February 1985 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Magha (until 19.02), Phalguna (from 20.02). Periods: from 27.02 — Holashtak. Major festivals: 17.02 Maha Shivaratri.
Icons this month (15)
How to read the calendar
Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.
Best days
- 4.02 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Prajapati after 08:50
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 25.02 Mon — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara after 09:40
Bharani (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes.
Festivals
- 1.02 Fri Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi)
- 3.02 Sun Pradosha Vrat
- 4.02 Mon Thaipusam
- 5.02 Tue Magha Purnima (Maghi)
- 8.02 Fri Sankashti Chaturthi (Dwijapriya)
- 12.02 Tue Kumbha Sankranti
- 12.02 Tue Kalashtami
- 15.02 Fri Vijaya Ekadashi
- 17.02 Sun Maha Shivaratri
- 17.02 Sun Pradosha Vrat
- 19.02 Tue Magha Amavasya
- 19.02 Tue Bhaumvati Amavasya
- 21.02 Thu Chandra Darshan
- 23.02 Sat Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 25.02 Mon Skanda Shashti
- 28.02 Thu Masik Durgashtami
Special muhurta yogas
- 2.02 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 08:22–09:33
- 4.02 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:50–07:30 (05.02)
- 5.02 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:16–05:41 (06.02)
- 13.02 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:59–16:15
- 13.02 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:59–16:15
- 16.02 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 16:35–19:38
- 17.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:50–17:25
- 18.02 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:47–18:38
- 22.02 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:27–07:36 (23.02)
- 22.02 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:27–07:36 (23.02)
- 24.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 26.02 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:43–07:26 (27.02)
- 26.02 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 12:43–07:26 (27.02)
- 27.02 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Avoid starting important matters
- 2.02 Sat — Vaidhriti, Surya Dagdha tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 8.02 Fri — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi, Vishti (Bhadra)
- 9.02 Sat — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
- 12.02 Tue — Sankranti day, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Ashtami
- 17.02 Sun — Vyatipata, Anandadi: Musala
- 18.02 Mon — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra)
- 19.02 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Amavasya, Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)
- 22.02 Fri — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Panchaka
- 27.02 Wed — Vaidhriti, Vishti (Bhadra), Ashtami
- 28.02 Thu — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)
Sky this month
- 5.02 Full moon (Purnima) 18:18
- 12.02 Kumbha Sankranti 13:10 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius)
- 19.02 New moon (Amavasya) 21:42
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- from 27.02 Holashtak
- 19.02 07:23 – 24.02 06:30 Raja Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Raktakshi (No. 58, “red-eyed”) — A year of fury: enmity, disease and losses. more
Northern samvatsara: Ishvara. Shaka Samvat 1906, Vikram Samvat 2041, Kali Yuga 5085.
Magha (Tapas) — A month of austerity and holy baths (Magha Snana): Vasant Panchami, Ratha Saptami; in the dark half — Maha Shivaratri. more
Phalguna (Tapasya) — The last month of the lunar year: Holika Dahan and Holi; Mina Sankranti begins the second Kharmas. more
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Indra, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — until 11:29 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1906 · Vikram 2041 more |
| Festivals | Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi) |
At sunrise 08:23
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 23:40 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 08:44 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 16:51 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 11:29 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:44 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
|---|---|
| from 11:29 | karana Vishti |
| from 16:51 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 23:40 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 23:40 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:23 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:03 |
| End of twilight | 17:44 |
| Moonrise | 12:01 |
| Moonset | 05:25 |
| Day length | 8 h 39 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 2, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:44 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (08:23–08:44) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (08:44–17:03) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:29–17:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi) · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the bright half of Magha. According to the Puranas, the fast frees one from lower states of existence — the fate of pishacha ghosts; Vishnu is worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:05 (31.01)–23:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:22–10:06 (02.02)
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:23–08:44 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:23–23:40
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:23–08:44 Yamaghanta 08:23–08:44 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:40–08:22 (02.02)
Anandadi: Mitra 08:23–08:44 Anandadi: Manasa 08:44–08:22 (02.02)
- Bhadra in heaven: 11:29–23:40; Bhadra Puchha 16:17–17:31; Bhadra Mukha 17:31–19:34
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:20–07:22 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:10–14:44 |
| Godhuli | 17:03–17:34 |
| Pradosha | 17:03–20:07 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–01:13 (02.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:27–02:06 (02.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:38–12:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:53–15:58 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:28–10:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:07–10:42, 13:00–13:35 |
| Varjyam | 14:31–16:11 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:23–08:51, 09:35–10:16, 11:09–16:51
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 08:23–08:51, 09:35–10:16, 11:09–16:51 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 08:23–16:51 |
