🌙 Chandrashtama Today
Find which Rashi is under Chandrashtama, 14-day planner, remedies & do's & don'ts
🌕 Moon Position on 20 April 2026
Moon Sign (Rashi)
Taurus
ரிஷபம்
Chandrashtama Rashi
Libra
துலாம்
Nakshatra ends: 2:08 AM, Apr 21
⚠ CHANDRASHTAMA RASHI TODAY
Libra
துலாம் — 8th from the Moon's current position
Affected Nakshatras:
Chitra
Swati
Vishakha
If your natal Moon sign (Janma Rashi) is Libra, today is your Chandrashtama.
12 Rashis — Chandrashtama Status on 20 April 2026
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📅 14-Day Chandrashtama Planner
Check which Rashi is affected by Chandrashtama over the next 14 days (Chennai, IST).
| Date |
Day |
Moon Rashi |
Nakshatra |
Chandrashtama Rashi |
|
20 Apr 2026 |
Mon |
Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Rohini |
⚠ Hasta, SwatiCS
|
|
21 Apr 2026 |
Tue |
Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Mrigashira |
⚠ SwatiCS
|
|
22 Apr 2026 |
Wed |
Mithuna (Gemini) |
Ardra |
⚠ Swati, AnuradhaCS
|
|
23 Apr 2026 |
Thu |
Mithuna (Gemini) |
Punarvasu |
⚠ Anuradha, JyeshthaCS
|
|
24 Apr 2026 |
Fri |
Karka (Cancer) |
Pushya |
⚠ Jyeshtha, MulaCS
|
|
25 Apr 2026 |
Sat |
Karka (Cancer) |
Ashlesha |
⚠ Mula, Purva AshadhaCS
|
|
26 Apr 2026 |
Sun |
Simha (Leo) |
Magha |
⚠ Purva Ashadha, ShravanaCS
|
|
27 Apr 2026 |
Mon |
Simha (Leo) |
Purva Phalguni |
⚠ ShravanaCS
|
|
28 Apr 2026 |
Tue |
Kanya (Virgo) |
Uttara Phalguni |
⚠ Shravana, ShatabhishaCS
|
|
29 Apr 2026 |
Wed |
Kanya (Virgo) |
Hasta |
⚠ ShatabhishaCS
|
|
30 Apr 2026 |
Thu |
Kanya (Virgo) |
Chitra |
⚠ ShatabhishaCS
|
|
01 May 2026 |
Fri |
Tula (Libra) |
Swati |
⚠ Shatabhisha, Uttara BhadrapadaCS
|
|
02 May 2026 |
Sat |
Tula (Libra) |
Vishakha |
⚠ Uttara Bhadrapada, RevatiCS
|
|
03 May 2026 |
Sun |
Vrishchika (Scorpio) |
Vishakha |
⚠ Revati, AshwiniCS
|
📋 Do's & Don'ts During Chandrashtama
❌ Avoid During Chandrashtama
- Starting new businesses or projects
- Making major financial decisions
- Signing contracts or legal documents
- Long journeys (especially overnight)
- Borrowing or lending money
- Surgery or medical procedures (non-emergency)
- Arguments and confrontations
- Marriage, housewarming, thread ceremony
✅ Recommended During Chandrashtama
- Visit Shiva temple for darshan
- Recite Chandra Mantra 108 times
- Observe partial fast (milk, fruits)
- Meditate and pray
- Wear white clothing
- Donate white items (milk, rice, silver)
- Remain calm and patient
- Rest and avoid unnecessary risks
🙏 Chandrashtama Remedies (Pariharams)
Remedies to Reduce the Effect
- Chant Chandra Mantra: "Om Som Somaya Namaha" 108 times daily
- Visit a Shiva temple and perform Abhishekam or watch Rudrabhishekam
- Offer milk, white flowers, and rice to Lord Shiva
- Recite Shiva Panchakshara Mantra: "Om Namah Shivaya" 108 times
- Donate white items — milk, curd, rice, sugar, white cloth
- Avoid non-vegetarian food and alcohol during this period
- Recite Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra 21 times for protection
ℹ What is Chandrashtama?
Chandrashtama (Sanskrit: चन्द्राष्टम, Tamil: சந்திராஷ்டமம்) literally means "8th Moon" — it occurs when the transiting Moon (Chandra) passes through the sign that is 8th from your natal Moon sign (Janma Rashi).
In Vedic astrology the 8th house signifies obstacles, hidden matters, longevity, and sudden change. The Moon moves through each of the 12 signs in about 2¼ days (approximately 27½ days for a full cycle), so chandrashtama occurs for every person once a month and lasts about 2 to 2.5 days.
During this period, people born under the affected Rashi are traditionally advised to avoid important decisions, new beginnings, and risky activities. Instead, rest, introspection, and worship are recommended.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chandrashtama?
Chandrashtama (Chandrashtamam) occurs when the Moon transits the 8th house counted from your natal Moon sign (Janma Rashi). It lasts about 2 to 2.5 days and is traditionally considered inauspicious for starting new ventures.
Which Rashi is under Chandrashtama today?
Today (20 April 2026) the Moon is in Taurus. The sign under chandrashtama is Libra (8th from Moon's position).
How long does Chandrashtama last?
The Moon spends about 2¼ days in each sign. So chandrashtama lasts approximately 2 to 2½ days before the Moon moves on.
What should I avoid during Chandrashtama?
Avoid starting new businesses, making major decisions, undertaking long journeys, signing contracts, lending or borrowing money, and confrontations.
What are the remedies for Chandrashtama?
Recite the Chandra Mantra (Om Som Somaya Namaha) 108 times, visit a Shiva temple, offer milk/curd/white items, observe a partial fast, and remain calm and patient.
