Moon (Chandra)
Chandra · Benefic (when waxing), Malefic (when waning)
About Moon (Chandra) in Vedic Astrology
Moon, called Chandra (चंद्र) in Vedic astrology, is the planet of mind, emotions, and your mother. It moves through the zodiac faster than any other graha, spending roughly 2.5 days in each sign. Your Moon sign (Rashi) is determined by the Moon's placement at birth, and many Vedic astrologers consider it as telling as your ascendant. A strong Moon in a horoscope gives emotional balance, good intuition, and a calm temperament. A weak or afflicted Moon can trigger anxiety, mood instability, and trouble sleeping.
What Does Moon Signify?
Positive Traits of a Strong Moon
- Emotional intelligence
- Nurturing nature
- Strong intuition
- Creativity
- Empathy
- Adaptability
- Active imagination
- Receptivity
Challenging Traits of an Afflicted Moon
- Mood swings
- Over-sensitivity
- Anxiety and worry
- Indecisiveness
- Unhealthy attachment
- Emotional dependency
Remedies for Moon (Chandra)
If Moon is weak or afflicted in your birth chart, these traditional Vedic remedies may help strengthen its positive influence:
Wear a Pearl set in silver on the little finger, started on a Monday during Shukla Paksha
Drink water or milk from a silver glass daily
Observe a Monday fast (Somvar Vrat) and worship Lord Shiva
Donate white items like rice, milk, or white cloth on Mondays
Recite the Chandra beej mantra 108 times or chant Om Namah Shivaya
Spend quality time caring for your mother or a maternal figure
Moon and Career
Career paths for a strong Moon include nursing, hospitality, psychology, counselling, the marine industry, dairy farming, agriculture, public relations, and creative arts
Moon and Health
Health problems caused by a weak Moon include mental health disturbances, anaemia, respiratory weakness, hormonal imbalances, and fluid retention. The Moon also affects blood quality and lung function.
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