The Celestial Queen
🌙 MoonChandra · The Mother · The Nurturer · The Mirror
Chandra tunes the tides of emotion, intuition, and the mind.
Chandra glows with soft serenity, the queen beside the Sun’s throne. She rules the tides of mind, emotion, and intuition, mirroring the subconscious landscape.
A luminous Moon gifts empathy, imagination, and gentle emotional rhythm. When weakened, she can bring tides of restlessness, heightened sensitivity, and anxious currents that need conscious soothing.
Core Identity
Names
Sanskrit: Chandra
English: Moon
Archetype
The Mother · The Nurturer · The Mirror
Anthropomorphic Form
A luminous feminine figure in white silk, carrying a conch and lotus, seated on a silver chariot pulled by an antelope.
Devata Guidance
Adhi Devta: Goddess Parvati
Pratyadi Devta: Varuna, lord of waters
Mantras
- Main mantra: Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah
- Beej mantra: Om Shraam
Astronomical & Physical Aspects
Distance & Orbit
384,400 km average
Orbital period: 27.3 days sidereal; 29.5 days synodic
Appearance
3,474 km; brightest night luminary
Rhythms
Day: Monday (Somvar)
Direction: North-West
Associations
- Metal: Silver
- Gemstone: Pearl
- Color: White, Ivory
- Element: Water
Astrological Core Properties
Essence
Gender: Female
Nature: Natural Benefic
Varna: Vaishya
Guna: Sattva
Temperament
Temperament: Cool and Moist
Speed: Fastest graha; about 2.25 days per sign
Karakatva
- Mind, emotions, psyche
- Mother, nurturing, home
- Public image and popularity
- Fluids, tides, sleep
Zodiac Relationships
Ownership & Strength
Own signs: Cancer
Mooltrikona: Cancer 0°-24°
Exaltation: Taurus 3°
Debilitation: Scorpio 3°
Allies & Adversaries
- Friendly signs: Sun, Mercury
- Enemy signs: None
- Neutral signs: Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn
Planetary Relationships
Permanent Relationships
- Friends: Sun, Mercury
- Enemies:
- Neutrals: Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn
Temporary Relationships
- Friends: Planets in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th from Moon
- Enemies: Planets in 12th, 5th, 9th from Moon
Functional Nature
- Benefic: For Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Pisces Lagnas
- Malefic: For Capricorn and Aquarius Lagnas when weak
Planetary Drishti
Aspects 7th house from its position
Karakas · Life Domains
| Area | Role |
|---|---|
| Mother and nourishment | Shows maternal care, emotional safety, domestic comfort, and receptivity. |
| Mind and adaptability | Controls mental fluctuations, memory, sleep patterns, and public response. |
Houses & Strength
Strength Zones
- Strong in: 1st, 4th, 5th, 9th, 10th
- Weak in: 6th, 8th, 12th
Special Considerations
- Digbala: 4th house (Nadir)
- Ashtakavarga: High bindus reflect emotional stability and support
- Retrograde: Moon never retrogrades
- Combust: Not applicable; Moon does not combust but suffers from Amavasya when near Sun
Planetary Periods
Mahadasha Duration
10 years
Key Effects
- Focus on family, travel, emotional healing
- Popularity, creative inspiration, and fluidity
- Mood swings or dependency issues when afflicted
Nakshatra Allies
Rohini, Hasta, Shravana
Transit Wisdom
Moon's 2.5 day transit drives muhurta; waxing phases build momentum, waning phases encourage rest
Conjunctions & Yogas
Best Pairings
- Moon + Jupiter = Gaja Kesari Yoga
- Moon + Venus = strong artistic sensibility
Tense Alignments
- Moon + Saturn = Vish Yoga causing melancholy
- Moon + Rahu = Grahan Yoga with instability
Special Yogas
- Chandra-Mangal Yoga for wealth when joined with Mars
- Kemadruma Yoga when Moon is isolated, indicating emotional lessons
Remedies & Balancing
Mantras & Yantras
- Chandra Gayatri
- Sri Suktam
- Yantra: Chandra Yantra on silver plate
Gemstones & Fasting
- Gemstone: Pearl set in silver (after guidance)
- Fasting: Monday fast with milk and white food offerings
Charity & Puja
- Donate rice, milk, white clothes
- Feed cows or offer water to Shivalinga
- Puja: Abhishekam to Shiva or Gauri, moonlight meditation
Mythological Story
Chandra married the 27 Nakshatra daughters of Daksha but adored Rohini, causing a curse that waned his light. His cycle of waxing and waning teaches emotional balance and fairness in love.