How long does Chandrashtamam last?

The Moon spends approximately 2 to 2.5 days in each zodiac sign. So chandrashtamam lasts about 2 to 2.5 days before the Moon moves on to the next sign.

What should I avoid during Chandrashtamam?

Avoid starting new businesses, making major financial decisions, signing contracts, long journeys, surgery (non-emergency), and confrontations during Chandrashtamam. Regular activities and ongoing work are generally unaffected.

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Q: What is Chandrashtamam?

Chandrashtamam (சந்திராஷ்டமம்) occurs when the Moon transits the 8th sign counted from your Janma Rashi (birth Moon sign). "Chandra" = Moon, "Ashtama" = 8th. It lasts approximately 2 to 2.5 days and is considered inauspicious for starting new ventures.

Check if today is your Chandrashtamam day based on your Janma Rashi (birth Moon sign)

Day

Month

Year

Your Janma Rashi

🌕 Moon Position – 01 May 2026

Moon Sign: Tula (Libra) Nakshatra: Swati Nak ends: 4:35 AM, May 02

CHANDRASHTAMAM RASHI TODAY

Pisces

மீனம்

Nakshatras: Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada

What is Chandrashtamam?

Chandrashtamam (சந்திராஷ்டமம்) — literally "Moon in the 8th" — occurs when the Moon transits the 8th zodiac sign counted from your Janma Rashi (birth Moon sign). Since the Moon moves through all 12 signs in approximately 27.3 days, chandrashtamam occurs roughly once a month and lasts about 2 to 2.5 days.

This period is considered inauspicious for starting new ventures, making major decisions, travel, or ceremonies. It is one of the most widely observed daily timing considerations in Tamil astrology.

Remedies: Visit a Shiva temple, recite the Chandra Mantra (Om Som Somaya Namaha) 108 times, donate white items (milk, rice, silver), and observe a partial fast.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Rashi is under Chandrashtamam today (01 May 2026)?

On 01 May 2026, the Moon is in Tula (Libra). The Rashi under chandrashtamam (8th from Moon) is Pisces (மீனம்).

How do I find my Janma Rashi?

Your Janma Rashi is the zodiac sign the Moon occupied at the time of your birth. It can be found from your birth horoscope (Jathakam). If you don't know it, use our Nakshatra Calculator with your birth date and time to find your birth Nakshatra, then determine the Rashi from the Nakshatra group.

What are the remedies for Chandrashtamam?

Recite the Chandra Mantra (Om Som Somaya Namaha) 108 times. Visit a Shiva temple for darshan. Offer milk, curd, or white flowers at the temple. Donate white items. Observe a partial fast (fruits, milk). Stay calm, avoid arguments, and postpone major decisions.

How often does Chandrashtamam occur?

Chandrashtamam occurs approximately once per month for each Rashi, lasting about 2 to 2.5 days. Since the Moon completes its cycle in ~27.3 days, the Moon transits the 8th sign from any given Rashi roughly every 27–28 days.