MOON (CHANDRA)

The Moon is a royal planet and the queen of astrology. She governs the mind and her position in a horoscope determines our habitual patterns of thought, feelings and volition. The cosmic color transmitted is orange. The Moon is associated with the Water Element and the color white. Her season is winter and the body part is blood.

Gem: Natural PEARL  Rules: CANCER  Day: MONDAY  Metal: SILVER  Deity: VARUNA

If the Moon is well placed in one's horoscope the influence will be toward good habits, sensitivity, health and respect, and a tranquil mind and emotions.

Invocation to be chanted eleven times in the evening on Monday:
Om Chandraya Namaha (Om Chan-drah-yah Nahm-a-ha) “Om and salutations to Chandra, presiding spirit of the Moon”