Important Facts About the Moon (Chandra)

The Moon in Astrology:

In astrology, the Moon is considered the significator of the mind, mother, and coolness or calmness.

Effect of the Moon:

The influence of the Moon in a person’s birth chart depends on its position in the chart, its association with benefic planets, and whether it is strong or weak.

Moon's Position:

The Moon is the ruler of the Cancer (Karka) zodiac sign.
 It is exalted in Taurus (Vrishabh) and debilitated in Scorpio (Vrishchik).

Other Names of the Moon:

Shashank, Indu, Kalanidhi, Mayank, Sheetanshu, Soma, Rohini, Sudhakar, and Tarakesh

Religious Beliefs About the Moon:

The Moon God (Chandra Dev) is said to have 27 wives, who are the 27 daughters of Daksha Prajapati and are known as the 27 Nakshatras (lunar constellations).
 His most beloved wife is Rohini.
 The planet Mercury (Budh) was born from the union of Chandra and Tara.

Remedies to Strengthen the Moon:

●       Observing fasts on Mondays (Somvar Vrat)

●       Wearing a Pearl (Moti)

Moon Mantras:

●       🕉 Shram Shreem Saumaya Namah

●       🕉 Atrinandanaya Vidmahe Kalashuddhaya Dheemahi Tannah Som Prachodayat

Mantra Chanting Count:

11,000 times (during auspicious chanting hours)

Moon's Primary Gemstone and Substitute:

●       Primary Gemstone: Pearl (Moti)

●       Substitute Gemstone: White Moonstone (Safed Pushparaj)

Metals and Related Substances:

●       Silver

●       Copper

●       Offerings in quantities of 21, 41, or 11 units

Finger for Wearing Gemstone:

Little Finger (Kanisthika)

Donations for the Moon:

●       Clothes and ornaments

●       Food for satisfaction

●       Camphor

●       White cow

●       White clothes and flowers

●       Silver

●       Purified ghee

●       Conch shell