An ancient Indian classic Phaladeepika enlists followings things attributed to or ruled over by the Moon.
Note to Readers : Everything ruled by Moon as per Phaladeepika is below in form of “KEYWORDS”. Readers who may be learned astrologers, astrology researchers, astrology students, enthusiasts of astrology or any other astro-savvy person are guided by aapsspace to use this keywords as small component or unit in their practice of predictions. We will try our best to provide “(How to use) Guides”.
The Moon is significator of : (in KEYWORDS & metaphors)
How to use : This significant area and persons ruled over by Moon gives idea on how that significant things might be in birth chart holder’s life. For example condition of Moon in the chart talks a lot about conditions of one’s Mother. Use these keywords as strokes to complete the whole picture of predictions in detail accuracy, when Moon comes to play.
Physical features, temperament and appearance related to Moon : (in KEYWORDS & metaphors)
How to use : Temperament, appearance and other Physical features attributed towards Moon will be helpful when predicting about a person in general. The person here can be self (usually told from Ascendent), spouse, any family member or significant other. Use these keywords as strokes to complete the whole picture of predictions in detail accuracy, when Sun comes to play.
Places governed by Moon are : (in KEYWORDS & metaphors)
How to use : The places governed by Moon will give some clue when an astrologer is said to predict some thing, which is location oriented or place specific. Direction ruled by a planet is much useful in terms of predicting scenario like, “moving towards which direction might be successful for native, future spouse predicted to be from certain direction in country, and other general or specific uses.”
Nature of Moon and type of people associated : (in KEYWORDS & metaphors)
How to use : Keywords on nature are used when extra information about said person is to be known. The type of people associated are use in future casting things like honours, gains or losses due to certain persons. Like accomplishment due to contributing factor of mother can be a case for Moon.
Extra :
- The Moon is the indicator of mother if the birth is during night time and of maternal aunt if the birth is during day time.
- She has special influence on the left eye.
- The Moon and Venus rule over the generative organs because they govern the watery element.
- Creeping plants and the trees which blossom and which supply some kind of juice belong to Moon and Venus.
| Planet | Substances | Colours of apparel | Taste |
| Moon | bell-metal | White coloured | Saltish |
Other planets :
Sun ( सूर्य )
Mars ( मंगल )
Mercury ( बुध )
Jupiter ( बृहस्पति )
Venus ( शुक्र )
Saturn ( शनि )