| Cutting toenails | good 08:23–08:51, 09:35–10:16, 11:09–16:51 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:23–08:51, 09:35–10:16, 11:09–17:03 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Rohini until 08:44, Mrigashirsha from 08:44; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Makara 08:23, Kumbha 08:51, Mina 09:35, Mesha 10:16, Vrishabha 11:09, Mithuna 12:38, Karka 15:04
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 08:44) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 08:44) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 16:51–17:03: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 11:29
+2 Yoga Indra 08:23–16:51+1 Anandadi: Manasa 08:44–08:22 (02.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:23–08:44+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:23–23:400 Ravi Yoga 08:23–08:440 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:23–08:44 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:23–23:40 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yamaghanta 08:23–08:44 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vaidhriti 16:51–08:22 (02.02)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:29–23:40
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Surya Dagdha tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1906 · Vikram 2041 more |
At sunrise 08:22
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 23:24 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 09:33 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 15:40 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 11:38 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:33 | nakshatra Ardra |
|---|---|
| from 11:38 | karana Balava |
| from 15:40 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 23:24 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 23:24 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:22 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:05 |
| End of twilight | 17:46 |
| Moonrise | 12:41 |
| Moonset | 06:39 |
| Day length | 8 h 43 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:33 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (08:22–09:33) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 08:22–09:33
Anandadi: Vajra 08:22–09:33 Anandadi: Mudgara 09:33–08:20 (03.02)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvadashi
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:19–07:20 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:11–14:45 |
| Godhuli | 17:05–17:36 |
| Pradosha | 17:05–20:08 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–01:13 (03.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:33–01:09 (03.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:32–11:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:49–14:54 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:22–09:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:22–08:56, 08:56–09:31 |
| Varjyam | 17:57–19:33 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:22–08:47, 09:31–10:12, 11:05–17:05 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 09:33, Ardra from 09:33; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Makara 08:22, Kumbha 08:47, Mina 09:31, Mesha 10:12, Vrishabha 11:05, Mithuna 12:35, Karka 15:00
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 09:33) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 09:33) — sadness; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 08:22–15:40: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:22–09:330 Dwipushkar Yoga 08:22–09:33−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:33–08:20 (03.02)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 09:33–08:20 (03.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:22–23:24−3 Vaidhriti 08:22–15:40
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; auspicious time — after 09:34 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1906 · Vikram 2041 more |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 08:20
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 22:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 09:34 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 13:50 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 10:58 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:34 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
|---|---|
| from 10:58 | karana Taitila |
| from 13:50 | yoga Priti |
| from 22:21 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 22:21 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:39 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:20 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:07 |
| End of twilight | 17:48 |
| Moonrise | 13:40 |
| Moonset | 07:40 |
| Day length | 8 h 47 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 7, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:34 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (09:34–17:07) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:07–20:09
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 09:34–08:18 (04.02)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 09:34–08:18 (04.02) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:20–09:34
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:18–07:19 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:11–14:47 |
| Godhuli | 17:07–17:38 |
| Pradosha | 17:07–20:09 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–01:13 (04.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:31–08:04 (04.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:01–17:07 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:43–13:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:55–16:01 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:57–16:32 |
| Varjyam | 21:12–22:45 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:20–08:43, 09:27–17:07
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 08:20–08:43, 09:27–17:07 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 09:34–10:08, 11:01–17:07 |
| Cutting toenails | average 08:20–08:43, 09:27–17:07 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:20–10:08, 11:01–17:07 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ardra until 09:34, Punarvasu from 09:34; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Makara 08:20, Kumbha 08:43, Mina 09:27, Mesha 10:08, Vrishabha 11:01, Mithuna 12:31, Karka 14:56
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 09:34) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 09:34) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Sunday — physical well-being.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 09:34
+2 Ravi Yoga 09:34–08:18 (04.02)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 09:34–08:18 (04.02)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:20–22:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:34–08:18 (04.02)0 Yoga Priti 13:50–08:18 (04.02)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:20–09:34−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:20–09:34
