Moon / Chandra
Briefing the Nature of the Planet
Moon is associated with the functionality of mind. It is believed that the moon controls
the power of mind and versatility. It is also believed to provide power of meditation,
concentration and resistance against cold diseases.
Favourite Colour : White
Favourite Day : Monday
Favourite God / Deity : Lord Shiva
The ill effects of Moon can be minimized and the good effects can be increased
according to Indian mythology by doing the following tasks. Any or all of these, one
can select as per one's convenience.
• To propitiate Moon, astrologers recommend donation of white cloth to needy
and poor on any Monday. It is also authoritatively stated that chanting of "Om
Namah Shivaya" for a good length of time continuously leads to please Moon.
• Worshipping Lord Shiva daily keeps Moon immensely pleased to quench even
high ambitions of the person concerned, it is stated emphatically in astrology.
• Fasting on Monday brings favours granted by Moon.
• 'Mounavrat' (Total Silence) practiced on Poornima (Full Moon) provides power
and strengthening of mind.
• Wearing of Pearl ring on the small finger on any Monday and continuing to
wear it thereafter is yet one more piece of advice from our ancestors to please
the Moon.
• It is appropriate to recommend that use of "Rudrakshamala" in
meditation/worship will increase the power of such observances.
• Astro Scriptures further suggest Tilak (Spilus Mark) of Sandal vermilion to be
applied on the forehead.
• Reciting of Moon's Vedic Mantra will enhance good results and achievements.
• Chanting of Moon's Seed Mantra if the Vedic mantra is hard to recite.