Pearl (Moti)
Moti is the gemstone of the Moon (Chandra) — the planet of the mind, mother and emotions.
Who is it suggested for?
Suggested when the Moon is weak, afflicted or rules a good house for your ascendant.
What it is associated with
Traditionally used for calmness of mind, better sleep and emotional balance.
Caution: Usually not combined with Gomed or Lehsuniya.
How it is traditionally worn
- Planet
- Moon
- Also called
- Chandra Ratna, Pearl
- Metal
- Silver
- Finger
- Little finger
- Day and time
- Monday evening
- Weight
- Usually 4–7 ratti, decided by an astrologer
- Mantra
- ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चन्द्रमसे नमः
Chant the mantra 108 times before wearing, after washing the ring in raw milk and clean water — this is the common practice, not a rule.
Whether this stone suits you depends on your own birth chart — the house your planet rules, its strength and your running dasha. Make your free Kundli to see which stones your chart points to.