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Moon (Chandra)

Benefic (when waxing) · Rules Cancer · Gemstone: Pearl (Moti)

Key Facts

Sanskrit name
Chandra
Symbol
Nature
Benefic (when waxing)
Day
Monday
Rules
Cancer
Exalted in
Taurus
Debilitated in
Scorpio
Gemstone
Pearl (Moti)

Significations

Moon (Chandra) represents your mind, emotions, instincts and inner comfort. Its core keywords are sensitivity, imagination, receptivity and nurturing. As a karaka, it signifies mother, the public, emotional well-being and the home. In the body, it governs the mind, blood, fluids and chest.

What Moon Rules

Moon rules Cancer. It reaches its peak strength (exaltation) in Taurus and its weakest point (debilitation) in Scorpio.

When Moon is Strong

You enjoy emotional balance, a caring nature, public goodwill and a fertile imagination.

When Moon is Weak

Moods may swing, the mind can grow restless or anxious, and emotional security becomes a lifelong lesson.

Remedies for Moon

Mantra

Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah

Auspicious day

Monday

Deity

Goddess Parvati / Lord Shiva

Donation (daan)

rice, milk, pearls and white cloth

Gemstone

Pearl (Moti), set in silver

Practice

keep a calm routine, honour your mother, and offer milk on Mondays

Note: gemstones should only be worn after a proper chart analysis by a qualified astrologer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Moon signify in Vedic astrology?

Moon (Chandra) signifies your mind, emotions, instincts and inner comfort. It is the karaka (significator) of mother, the public, emotional well-being and the home.

Which signs does Moon rule?

Moon rules Cancer. It is exalted in Taurus and debilitated in Scorpio.

What happens when Moon is strong?

When Moon is strong, you enjoy emotional balance, a caring nature, public goodwill and a fertile imagination.

What is the remedy for a weak Moon?

Remedies include the mantra "Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah", worship of Goddess Parvati / Lord Shiva on Monday, donating rice, milk, pearls and white cloth, and wearing Pearl (Moti), set in silver after consulting an astrologer.

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