Grahas
Moon
Chandra
Chandra governs Manas — the fluctuating mind, emotions, and receptivity. Vedic astrology is Moon-centric: the birth Nakshatra is reckoned from the Moon. A stable Moon supports happiness and memory; a troubled Moon may show anxiety or instability in domestic life.
| Gender | Feminine |
|---|---|
| Abode | Water's edge |
| Nature | Waxing: mild benefic; waning: mild malefic |
| Direction | Northwest |
| Own signs | Cancer |
| Exaltation | Taurus |
| Debilitation | Scorpio |
Significations
Mother, fertility, heart, childhood health, family, women, spouse (for men), mind, memory, emotions, happiness, feelings, social conduct, change, prosperity, travel, water.