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — after 08:50 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1906 · Vikram 2041 more |
| Festivals | Thaipusam |
At sunrise 08:18
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 20:36 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 08:50 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 11:26 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 09:33 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:50 | nakshatra Pushya |
|---|---|
| from 09:33 | karana Vanija |
| from 11:26 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 20:36 | tithi Purnima |
| from 20:36 | karana Vishti |
| from 07:30 (05.02) | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 07:31 (05.02) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:37 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:18 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:09 |
| End of twilight | 17:50 |
| Moonrise | 14:59 |
| Moonset | 08:24 |
| Day length | 8 h 51 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 10, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:50 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (08:18–08:50) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (08:50–17:09) is good for sowing.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 08:18–17:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Thaipusam · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
A festival of Murugan on the day of Pushya nakshatra in the Tamil month of Thai, usually at the full moon: pilgrims carry kavadi and pots of milk in fulfilment of vows. According to legend, on this day Parvati gave Murugan his spear, the Vel.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, 08:50–07:30 (05.02)
of the two days with this nakshatra, the one nearest the full moon is chosen
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:18–08:50 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:50–07:30 (05.02)
Anandadi: Prajapati 08:50–07:30 (05.02) Anandadi: Saumya 07:30–08:16 (05.02) Anandadi: Dhumra 08:18–08:50
- Bhadra on earth: 20:36–07:31 (05.02); Bhadra Puchha 03:39–04:44 (05.02); Bhadra Mukha 04:44–06:33 (05.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:16–07:17 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:12–14:48 |
| Godhuli | 17:09–17:40 |
| Pradosha | 17:09–20:11 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–01:13 (05.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:27–02:58 (05.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:24–10:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:37–12:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:50–14:56 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:01–13:37, 14:48–15:23 |
| Varjyam | 16:24–17:54 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:18–08:39, 09:23–10:04, 10:57–17:09 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 08:50, Pushya from 08:50; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Makara 08:18, Kumbha 08:39, Mina 09:23, Mesha 10:04, Vrishabha 10:57, Mithuna 12:27, Karka 14:53
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 08:50) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 08:50) — increase in wealth; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 08:18–17:09: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 08:50
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:50–07:30 (05.02)+2 Pushya 08:50–07:30 (05.02)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:50–07:30 (05.02)+1 Yoga Priti 08:18–11:26+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 08:18–08:500 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:18–08:50−2 Rikta tithi 08:18–20:36
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1906 · Vikram 2041 more |
| Festivals | Magha Purnima (Maghi) |
At sunrise 08:16
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 18:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 05:41 (06.02) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 08:32 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 18:18 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:32 | yoga Saubhagya |
|---|---|
| from 18:18 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 18:18 | karana Balava |
| from 05:00 (06.02) | karana Kaulava |
| from 05:15 (06.02) | yoga Shobhana |
| from 05:41 (06.02) | nakshatra Magha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:36 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:16 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:12 |
| End of twilight | 17:52 |
| Moonrise | 16:31 |
| Moonset | 08:53 |
| Day length | 8 h 55 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 18:18 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 6, bad — 6
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
Festivals and periods
Magha Purnima (Maghi) · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon of Magha: the end of Magha Snana, holy bath and generous charity; Ravidas Jayanti, Lalita Jayanti.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:36 (04.02)–18:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:16–05:41 (06.02)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:18–08:14 (06.02)
Anandadi: Ananda 08:16–05:41 (06.02) Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:41–08:14 (06.02)
- Gandanta (tithi): 17:57–18:40
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:10–11:11 (06.02)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:15–07:15 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:13–14:49 |
| Godhuli | 17:12–17:42 |
| Pradosha | 17:12–20:12 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:13 (06.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:12–05:41 (06.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:58–16:05 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:30–11:37 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:44–13:51 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:03–10:39, 23:12–00:13 (06.02) |
| Varjyam | 19:20–20:49 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Purnima; lagna Makara 08:16, Kumbha 08:35, Mina 09:19, Mesha 10:00, Vrishabha 10:53, Mithuna 12:23, Karka 14:49
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 08:16–17:12: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:16–05:41 (06.02)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 08:16–05:41 (06.02)+1 Yoga Ayushman 08:16–08:32−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:16–05:41 (06.02)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Yoga Shobhana; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1906 · Vikram 2041 more |
At sunrise 08:14
