Chandra (Moon)
चंद्र
The significator of the mind (manas), mother, emotions and nourishment. The Moon’s sign at birth is the rashi used for horoscopes and its nakshatra starts the Vimshottari dasha.
Attributes
| Signs owned | Karka (Cancer) |
|---|---|
| Exaltation | Vrishabha (Taurus) at 3° |
| Debilitation | Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
| Natural friends | Surya (Sun), Budh (Mercury) |
| Neutral | Mangal (Mars), Guru (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn) |
| Full aspects | 7th house |
| Nature | Natural benefic |
| Vimshottari dasha | 10 years |
| Day | Monday |
| Gemstone | Pearl |
| Colour | White |
Nakshatras ruled by Chandra
Frequently asked questions
In which sign is Chandra exalted?
Chandra (Moon) is exalted in Taurus, with deep exaltation at 3°, and debilitated in Scorpio.
How long is the Chandra mahadasha?
In the 120-year Vimshottari system the Moon mahadasha lasts 10 years. It is the starting dasha for anyone whose Moon is in Rohini, Hasta, Shravana.
What is the gemstone for Chandra?
The traditional gemstone for Moon is Pearl. Gemstone advice should come from a full chart reading, not the planet alone.
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Chandra transits and dashas in your app
Current and future sign ingresses, retrograde windows and the full Vimshottari dasha tree for any birth chart.
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