Grahas
Chandra — the Moon in Vedic astrology
Chandra is the Moon in Vedic astrology. It signifies the mind, the mother, emotions, comfort and the public. It rules Cancer, is exalted in Taurus (deepest at 3°) and debilitated in Scorpio, and its Vimshottari mahadasha lasts 10 years.
| Signifies (karaka) | the mind, the mother, emotions, comfort and the public |
|---|---|
| Rules | Cancer |
| Exaltation | Taurus (deepest at 3°) |
| Debilitation | Scorpio |
| Mahadasha | 10 years |
| Nakshatras ruled | Rohini, Hasta and Shravana |
| Friends | Sun and Mercury |
| Neutral | Mars, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn |
| Enemies | none |
| Day | Monday |
| Traditional gemstone | Pearl |
In the Vimshottari dasha the 10-year Chandra period is divided into nine antardashas, one for each graha, in the same order as the mahadashas themselves. Anyone whose birth Moon is in Rohini, Hasta or Shravana begins life in it.
A graha in its own or exalted sign is read as strong and able to deliver what it signifies; in its debilitation, as struggling to — though classical cancellation rules (neecha bhanga) can reverse a debilitation. Its natural friendships, from Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, decide how it fares in another graha's sign.
Questions
In which sign is Chandra exalted?
Taurus (deepest at 3°). Its debilitation is the opposite sign, Scorpio.
How long is the Chandra mahadasha?
10 years in the Vimshottari dasha system, out of a 120-year cycle.
Which nakshatras does Chandra rule?
Rohini, Hasta and Shravana — nine nakshatras (120°) apart, one in each third of the zodiac.
Which planets are friends of Chandra?
The Sun and Mercury. Neutral: Mars, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn. It treats no graha as an enemy. These are the natural (naisargika) relationships of Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra.
What does Chandra signify in Vedic astrology?
The mind, the mother, emotions, comfort and the public.
In Plutto
Plutto places all nine grahas in your chart and tells you which one is running your life now. Background: Vedic astrology.
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