Transit of Moon

Moon or Chandra is the closest planet to earth. It represents mother and signifies thoughts and moods of a person. It is a satvik planet. Pearl is the stone for Moon. Cancer is it's own sign and it is exalted in Taurus and debilitated in Scorpio. Moon is lord of Rohini(4), Hasta(13) and Shravana(22) Nakshatras. As the fastest-moving, it takes around 28 days to complete one full rotation and takes around 2.25 days in one sign. The Moon is associated with the fourth house in a horoscope, which symbolizes mother, home, comforts, and mental peace.

The Moon signifies the mind (Manas), intuition, imagination, and emotions. It is also a karaka (significator) of motherhood, nurturing, and sensitivity. In Hindu mythology, the Moon is depicted as a deity riding a chariot pulled by ten white horses, symbolizing purity and the mind's reflective nature. A strong and well-placed Moon brings mental clarity, emotional balance, emotional resilience, calmness and creative abilities, while a weak or afflicted Moon can lead to anxiety, emotional instability, mood swings, overthinking and indecisiveness.

The waxing (Shukla Paksha) and waning (Krishna Paksha) phases of the Moon influence its strength and effects. A waxing Moon is considered auspicious and brings growth, optimism, and positivity, while a waning Moon is associated with introspection and challenges.

The Moon is closely associated with the 27 Nakshatras (lunar constellations) in Vedic Astrology, which play a significant role in determining personality traits and life events. The Moon's position in a particular Nakshatra at the time of birth provides detailed insights into an individual’s character, inclinations, and emotional framework.

Remedies to Strengthen the Moon: If the Moon is weak or afflicted in the horoscope, certain remedies can help balance its energy and enhance its positive effects:

• Chanting Chandra Mantras like "Om Chandraya Namah" or the Vedic hymn "Chandra Gayatri Mantra."
• Observing fasts on Mondays (Somvar) and offering white items like milk, rice, or silver to the Moon.
• Wearing a pearl (Moti) gemstone after consulting an astrologer to strengthen the Moon’s energy.
• Practicing meditation or yoga to calm the mind and balance emotional energies.
• Donating items related to the Moon, such as white cloth, sugar, or curd, to the needy.