Gemstone
Pearl (Moti) gemstone
The gemstone of Chandra, worn to strengthen it when it is a helpful planet in your chart.
| Planet | Chandra |
|---|---|
| Substitutes (upratna) | Moonstone |
| Metal | Silver |
| Finger | Little finger |
| Day to wear | Somavara (Monday) |
| Mantra | Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandramase Namah |
| Weight | Traditional rule: about 1 ratti for every 10–12 kg of body weight. Buy only with a lab certificate. |
Benefits of Pearl (Moti)
Pearl (Moti) strengthens Chandra, which signifies mind, mother, emotions and peace. It helps when Chandra rules good houses in your chart (the Lagna, 5th or 9th) and is weak; if Chandra rules the 6th, 8th or 12th, strengthening it can do harm.
Energise
On the first morning, wash in raw milk and Ganga jal, light a lamp and chant Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandramase Namah 108 times, then wear it.
Who should wear Pearl (Moti), by lagna
| Mesha | Ask an astrologer first |
| Vrishabha | Avoid |
| Mithuna | Avoid |
| Karka | Suits you |
| Simha | Avoid |
| Kanya | Avoid |
| Tula | Ask an astrologer first |
| Vrishchika | Suits you |
| Dhanu | Avoid |
| Makara | Avoid |
| Kumbha | Avoid |
| Meena | Suits you |
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