Chandra (Moon)
The Moon is the karaka of the mind, the mother and the emotions. It gives your mind peace, affection and balance. Its influence shapes your inner world and how you bond with people.
What Moon signifies
The Moon is the karaka of the parts of life tied to the mind and the emotions. It governs the mind, the mother, comfort and contentment, water and fluids, and your bond with the wider public. The Moon has the deepest effect on your thoughts and moods. Where your mind is calm and clear, the Moon gives you comfort, affection and the love of people.
Moon strong vs afflicted
When Moon is strong
- A calm, lovely and balanced mind
- Affection from the mother and comfort at home
- Connection with people and public love
- Rich imagination and gentle feeling
When Moon is afflicted
- A restless mind, worry and low moods
- Distance from the mother or unrest at home
- Sleep, water and stomach trouble
- Emotional ups and downs and instability
Moon remedies and mantra
To settle and strengthen Moon, mantra chanting and acts of service are used.
Om Chandraya Namah
Chant 108 times · most auspicious on Monday
- Worship Shiva and the Moon and fast on Mondays
- Donate rice, milk, silver and white items
- Respect and serve your mother and women
- Keeping the mind calm, meditation and affection, the greatest remedy of all
Moon, frequently asked questions
Moon rules Cancer. It is exalted in Taurus and debilitated in Scorpio.
The Moon is the karaka of the parts of life tied to the mind and the emotions. It governs the mind, the mother, comfort and contentment, water and fluids, and your bond with the wider public. The Moon has the deepest effect on your thoughts and moods. Where your mind is calm and clear, the Moon gives you comfort, affection and the love of people.
Moon's friends are Sun and Mercury, and it has no enemies.
The mantra for Moon is "Om Chandraya Namah", chanted as a remedy.
In the Vimshottari system, Moon's mahadasha runs for 10 years.
Where is Moon in your chart?
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