Lord Chandra (moon)
In Hinduism, Chandra is the Vedic Lunar deity Graha Soma i.e. juice. The Soma name refers particularly to the juice of sap in the plants and thus makes the Moon the lord of plants and vegetation.
Chandra is described as young, beautiful, fair; two-armed and having in his hands a club and a lotus. He rides his chariot across the sky every night, pulled by ten white horses or an antelope. He is connected with dew, and as such, is one of the gods of fertility. He is also called Rajanipati (lord of the night) and Kshuparaka (one who illuminates the night), Indu (the bright drop). As Soma, he presides over Somvar or Monday.
In Vedic astrology Chandra represents Sattva Guna, brain and mind, emotions, sensitivity, softness, imagination, queen and mother. Chandra rules over the sign Karka (Cancer), while he is exalted in Vrishabha (Taurus) and in his fall in Vrishchika (Scorpio). The waxing moon is considered to be benefic, and the waning moon is considered to be malefic. The bright moon is considered a benefic of the highest order, while the dark moon is considered a malefic. Chandra is lord of three nakshatras or lunar mansions: Rohini, Hasta and Shravana.
In Hindu astrology, the moon is considered to be one of the best planets to be born under as it promises wealth and happiness.
Characteristics of Chandra are: Wives - Rohini; Colour - White; Gender - Female; Element - Water; God - Varuna; Pratyadi Devata - Gowri; Metal - Silver; Gemstone - Pearl/ Moonstone; Body part - Blood; Taste - Salt; Food - Rice; Season - Winter; Direction - North west; Day - Monday; Tone - Ma.