Moon, the Queen  of the Solar Logos

The role of Moon in Horoscopy

As the Queen of the Solar Logos Moon is an important luminary capable of
conferring great mental power. The position of Moon is very important from
the perspective of prosperity.A strong Moon,powerful in digit strength,can
give immense courage to the native and courage is essential for prosperity.
Prosperity depends on the position of Moon & Jupiter the indicator of
wealth. The Moon is considered as a natural benefic in Vedic Astrology. She
represents Mother and Mind- mano matharo sheeta rashmi.

Moon has only strength if he has digit strength. He should not come within
72 degrees of the Sun to be powerful.

Its regular cycle of lunar phases and its prominence in the heavens have
made Luna an important cultural influence on Mythology language calenders
and art. Moon's gravitational influence causes ocean tides and the minute
lengthening of the day. Her current orbital distance about Earth's diameter
* 30 makes her appear as big as the Sun and allowing her to cover the Sun nearly
precisely in solar eclipses.

Moon in Mythology. 

Mythology is the representation of astronomical truths.

There is a mythological story occurring in the Devi Bhagavatha that Moon
took the twenty seven daughters of Daksha as his wives. His 27 wives are the 27
constellations ! Poetic allegory has it that he circumambulates the Zodiac
( allegorically depicted as Maha Meru ) with his 27 consorts ! Moon gets exalted 
in Taurus. As he shines bright and brilliant in Rohin he was called Rohini Priya 
by the Sanskrit poets. 

Rohini the brightest star in Taurus is Aldebaran with a visual magnitude of 0.85 and
is a red and beautiful orange star. It lies within 50 of the ecliptic and is
therefore periodically occulted by the Moon. That is why it is said that Rohini or
Aldebaran is loved most !

Meteorologists must study Varaha's claim that Rohini Yoga occurring when
the Moon is in contact with Rohini in the dark fortnight of the lunar month
of Ashada determines the agricultural prospects for the year.

Mantra For the Moon

Rohineesa sudhamoorthim
Sudha gatra sudhasana
Vishama Sthana sambhootam
Peedam harathu me vidhuh

Dhadhi Shankha Thusharabham
Ksheerodharnava Sambhavam
Namami Shashinam Somam
Shambhor Makuta Bhooshanam

O Thou who adorns the head of the mighty Lord Siva ! My obeisances to Thee !