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Chandra Dosh: Blemish on the horoscope

Earth has 70% of its surface covered with water, and our body is almost 60% water. The moon’s position severely impacts the waters on earth, so it does on our bodies. In this blog, we will learn about one of the defects caused by the moon’s positioning, called Chandra Dosh.  

Importance of the moon in the horoscope

In Vedic astrology, our inner self is represented by the moon. Moon is closer to us than any other planet, and hence it is considered the most influential planet, governing mind, body, soul, emotions, behaviour, moods, and feelings.

 A strong moon represents sensitivity, caring nature, and nurturing attitude. Moreover, it yields emotional maturity, responsibility, and a strong will to do something for the betterment of society. Hence, and due to such influence, the planet moon has importance in Vedic astrology.

What is Chandra Dosh?

In Vedic astrology, the moon is called Chandra, which means bright and shining in Sanskrit. Dosh means defect. The lack of good and favorable position of the moon in the horoscope is termed, Chandra Dosh. A weak moon creates all sorts of problems in life, relationships, and business.

Planetary positions of Chandra Dosh:

 Several combinations with the moon in the birth chart have different effects on the individual. For example, the combination of planet Rahu and the moon is termed, Chandra Dosh. Chandra Dosh occurs when the moon lies in the closest house to the ruling constellation at the time of birth.

Whenever Chandra is in a weaker position in the horoscope, allying with other malicious planets like Ketu, it creates Chandra Dosh. Even for few houses, if the sun shares the home with Chandra, it causes the same effects.

Effects of Chandra Dosh

 Our mind is key to all of our problems. Our mind controls all the other voluntary functions, and the moon is known to impact the state of our minds. Reverberations of Chandra Dosh depend upon the house in the horoscope, along with the planet it is shared with. Especially when the moon shares a house with Rahu or Ketu, it shows noteworthy results.

Due to Chandra Dosh, one can suffer the following mal effects:

 –Anxiety, stress, and an unstable mind are a few of the primary effects of Chandra Dosh.

 -Ability to make the right choice diminishes when an individual suffers from Chandra Dosh. As he begins to make wrong decisions in life, his confidence level hits rock bottom.

 -Low confidence and lower self-esteem leads to depression and other cognitive disorders if a person has very strong Chandra Dosh.

 -It is often observed that women with Chandra Dosh can experience fertility issues or irregularities in the menstrual cycle.

 -Person suffering from Chandra Dosh may suffer the loss of money and even his ancestral property.

 One can face undiagnosable body pain, anxiety, and lethargy when suffering from the Dosh. 

 -In the Chandra Dosh, if the moon in the horoscope is weaker, it causes disturbance in the relationship with that individual and his mother.

 -Personality disorders such as radical mood swings and weak minds are considered effects of an unfavorable moon in the horoscope.

What are the Remedies for Chandra Dosh?

 There are plenty of remedies available to neutralize the effects of Chandra Dosh on the life of an individual. After the consultation with an astrology expert, on an auspicious day, one can carry out the recommended rituals, Yagya (fire ritual), mantra chants, and offerings under the supervision of the ritual experts. Let’s take a look at them one by one. 

 1.Chandra Shanti Puja is one of the best remedies to remove Chandra Dosh from one’s horoscope. However, this ritual must be done under the supervision of astrology experts. 

 2. Every Monday of the Chandra Dosh period, one must visit the temple of Lord Shiva and offer milk to Shiva Lingam to pacify the moon.

 3. One can offer rice, milk, white clothes to the poor on every full moon to please Lord Chandra.

 4. If the individual is suffering from Chandra Dosh, he must never accept silver in the form of a gift. 

 5. Showing utmost respect to your mother is essential if someone is looking forward to reducing the hindrances created by the Chandra Dosh by rituals. 

 6. One can observe a fast on nine consecutive Mondays to diminish the mal effect of Chandra Dosh.

 7. Praying to Nava Grahas and meditating under the moonlight has their advantages in removing Chandra Dosh.

What are Mantras for Chandra Dosh?

 Meditating with mantras is one of the most effective ways to stabilize the unstable mind. Mantras, especially the Beej (root) mantras, have tremendous power to redirect the universal energy inwards. Let’s take a look at few mantras which can help to reduce the Chandra Dosh.

Beej mantras for pacifying the Planets in Chandra Dosh:

Mantra for pacifying Lord Chandra in Chandra Dosh:

 ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं स: चन्द्रमसे नम:।

 Om Shram Shrim Shraum Sah Chandramase Namah |

Mantra for pacifying Lord Rahu in Chandra Dosh:

 ॐ भ्रां भ्रीं भ्रौं सः राहवे नमः।

  Om Bhraam Bhreem Bhroum Sah Rahave Namaha ।

Mantra for pacifying Lord Ketu in Chandra Dosh:

 केतु मंत्र: ॐ स्रां स्रीं स्रौं सः केतवे नमः। 

 Om Stram Streem Strom Sah Ketave Namah ।

Chandra Dosh Nivarana Mantra: 

 This mantra is for removing the mal effect of the moon in the horoscope. One should chant this mantra 108 times every Monday during the meditation to have desired effects.

 दधिशंख तुषाराभं क्षीरॊदार्णव संभवम्। नमामि शशिनं सॊमं शम्भोर्मकुट भूषणम्॥

Dadhishankham Tusharabham Kshiror Darnav Sambhavam | Namami Shaninam Somam Shambho Markut Bhushanam ||

One thing should be kept in mind, to seek the guidance of Astronomy professionals before taking up such rituals. This is because planets, Mantras, Yagyas have potent vibrations and energies which should be channelized under the supervision of the experts. However, when done with utmost commitment and devotion, these rituals grant the desired outcome when adhered to the rules.

Swami Ji always says that no matter how bad the moon’s position in your chart is, if you perform Sadhana every day, even your planetary positions become favorable, and you succeed in life with the blessings of your Guru and Ishta.

We hope this blog helps you understand the importance of the Chandra Dosh, the rituals in brief, and the dos and don’ts. His Holiness Chamunda Swamiji is a world-renowned expert in the field of Vedic Astrology. To know more and perform the Puja under Swami Ji’s guidance, write to us at info@chamundaswamiji.com.