Moon

The Moon is the mind (Manas) — the most important planet in Vedic astrology alongside the ascendant. It governs emotions, instincts, memory, and how you nurture yourself and others. A strong Moon grants emotional stability and intuitive intelligence; an afflicted Moon can bring anxiety, restlessness, and emotional turbulence.

Nature and qualities

• Nature: Benefic
• Day: Monday
• Gemstone: Pearl
• Deity: Chandra (Moon God)
• Guna: Sattva
• Element: Water

Strengths and challenges

Strength: Emotional intelligence, nurturing, creativity, adaptability

Weakness: Moodiness, dependency, oversensitivity, instability

Career indications

Psychology, Nursing, Hospitality, Art, Culinary.

“I honour my feelings as guides, not rulers.”