Moon (Chandra)

Chandra, the Moon, rules the mind and emotions. In Vedic astrology the Moon sign (Rashi) and its nakshatra are central to horoscopes, dasha and matching.

Right now Moon is in Scorpio (Vrishchika) 17° 46′ 50″, in Jyeshtha nakshatra.

What Moon signifies

  • Mind and emotions
  • Mother and nurturing
  • Public popularity
  • Fluids, sleep and fertility

When Moon is strong

A strong Moon gives emotional stability, good memory, popularity and a caring nature.

When Moon is weak

A weak Moon can bring anxiety, mood swings and restlessness.

Moon in each house

Gemstones should only be worn after an astrologer reviews your full chart — a stone for a planet that rules difficult houses can do harm.