Chandra (Moon)
चंद्र
Soma, Indu, the Moon god
Chandra, the Moon, is the mind (manas) and the queen of the Navagraha. He governs emotions, the mother, comfort and the flow of feeling. Because the Moon waxes and wanes, it is the most changeable graha, and in Vedic astrology the Moon-sign (Rashi) is often given more weight than the Sun-sign. A strong Moon gives emotional balance and a nurturing nature; a weak Moon brings restlessness and mood swings.
Chandra Beej Mantra
ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चंद्राय नमः
Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah
What Chandra Signifies
When Chandra is Strong
A strong, bright Moon gives a calm, contented mind, emotional intelligence, a loving bond with the mother, popularity with the public, good memory and a soothing, caring presence. Such people adapt well and make others feel at ease.
When Chandra is Weak / Afflicted
A weak or afflicted Moon (especially a dark, waning Moon, or one with Saturn/Rahu) can bring anxiety, mood swings, emotional insecurity, trouble with the mother, sleep problems and a restless, easily-influenced mind. Mental peace becomes the chief thing to protect.
Chandra Remedies (Upay)
- ✦Worship Lord Shiva, who wears the crescent Moon, and observe the Monday (Somvar) fast.
- ✦Chant the Chandra beej mantra and offer white flowers, rice or milk; abhishek of a Shivling with milk on Mondays.
- ✦Donate milk, rice, white cloth, silver or pearls on Monday.
- ✦Serve and care for your mother and motherly figures; keep water and emotions clean and flowing.
- ✦Wear a natural Pearl (Moti) in silver only on qualified astrological advice.
Mantras & Stotras for Chandra
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Chandra (the Moon) signify in astrology?
The Moon is the mind and emotions — it signifies mental peace, the mother, intuition, comfort and the public. In Vedic astrology the Moon-sign (Rashi) is central. A strong Moon gives emotional balance; a weak Moon brings restlessness and mood swings.
How can I strengthen a weak Moon?
Worship Lord Shiva and keep the Monday fast, chant "Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah", offer milk and white flowers, donate milk or rice on Mondays, and care for your mother. Wear a Pearl only on qualified advice.
Which day and gemstone belong to the Moon?
The Moon rules Monday; its gemstone is the Pearl (Moti) in silver, and its colour is white. Lord Shiva — who bears the crescent Moon — and Goddess Parvati are worshipped for lunar strength.
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