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 15:37 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 03:35 (07.02) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 01:44 (07.02) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 15:37 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:37 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
|---|---|
| from 15:37 | karana Taitila |
| from 01:44 (07.02) | yoga Atiganda |
| from 02:11 (07.02) | karana Gara |
| from 03:35 (07.02) | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:34 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:14 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:14 |
| End of twilight | 17:54 |
| Moonrise | 18:07 |
| Moonset | 09:13 |
| Day length | 9 h 00 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 10, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:37 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (08:14–17:14) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:37–08:12 (07.02)
Samvartaka Yoga 08:14–15:37
Anandadi: Chara 08:14–03:35 (07.02) Anandadi: Sthira 03:35–08:12 (07.02)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 00:10–11:11
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:13–07:14 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:14–14:50 |
| Godhuli | 17:14–17:44 |
| Pradosha | 17:14–20:13 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:13 (07.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:23–02:51 (07.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:44–13:51 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:21–10:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:36–12:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:26–13:02 |
| Varjyam | 16:38–18:05 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:14–08:31, 09:15–09:56, 10:49–17:14
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 08:14–08:31, 09:15–09:56, 10:49–17:14 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:14–08:31, 09:15–09:56, 10:49–17:14 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:14–08:31, 09:15–09:56, 10:49–17:14 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 15:37, Krishna-dvitya from 15:37; lagna Makara 08:14, Kumbha 08:31, Mina 09:15, Mesha 09:56, Vrishabha 10:49, Mithuna 12:19, Karka 14:45
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:14–03:35 (07.02)+1 Yoga Shobhana 08:14–01:44 (07.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:14–15:370 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:37–08:12 (07.02)−1 Gandanta 08:14–11:11−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:14–03:35 (07.02)−3 Samvartaka Yoga 08:14–15:37
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious weekday, Auspicious tithi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Gada |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1906 · Vikram 2041 more |
At sunrise 08:12
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 12:42 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 01:20 (08.02) more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 22:06 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 12:42 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:42 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
|---|---|
| from 12:42 | karana Vanija |
| from 22:06 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 23:13 | karana Vishti |
| from 01:20 (08.02) | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:32 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:12 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:16 |
| End of twilight | 17:56 |
| Moonrise | 19:42 |
| Moonset | 09:27 |
| Day length | 9 h 04 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:42 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (08:12–17:16) is good for root crops.
Muhurta
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 01:20–08:10 (08.02) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 01:20–08:10 (08.02)
Anandadi: Matanga 01:20–08:10 (08.02) Anandadi: Gada 08:12–01:20 (08.02)
- Bhadra on earth: 23:13–06:47 (08.02); Bhadra Puchha 06:03–07:06 (08.02)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 06:47–09:44 (08.02); Bhadra Puchha 06:03–07:06 (08.02); Bhadra Mukha 07:06–08:52 (08.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:12–07:12 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:14–14:51 |
| Godhuli | 17:16–17:46 |
| Pradosha | 17:16–20:15 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:13 (08.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:32–20:59 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:52–15:00 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:12–09:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:28–11:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:13–11:49, 14:51–15:27 |
| Varjyam | 10:50–12:17, 07:53–09:20 (08.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:12–08:27, 09:11–09:52, 10:46–17:16
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 08:12–08:27, 09:11–09:52, 10:46–17:16 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:12–08:27, 09:11–09:52, 10:46–17:16 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 12:42, Krishna-tritya from 12:42; lagna Makara 08:12, Kumbha 08:27, Mina 09:11, Mesha 09:52, Vrishabha 10:46, Mithuna 12:15, Karka 14:41
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:12–12:42−1 Anandadi: Gada 08:12–01:20 (08.02)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:12–01:20 (08.02)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1906 · Vikram 2041 more |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Dwijapriya) |
At sunrise 08:10
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 09:44 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 23:08 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 18:29 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:44 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:44 | tithi Krishna-chaturti (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 09:44 | karana Bava |
| from 18:29 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 20:16 | karana Balava |
| from 23:08 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 06:51 (09.02) | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 06:51 (09.02) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:10 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:18 |
| End of twilight | 17:58 |
| Moonrise | 21:15 |
| Moonset | 09:38 |
| Day length | 9 h 08 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 2, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:44 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (08:10–17:18) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:10–09:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Sankashti Chaturthi (Dwijapriya) · Ganesha
The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).
