Planetary Significations - Sun and Moon
In astrology, if the 12 houses are the 'Fields', then the 9 planets are the forces that decide the 'Crop' to be harvested in those fields. Among the Navagrahas, the Sun (The King) and Moon (The Queen) are the most prominent. Their significations are analyzed below by category.
1. Sun (Sun/Ravi) - "Atma Karaka"
Nature: Cruel (Krura) planet, Masculine, Fire element. The Sun is the symbol of the soul, father, and authority.
| Section | Significations |
|---|---|
| Personal | Soul (Atma), self-respect, courage, will power, honesty, punctuality, fame, majesty, anger, and leadership traits. |
| Body | Bones, right eye (in males), left eye (in females), heart, stomach, head, bile (Pitta), immunity, and life force (Prana). |
| Society & Career | Father, government, politics, king/official, medicine, and administrative officers. |
| Objects & Other | Copper, East direction, worship of Shiva, red cloth, wheat, temples, hills, and forests. |
2. Moon (Moon/Chandra) - "Manas Karaka"
Nature: Gentle (Saumya) planet, Feminine, Water element. The Moon is the symbol of the mind, mother, and emotions.
| Section | Significations |
|---|---|
| Personal | Mind, emotions, thoughts, tranquility, sleep, memory, imagination, changeable nature, and kindness. |
| Body | Blood, bodily fluids, left eye (in males), right eye (in females), chest, lungs, breasts, and phlegm (Kapha). |
| Society & Career | Mother, agriculture, water-related businesses (Dairy/Liquids), travel, and sailors. |
| Objects & Other | Silver, pearl, milk, rice, salt, Northwest direction (sometimes West), worship of Gauri, water, and white cloth. |
Note: If the Sun is weakened in a horoscope, self-confidence is lost. If the Moon is weakened, it causes mental anxiety.