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with their surroundings. It is very important that Moon people keep very
good sattvic (pure) company so that they do not become overburdened
with dark energy. Being in water, near water and cleansing in water daily is
helpful for Moon people to clear any energy they may have picked up
during the day that is not their own.

Moon Atma Karaka need to feel comfort and a sense of security in order to
thrive. These people are sensitive and feel vulnerable, are easily hurt and
damaged. Home, mother, security, land and the emotional/psychological
aspects of life are very important to their sense of well being. Bhakti yoga
and devotional practices will help the heart expand and be soothed.
Following the phases of the moon and making adjustments with these
cosmic tides can be helpful as well. Art and creativity are excellent tools
(especially singing) for Moon people to move the emotional tides they are
so connected to. Somatic and Expressive Art therapies are essential for
these individuals. Moon AK individuals are here to learn to nurture and be
nurtured, to work with the emotional realms and to expand their
compassion and devotional abilities.

Moon as Atmakarka ,indicates that the individual should be very caring and
compassionate, and family and social life are important for him. The person
needs to overcome small family attachment and realize the whole world is
one’s family.

Emotions and compassion towards others becomes a big issue. Due to
excessive emotional dependence, the native may always be looking for
relationships, or relationships will be looking for them.

Apart from the planet itself as Atmakarka its placement in different
houses also plays an important role in driving the soul journey. For
example: Those born with the Moon in their 8th house are in for a ride.
This planet in particular by nature is subject to change, waxing and waning.
The moon is in rhythm with the element of water and the sign of Cancer. If
you are born with your moon in this mysterious house, your states of mind

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