In the assessment of
a birth chart, query chart and for Muhurta, full consideration should be given
to Chandrakriya, Chandra Avastha and Chandravelas.
Chandrakriyas are 60
in number,
Chandra Avasthas 12
and
Chandravelas 36.
Chandra Vela
The time taken by Moon to traverse a star (13°20') divided into 36 equal
divisions yields a Chandra Vela.
equal to 22-2/9'.
The effects of the 36 Chandra Velas, as applicable to
nativities, are given below, :
Chandra Vela &
Effects