Glossary · சந்திராஷ்டமம் · चंद्राष्टम
What is Chandrashtama?
Chandrashtama is the two to two and a half days each month when the Moon passes through the 8th sign counted from your Moon sign. Traditionally it's a time to go gently and avoid big decisions, risky starts and arguments.
The name
How to use it
Treat it like a short, predictable low-energy stretch: schedule routine work and rest, and move important launches or difficult conversations a couple of days.
See your Chandrashtama dates
OpenMore terms
Questions people ask
How often does it come?
About every 27 days, as the Moon completes its round of the zodiac.
Calculated by ChiChakra from real planetary positions (Astronomy Engine, sidereal zodiac with a Lahiri-style setting) · How we calculate · About ChiChakra. Solar timings use the geometric solar centre at 0° altitude without atmospheric refraction; upper-limb almanacs can differ by several minutes. Rahu and Ketu use mean nodes. Traditional guidance, not a guarantee or professional advice.