The Influence of the Moon

With a body prone to stoutness original: "Medasva" and extremely restless eyes, he is born to be deeply devoted to his family original: "Kutumba". He is so focused on his domestic life that he is not distracted even by the sight of a celestial maiden.

When the Moon original: "Vidhu" is in the Third House the house of valor and siblings, he gains through the "sale" of his own courage, yet he may become a wanderer or an ascetic original: "Tapasvi". Even if he does not seek fame, he possesses a certain inner light. The wise say the majesty of his righteousness original: "Pratap" will eventually lead him to victory.

In the house of Happiness the 4th house, there is a "union of kinsmen" original: "Bandhu-yoga". The learned scholars declare such a person is born to be an authority over all original: "Sarvadhikari". He finds joy through his circle of friends and slowly acquires wealth and a connection with many women.

When the Moon is in the Fifth House the house of children and intellect, a person finds great contentment through their children original: "Santana". Their intellect remains pure and clear. They gain profit from the land and through the practice of money-lending original: "Kusidena", finding success in various business ventures.

In the house of Enemies the 6th house, he shines even through conflict original: "Vigrahena". He may conquer kings, yet enemies will continue to arise against him. He is often troubled by diseases of phlegm original: "Kapha-vyadhayo"; one of the three humors in Ayurvedic medicine. Despite his own struggles, he never wishes for his son to experience such conflict.

The Cold-Rayed One the Moon; original: "Sheeta-rashmi" in the Seventh House the house of partnership and trade makes a man wealthy through commerce and trade original: "Vanijya". He finds great pleasure in the company of women and enjoys dining with friends. However, during the dark fortnight original: "Krishna-pakshe"; the waning phase of the moon, he suffers from a loss of vitality and a fear of impending misfortune.

Even if he is famous in public assemblies, if the Moon resides in the Eighth House the house of longevity and obstacles, his mind will not find peace or joy. He faces the threat of chronic diseases and has a particular fear of dangers arising from water. The Moon original: "Shashi" in this position provides very little benefit and often causes distress.