The Planet Moon: Nature, function, character and effects of its afflictions

Sun is said to be the generator of power whereas Moon is considered to be the conductor of power lent by the Sun. The rays of the Sun reflected by the Moon dispel the darkness of the night on earth just in the same manner as light reflected from a mirror placed in the Sun removes the darkness in the house. Sun gives the spirit and life to all planets and the Moon is said to rule over the lives of the beings on earth. Sun represents individuality whereas Moon shows one’s personality. Moon also represents mother. Sun is masculine and Moon is feminine. Hence the person born under the rulership of Moon becomes timid, vacillating, receptive and convertible. Sun is a fiery planet whereas Moon is a watery one.

Moon governs over impregnation, conception, birth of child, the animal instinct, the union and the embryo. She also rules the infant stage of a person and has a powerful influence on their lives. Afflicted Moon at the time of birth causes ailments frequently and does not allow the native to have proper growth. Stomach will be upset and frequent vomiting reduces vitality. Moon is a cold planet. Afflicted Moon often causes cold and fever. Her characteristic is changeability. Hence her influence is unsettling. If one is in service, his desire will be to have frequent changes. He will often change his residence. Moon moves very, fast and is waxing and waning. The persons born with Moon as their ruling planet (natives of Cancer Ascendant) will ever be unsettled, wavering and vacillating. Afflicted Moon causes indecision, lack of mental balance and suffering from over-anxiety. If Moon is afflicted by Mars, the person will be impulsive, rash and reckless and will develop strong attraction to the opposite sex, causing ill health and bringing bad reputation. If Moon is afflicted by Saturn, the person will be depressed and funky. He will have fear and inferiority complex. He will also become pessimistic. He will have weak concentration power. Affliction of Moon also disturbs family life. The diseases caused by an afflicted Moon are: Eye diseases, lunacy, paralysis, hysteria, epilepsy, dropsy, Beri-Beri, cold, cough, colic pains, worms, intestinal disorders, catamenial disorders, tumours, peritonitis, throat troubles, asthma, eosinophilia, bronchitis, varicose veins, complications due to excess of drinks, hydrocele, dysentery, scrofula, nervous debility, gastric troubles, cancer, typhoid, etc.