The Moon in Rohini

The Moon in Rohini is considered one of the most fortunate placements of Chandra: it is in its own nakshatra and in the sign of its exaltation. This gives charm, gentleness, a sense of beauty and the ability to attract people and resources.

About the nakshatra Rohini

• Position: 10°–23°20′ Taurus (the 4th of the 27 nakshatras); for the Moon in the sign, see Moon in Taurus.
• Ruler: the Moon.
• Deity: Brahma (Prajapati), the creator.
• Symbol: a chariot, a cart.
• Gana: manushya (human).
• Full description: the nakshatra Rohini.

Mind and emotions

In myth Rohini is the favourite of the Moon's wives, and tradition sees in her a nakshatra of growth, fertility and abundance. The mind here is calm and imaginative and senses the mood of others well. Brahma as the deity of the nakshatra points to creative power: the person knows how to create comfort, beautiful things and atmosphere. The emotions are steadier than in the neighbouring nakshatras, but the need for comfort and stability is very great.

Most of Taurus, where Rohini lies, is the sign of the Moon's exaltation (the exact point of exaltation, 3°, still falls in Krittika). If the Moon is not afflicted by Saturn, Rahu or Ketu, the person usually finds support easily and can stay calm even in tense periods.

Strengths and difficulties

The strengths are attractiveness, artistic taste, the ability to negotiate and to do business without harshness. Rohini supports art, fashion, design, cooking, agriculture, trade and everything connected with growth and multiplication. People readily meet such a person halfway, and this helps in a career.

The flip side is attachment to pleasures and things, jealousy and a reluctance to leave the comfort zone. Sometimes the Moon in Rohini depends too much on approval and outward beauty. Growth comes from building inner support and learning to share, not only to accumulate.

Relationships

In relationships Rohini is romantic, tender and sensual. She expects attention, beautiful gestures and loyalty, and she herself knows how to surround others with care. Jealousy is the main area for growth; trust and a shared goal make the union strong.

The four padas

• 1st pada (10°–13°20′ Taurus). Aries navamsha: more initiative and directness, a wish to get one's way; sensuality combines with energy.
• 2nd pada (13°20′–16°40′ Taurus). Taurus navamsha, vargottama: the most "Rohini-like" pada, with the most stability, taste and love of comfort.
• 3rd pada (16°40′–20° Taurus). Gemini navamsha: ease of communication, wit, an interest in trade and in creative writing.
• 4th pada (20°–23°20′ Taurus). Cancer navamsha: strong emotionality, attachment to home, family and mother; a caring character.

The first mahadasha

The first mahadasha for the Moon in Rohini is the period of the Moon (10 years in full). The further the Moon has advanced through the nakshatra, the less of this period remains at birth. Then comes the 7-year mahadasha of Mars. The Moon mahadasha in childhood usually makes the role of the mother and the atmosphere at home especially prominent.

For comparison, The Sun in Rohini shows how this nakshatra colours self-expression and the path in life. A horoscope calculation by date of birth will help you check whether your Moon is in Rohini and in which pada.