Rule: at moonrise, 21:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:10–09:44
Anandadi: Shubha 08:10–23:08 Anandadi: Amrita 23:08–08:07 (09.02)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 06:47–09:44; Bhadra Puchha 06:03–07:06; Bhadra Mukha 07:06–08:52
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:10–07:10 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:15–14:52 |
| Godhuli | 17:18–17:48 |
| Pradosha | 17:18–20:16 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:12 (09.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:36–18:03 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:35–12:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:01–16:10 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:18–10:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:59–10:36, 13:02–13:39 |
| Varjyam | 07:53–09:20, 06:49–08:17 (09.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:07–09:44
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 09:07–09:44 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 08:10–09:44 |
| Cutting toenails | good 09:07–09:44 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 09:07–09:44 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-tritya until 09:44, Krishna-chaturti from 09:44; lagna Makara 08:10, Kumbha 08:23, Mina 09:07, Mesha 09:48, Vrishabha 10:42, Mithuna 12:11, Karka 14:37
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 09:44–17:18: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+1 Anandadi: Shubha 08:10–23:08+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:10–23:08+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:10–18:29+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:10–09:440 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:10–09:440 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:10–09:44−2 Rikta tithi 09:44–06:51 (09.02)−2 Kshaya tithi
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1906 · Vikram 2041 more |
At sunrise 08:07
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 04:10 (10.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 21:06 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 14:58 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 17:29 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:58 | yoga Shula |
|---|---|
| from 17:29 | karana Taitila |
| from 21:06 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 04:10 (10.02) | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 04:10 (10.02) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:07 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:20 |
| End of twilight | 18:00 |
| Moonrise | 22:48 |
| Moonset | 09:48 |
| Day length | 9 h 12 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 4, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:07–17:20) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Yamaghanta 08:07–21:06 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:07–04:10 (10.02) Krakacha Yoga 04:10–08:05 (10.02)
Anandadi: Mrityu 08:07–21:06 Anandadi: Kana 21:06–08:05 (10.02)
- Gandanta (tithi): 03:49–04:32 (10.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:09–07:08 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:16–14:53 |
| Godhuli | 17:20–17:50 |
| Pradosha | 17:20–20:17 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:12 (10.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:36–17:04 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:26–11:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:53–15:02 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:07–09:17 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:07–08:44, 08:44–09:21 |
| Varjyam | 06:49–08:17, 04:30–05:59 (10.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Makara 08:07, Kumbha 08:20, Mina 09:04, Mesha 09:45, Vrishabha 10:38, Mithuna 12:07, Karka 14:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −6
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:07–21:06+1 Yoga Dhriti 08:07–14:58+1 Auspicious tithi 08:07–04:10 (10.02)0 Yoga Shula 14:58–16:41−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:07–04:10 (10.02)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:07–21:06−3 Yamaghanta 08:07–21:06
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1906 · Vikram 2041 more |
At sunrise 08:05
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 01:48 (11.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 19:20 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 11:39 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 14:57 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:39 | yoga Ganda |
|---|---|
| from 14:57 | karana Vanija |
| from 19:20 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 01:48 (11.02) | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 01:48 (11.02) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:26 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:05 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:22 |
| End of twilight | 18:02 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 09:58 |
| Day length | 9 h 17 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 7, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (08:05–17:22) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 19:20–08:03 (11.02)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:05–01:48 (11.02) Samvartaka Yoga 01:48–08:03 (11.02)
Anandadi: Padma 08:05–19:20 Anandadi: Lumbaka 19:20–08:03 (11.02)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:48–12:45 (11.02); Bhadra Puchha 06:12–07:18 (11.02); Bhadra Mukha 07:18–09:08 (11.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:07–07:06 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:17–14:54 |
| Godhuli | 17:22–17:52 |
| Pradosha | 17:22–20:19 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:12 (11.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:24–14:53 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:13–17:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:44–13:54 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:03–16:13 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:08–16:45 |
| Varjyam | 00:36–02:06 (11.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:00–09:41, 10:34–17:22
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 09:00–09:41, 10:34–17:22 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 09:00–09:41, 10:34–17:22 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 09:00–09:41, 10:34–17:22 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Makara 08:05, Kumbha 08:16, Mina 09:00, Mesha 09:41, Vrishabha 10:34, Mithuna 12:03, Karka 14:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Padma 08:05–19:20+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:05–19:200 Yoga Ganda 11:39–13:45−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:05–01:48 (11.02)
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; auspicious time — after 12:45 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1906 · Vikram 2041 more |
At sunrise 08:03
