Chandra dosha is a general name for a weak or afflicted Moon in the birth chart. The common causes are a dark Moon (birth near Amavasya), the Moon in Scorpio, the Moon joined with Rahu, Ketu or Saturn, Kemadruma yoga, or the Moon in the 6th, 8th or 12th house. It is read mainly for peace of mind, mother and comfort. The Moon in the 4th house is actually strong (directional strength), not a dosha.
Main causes
| Condition | What it means |
|---|---|
| Dark Moon | Born near Amavasya — the Moon has little light (paksha bala) |
| Debilitated Moon | Moon in Scorpio, deepest at 3° |
| Moon with Rahu or Ketu | Chandra grahan dosha |
| Moon with Saturn | Vish yoga — heaviness, worry |
| Kemadruma | No planet in the 2nd or 12th from the Moon |
| Moon in the 6th, 8th or 12th | Dusthana placement, read as harder for peace of mind |
What is not Chandra dosha
The Moon in the 4th house gains directional strength (dig bala), so it is a good placement, not a dosha. The 4th is a kendra, not an apoklima — apoklima houses are the 3rd, 6th, 9th and 12th. A bright Moon in Taurus (exaltation) or Cancer (own sign) is strong even if other factors are mixed.
Effects
Worry, changing moods, poor sleep, sensitivity to criticism, and concerns around the mother or home. Results show mostly in the Moon’s dasha or antardasha and during Sade Sati, when Saturn transits over the natal Moon.
Remedies
- Shiva worship on Mondays; water or milk on the Shivling.
- Chandra mantra Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah, 108 times on Mondays.
- Care for your mother; give rice, milk or white cloth on Mondays.
- Pearl only after a chart check. For persistent anxiety or low mood, see a doctor — remedies are support, not treatment.
Related: Kemadruma dosha, Chandra grahan dosha.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Chandra dosha?
A weak or afflicted Moon — dark, debilitated, with Rahu, Ketu or Saturn, Kemadruma, or in the 6th, 8th or 12th house.
Is the Moon in the 4th house a dosha?
No. The Moon gets directional strength in the 4th house.
Which sign weakens the Moon?
Scorpio, its sign of debilitation.
What is the main remedy for Chandra dosha?
Monday Shiva worship and the Chandra mantra, with care for one’s mother.
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