Moon's Conjunctions with Stars and Planets
The Moon's conjunctions with other stars and planets have significant effects on kingdoms, peoples, and natural phenomena. The position of the Moon relative to these celestial bodies - whether to the north or south - determines whether the effects are auspicious or inauspicious.
Unlike planetary conflicts (Yuddha), there is absolutely no fight between the Moon and planets or stars during conjunctions. The Moon's movement and position relative to other celestial bodies simply indicates the nature of effects that will manifest on Earth.
Key Principles
Northern Position (Auspicious)
When the Moon moves to the north of stars or planets, keeping them to her right side, it augurs prosperity to mankind
Southern Position (Inauspicious)
When the Moon moves to the south of stars or planets, it is not auspicious to mankind
Moon Unharmed
The Moon must remain unhurt for the effects to manifest properly
No Conflict
There is absolutely no fight between the Moon on one side and a planet or star on the other
Moon's Conjunctions with Planets
Mars
Moon to the North (Auspicious)
Parvateeyas and mighty men will be victorious; Kshatriyas and marching kings will be cheerful; earth will rejoice in abundance of corn
Moon to the South (Inauspicious)
Opposite effects - destruction of the above
Mercury
Moon to the North (Auspicious)
Victory to kings in town; plenty of food and corn; happiness on people; influx of wealth to treasuries of kings
Moon to the South (Inauspicious)
Opposite effects - destruction of the above
Jupiter
Moon to the North (Auspicious)
Kings guarding towns, Brahmins, Kshatriyas, scholars, righteousness and middle country will thrive; plenty of food; people will be happy
Moon to the South (Inauspicious)
Opposite effects - destruction of the above
Venus
Moon to the North (Auspicious)
Hoarders of wealth, elephants and horses will flourish; archers and marching chiefs will conquer; crops will be at their best
Moon to the South (Inauspicious)
Opposite effects - destruction of the above
Saturn
Moon to the North (Auspicious)
Sovereigns keeping town would triumph; Scythians, Bahleekas, Sindhus, Pahlavas and Yavanas would be joyful
Moon to the South (Inauspicious)
Opposite effects - destruction of the above
Stars/Planets (General)
Moon to the North (Auspicious)
Benefits the substances, kings in town or marching chiefs as the case may be, and the countries assigned to the particular star or planet
Moon to the South (Inauspicious)
Destroys the above-mentioned belongings
Important Notes
- All the effects announced in the case of the Moon standing north of a planet become nullified when she stands south.
- The Moon must remain unhurt (unafflicted) for the effects to manifest properly.
- The effects apply to the substances, kings, and countries assigned to the particular star or planet with which the Moon is conjoining.
- The Moon's conjunctions are distinct from planetary conflicts - there is no actual fight or combat between the Moon and other celestial bodies.
Specific Conjunction Topics
Moon's Conjunction with Rohini
Detailed analysis of the Moon's conjunction with Rohini asterism and its effects on rainfall, crops, and kingdoms.
Moon's Conjunction with Swati
Predictions based on the Moon's conjunction with Swati asterism, including timing of rainfall and crop yields.
Moon's Conjunction with Ashadha
Ashadhee Yoga with sacred seed weighing ritual, balance specifications, water weighing for rainfall prediction, and wind direction effects.