The Moon as matrikaraka

The Moon as matrikaraka coincides with the natural significator of the mother, so the theme of the mother, home and emotional support sounds twice as loud in the chart. The bond with the mother is especially deep and largely determines the person’s inner state.

A double significator of the mother

For every chart the Moon signifies the mother, the mind and the feelings. When it also becomes the matrikaraka, the mother turns out to be one of the central figures of one’s destiny. Her character, her attitude and her well-being are closely tied to how peacefully the person lives. Such people are usually very attached to home and find moves hard.

Emotional support here is no abstraction: the person needs a place where they feel safe and people who look after them. They also readily take on the role of a caring parent for those close to them.

The state of the Moon

A waxing Moon in Taurus or Cancer promises a warm and reliable bond with the mother and a cosy home. A waning one, or one in Scorpio, speaks of more complicated feelings: strong attachment together with anxiety, a mother who herself needs support. A conjunction with Saturn adds restraint; with Jupiter, kindness and wisdom.

What to look at

Since the three indicators of the mother — the Moon, the matrikaraka and the 4th house — partly merge here, the lord of the 4th house deserves especially close attention. The dasha of the Moon usually brings events around family and housing. The scheme of the karakas is in the overview.

The Moon’s degree changes quickly, so calculate your chart with the exact time of birth.