Importance of Moon

For me, Moon remains the most important planet among all for the simple reason that Moon represents Mind. At the end of the day, we act as per our mind. Whatever mind directs us, we end up in doing. We have seen in Mark David Chapman's chart (https://www.astrosaxena.com/chapman) as to how 1 trashed Moon overpowered 4 exalted planets of his chart and he ended up in being murderer of John Lennon of Beatles Group. I have some sympathy with him because if you watch his interview here 

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUMJdkL0EnM&t=407s , 

he is seen talking as a very learned and responsible person exhibiting qualities of all his exalted planets. But in that moment of madness, Moon/Mind overpowered all the other auspicious placements of his chart.

Now, as Moon represents Mind wherever Moon is in chart, that's where our mind is. Like,

In 1st house - Mind is upon Self.They can be self-centered. All about their own needs in life. It is 99% true. The only exception can be if Moon is exalted in 1st house. 

In 2nd house - Mind is upon wealth, security and family. Again, it can make person money-minded and looking for his own safety and security. 

In 3rd house - Business oriented Mind. Mind which wants to communicate. 

In 4th house - Mind is on home, mother and home life. 

In 5th house - Mind is on Education, Children and Love Matters. 

In 6th house - Mind feels lots of obstacles and conflicts. It feels that all the obstacles of world are in my path only. 

In 7th house - Mind is on other people, again a business oriented mind. They are more concerned about other people. Again, Moon in Scorpio can be 1 of exception. Moon in 7th house can be one of the most important placement for getting fame as mind doesn't feel at peace unless and until it can connect with masses. 

In 8th house - It is marana karaka position. Mind remains fearful of changes and mind can be into occult and mystical side of life. 

In 9th house - Mind can be into travelling and meeting people of different culture. Mind can be into higher education, philosophy and religion. 

In 10th house - A Career or recognition/authority seeking mind. They may like people to know them. 

In 11th house - A mind looking to serve others plus looking to socialize and network with others. Mind feels peaceful when person can be an entrepreneur. 

In 12th house - Mind which is imaginative and creative. Can also be spiritual. It is a mind which will find peace in foreign lands or isolation.

So, Moon's position not only shows where our mind is but it also shows that what activities can bring peace to mind. Like, Moon in 3rd house, person has to communicate with others to feel peaceful. Moon in 2nd house, person has to have immense wealth to feel secured. Moon in 5th house, person naturally gravitates towards love/romance and children. Moon in 7th house, person has to connect with masses to feel peaceful.

Again, an inflicted Moon doesn't mean that you are doomed in this life. Meditation is the only way to stabilize, balance and calm down mind. Like, even Mark David Chapman in this interview said that he committed crime in those days when he stopped reading Bible. In Jail also, he spent most of his time in Library in reading books. It is because of Moon in Sagittarius. So, Moon's house and sign position indicates an anchor point where we can hook the mind to feel peaceful. It can be meditation or any other positive activity like your interests, hobbies and passion.

Thanks,

SPB