Mind and emotions
Feelings, moods, memory, imagination and how you respond inwardly to life's events.
Navagraha · Chandra
Moon in Vedic Astrology
The mind, emotions, mother and the rashi your horoscope is read from.
Chandra is the mind (manas) and the most personal graha in Jyotish. Your Moon sign is your rashi: daily rashifal, Kundli matching, the Vimshottari Dasha, Sade Sati and Chandrashtama are all counted from it. A steady Moon gives emotional balance, memory and a nurturing nature.
Chandra · Moon
- Rules
- Cancer
- Exalted
- Taurus
- Dasha
- 10 yrs
- Day
- Monday
- Gem
- Pearl
- Nature
- Benefic
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Find your Moon sign
Your Moon sign (rashi) is the sidereal sign the Moon occupied at birth. The Moon changes sign every two and a quarter days, so the birth time can matter.
What you'll see
- Your sidereal Moon sign and exact degree (Lahiri)
- Its nakshatra and pada, and the house it occupies
- Dignity: exalted, own sign, debilitated, combust or retrograde
- When your Moon Mahadasha and Antardasha run
- A reading for your exact sign and house
Where is Moon now?
Sidereal (Lahiri), IST · updated 18 Oct 2026, 2:15 am
Now in
♐ Sagittarius (Dhanu)
21.45° · Purva Ashadha pada 3 · Neutral sign
Entered Sagittarius
16 Oct 2026, 6:47 am
Next: Capricorn
18 Oct 2026, 7:33 pm
Understand Chandra
What does Moon represent?
Mother and nourishment
The mother, home comforts, food, care given and received, and a sense of belonging.
The public and the everyday
Popularity, dealings with the public, fluids and travel, and the rhythm of daily life.
| Personality | Emotions, sensitivity, memory, imagination, adaptability, contentment |
|---|---|
| People | Mother, maternal figures, women, the public, caregivers |
| Body | Mind, chest and breasts, bodily fluids, blood, sleep, the left eye (men) |
| Work | Nursing and care, hospitality, food and dairy, travel, shipping, public-facing roles |
At a glance
Moon (Chandra) facts
| Sanskrit names | Soma, Chandra, Indu, Shashi |
|---|---|
| Rules | Cancer (Karka) |
| Exaltation | Taurus (Vrishabha), deepest at 3° |
| Debilitation | Scorpio (Vrishchika), deepest at 3° |
| Moolatrikona | Taurus 3°–30° |
| Friends | Sun, Mercury |
| Neutral | Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn |
| Enemies | None |
| Aspects | 7th house from itself |
| Directional strength (Dig Bala) | 4th house |
| Nakshatras ruled | Rohini, Hasta, Shravana |
| Vimshottari Mahadasha | 10 years |
| Nature | Benefic when waxing and bright; weaker near the new moon |
| Gender | Feminine |
| Element | Water (Jala) |
| Day | Monday (Somvar) |
| Colour | White, silver |
| Gemstone | Pearl (Moti). Traditional association; suitability depends on the whole chart. |
| Metal | Silver |
| Direction | North-west |
| Movement | About 2¼ days in each sign; never retrograde |
Sign by sign
Moon in the 12 signs
Sidereal signs. A full reading also weighs the house, aspects, conjunctions and the dasha.
Moon in Aries (Mesha)
Quick feelings and quick recovery; enthusiastic, impulsive and independent. Patience and calm before reacting are the lessons.
Moon in Taurus (Vrishabha)Exalted
Exalted. Emotionally steady, sensual, loyal and comfort-loving; a calm, content mind. Possessiveness is the shadow.
Moon in Gemini (Mithuna)Friendly sign
Curious, talkative and restless; the mind needs variety and conversation. Anxiety comes from too many open threads.
Moon in Cancer (Karka)Own sign
Own sign. Deeply caring, intuitive and home-loving with strong ties to the mother. Moods follow the tides of feeling.
Moon in Leo (Simha)Friendly sign
Warm, proud and generous; needs to feel appreciated and seen. Emotional drama surfaces when recognition is missing.
Moon in Virgo (Kanya)Friendly sign
Analytical, careful and helpful; feelings are processed through order and work. Worry and self-criticism need gentling.
Moon in Libra (Tula)
Diplomatic, sociable and fair; peace in relationships brings peace of mind. Indecision and people-pleasing are common.
Moon in Scorpio (Vrishchika)Debilitated
Debilitated. Intense, private and emotionally deep; strong intuition but prone to suspicion or hurt. Inner work transforms this Moon.
Moon in Sagittarius (Dhanu)
Optimistic, idealistic and freedom-loving; faith and learning steady the mind. Restlessness or over-promising can follow.