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 23:48 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 17:55 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 08:37 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:45 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:37 | yoga Vriddhi |
|---|---|
| from 12:45 | karana Bava |
| from 17:55 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 23:48 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 23:48 | karana Balava |
| from 05:52 (12.02) | yoga Dhruva |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:24 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:03 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:25 |
| End of twilight | 18:04 |
| Moonrise | 00:20 |
| Moonset | 10:09 |
| Day length | 9 h 21 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 2, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (08:03–17:25) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:03–12:45: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:03–17:55
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:03–23:48 Yamaghanta 17:55–08:01 (12.02)
Anandadi: Chhatra 08:03–17:55 Anandadi: Mitra 17:55–08:01 (12.02)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 01:48–12:45; Bhadra Puchha 06:12–07:18; Bhadra Mukha 07:18–09:08
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:06–07:04 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:17–14:55 |
| Godhuli | 17:25–17:54 |
| Pradosha | 17:25–20:20 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:12 (12.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:38–11:08 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:13–10:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:34–12:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:54–15:04 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:03–13:40, 14:55–15:32 |
| Varjyam | 23:16–00:48 (12.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:56–09:37, 10:30–17:23
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 08:56–09:37, 10:30–17:23 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 08:56–09:37, 10:30–17:23 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:56–09:37, 10:30–17:23 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Makara 08:03, Kumbha 08:12, Mina 08:56, Mesha 09:37, Vrishabha 10:30, Mithuna 11:59, Karka 14:25, Simha 17:23
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 12:45
+2 Ravi Yoga 08:03–17:55+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:03–17:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:03–17:55+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Vriddhi 08:37–05:52 (12.02)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:03–23:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:03–12:45
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1906 · Vikram 2041 more |
| Festivals | Kumbha Sankranti · Kalashtami |
At sunrise 08:01
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 22:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 16:53 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 03:27 (13.02) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 10:56 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:56 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 16:53 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 22:11 | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 22:11 | karana Taitila |
| from 03:27 (13.02) | yoga Vyaghata |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:22 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:01 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:27 |
| End of twilight | 18:06 |
| Moonrise | 01:52 |
| Moonset | 10:23 |
| Day length | 9 h 25 min |
Sky
| Kumbha Sankranti | 13:10 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 5, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:53 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (08:01–16:53) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (16:53–17:27) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Kumbha Sankranti · Surya
The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Aquarius. Punya Kala (the time for holy bath, charity and tarpana) — before the moment of entry.
Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 08:01–13:10
on the day the Sun enters the sign
Kalashtami · Kalabhairava
The eighth day of the waning Moon is dedicated to Kalabhairava, the fierce form of Shiva. The day is chosen so that Ashtami prevails at the beginning of the night (Pradosha). Devotees fast, worship Bhairava in the evening and at night, and feed dogs — the dog is his mount.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:27–20:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:01–22:11
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:01–16:53 Anandadi: Vajra 16:53–07:59 (13.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:04–07:03 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:18–14:56 |
| Godhuli | 17:27–17:56 |
| Pradosha | 17:27–20:21 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:12 (13.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:27–09:59, 06:07–07:41 (13.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:05–16:16 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:22–11:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:44–13:55 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:54–10:32, 23:16–00:14 (13.02) |
| Varjyam | 20:46–22:20 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 16:53–17:19 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 16:53, Anuradha from 16:53; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Makara 08:01, Kumbha 08:08, Mina 08:52, Mesha 09:33, Vrishabha 10:26, Mithuna 11:55, Karka 14:21, Simha 17:19
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 16:53) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 16:53) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 08:01–17:27: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Sankranti at 13:10 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:01–22:11+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:01–16:53+1 Yoga Dhruva 08:01–03:27 (13.02)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:53–07:59 (13.02)0 Anandadi: Vajra 16:53–07:59 (13.02)−1 Ashtami 08:01–22:11−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1906 · Vikram 2041 more |
At sunrise 07:59
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 20:58 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 16:15 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 01:21 (14.02) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 09:32 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:32 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 16:15 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 20:58 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 20:58 | karana Vanija |
| from 01:21 (14.02) | yoga Harshana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:20 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:59 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:29 |
| End of twilight | 18:08 |
| Moonrise | 03:24 |
