Chandraghanta Devi & the Power of Moon: Which Gemstone Protects You During Navratri?

By Ishan Mishra

🕉 Chandraghanta Devi & the Power of Moon: Which Gemstone Protects You During Navratri?

Navratri isn’t just a festival—it’s a celestial opportunity to realign your energy with the Divine Feminine.

Among the 9 forms of Durga, the third form—Goddess Chandraghanta—rules over the Moon. And when your Moon is weak in your birth chart, your mind, emotions, and decisions suffer.

So what’s the solution?
A properly energized gemstone that aligns with your Moon and brings stability, peace, and intuitive clarity.

Let’s dive in.

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🌕 Who is Chandraghanta Devi?

Chandraghanta, the third avatar of Durga, is known for:

Grace & Strength: Balancing peace with fierce warrior energy
Symbol: Crescent Moon on her forehead
Planet: Moon (Chandra Graha)
Day of Worship: Tritiya (Day 3 of Navratri)

She rides a tiger and carries multiple weapons, symbolizing protection, wisdom, and feminine power.

🌙 Why Is the Moon Important in Astrology?

In Vedic astrology, the Moon rules your mind, mental health, intuition, and motherly energy.
If your Moon is afflicted (by Rahu, Ketu, Saturn), you might feel:

Emotional instability
Depression & anxiety
Poor decision-making
Sleep issues & hormonal imbalance

💎 The Best Gemstone to Strengthen Your Moon: Pearl (Moti)

Pearl is the gemstone of Chandra (Moon). It calms emotional waves and balances your water element (Kapha dosha in Ayurveda).

✅ Pearl Benefits:

Promotes emotional stability
Increases calmness and intuition
Reduces anger, anxiety, and mental confusion
Brings motherly support and nurturing energy
Enhances feminine energy, fertility, and beauty

🌼 Navratri Ritual: How to Energize Your Pearl for Maximum Benefits

Day: 3rd day of Navratri (Dedicated to Chandraghanta Devi)
Mantra: “ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे” – 108 times
Offering: Jasmine flowers and white sweets
Timing: During Brahma Muhurta (4:00 AM – 6:00 AM)
Direction: East facing altar

You can also request pre-energized pearls from Mauhurtika Gems, charged during Navratri.