Chandra - Moon spends 2.33 days in each sign of the zodiac
Moon - Luna or the planet moon (also known as as chandrama) is associated with a person's emotional make-up, unconscious habits, memories, rhythms and moods. The Moon was born from the mind of the cosmic man i.e. Virat Purusa or Kal Purusa. It is the presiding deity of the element water and rules over the tides of the sea.
| Alternative Name |
Soma |
| Planetary Ruler |
Cancer |
| Sidereal Ruler |
Taurus |
| Represented by |
Diana; the hunter goddess (Roman Mythology) |
| Associated Day |
Monday |
| In Chinese Astrology |
Represents Yin; the passive, receptive feminine life principle. |
| In Indian Astrology |
Represents mind |
| Related Gemstones |
Pearl |
| Related Metal |
Silver |
| In numerology |
Rules number 2 |
Moon when not placed rightly in a persons horoscpes, success becomes difficult. It may also become for him/her to achieve a comfortable life on earth. It makes people of such kind weak or sick in their early years.
Note: Chandra Graha is a very common term in India which means moon eclipse.
He is married to daughters of Daksha Prajapathi. He has therefore 27 wives, representing twenty seven Nakshatras (constellations). Budha (the planet Mercury) was born to Soma and Taraka. |
