Graha · The Nine Planets
☽ Moon चन्द्र
The mind, the mother, the emotions — the Vedic chart starts here.
In Jyotish the Moon is read as a second ascendant — so much rides on it that an entire chart (the Chandra kundli) is cast from it. It is your manas: the felt, reactive, nourishing mind. Its nakshatra fixes your Vimshottari dasha sequence for life. A bright, well-placed Moon gives emotional steadiness, public warmth and a strong mother bond; an afflicted or dark Moon brings restlessness, insecurity and a mind that struggles to find rest.
| Sanskrit name | Chandra चन्द्र |
|---|---|
| Glyph | ☽ |
| Significations (karaka) | Mind (manas), mother, emotions, the public, water, comfort, nourishment, the breasts. |
| Nature | Benefic when waxing and bright; weak (and treated as mild malefic) when waning or dark. |
| Element / Guna | Water · Sattva |
| Gender | Feminine |
| Day | Monday |
| Deity | Varuna / Parvati |
| Gemstone | Pearl |
| Metal | Silver |
| Exaltation | Taurus (Vrishabha) |
| Debilitation | Scorpio (Vrischika) |
| Own sign(s) | Cancer (Karka) |
| Friends | Sun, Mercury |
| Enemies | None |
| Dasha length | 10 years |
What Moon signifies
Moon is the karaka (natural significator) of mind (manas), mother, emotions, the public, water, comfort, nourishment, the breasts. In the body it governs mind, blood, lungs, stomach lining, bodily fluids, the breasts. Professionally it favours public-facing work, hospitality, nursing, food, the public, the arts, anything nurturing.
When Moon is strong
Emotional stability, a happy mind, popularity, a strong mother bond, intuition and care.
When Moon is weak or afflicted
Anxiety, mood swings, loneliness, a difficult mother karma, sleep and water-element issues.
Dignity — where Moon is strong and weak
Moon is exalted in Taurus (Vrishabha) and debilitated in Scorpio (Vrischika). It rules Cancer (Karka) as its own sign, where it is comfortable and strong. It treats Sun, Mercury as friends and None as enemies, and is neutral to Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn. We compute dignity precisely (exalted, moolatrikona, own, friend, neutral, enemy, debilitated) in your live chart using Lahiri sidereal positions.
Remedies for Moon
Strengthen or pacify Moon only when it genuinely suits your ascendant — gems in particular can backfire. General classical remedies:
- Chandra mantra on Mondays
- Wear a natural pearl in silver
- Offer white rice / milk; respect and serve your mother
- Keep regular sleep and stay near water