Moon in Capricorn (Makara)
Reserved, practical and dutiful; emotions are controlled and expressed through responsibility. Loneliness or pessimism need care.
Moon in Aquarius (Kumbha)
Detached, humanitarian and original; comfortable with groups and ideas. Personal emotional needs can be neglected.
Moon in Pisces (Meena)
Sensitive, compassionate and imaginative, often spiritual or artistic. Boundaries protect this porous Moon from absorbing others' moods.
House by house
Moon in the 12 houses
Houses counted whole-sign from the Lagna. Needs a birth time.
- 1st houseAttractive, emotional and popular; the face and moods show. Health and temperament fluctuate with the Moon's phase.
- 2nd houseSweet speech, family closeness and wealth that waxes and wanes; fond of good food.
- 3rd houseImaginative communicator, close to siblings, fond of short journeys; a changeable but creative mind.
- 4th houseDirectional strengthDirectional strength: deep contentment, love of home, property, vehicles and a strong bond with the mother.
- 5th houseCreative, emotionally intelligent and romantic; good for children, learning and the arts.
- 6th houseEmotions can affect health and digestion; service roles, nursing or healing work suit. Worry needs managing.
- 7th houseAn emotional, caring partner and a public-facing nature; marriage matters deeply to peace of mind.
- 8th housePsychic sensitivity and emotional ups and downs; interest in hidden subjects. Calm routines protect wellbeing.
- 9th houseDevout, kind and fortunate; travel and teachers bring growth. Faith steadies the mind.
- 10th housePublic life, popularity and careers that deal with people; status may rise and fall with circumstances.
- 11th houseGains through women, the public and networks; wishes tend to be fulfilled and friends are many.
- 12th houseA rich inner life, dreams and spiritual leanings; foreign residence or retreats suit. Sleep and expenses need watching.
Read the whole chart
When is Moon strong or weak?
Strong
Bright and waxing (near the full moon), exalted in Taurus, in its own sign Cancer, in the 4th house (directional strength), or aspected by Jupiter (Gajakesari when in a kendra from Jupiter).
Weak or afflicted
Dark and waning near the new moon, debilitated in Scorpio, with Saturn, Rahu or Ketu, or in the 6th, 8th or 12th house. A Moon with no planets on either side (Kemadruma) is traditionally considered lonely.
Planetary periods
Moon Mahadasha (10 years)
Home, emotions, the mother and public life. Ten years in which feelings, family and comfort take centre stage.
Often brings
- Peace at home, property or vehicle purchase
- Popularity and success with the public
- Travel, especially near water
- Marriage or the birth of children
Can challenge
- Mood swings, anxiety or poor sleep
- Health of the mother
- Emotional decisions about money
- Fluctuating finances
Best used for
- Settling a home
- Hospitality, food, care or public-facing work
- Inner work, rest and family time
Traditional practices
Remedies for Moon
Shared as cultural and devotional practice, not as a substitute for medical, financial or legal advice.
Beej mantra
Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah
- Fast or keep a simple diet on Mondays
- Offer water or milk to Shiva
- Spend time near water and keep regular sleep
- Care for your mother and older women
Gemstones are powerful in tradition and should only be chosen after studying the whole chart, never from one placement.
Common questions
Moon FAQs
Why do Vedic horoscopes use the Moon sign?
In Jyotish the Moon is the mind and daily experience, so transits, the daily rashifal, Kundli matching and the Vimshottari Dasha are all counted from the Moon sign (Janma Rashi).
Do I need my birth time to find my Moon sign?
Often not. If the Moon stayed in one sign all day, the date and place are enough. On days when it changes sign, the birth time decides it.
What is a Moon nakshatra?
The Moon's nakshatra (birth star) is one of 27 lunar mansions of 13°20′. It sets your first Vimshottari Dasha, your naming syllable and much of Kundli matching.
Which sign does Moon rule?
Moon (Chandra) rules Cancer (Karka).
Where is Moon exalted and debilitated?
Moon is exalted in Taurus (Vrishabha), most deeply at 3°, and debilitated in Scorpio (Vrishchika). Dignity is one factor; house, aspects and the dasha also shape results.
How long is Moon Mahadasha?
10 years in the Vimshottari system. Each of its nine Antardashas lasts in proportion to its lord's own Mahadasha years.
Which nakshatras does Moon rule?
Rohini, Hasta, Shravana. People born with the Moon in these nakshatras begin life in Moon Mahadasha.
Where is Moon now?
On 18 Oct 2026 Moon is in sidereal Sagittarius at 21.4°, in Purva Ashadha nakshatra. It moves into Capricorn on 18 Oct 2026.
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See Moon in the context of your whole chart
Your free Kundli shows all nine grahas, their houses, aspects, yogas and your Dasha timeline.