Own-sign (swakshetra) dignity meets friendly (mitra) placement in the tenth house (Karma Bhava) — the ruler of the career and the ruler of gains merge in a watery collision of ego and emotion. This placement creates a New Moon (Amavasya) tension occurring at the very summit of the birth chart. The native possesses the drive for supreme authority but remains perpetually vulnerable to the fluctuations of public opinion.
The Conjunction
For a Libra (Tula) ascendant, the Moon (Chandra) acts as the 10th lord, governing profession and public standing. In the tenth house (Karma Bhava), the Moon is exceptionally strong in its own sign (swakshetra) of Cancer (Karka). The Sun (Surya) serves as the 11th lord of gains and social networks, occupying this angular house (kendra) in a friendly rashi. This combination creates the Chandra-Surya yoga, a fusion mentioned in the Jataka Parijata as a source of significant worldly influence. Because the tenth house is also a growth house (upachaya), the power of this conjunction intensifies over time. However, the Sun's proximity often combusts the Moon, meaning the 11th lord’s hunger for profit and recognition can scorch the 10th lord’s need for emotional sustainability. The soul and the mind are forced to act as a singular unit in the theater of public life.
The Experience
Living with the luminaries merged in the tenth house (Karma Bhava) creates a psyche where private identity and public reputation are inseparable. There is no distinction between who you are and what you do. The internal landscape is characterized by a daylight mind, where every emotion is scrutinized by the logic of the ego, and every ambition is softened by the tides of the heart. You possess an innate sense of destiny, yet you are often haunted by the fear that your internal reality does not match your external title. The struggle lies in the combustion of the Moon; the desire for social achievement often overwhelms the need for psychological peace. This creates a person who is hyper-aware of their rank, suffering deeply when the public eye turns cold or when their professional honor is questioned.
The specific expression of this power depends on the lunar mansion. In Punarvasu, the native seeks to renew their status through repeated cycles of professional rebirth and expansion. In Pushya, the conjunction emphasizes a duty-bound approach to leadership, where you nourish subordinates and maintain traditional structures with parental care. In Ashlesha, the interaction becomes more strategic and intense, utilizing deep emotional intelligence to maintain a formidable grip on power. This native is the Statuswelder, an individual who fuses the burning heat of the Sun’s ambition with the Moon’s fluid public appeal to forge an unbreakable professional mask. The final realization of this yoga is the understanding that true authority comes from internal alignment rather than external validation. The native stands at the peak of their life's work, where the sun and moon overlap to cast a singular, heavy shadow over their legacy. The ego eventually surrenders to the weight of the crown, leaving a reputation that serves as both a permanent honor and a reminder of the price of rank.
Practical Effects
Relating to authority figures involves a complex blend of filial devotion and competitive tension. You view superiors as parental figures who must provide both strategic guidance and emotional validation. You seek mentors who possess high status (rank) and favor those who recognize your unique professional contributions. Conflicts arise when an authority figure ignores your emotional boundaries or suppresses your creative input. Both planets aspect the fourth house (Sukha Bhava), meaning your professional standing directly impacts your domestic security and maternal relationships. You must learn to separate your self-worth from the approval of those in power to avoid emotional burnout. Lead with transparency to bridge the gap between your public persona and your private truth.