Chandra (Moon)
By The Astrologic Desk · Editorial and calculation review
Chandra (the Moon) is the manakaraka, governing mind, mood and emotional safety. It rules Karka, is exalted in Vrishabha at 3° and debilitated in Vrishchika at 3°. Its mahadasha runs ten years. In Vedic astrology the Moon's nakshatra — the janma nakshatra — is the anchor of the whole chart reading.
Karaka: Manakaraka — mind, emotion, and the felt sense of safety. Nature: Benefic. Mahadasha: 10 years.
Significations
- Mind, mood, and emotional regulation
- Mother and early nurture
- Home and the sense of belonging
- Fluids, and the rhythm of daily life
Chandra in each rashi
- Chandra in Mesha (Aries)
- Chandra in Vrishabha (Taurus)
- Chandra in Mithuna (Gemini)
- Chandra in Karka (Cancer)
- Chandra in Simha (Leo)
- Chandra in Kanya (Virgo)
- Chandra in Tula (Libra)
- Chandra in Vrishchika (Scorpio)
- Chandra in Dhanu (Sagittarius)
- Chandra in Makara (Capricorn)
- Chandra in Kumbha (Aquarius)
- Chandra in Meena (Pisces)
Chandra in each house
- Chandra in the first houseTanu
- Chandra in the second houseDhana
- Chandra in the third houseSahaja
- Chandra in the fourth houseBandhu
- Chandra in the fifth housePutra
- Chandra in the sixth houseAri
- Chandra in the seventh houseYuvati
- Chandra in the eighth houseRandhra
- Chandra in the ninth houseDharma
- Chandra in the tenth houseKarma
- Chandra in the eleventh houseLabha
- Chandra in the twelfth houseVyaya
Chandra mahadasha
Chandra transits
- Chandra transiting Mesha
- Chandra transiting Vrishabha
- Chandra transiting Mithuna
- Chandra transiting Karka
- Chandra transiting Simha
- Chandra transiting Kanya
- Chandra transiting Tula
- Chandra transiting Vrishchika
- Chandra transiting Dhanu
- Chandra transiting Makara
- Chandra transiting Kumbha
- Chandra transiting Meena