What does Chandra stand for in Vedic astrology? Chandra (Moon) stands for the mind, the mother, emotions and peace. Its day is Monday, its dasha lasts 10 years, and today it’s in Kanya.
Chandra at a glance
- Stands for
- the mind, the mother, emotions and peace
- Day
- Monday
- Colour
- White
- Grain
- Rice
- Traditional gem
- Pearl
- Rules
- Karka
- Exalted in
- Vrishabha
- Debilitated in
- Vrishchika
What families do
Worshipping Shiva on Mondays, and offering milk or water to the Moon on Purnima.
Nakshatras ruled by Chandra
Sources
- Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, for rulership, exaltation and the Vimshottari dasha.
- Positions are sidereal (Lahiri ayanamsa), worked out by our panchang engine.
Pujas for Chandra
Questions devotees ask us
What does Chandra stand for?
In Vedic astrology Chandra stands for the mind, the mother, emotions and peace.
Which day belongs to Chandra?
Monday is the day traditionally kept for Chandra.
How long is the Chandra dasha?
10 years in the 120-year Vimshottari system.
Should I wear Pearl?
Only after a pandit has read your chart. Tradition is clear that a gem can strengthen a graha that shouldn’t be strengthened, so don’t buy one on a general recommendation.