Remedies for Moon / Chandra Graha Shanti

According to ancient science of Vedic astrology, Moon or Chandra depicts mind and brain, feelings, emotions, sensitivity, softness, imagination, queen and mother. The waxing moon is believed to be benefic, while the waning moon is considered to be malefic. Moon is lord of three nakshatras or lunar mansions: Rohini, Hasta and Shravana. Chandra rules over the sign Karka (Cancer), while he is exalted in Vrishabha (Taurus) and in his fall in Vrishchika (Scorpio). Chandra has the following associations: the color white, the metal silver and the gemstones pearl and moonstone. His element is water, direction is north-west and season is winter. The Food Grain associated with him (One of Nava Dhanyas) is Rice. Let us have a look at remedies for Chandra or Moon related problems and during the Dasa or Antardasa of Moon:

1. Recite Annapoorna stotram.
2. Worship the ruling deity Shiva.
3. Chant Moon's ‘moola mantra’: Om shram sreem shraum sah chandraya namah, 10,000 times in 40 days.
4. Recite the Chandra stotra.
5. Jadi: Khirni Mool
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7. Pooja: Devi pooja.
8. Fasting: On Mondays.
9. Charity: Donate cow's milk or rice on Monday.
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