What is Chandra Balam?
Chandra Balam (చంద్ర బలం / சந்திர பலம்) means "moon strength." It measures the auspiciousness of the current moon position (Rashi) relative to your birth moon sign (Janma Rashi). It is used alongside Tarabalam to assess personal auspiciousness.
🌙 Chandra Balam is Rashi-based (moon sign), while Tarabalam is Nakshatra-based (birth star). Both should ideally be favourable for important activities.
Auspicious Moon Positions
Count from your birth Rashi to the current moon's Rashi. Positions 1, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11 are considered auspicious. Positions 4, 8 (especially 8th — Ashtama Chandra) are most inauspicious.
Ashtama Chandra
When the moon is in the 8th sign from your birth Rashi, it creates Ashtama Chandra — a period of particular caution. Important activities, travel, and new ventures are best avoided during Ashtama Chandra periods.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chandra Balam?
Chandra Balam measures whether the current moon's position is auspicious for you based on your birth moon sign. Positions 1,3,6,7,10,11 from birth sign are good.
What is Ashtama Chandra?
Ashtama Chandra occurs when the moon is in the 8th sign from your birth Rashi. It is considered particularly inauspicious for new ventures.