Moon (Chandra) in Vedic Astrology

Moon (Chandra) is one of the nine grahas of Vedic astrology, ruling Cancer, exalted in Taurus 3°, with a 10-year Vimshottari mahadasha. The Moon (Chandra) is the manas — the mind and emotions. It signifies feelings, intuition, the mother, comfort, the home, the public, water and fluids, and the body's nourishment. In Vedic astrology the Moon's sign and nakshatra are central: it is the fastest, most personal graha.

Significations (karakatva)

The Moon (Chandra) is the manas — the mind and emotions. It signifies feelings, intuition, the mother, comfort, the home, the public, water and fluids, and the body's nourishment. In Vedic astrology the Moon's sign and nakshatra are central: it is the fastest, most personal graha.

When strong or well-placed

A strong Moon (exalted in Taurus, full and bright, well-aspected) gives emotional stability, a calm and receptive mind, popularity, a nurturing nature and a loving mother.

When weak or afflicted

A weak Moon (debilitated in Scorpio, dark/new, or hemmed by malefics — kemadruma) can bring anxiety, mood swings, emotional insecurity, and issues with the mother, sleep or fluids.

Career & domains

Nursing and caregiving, hospitality, public-facing work, food and dairy, psychology, travel and shipping, and any people-centred or nurturing profession.

Remedies

Recite the Chandra beej mantra on Monday nights, offer water to a peepal tree, donate rice, milk and silver, wear white, and care for your mother and elder women.

What does Moon (Chandra) signify in Vedic astrology?

The Moon (Chandra) is the manas — the mind and emotions. It signifies feelings, intuition, the mother, comfort, the home, the public, water and fluids, and the body's nourishment. In Vedic astrology the Moon's sign and nakshatra are central: it is the fastest, most personal graha.

Which signs does Moon rule, and where is it exalted and debilitated?

Moon rules Cancer. It is exalted in Taurus 3° and debilitated in Scorpio 3°, with moolatrikona in Taurus 4°–30°.

How long is the Moon Mahadasha in Vimshottari dasha?

The Moon (Chandra) mahadasha lasts 10 years out of the 120-year Vimshottari cycle.

What is the gemstone and remedy for Moon?

The gemstone for Moon is Pearl (Moti). Recite the Chandra beej mantra on Monday nights, offer water to a peepal tree, donate rice, milk and silver, wear white, and care for your mother and elder women.