When the Moon resides in the Ninth House the house of fortune and penance; original: "Tapo-bhava", the individual is born into a life of merit. They are recognized by the learned and the twice-born original: "dvija"; referring to the priestly or scholarly classes. From their youth onward, they experience an increase in fortune and enjoy physical comforts that seem to come naturally.

If the Moon is placed in the Tenth House the house of profession and action; original: "Karmage", the person becomes devoted to both spiritual duty and worldly work original: "Dharma-Karma". They receive honors from rulers or kings and find great joy in the company of a young woman who becomes their beloved. Such a person attains profound happiness through their life's journey.

Through the Moon's presence in the Eleventh House the house of gains; original: "Labhage", one obtains wealth from the lords of the land. They achieve a position of prestige and authority. Their life is filled with the grace of Prosperity the goddess Lakshmi, and they are often blessed with the affection of many daughters or beloved women.

In the Twelfth House, one must always be mindful of concerns regarding the eyes original: "netra-chinta". While they may receive some assistance from Mars or "auspicious circumstances"; original: "Mangala", they often face distress or discord involving paternal uncles and friends. Despite their desires, they may find themselves distant from their beloveds or facing hardships in their inner life.

Thus ends the Influence of the Moon.

The Influence of Mars

When Kuja Mars, the red planet of energy and conflict is in the Vilagna the Ascendant or First House, the person may experience a year of fear or physical hardship. While they may be inclined toward austerities, their body suffers. If this placement occurs during the time of birth, the person’s spouse or partners may encounter constant obstacles or "poisonous" results in their endeavors.

What use is a family or a home to one who has Mars in the Second House the house of wealth and family; original: "Kutumba"? Even if they possess land and riches, they are like a monkey wearing a pearl necklace—unable to truly appreciate or utilize the wealth they hold. Furthermore, such a person often finds themselves submerged in arguments and verbal disputes.

Where is the strength of the arms, and where is the Lakshmi the goddess of wealth and beauty of the hands if Mars does not occupy the Third House? For those without this placement, their valor is often questioned. They may endure inner pain or find that their efforts toward spiritual discipline are mocked or meet with failure.

When Mars occurs in the Ascendant...