the animal instinct.

Moon is called the “Matru Karak” planet represents mother, grandmother, old women, horse, navigation, agricultural land, emotional love, kindness, mental peace, heart, family, house, climates, mines, social welfare services are related to 4th house. Moon ruled 4th house called Cancer sign in Kalpursh Kundli.

The Importance of Moon

The importance of Moon in a birth chart is totally required because it is used to make kundli as focus on Surya kundli and Chandra Kundli along with the main Janm Kundli. Moon controls over emotions, mind, water inside our body. Moreover, If Moon is placed in first house gives health-consciousness, a beautiful and youthful appearance, beautiful eyes, and a fair complexion with a chubby chicks and round face.

Moon in eighth gives sudden and unexpected wealth gains, but created issues in mother’s health. Because Moon is debilitated in 8th house or Brischik Rashi. A weak Moon may create a hurdle or fluctuations in your joint and parental properties.

When Moon Gives Good Results

Jupiter, Sun and Mars are the friends of Moon whereas Saturn, Rahu and Ketu are inimical to her. Moon is not the enemy to any other planets in astrology as per Parashar Jyotishi. Moon is a very protective nature planet, especially for its family, because family is the priority for Cancerian it is practically seen in many kundlies.

Moon exalted in Taurus sign and debilitated in Scorpio. If Moon placed in 2nd house or Taurus with Rohini Nakshtra, then native will be very rich, wealthy like a Kuber. Only Moon can provides Mahadhan Yog, which is seen in Mukesh Ambani’s Kundli.

Moon provides very good results if placed in houses 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th and 9th whereas the 6th, 8th, 10th, 11th and 12th houses are bad for the Moon.

Difference between Wax & Wan Moon

Moon represents your feelings and emotions as well as governs your mind and thought process to best use this power and authority. Moon represents what you are essentially means yourself in the true sense. Shukla paksha from 7th till Purnima is called wax Moon which is called strong Moon. Similarly, Krishna paksha from the 7th day till Amavasya called wan Moon.

Moon Mahadasha

Moon Mahadasha is basically runs for 10 years, in this Mahadasha you will get good and bad results of the Moon as per positions and degree wise but during this mahadasha which you will feel great balance in your life, showcasing one of the major qualities of Moon. Though Moon control your mind, during this mahadasha and antardasha, the native will go emotional or sometimes get disturbed mentally and if it is wan Moon gives depression or anxiety issue and sleep problems, snoring issues also seen during Moon this period. In Vedic Astrology, Moon is considered as an important planet, because kundli always based on the Chandra rotation.

If Moon is strong in the kundli, the native will go financially strong, create new ideas or insights that can generate tremendous opportunities of growth and development in the life.

Moon Mahadasha is believed to increase financial stability. The Moon signifies wealth and abundance, and during this period, individuals may find that they are more successful in their careers and finances, if Moon is work as a benefic planet.

Chandra Mahadasha is very keen as well as sensitive. This dasha can bring difficulty in relationship, mainly if the individual cannot manage their emotions effectively.

Frequent Asked Questions(FAQs)

According to astrology, a Karana constitutes half of a Tithi (lunar day). Fundamentally, a Karana signifies the angular difference between the Sun and the Moon. There are two Karanas within a single Tithi (or lunar day): one occupies the first half of the Tithi, and the other occupies the second half. In total, there are 11 Karanas, which influence an individual's temperament, destiny, and actions at the time of their birth. Of these 11 Karanas, some are considered auspicious, while others are deemed inauspicious. Consequently, any auspicious undertaking is performed during an auspicious Karana.

Karanas play a significant role in the science of astrology; they also assist in the calculation of Muhurtas (auspicious timings). A Karana corresponds to half the duration of a Tithi (lunar day).

Karanas play a major role in the creation of a Janma Kundali (birth chart). They determine an individual's temperament, fortune, and the success of their daily endeavors. There is a total of 11 types of Karanas; among them, some are classified as Chara (movable) Karanas, while others are known as Sthira (fixed) Karanas. Since two Karanas occur in a day daily, they appear a total of 2 x 30 = 60 times throughout the entire month.

There are a total of 11 Karanas; of these 11, some are Chara (movable) Karanas, and others are Sthira (fixed) Karanas.

Chara means movable; the Chara Karanas are Bava, Balava, Kaulava, Taitila, Gara, Vanija, and Vishti (Bhadra) Karanas.

The names of the Karanas are as follows: Bava, Balava, Kaulava, Taitila, Gara, Vanija, Vishti, Shakuni, Chatushpada, Naga, and Kimstughna.

Out of the total 11 Karanas, 7 are movable (Chara); their names are Bava, Balava, Kaulava, Taitila, Gara, Vanija, and Vishti. The 4 karanas are like Sthira (fixed) Karanas are Shakuni, Chatushpada, Naga, and Kimstughna.

The Vishti Karana is also referred to as the Bhadra Karana. It is the 7th Karana in the sequence. It is not considered an auspicious Karana because the nature of the Vishti Karana is Ugra (fierce or aggressive). The planetary lord of this Karana is Saturn, and its presiding deity is Yamraj.

Bhadra is the daughter of the Sun and the sister of Saturn. According to astrological belief, any task undertaken during the Bhadra Karana inevitably results in obstacles, delays, and struggles. Consequently, no auspicious activities or ceremonies are performed during the Bhadra Karana.

Yes, when a birth chart or Kundali is prepared, it is important to know the Karana under which the person was born.

There are seven Karanas which are very auspicious for any auspicious work. Those auspicious Karanas are Bava, Balava, Kaulava, Taitila, Gara, Vanija, and Kimstughna.

Karana is seen above the longitudes of the Sun and Moon. This is a very important part for finding any auspicious Muhurta. In Vedic Panchang, nothing is complete without Muhurta. That is why in the ancient times, there were great astrologers in the royal court. After preparing all this, they would present it before the king. The main role of Karana is to choose the right auspicious time for auspicious work and to determine the nature, efficiency and mental attitude of the person. Out of the total 11 Karanas, 7 are variable and 4 are fixed Karanas. Some of these are auspicious and some are inauspicious.

Vanija Karana is best for business and trade activities.

Any auspicious work done is done in Sthira Lagna, Sthira Karana. Sthira means fixed. Because Vedic astrology says that doing any auspicious work in Sthira Lagna and Karana gives long and good results. Taitila Karana is considered to be an auspicious and stable Karana of the calendar.

Taitila Karana is best for starting auspicious works, buying new property, taking charge and creative works. People born in this Karana are generally lucky, wealthy and intelligent. Every Karana has some merits and demerits. The nature of this Tatila Karana Jataka can be gentle as well as stubborn. Sometimes it becomes difficult to handle them.

Vishti Karana called Bhadra Karana. This is a malefic Karana which is totally avoid for any auspicious works like griha pravesh, marriage, new business opening, opening ceremony and so on.