Moon Sign Charts

Man's attempt to unveil the future and know about the real nature and purpose of existence has been going on from time immemorial. The Vedic astrology charts help provide the answers to these questions. However the subject of self-discovery is a very elaborate one and requires detailed analysis of several aspects. All the planets reflect the luster of one of the seven flames of the cosmic fire, which is in essence the life giving impulse of the cosmic man. Receptacle of the life spark and the understanding of its various relationships impart a great unifying impulse to the lunar ray. All actions, motives, aspirations of the person evolving under his impulse will have the basic foundation of understanding as the primary motivating and the centralizing force in their life.

Moon sign, which is of prime importance in Vedic astrology, is determined by the presence of moon in a particular sign at the time of birth. Moon represents the heart, as well as the emotions connected with the heart. It represents the mother in astrological considerations. It governs the brain, the stomach, the bowels, the bladder and the left eye. It also has great influence over the fluids of the body and glands. Moon's vibrations can produce either extreme purity or devotion to the higher things or it can make one a slave to the emotions.

The moon sign chart is prepared by considering the position of the moon as the ascendant and examining the horoscope based on Vedic astrological principles. The moon sign chart gets more prominence after the completion of the 35 years of age. However for the consideration of various yogas or planetary positions and their interrelation from the moon sign chart is a must. The birth horoscope is the placements of planets in different signs at the time of birth at a particular latitude and longitude, however since the planets are not stationary the Vedic astrology gives a lot of importance to the transits. The transits or movements of planets are calculated from the moon sign as the standing point.

Moon signs play an important role in understanding an individual. The moon sign table shows the effect of moon in different houses and in different signs. The table can help in understanding the characteristics and features of people born under a particular moon sign, which is different from the sun signs in western astrology. This also helps in understanding the positive and negative traits.

Some of the characteristics that you can find based on where the moon is in the horoscope is as follows:

• Moon in Mesha or Aries: The individual will have a round head and eyes, will enjoy hot and pungent foods, will be fond of grains and vegetables. Further the individual will be easily angered, but will calm down easily, will be amenable to kind words and motherly treatment, will be passionate and aggressive in sexual acts. They will have a big nose, cut or scar on the head or face, long limbs, will like to be at the helm of affairs and will not like to be ordered around. Career wise these individuals will be highly placed, leaders with independent nature and will do well as the head of an administration.
• Moon in Vrishabha or Taurus: The individual will have a handsome personality with a calm and composed nature and can be revengeful. They will have short limbs and will be a steady worker and a good sub-ordinate. They tend to have a big face with a big nose and prominent eyes. They are usually separated from parents in childhood, and live in a foreign land, come from a good family which is wealthy and have fortunate happy sons.
• Moon in Mithuna or Gemini: The individual will have a handsome and upturned face with reddish eyes, thin lips, curly hair and a slender figure. They will be fond of sexual acts and women. They will be of good nature with an ethereal temper and the ability to understand other people easily. They will also be mentally alert, ambitious, secretive and fortunate.
• Moon in Karka or Cancer: These individuals usually walk in curves, have elevated buttocks, a stout neck and are of fair complexion. They have a royal nature and are usually wealthy owning many houses.
• Moon in Simha or Leo: These individuals are good natured and have a broad candid face with a big nose and reddish eyes. They have a good generous nature, can be a little dictatorial by nature and cool down easily when angry. They enjoy meat and usually have a few children.
• Moon in Kanya or Virgo: These individuals have a short stature with bent shoulders, dark hair and a harsh speech. They are liked by females and have an easygoing nature although their views can be extreme and orthodox. They tend to live on and steal wealth from other people and also considered to be methodological, learned and lucky.
• Moon in Thula or Libra: These individuals are thin and have an average stature with a big nose and sandy complexion but tend to have weak organs. They are very religious, submissive to women, clever, merciless, truthful, lucky and walk with a swing.
• Moon in Vrischika or Scorpio: These individuals have a big body with broad eyes and thighs. They are easily angered but cool down easily. Astrology and occult studies interest them particularly. They are blessed with a magnetic personality but usually gain success a little late in life. They are very assertive and self-reliant by nature.
• Moon in Dhanu or Sagittarius: These individuals have a good physic with big broad ears, bad teeth, strong arms and hands. They possess a calm composed nature and speak slowly but have a quick temper. Finally, they enjoy traveling and are usually blessed with many sons.
• Moon in Makara or Capricorn: These individuals have a prominent nose and black eyes. They are generally good natured and are fond of their spouses. They have a mild easygoing nature and liberal views. They make great poets and philosophers.
• Moon in Kumbha or Aquarius: These individuals are slender and have long necks and arms, beautiful eyes and dark hair. They are unusually secretive and have a forgiving nature and are also fond of women and wealth. Lastly, these individuals are sick while they are infants and are separated from their families for long periods.
• Moon in Meena or Pisces: These individuals are usually blesses with a smooth body, a large head, short and stout limbs and charming eyes. They possess a calm nature and are interested in fine arts. They are usually energetic and gentle.

Moon signs are precise representation of the personality of a native. The moon is easily influenced by every other force and is more sensitive to the influence of the signs of the zodiac than any other planets. The asterism in which the moon is placed at the time of birth is also of great importance. The greatest difference in two lives born only a few moments apart is the slightest change in degree on the ascendant and the position of the moon.