Chandrashtamam is when the Moon transits the 8th zodiac sign from your birth sign. It lasts about 2–2.5 days and recurs roughly every 27 days. Select your birth nakshatra below to check when it is active.
Chandrashtamam, the days when the Moon is against youSelect your birth nakshatra
Meshaமேஷம்
Rishabhaரிஷபம்
Mithunaமிதுனம்
Katakaகடகம்
Simmaசிம்மம்
Kanniகன்னி
Thulaதுலாம்
Vrischikaவிருச்சிகம்
Dhanusதனுசு
Makaraமகரம்
Kumbhaகும்பம்
Meenaமீனம்
These times are computed from the sun's position for the city. How the times are calculated →
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Frequently asked questions
What is chandrashtamam?
The days the Moon is in the 8th sign from your birth sign. It is customary to avoid new or important work then.
How long does it last?
About 2–2½ days each time, and it recurs roughly every 27 days.
How is it calculated?
From the Moon's real sidereal position (Lahiri ayanamsa). Times are shown in Indian Standard Time (IST).