Moon is the mind of all and master of all the senses and emotions. The Moon is feminine in nature and represents the divine mother.
It governs charisma and soft and feminine attributes like gentle expressions, caring, and nurturing. It is also the lord of the water and rules over the water component in our body.
The Moon in the chart represents our psychological nature, our wisdom, and our peace of mind.
The Moon is said to bestow fame, popularity, and people’s love towards the native. A well-placed Moon helps us with our mental equilibrium and gives us the ability to face hardships in life with strength and courage.
A well-placed Moon makes us fortunate in all areas of life.
Astrology is perhaps as old a phenomenon as Human existence itself. Our ancient texts talk about Lord Ram’s horoscope.
The idol of the Moon should be made using Sphatika (a kind of stone). Moon should be perceived duly attired in white clothes, riding a chariot pulled by ten horses, bedecked with white ornaments, holding a mace in one hand and giving blessings with the other.
Moon God should be worshipped with the flowers and clothes of the colours of the idol and with fragrance, sticks, Deepa, giving oblations, Dhupa, Guggul, etc. The metal of the idol of the planet and the food dear to him as signified by the planet are donated in charity with full devoutness for the alleviation of the affliction.
Maharishi Parashara said that the Mantra of the Moon should be recited eleven thousand times.
The type of wood to be used for Havan of Moon is Palash. The Havana Samagri duly mixed with honey, ghee, curd, or milk is offered as oblations into the sacred fire and amidst chanting of the Mantras 108 or 28 times, the Havana should be performed.
After that Brahmins should be fed. Rice cooked with milk is a must for the remedy of Moon. After the worship Dakshina should be given as per shraddha of yajmana (person performing the Havan) and satisfaction of Brahmins.
Normally the mantras given below are chanted for reducing the affliction of the Moon. Beej Mantra is preferred because of being a potent mantra.
Mantra for Moon (Chandra): “Om Chandraay Namah”
Beej Mantra for Moon (Chandra): “Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraay Namah”
Pearl is the gemstone of the Moon.
The following important points should be noted before wearing the gemstone.
Mantra for Moon (Chandra): “Om Chandraay Namah”
Beej Mantra for Moon (Chandra): “Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandraay Namah”
Either of these mantras should be recited at least 108 times before wearing the gemstone.
Astrology may be one of the insights that our ancient Rishi-Munis might have got as part of their self-seeking or Tapasya. We should be thankful to all the people who translated that insight for understanding the common man. We should use Astrology as a tool to improve our lives and also to make the world a better and kinder place to live in.
Remedies for Mild affliction 
