THE MIND, MOTHER & EMOTIONS
Chandra governs the mind (manas), emotional nature, and one's relationship with the mother and the public. A well-placed Moon gives emotional stability, intuition, and a nurturing, adaptable temperament.
Sanskrit Name
Chandra
Type
Benefic
Gender
Female
Guna
Sattvic
Element
Water
Direction
North-West
Metal
Silver
Day
Monday
Astrological Attributes
- Own Sign(s)
- Cancer
- Exaltation
- Taurus (3°)
- Debilitation
- Scorpio (3°)
- Moolatrikona
- Taurus (4°–30°)
- Friendly Signs
- Sun, Mercury
- Neutral Signs
- Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn
- Enemy Signs
- None classically assigned
- Karaka (Signifies)
- Mind, mother, emotions, the public
- Gemstone
- Pearl (Moti)
- Mantra
- Om Chandraya Namah
Key Significations
- Mind & emotional nature
- Mother & nurturing
- Intuition & receptivity
- Public life & popularity
- Fluids & bodily comfort
- Adaptability
Effects
Strong: Gives emotional stability, a calm and nurturing mind, good rapport with the public, and a close bond with the mother.
Weak: May cause emotional restlessness, anxiety, a wavering mind, and a distant or difficult relationship with the mother.
Afflicted: Can bring mood instability, overthinking, health issues related to fluids/digestion, and difficulty finding emotional security.
Placement Results (By House)
1st House: Emotionally expressive personality, changeable moods, caring nature, public appeal.
2nd House: Emotional relationship with wealth and family, pleasant speech, fluctuating finances.
3rd House: Emotional bond with siblings, creative communication, restless courage.
4th House: Very close to mother, emotional attachment to home, natural comfort and domesticity.
5th House: Nurturing toward children, emotional creativity, intuitive intellect.
6th House: Emotional response to conflict, fluctuating health, caring in service roles.
7th House: Emotionally invested in partnerships, seeks a nurturing spouse, popular socially.
8th House: Emotional intensity, interest in the mysterious, fluctuating life circumstances.
9th House: Emotional connection to belief/dharma, nurturing father figure, fortunate travels.
10th House: Public-facing career, emotionally invested in reputation, changeable career path.
11th House: Emotional bonds with friends, gains through the public, nurturing social circle.
12th House: Rich inner/dream life, emotional need for solitude, possible distance from mother.
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