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Moon (Chandra)
benefic • Water • Feminine • Sattva
Mind, emotions, reflection of light
Overview
| Nature | benefic |
| Element | Water |
| Gender | Feminine |
| Guna | Sattva |
| Caste | Vaishya |
| Direction | Northwest |
| Day of Week | 1 |
| Color | White |
| Season | Rainy |
| Chakra | Swadhisthana |
| Ayurvedic Dosha | Kapha |
| Orbital Period | 27.3 days |
| Average Speed | 13° per day |
| Retrograde Cycle | Not applicable |
Significations & Karakas
Natural Karaka For
MotherMindEmotionsPublic
Significations
MindMotherWaterAgriculture
Represents
ManasEmotionsMemory
Dignity & Strength
Planetary Relationships
Ruled Zodiac Signs
Ruled Nakshatras
Body & Health
| Body Parts | Mind, Left eye, Breasts, Stomach |
| Common Ailments | Mental disorders, Depression, Digestive issues, Fluid retention |
| Ayurvedic Dosha | Kapha |
Gemstone & Remedies
| Gemstone | Pearl |
| Alternative Gemstones | Moonstone |
| Wearing Day | Monday |
| Wearing Finger | Ring/Little finger |
| Minimum Carats | Min 2 carats |
| Metal | Silver |
Mantras & Sounds
| Beeja Mantra | Om Shram Shreem Shroum Sah Chandraya Namah |
| Gayatri Mantra | Om Padma Dhwajaaya... |
| Simple Mantra | Om Chandraya Namaha |
| Mantra Count | 11000 in 40 days |
Mythology & Deity
| Deity | Chandra |
| Associated Deities | Parvati, Ganesha |
Story
Lunar deity, married 27 nakshatras, cursed with waxing/waning
Symbolism
Mind, emotions, reflection of light
Spiritual Lesson
Flow with emotions, nurture without smothering
Traits & Nature
When Strong
NurturingIntuitivePopularGood memory
When Weak
MoodyUnstableMother issues
Suitable Vocations
HospitalityFoodNursingPublic relations
Dasha Period
| Mahadasha Period | 10 years |
| Dasha Sequence Position | #3 |
Muhurta (Auspicious Timing)
Favorable
Public workTravelAgricultureFood
Unfavorable
Important decisions when waning