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Moon (Chandra)
The Moon, called Chandra in Vedic astrology, is the queen of the planets and the ruler of the mind. It stands for your feelings, your inner peace, and your emotional world. The Moon is so important in Vedic astrology that your rashi, or main sign, is usually your Moon sign.
- Sanskrit name
- Chandra
- Deity
- Parvati / Gauri
- Rules signs
- Cancer
- Exalted in
- Taurus
- Debilitated in
- Scorpio
- Day
- Monday
- Gemstone
- Pearl
- Color
- White
- Mantra
- ॐ सों सोमाय नमः
About Moon
A strong Moon gives a calm, happy mind, good relationships, and emotional strength. It is the natural significator of the mother, of the home, and of the public. The Moon rules the sign Cancer, is exalted in Taurus, and is at its weakest in Scorpio.
The Moon moves fast, spending only about two and a quarter days in each sign and going around the whole zodiac in about 27 days. It is a cool, watery, gentle planet, and it shows the changing tides of your inner life.
What Moon Governs
- The mind (manas), feelings, and inner peace
- The mother and motherly figures
- Emotions, moods, and the imagination
- Home, comfort, and daily well-being
- The public, popularity, and the masses
- In the body: fluids, the blood, and the chest
When Moon is Strong
Strong / well placed
- A calm, happy, and steady mind
- Emotional strength and inner peace
- A good bond with the mother
- Popularity and good relationships with people
- Comfort, care, and a happy home life
Weak / afflicted
- A restless, anxious, or moody mind
- Emotional ups and downs, or low mood
- Trouble with the mother, or feeling unsupported
- Poor sleep, worry, and mental unrest
- Problems with fluids, blood, or the chest
Moon Remedies
- Recite the Moon mantra 'Om Som Somaya Namah' and keep a calm, peaceful mind.
- Respect and care for your mother and the women of the family.
- Offer white flowers, milk, or rice, and worship Shiva or the Divine Mother.
- Monday is the Moon's day; donate milk, white cloth, or rice on this day.
- Wear a pearl only if a qualified astrologer confirms the Moon suits your chart.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Moon (Chandra) mean in Vedic astrology?
The Moon is the ruler of the mind and the significator of feelings, inner peace, and the mother. It is so important that your rashi, or main Vedic sign, is usually your Moon sign. Its place in your chart shows your emotional world and your inner well-being.
Why is the Moon so important in Vedic astrology?
Because the Moon rules the mind and emotions, and because Vedic astrology reads your main sign, dashas, and much of your life from the Moon's position. Your Moon sign is your rashi, which is why the Moon is often considered as important as the Sun, or more so.
What are the effects of a weak Moon?
A weak or afflicted Moon can bring a restless, anxious, or moody mind, emotional ups and downs, poor sleep, and trouble with the mother or with feeling supported. It can also affect the fluids, blood, and chest in the body.
Which sign does the Moon rule, and where is it exalted?
The Moon rules the sign Cancer. It is exalted (at its strongest) in Taurus and debilitated (at its weakest) in Scorpio. A waxing, bright Moon is considered strong, while a dark, waning Moon is weaker.
What are simple remedies for the Moon?
Reciting 'Om Som Somaya Namah', caring for your mother, offering milk or white flowers, worshipping Shiva or the Divine Mother, and donating milk or rice on Monday are classic supports. Wear a pearl only on a qualified astrologer's advice.
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