Moon Nakshatra: Your Vedic Moon Sign
| Written By: Denice Zengo |
Your Vedic Moon Sign
HOW THE MOON INFLUENCES YOUR PERCEPTION
It’s Not All About Your Sun Sign
In Vedic astrology, a lot of importance is given to your Moon sign. Not only does the Moon determine your perspective, it also is indicative of how the planetary forces and cycles will play out in your life. You can learn a lot about your karma by knowing where the Moon was positioned at your time of birth.
The Moon represents your mind and your feelings. The Moon is consciousness without judgement or discrimination.
27 Lunar Mansions
It’s pretty obvious that the ancients had to be looking up at the night sky in order to come up with the Zodiac. The stars are only visible at night. When they looked up at the Moon, it was easy to see how this bright and fast moving orb traveled through the sky relative to the stars.
Roughly it takes 27.3 days (sidereal period of revolution) for the Moon to move around the Earth. Every night the Moon is in a different location in the sky. It was from this observation that the ancients came up with the Nakshatras – the 27 lunar mansions. The Moon lives in each Nakshatra for about 1 day.
Why Should You Care About Nakshatras?
It is your Moon Nakshatra that determines the initial planetary influence on your consciousness. Think of it as the filter through which you will perceive the world. Depending on the time you are born, the Moon will be “living” in one of the lunar mansions. This lunar mansion is governed by a particular planet. This planet has specific energies, influences, qualities and attributes. These will find expression in your life’s journey. Knowing this can help you gain insight into your personality traits, habits and feelings. It seems absurd, but we often have no idea “who we really are.”
Finding out about your Moon Nakshatra can teach you about the most intimate aspects of your nature. Things you might not be aware of. This is a powerful tool of self-discovery. We all have internal conflicts. The different aspects of ourselves can make us feel lost, disconnected and out of harmony. By knowing your Moon Nakshatra you gain access to deeper wisdom and insight into how you perceive the world and why.
Planetary Cycles
The Moon Nakshatra also sets the stage for how, where and when the other planets will play out in your chart. This is another tool in Vedic Astrology that helps to guide you along your path. Understanding these energetic influences enables you to make more informed choices and to meet challenges with awareness.
Though the Nakshatras are primarily defined relative to the Moon, they are used relative to the Sun and all the other planets as well. The Nakshatra of one’s ascendant or rising sign provides important keys as to how one’s life unfolds and outer manifestation, including health. That of the Sun reveal secrets of one’s character and spiritual potential. The Nakshatras provide another and perhaps deeper dimension of astrological interpretation that provides greater insight into any astrological chart on any level.
– Dr. David Frawley / Nakshatras
