Chandra Yantra – Peace of Mind & Emotional Balance

The Chandra Yantra is dedicated to Chandra (the Moon), who governs the mind, emotions, intuition, mother, home, and the subconscious in Vedic astrology. The Moon is considered one of the most important planets in Indian astrology, as it determines the Moon sign (Rashi) which influences one's emotional nature, mental constitution, and life circumstances.

When the Moon is weak, afflicted, or in difficult placements in the birth chart, a person may experience anxiety, depression, emotional instability, difficulty sleeping, problems with mother or women in general, and disconnection from their intuitive wisdom. The Chandra Yantra works to harmonize the lunar energy and restore balance to these areas of life.

The Chandra Yantra contains the magical square of 2 (Moon's number) with the beej mantra "Som" inscribed within its geometric borders. The silver or white color associated with the Moon is traditionally used in the yantra's construction. When placed in the northeast or northwest direction of a home, it creates a calming, harmonizing field of energy.

Monday is the day of the Moon, and it is the most auspicious day to worship the Chandra Yantra. Offering white flowers (especially white jasmine or white lotus), milk, rice pudding, and moonstone to the yantra while chanting the Chandra mantra "Om Som Somaya Namaha" 108 times is the traditional method. The yantra is especially beneficial for those whose Moon is in Scorpio (debilitated) or for those with a mental health history.