Chandra (Moon)

When the mind won't sit still: remedies for Chandra

Chandra rules the mind, your mother, and how easily you feel things. A weak or afflicted Moon is often blamed for overthinking, broken sleep and moods that change with every small thing. Pearl (Moti) is the classical stone, though astrologers like to check the chart before recommending it. The pieces here are softer options you can wear every day.

What to choose

• 2 Mukhi Rudraksha Bracelet or Pendant: the Rudraksha for Chandra, with a lab test certificate. The pendant sits close to the heart; the bracelet is easier if you don't wear chains.
• Howlite Pendant: a white stone people reach for when anxiety is the main complaint.
• Clear Quartz Bracelet or Pendant: a plain, clear crystal that pairs well with almost anything else you wear.
• Cancer Rashi Bracelet: for those with Kark as their Moon sign.
• Numerology 2 Bracelet: for mulank 2 (born on the 2nd, 11th, 20th or 29th). It has Moonstone, Rose Quartz, Aquamarine and Pearl.

We don't stock a separate Chandra yantra at the moment. If you'd like a yantra at home, the Sampurn Navgrah Yantra covers the Moon along with the other eight grahas, and the Navgraha Shanti Bracelet and Sampurna Navagraha Shanti Kit are here too.

Monday and the full moon

Put on your bracelet or pendant on a Monday evening. Chant Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraya Namah 108 times if you can, or even 11 times on busy days. Moonlight is the natural way to recharge Moon crystals: leave them on a windowsill on a purnima night. Fasting on Mondays and keeping a silver glass for drinking water are old household practices many still follow.

For more calming pieces, look at Peace and Wellbeing, or Numerology Number 2 for mulank-based picks.