Vedic astrology · graha · a benefic when it is bright
Chandra (Moon)
The mind, the mother, feelings and the public.
At a glance
- Signifies
- the mind, the mother, feelings and the public
- Nature
- a benefic when it is bright
- Exalted
- Taurus, deepest at 3°
- Debilitated
- Scorpio, deepest at 3°
- Own signs
- Cancer
- Moolatrikona
- Taurus 4° to 30°
- Friends
- Sun, Mercury
- Enemies
- none
- Neutral
- Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn
- Day
- Monday
- Gemstone
- Pearl
Chandra mahadasha: 10 years
Ten years of the heart and the home: the mother, emotions, travel near water, the public and changes of residence.
In the Vimshottari order it follows the Sun dasha and is followed by Mars. Your first dasha is set by the nakshatra of your Moon at birth: anyone born with the Moon in Rohini, Hasta or Shravana starts life in the Moon dasha.
The nakshatras of Chandra
Chandra as Atmakaraka and Darakaraka
In Jaimini astrology the graha furthest through its sign is the Atmakaraka and the least advanced is the Darakaraka.
- Atmakaraka (the soul)
- The soul wants to care, to feel and to belong. The test is emotional maturity; the reward is compassion for all.
- Darakaraka (the spouse)
- The spouse is caring, emotional, good-looking and family-minded. The marriage is tender, and moods matter.
Chandra in the 7th and the 10th
- In the 7th house
- A caring, emotional and possibly changeable partner. You want a spouse who feels like family, and your moods rise and fall with the relationship.
- In the 10th house
- The Moon in the 10th makes your career public and changeable: you work with people, the mood of the crowd, food, care or the home.
Yogas of Chandra
- Gaja Kesari yoga
- Jupiter in a kendra from the Moon: wisdom, good name, protection and lasting respect.
- Chandra-Mangala yoga
- Moon and Mars together or opposite: earning power and drive to make money.
- Adhi yoga
- Benefics in the 6th, 7th and 8th from the Moon: leadership, comfort and victory over enemies.
- Amala yoga
- A benefic in the 10th from the ascendant or the Moon: a spotless reputation and good deeds.
- Sunapha yoga
- A graha in the 2nd from the Moon: self-made wealth and a good intellect.
- Anapha yoga
- A graha in the 12th from the Moon: good health, manners and contentment.
- Durudhara yoga
- Grahas on both sides of the Moon: wealth, comfort and generosity.
- Kemadruma yoga
- No graha on either side of the Moon: periods of loneliness or want, softened when the Moon has strong company elsewhere.
The nine grahas
Questions and answers
What does Chandra signify in Vedic astrology?
The mind, the mother, feelings and the public. It is a benefic when it is bright.
How long is the Moon mahadasha?
10 years. Ten years of the heart and the home: the mother, emotions, travel near water, the public and changes of residence.
Where is Moon exalted and debilitated?
Exalted in Taurus (deepest at 3°), debilitated in Scorpio.
Who are Moon's friends and enemies?
Friends: Sun, Mercury. Enemies: none.
What is the gemstone of Moon?
Pearl, by tradition. Astrologers advise wearing it only after the whole chart has been read.