What does Moon (Chandra) represent in Vedic astrology?

Moon is the karaka (significator) of mind, mother, emotions, public. Classically considered a benefic graha of Sattva guna and Water element. Its mahadasha runs for 10 years in the Vimshottari cycle. The mind and the mother. Moon rules emotions, public appeal, nurturing and the inner rhythm of life.

What are the effects of a strong Moon?

When Moon is well-placed — in own sign (Cancer (Karka)), in exaltation (Taurus 3°), or aspected by benefics — typical results are: Emotional stability and gentle magnetism; Popularity with women and the public; Good mother-relationship, happy home life; Intuitive intelligence and creative flow.

What are the effects of a weak or afflicted Moon?

A debilitated (Scorpio 3°), combust, or badly aspected Moon can produce: Mood swings, anxiety, insomnia; Mother's health concerns or separation; Emotional instability, fluctuating income; Water-related illnesses, lung issues. The severity depends on house placement and the running dasha/antardasha.

What are the remedies for Moon?

Chant the Chandra mantra on Monday nights. Drink water from a silver vessel. Wear pearl (after testing) on Monday. Mantra: Om Chandrāya Namah · Om Śrāṁ Śrīṁ Śrauṁ Saḥ Chandramase Namah. Gemstone: Pearl (Moti) (always test for 15 days before permanent wear). Weekday: Monday.

Which gemstone and mantra are associated with Moon?

Gemstone: Pearl (Moti), worn in Silver. Primary mantra: Om Chandrāya Namah · Om Śrāṁ Śrīṁ Śrauṁ Saḥ Chandramase Namah. Deity: Chandra Deva / Parvati. Wear or worship on Monday.

Who are the friends and enemies of Moon in classical Jyotish?

Friends: Sun, Mercury. Enemies: none. Neutral: Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn. These friendships govern mutual aspects and conjunctions in chart interpretation.

Navagraha · 10y dasha · benefic

Moon — Chandra

Also known as: Chandra, Soma, Shashi, Indu.

Quick answer

Moon (Chandra) is the benefic graha that signifies mind, mother, emotions. It rules Cancer (Karka), reaches exaltation in Taurus 3°, and becomes debilitated in Scorpio 3°. In the Vimshottari dasha system, Moon’s mahadasha lasts 10 years. Its presiding deity is Chandra Deva / Parvati, its weekday is Monday, its primary gemstone is Pearl (Moti), and its bija mantra is Om Chandrāya Namah. When strong in a kundali, it produces emotional stability and gentle magnetism; when weak, it can bring mood swings, anxiety, insomnia.

Own signs

Cancer (Karka)

Exalts in

Taurus 3°

Debilitates

Scorpio 3°

Mulatrikona

Taurus 3°–30°

Dasha

10 years

Deity

Chandra Deva / Parvati

Weekday

Monday

Direction

North-West

Element

Water

Guna

Sattva

Gemstone

Pearl (Moti)

Metal

Silver

What Moon signifies (karakatva)

In classical Jyotish, every graha is the karaka (significator) of specific life areas and body parts. Moon rules the following karakatva in a birth chart:

MindMotherEmotionsPublicWaterWomenHomeIntuitionMemory

Body parts: Mind, Lungs, Breast, Stomach, Body fluids.

When Moon is strong

(In own sign, exalted, aspected by benefics, or well-placed in kendra/trikona)

✦Emotional stability and gentle magnetism
✦Popularity with women and the public
✦Good mother-relationship, happy home life
✦Intuitive intelligence and creative flow

When Moon is weak

(Debilitated, combust, in dusthana 6/8/12, or aspected by malefics)

✦Mood swings, anxiety, insomnia
✦Mother's health concerns or separation
✦Emotional instability, fluctuating income
✦Water-related illnesses, lung issues

Planetary friendships (graha maitri)

Friends

Sun, Mercury

Enemies

None

Neutral

Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn

Classical remedies (upaya)

1Chant the Chandra mantra on Monday nights
2Drink water from a silver vessel
3Wear pearl (after testing) on Monday
4Donate white items — rice, milk, pearls
5Respect and serve one's mother

⚠ Gemstones are powerful. Always wear on trial for 15 days before committing. Consult a qualified Jyotish before wearing blue sapphire (Neelam), hessonite (Gomed) or cat’s eye (Lehsunia).

Frequently asked about Moon

What does Moon (Chandra) represent in Vedic astrology?: Moon is the karaka (significator) of mind, mother, emotions, public. Classically considered a benefic graha of Sattva guna and Water element. Its mahadasha runs for 10 years in the Vimshottari cycle. The mind and the mother. Moon rules emotions, public appeal, nurturing and the inner rhythm of life.
What are the effects of a strong Moon?: When Moon is well-placed — in own sign (Cancer (Karka)), in exaltation (Taurus 3°), or aspected by benefics — typical results are: Emotional stability and gentle magnetism; Popularity with women and the public; Good mother-relationship, happy home life; Intuitive intelligence and creative flow.
What are the effects of a weak or afflicted Moon?: A debilitated (Scorpio 3°), combust, or badly aspected Moon can produce: Mood swings, anxiety, insomnia; Mother's health concerns or separation; Emotional instability, fluctuating income; Water-related illnesses, lung issues. The severity depends on house placement and the running dasha/antardasha.
What are the remedies for Moon?: Chant the Chandra mantra on Monday nights. Drink water from a silver vessel. Wear pearl (after testing) on Monday. Mantra: Om Chandrāya Namah · Om Śrāṁ Śrīṁ Śrauṁ Saḥ Chandramase Namah. Gemstone: Pearl (Moti) (always test for 15 days before permanent wear). Weekday: Monday.
Which gemstone and mantra are associated with Moon?: Gemstone: Pearl (Moti), worn in Silver. Primary mantra: Om Chandrāya Namah · Om Śrāṁ Śrīṁ Śrauṁ Saḥ Chandramase Namah. Deity: Chandra Deva / Parvati. Wear or worship on Monday.
Who are the friends and enemies of Moon in classical Jyotish?: Friends: Sun, Mercury. Enemies: none. Neutral: Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn. These friendships govern mutual aspects and conjunctions in chart interpretation.

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