There are twelve zodiac signs in astrology. Due to the constant movement of the planets in the celestial sphere, the position of the planets in these signs and houses can be different for everyone. The sign in which the Moon is at the time of birth is called the Moon sign, while the sign in which the Sun is at the time of birth is called the Surya Rashi. The latter form of astrology is popularly used in magazine columns.
Sun sign vs Moon sign
The Sun is considered to be the most powerful of all, which has the most profound effect on human beings, but is majorly related to our outer personality than our inner personality. It stays in a zodiac for about 30 days, so while determining one’s personality is easy by knowing his/her date of birth and using sun sign astrology, it is not always the most reliable method. On the other hand it takes about 2.5 days for the Moon to change its zodiac. Studying it allows us to more closely determine the effect of physical, psychological and supernatural influences on our brains. The Sun is what reflects one’s outward personality, the way you present yourself to the world, the Moon however, is the true representation of the inner self, who you really are.
Why does Vedic astrology give importance to the Moon sign?
Many a times you feel in life that other people are not able to make you feel the way you feel about yourself which is why some people see surprisingly opposite trend in their sun sign and moon sign personality. Huh.
In Vedic astrology, the Moon sign is treated equally if not more important than the Sun sign. And this is because it helps in making a closer and more accurate analysis of one’s personality and future events. The exact date, time and place of birth of a person is required to get the Moon sign. And the Moon is given a prominent place in Vedic astrology because it represents the mind and emotions, and because of its quick transition, it affects our lives more closely than any other planet. Its reduction and waxing are often associated with mood swings.
It is the closest planet to Earth and its 28-day revolution around Earth is often associated with the menstrual cycle, motherhood and femininity. Moon essentially signifies one’s emotional makeup, tendencies, behavior, disposition, interests, dislikes and inner qualities. It also signifies one’s mental health and peace of mind. Furthermore, the daily predictions you read are taken based on the position of the Moon so that you can imagine the kind of impact it has on our daily lives. In short the Moon represents your true inner self whereas the Sun is how you present yourself to the world.
What is my moon sign?
If you are wondering, “What is my Moon sign?” The example chart on the left might help. Moon is situated in the 2nd house in Virgo (represented by number 6) hence Virgo is the Moon sign of the chart holder. You can also get your Moon sign by looking at your birth chart. If you do not have your birth chart ready.
