The role of the Moon is very unique in astrology. If the Sun is the King, the Moon is the Queen. The Moon is the significator of the Mind (Manas), mother, emotions, and liquids. Unlike other planets, the Moon has a special feature: Paksha Bala (Strength of the Lunar Phase). During the Waxing Phase (Shukla Paksha), the Moon acts as a natural benefic, while during the Waning Phase (Krishna Paksha), it behaves as a natural malefic.
In this lesson, let's examine the lordship results the Moon provides for each of the 12 Ascendants.
| Ascendant | Lordship | Nature | Analysis & Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aries | 4th Lord (Kendra) | Benefic | Friend to Lagna lord Mars. As the lord of the house of comforts (4th), it gives good results. Favorable Positions: 4 (Own sign + Digbala), 1, 2 (Exalted), 5, 9. Results: Gains through the mother, lands, vehicles, and a peaceful mind. |
| Taurus | 3rd Lord (Upachaya) | Malefic | The Moon is exalted here, but as the lord of the 3rd house (a house of struggle), it acts as a functional malefic. Favorable Positions: 3, 1 (Exalted), 10. Results: Interest in arts, travels. Mental strength if in the Lagna. |
| Gemini | 2nd Lord (Dhana/Maraka) | Neutral/Maraka | Enemy to Lagna lord Mercury (Moon views Mercury as an enemy, though Mercury is neutral). 2nd house is a Maraka house. Favorable Positions: 2 (Own sign), 11. Results: Good eloquence. Wealth may not be stable (fluctuations). |
| Cancer | 1st Lord (Lagna) | Benefic | As the Lagna lord, it is purely benefic. Provides health and fame. Favorable Positions: 1, 4, 5, 9, 10. Results: Social respect, good health, and a kind nature. |
| Leo | 12th Lord (Vyaya) | Malefic | Friend to Lagna lord Sun, but lord of the 12th Dusthana. Thus, neutral or malefic. Favorable Positions: 12 (Vipareeta Raja Yoga), 3, 6, 8 (to some extent). Results: Mental anxiety, insomnia. Favorable for foreign travels. |
| Virgo | 11th Lord (Labha) | Malefic | Not a friend to Lagna lord Mercury. For dual Ascendants, the 11th is also a Badhaka house. Favorable Positions: 11, 2, 9. Results: Gains through friends, but issues with elders may arise. |
| Libra | 10th Lord (Rajya) | Benefic | Though an enemy to Lagna lord Venus, as the lord of a Kendra (10th), it provides auspicious results. Favorable Positions: 10 (Own sign), 1, 4, 5, 9. Results: Popularity in profession (Fame). Good for politics or business. |
| Scorpio | 9th Lord (Bhagya) | Yogakaraka | Friend to Lagna lord Mars and a trine lord. However, the Moon is debilitated in the Lagna. Favorable Positions: 9 (Own sign), 4, 5, 10. Results: Fortune, divine devotion. Mental weakness if in the Lagna. |
| Sagittarius | 8th Lord (Ashtama) | Malefic | Lord of the 8th house, hence a blemish. Some say Moon is exempt from Ashtama Dosha, but hardships exist in results. Favorable Positions: 6, 8, 12 (for Vipareeta Raja Yoga). Results: Danger through water, mental fears, lung issues. |
| Capricorn | 7th Lord (Kalatra/Maraka) | Maraka | Enemy to Lagna lord Saturn. 7th house is a Maraka house. Results in Maraka effects. Favorable Positions: 7, 4, 10. Results: Beautiful spouse, but potential for misunderstandings. |
| Aquarius | 6th Lord (Shatru/Roga) | Severe Malefic | Enemy to Lagna lord Saturn and lord of the 6th Dusthana. Not good for health. Favorable Positions: 6, 8, 12. Results: Colds, coughs, mental stress. Ill health for the mother. |
| Pisces | 5th Lord (Putra) | Benefic | Friend to Lagna lord Jupiter. Lord of the 5th house (past life merits), hence extremely benefic. Favorable Positions: 5 (Own sign), 1, 4, 9. Results: Good progeny, creativity, Mantra Siddhi, success in love affairs. |
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