By Pt. Suvrat Sharma
Signs of inauspicious Moon, precautions and remedies for auspiciousness

This article is based on the Moon sign. In Vedic astrology, the Moon sign reflects your emotional nature and mental temperament. To know your Moon sign, you need to check the position of the Moon at the time of your birth. By consulting a skilled astrologer or getting your birth chart prepared, you can find out your Moon sign.
If your zodiac sign is Cancer, here are some important advice for you according to Lal Kitab. The water element Cancer sign's causative planets are Moon and Mars, while its ruling planet is Moon. The obstructive sign for Cancer ascendant is Taurus and the obstructive planet is Venus. Cancer is considered to be in the fourth house, with the Moon's permanent house being the fourth house itself. According to Lal Kitab, there are several conditions for the Moon to be bad or good.
The ruling planet of Cancer is the Moon. If the Moon is inauspicious in your horoscope, you can take the following precautions and remedies. Below are the signs of a malady of the Moon. You can determine whether your Moon is inauspicious or not.
| Aspect | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Ruling Planet | Moon | Controls emotions |
| Causative Planets | Moon and Mars | Personality formation |
| Obstructive Sign | Taurus | Challenges |
| Obstructive Planet | Venus | Obstacles |
| House | Fourth | Mother relations |
According to Lal Kitab, if the Moon is inauspicious in your horoscope, the following signs appear.
Mother is suffering is a primary sign of an inauspicious Moon. If your mother is facing any kind of physical or mental problems, this may indicate Moon affliction. Relationships with mother may be strained or there may be distance from mother.
| Disease Type | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Cold | Frequent cold and cough | Weak immunity |
| Heart Disease | Heart-related problems | Serious health |
| Eye Pupil | Vision-related diseases | Weak eyesight |
| Mental Stress | Anxiety and depression | Emotional imbalance |
Cold, heart related diseases or eye pupil diseases indicate Moon affliction. These health problems can persist and do not respond to regular treatment.
Drying up of water in taps, wells, ponds etc. around the house is an important sign of Moon affliction. If water sources are drying up in or around your home or water problems persist, this indicates an inauspicious Moon.
Lack of sensitivity and emotions in the heart indicates Moon affliction. The person becomes emotionally numb and unable to empathize with others. Warmth in relationships diminishes.
| Symptom | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Restlessness | Extreme restlessness persists | High |
| Mental Stress | Constant stress and anxiety | Serious |
| Suicidal Thoughts | Thoughts of committing suicide | Extremely serious |
| Pessimism | Extreme pessimistic outlook | Harmful |
Extreme restlessness and mental stress persists. The person cannot sit peacefully and is always immersed in some worry. Thoughts of committing suicide come again and again, which is a very serious sign. The person becomes extremely pessimistic and sees no hope in life.
If the Moon is inauspicious in your horoscope, Lal Kitab advises following these precautions.
Maintain good relations with your mother. This is the most important remedy because the Moon is the significator of mother. Show respect and love towards your mother. Serve her and take care of her needs. Spend time with mother and listen to her words.
| Remedy | Method | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Mother's Respect | Regular service | Moon's auspiciousness |
| Obedience | Following orders | Receiving blessings |
| Giving Time | Regular meetings | Emotional balance |
| Touch | Touching feet | Positive energy |
Do not disobey your mother's orders. Listen carefully to whatever mother says and try to follow it. Even if you don't agree, maintain respect for mother. Value mother's advice and learn from her experience.
Drink only clean water. Drink filtered or boiled water. Never drink dirty or contaminated water. Take care of water purity at home. Keep water vessels clean and wash them regularly. This remedy helps strengthen the Moon.
Do not go to a religious place wearing slippers or shoes. Remove shoes and slippers before entering temple, mosque, gurudwara or any religious place. This is a sign of respect and purity. Maintain the sanctity of religious places.
Lal Kitab suggests the following remedies to make the Moon auspicious.
| Remedy | Method | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Wearing Silver | Ring or bracelet | Moon's power |
| Silver Donation | Giving to poor | Merit and peace |
| Silver Vessels | Drinking water | Health benefits |
| Silver Coin | Keeping in wallet | Wealth increase |
Wear pearl set in silver on the little finger of right hand. Consult an astrologer before wearing pearl. It is auspicious to wear pearl on Monday in bright fortnight. Soak pearl in milk before wearing.
Some additional remedies for Cancer natives.
Keep Monday fast and worship Lord Shiva. Monday is the day of Moon, so fasting on this day is extremely auspicious. Consume only fruits and milk during the fast. Offer water to the Moon in the evening.
| Use | Method | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| White Clothes | Wear on Monday | Moon's grace |
| White Flowers | Use in worship | Peace |
| White Rice | Donate | Prosperity |
| White Milk | Consume | Health |
Worship Maa Durga regularly. Keep special worship and fast during Navratri. Recite Maa Durga's aarti and chalisa. Durga Saptashati recitation is also beneficial.
Perform tarpan for ancestors regularly. Perform special tarpan on Amavasya. Feed Brahmins for peace of ancestors. Value Shraddh karma.
Some special totkas that are immediately effective.
Keep water in a silver vessel before sleeping at night. In the morning, bathe with that water or give it to plants. This totka strengthens the Moon and provides mental peace.
| Day | Remedy | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Mix jaggery in milk | Morning |
| Purnima | Donate milk | Evening |
| Amavasya | Make kheer | Night |
| Navratri | Bathe with milk | Dawn |
On Tuesday, tie rice in red cloth and flow it in running water. This totka removes obstacles and brings success.
On Purnima night, keep pearl in milk. In the morning, wash the pearl with that milk and wear it. This totka increases the power of Moon.
Cancer natives should definitely do the following tasks.
| Task | Time | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Purnima Fast | Every month | Mental peace |
| Amavasya Tarpan | End of month | Ancestral blessings |
| Ekadashi Fast | Twice a month | Spiritual progress |
| Temple Service | Monthly | Merit acquisition |
Cancer natives should avoid the following activities.
| Time | What Not to Do | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Night | Travel | Moon's influence |
| Amavasya | New work | Inauspicious muhurat |
| Eclipse | Food | Negative energy |
| Rahu Kaal | Important decisions | Obstacles |
Cancer natives should take special care of their health.
| Remedy | Method | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Positive Thinking | Daily practice | Peace of mind |
| Stress Management | Yoga and meditation | Balance |
| Family Time | Regular meetings | Emotional security |
| Hobbies | Creative work | Happiness |
Financial suggestions for Cancer natives.
1. What is the most important remedy for Cancer sign? Maintaining good relations with mother is the most important remedy because Moon is the significator of mother.
2. What are the main signs of inauspicious Moon? Mother's suffering, heart disease, drying of water, mental stress and suicidal thoughts are the main signs.
3. Which gemstone should Cancer natives wear? Pearl is the gemstone for Cancer, which should be worn set in silver on the little finger of right hand.
4. What is the easiest remedy to strengthen the Moon? Drinking clean water daily, keeping Monday fast and donating milk is the easiest remedy.
5. What things should Cancer natives avoid? Insulting mother, wasting water, drinking dirty water and wearing shoes at religious places are prohibited.
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