| Moonset | 10:43 |
| Day length | 9 h 30 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:15 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (07:59–16:15) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (16:15–17:29) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:59–16:15 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:59–16:15
Krakacha Yoga 07:59–20:58
Anandadi: Saumya 07:59–16:15 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 16:15–07:57 (14.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:03–07:01 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:19–14:57 |
| Godhuli | 17:29–17:58 |
| Pradosha | 17:29–20:23 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:12 (14.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:17–08:52 (14.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:44–13:55 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:10–10:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:33–12:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:25–13:03 |
| Varjyam | 21:47–23:22 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:59–17:15 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 16:15, Jyestha from 16:15; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Makara 07:59, Kumbha 08:04, Mina 08:48, Mesha 09:29, Vrishabha 10:22, Mithuna 11:51, Karka 14:17, Simha 17:15
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 16:15) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 16:15) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 07:59–17:29: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:59–16:15+1 Anandadi: Saumya 07:59–16:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:59–16:15+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 16:15–07:57 (14.02)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:15–07:57 (14.02)−2 Rikta tithi 07:59–20:58−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:59–20:58
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Harshana; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1906 · Vikram 2041 more |
At sunrise 07:57
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 20:09 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 16:00 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 23:34 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 08:31 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:31 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 16:00 | nakshatra Mula |
| from 20:09 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 20:09 | karana Bava |
| from 23:34 | yoga Vajra |
| from 07:53 (15.02) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:57 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:31 |
| End of twilight | 18:10 |
| Moonrise | 04:51 |
| Moonset | 11:13 |
| Day length | 9 h 34 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 8, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:57–16:00) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (16:00–17:31) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:31–17:31: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:57–20:09
Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:57–16:00 Anandadi: Dhumra 16:00–07:54 (15.02)
- Bhadra in heaven: 08:31–16:00; Bhadra Puchha 10:18–11:28; Bhadra Mukha 11:28–13:24
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 16:00–20:09
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 10:01–21:59
- Gandanta (tithi): 19:46–20:33
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:01–06:59 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:20–14:58 |
| Godhuli | 17:31–18:00 |
| Pradosha | 17:31–20:24 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:11 (15.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:17–08:52 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:56–15:08 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:57–09:08 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:20–11:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:08–11:46, 14:58–15:36 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:44–09:25, 10:18–17:11
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 08:44–09:25, 10:18–17:11 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:44–09:25, 10:18–17:11 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Jyestha until 16:00, Mula from 16:00; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Makara 07:57, Kumbha 08:00, Mina 08:44, Mesha 09:25, Vrishabha 10:18, Mithuna 11:47, Karka 14:13, Simha 17:11
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 16:00) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 16:00) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:57–20:09+1 Yoga Harshana 07:57–23:34+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:57–16:00−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:57–16:00−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:31–16:00
| Summary | Favourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — after 16:07 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1906 · Vikram 2041 more |
| Festivals | Vijaya Ekadashi |
At sunrise 07:54
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 19:43 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 16:07 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 22:04 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 19:43 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:07 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 19:43 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 19:43 | karana Kaulava |
| from 22:04 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 07:38 (16.02) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:16 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:54 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:33 |
| End of twilight | 18:12 |
| Moonrise | 06:06 |
| Moonset | 11:57 |
| Day length | 9 h 39 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 11, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:07 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (07:54–16:07) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (16:07–17:33) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Vijaya Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the dark half of Magha (Phalguna in North India). “Bestower of victory”: according to legend, Rama observed it before crossing to Lanka.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:09 (14.02)–19:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:52–09:49 (16.02)
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:54–19:43
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:43–07:52 (16.02)
Anandadi: Sthira 07:54–16:07 Anandadi: Vardhamana 16:07–07:52 (16.02)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:59–06:57 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:20–14:59 |
| Godhuli | 17:33–18:02 |
| Pradosha | 17:33–20:25 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:11 (16.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:41–11:17 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:31–12:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:09–16:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:07–10:19 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:50–10:29, 13:03–13:42 |
