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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
24 May 2026
Sun
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25 May 2026
Mon
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26 May 2026
Tue
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27 May 2026
Wed
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28 May 2026
Thu
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29 May 2026
Fri
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30 May 2026
Sat
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31 May 2026
Sun
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01 Jun 2026
Mon
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02 Jun 2026
Tue
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03 Jun 2026
Wed
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04 Jun 2026
Thu
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05 Jun 2026
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06 Jun 2026
Sat
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📋 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 (24 May 2026) the Moon is in —. The sign under chandrashtama is — (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.
