In short
Moon in Taurus in Vedic astrology: Its most peaceful state; emotional stability, comfort, and nurturing at their peak. Moon stands for mind, emotions, mother, the public, flow. Taurus carries the themes of stability, value, patience. In this placement the two come together.
Dignity
Moon is exalted in Taurus: tradition counts this sign as the strongest place for Moon. Its strength peaks at 3 degrees, the point of deep exaltation. Taurus is also the mūlatrikoṇa sign of Moon; tradition describes the planet here as most devoted to its work. The ruler of Taurus is Venus. In the natural friendship table Moon counts Venus as neutral: the guest meets neither special support nor special resistance.
Nakshatras in Taurus
In Taurus, Moon stands in one of these nakshatras. Which one it is changes the tone of the placement:
- Krittika (padas 2, 3, 4) · ruled by Sun · purification, clarity, and decisive action
- Rohini · ruled by Moon · productivity, abundance, and beauty
- Mrigashira (padas 1, 2) · ruled by Mars · seeking, curiosity, and gentle progress
Which house by ascendant?
If Moon is in Taurus, it falls in this house counted from your ascendant and shows itself in the matters of that area. Click a row to read about the house.
| Ascendant | House | Area |
|---|---|---|
| ♈ Aries ascendant | 2nd house | money, savings, family |
| ♉ Taurus ascendant | 1st house | yourself, your body, your bearing |
| ♊ Gemini ascendant | 12th house | inner world, withdrawal |
| ♋ Cancer ascendant | 11th house | gains, goals, social circle |
| ♌ Leo ascendant | 10th house | career, reputation |
| ♍ Virgo ascendant | 9th house | belief, learning, distant travels |
| ♎ Libra ascendant | 8th house | transformation, shared resources |
| ♏ Scorpio ascendant | 7th house | partnership, relationships |
| ♐ Sagittarius ascendant | 6th house | work order, health, routine |
| ♑ Capricorn ascendant | 5th house | creativity, love, children |
| ♒ Aquarius ascendant | 4th house | home, family, inner peace |
| ♓ Pisces ascendant | 3rd house | communication, courage, close circle |
The Moon period
In the Vimshottari dasha system the Moon major period lasts 10 years. This placement is felt most during the Moon major period and during the Moon sub-periods inside other periods. The app calculates the dates of these periods from your birth details.