| Varjyam | 14:30–16:07, 01:54–03:32 (16.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:40–09:21, 10:14–17:07
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 08:40–09:21, 10:14–17:07 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:40–09:21, 10:14–17:07 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 16:07–17:07 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mula until 16:07, Purva-Ashadha from 16:07; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Makara 07:54, Kumbha 07:56, Mina 08:40, Mesha 09:21, Vrishabha 10:14, Mithuna 11:43, Karka 14:09, Simha 17:07
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 16:07) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 16:07) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 16:07
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:54–19:43+1 Anandadi: Sthira 07:54–16:07+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:54–16:07
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1906 · Vikram 2041 more |
At sunrise 07:52
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 19:38 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 16:35 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 20:51 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 19:38 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:35 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 19:38 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 19:38 | karana Gara |
| from 20:51 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 07:44 (17.02) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:14 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:52 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:36 |
| End of twilight | 18:14 |
| Moonrise | 07:03 |
| Moonset | 12:58 |
| Day length | 9 h 43 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 6, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:35 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:52–16:35) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (16:35–17:36) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 16:35–19:38
Anandadi: Matanga 07:52–16:35 Anandadi: Rakshasa 16:35–07:50 (17.02)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:58–06:55 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:21–15:00 |
| Godhuli | 17:36–18:04 |
| Pradosha | 17:36–20:26 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:11 (17.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:42–13:19 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:18–11:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:57–15:10 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:52–09:05 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:52–08:31, 08:31–09:10 |
| Varjyam | 00:52–02:31 (17.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:35–17:04
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 16:35–17:04 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 16:35–17:04 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:36–09:17, 10:10–17:04 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 16:35, Uttara-Ashadha from 16:35; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:52, Mina 08:36, Mesha 09:17, Vrishabha 10:10, Mithuna 11:39, Karka 14:05, Simha 17:04
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 16:35) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 16:35) — improved health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddhi 07:52–20:51+1 Anandadi: Matanga 07:52–16:350 Auspicious nakshatra 16:35–07:50 (17.02)0 Tripushkar Yoga 16:35–19:380 Anandadi: Rakshasa 16:35–07:50 (17.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:52–16:35
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Anandadi: Musala |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1906 · Vikram 2041 more |
| Festivals | Maha Shivaratri · Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 07:50
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 19:56 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 17:25 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 19:55 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 19:56 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 17:25 | nakshatra Shravana |
|---|---|
| from 19:55 | yoga Variyana |
| from 19:56 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 19:56 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:50 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:38 |
| End of twilight | 18:16 |
| Moonrise | 07:41 |
| Moonset | 14:14 |
| Day length | 9 h 47 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 12, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:25 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (07:50–17:25) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (17:25–17:38) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Maha Shivaratri · Shiva
“The Great Night of Shiva” — the marriage of Shiva and Parvati and the appearance of the fiery lingam. Devotees fast all day, keep vigil at night, perform abhisheka of the lingam in each of the four praharas and offer bilva leaves; the main puja is at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:14–01:11 (18.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:38–19:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:50–17:25
Anandadi: Amrita 07:50–11:11 Anandadi: Musala 11:11–19:05 Anandadi: Gada 19:05–07:47 (18.02)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 19:56–08:13 (18.02); Bhadra Mukha 19:56–21:59; Bhadra Puchha 07:02–08:16 (18.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:56–06:53 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:22–15:01 |
| Godhuli | 17:38–18:06 |
| Pradosha | 17:38–20:28 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:11 (18.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:48–12:27, 07:42–09:23 (18.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:24–17:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:44–13:57 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:11–16:24 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:19–16:58 |
| Varjyam | 21:37–23:18 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:32–09:13, 10:06–17:00 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 17:25, Shravana from 17:25; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Kumbha 07:50, Mina 08:32, Mesha 09:13, Vrishabha 10:06, Mithuna 11:36, Karka 14:01, Simha 17:00
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 17:25) — improved health; Shravana (from 17:25) — bodily development (physical growth); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 07:50–17:38: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:50–17:25+1 Anandadi: Amrita 07:50–11:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:50–17:25−1 Anandadi: Musala 11:11–19:05−3 Vyatipata 07:50–19:55
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1906 · Vikram 2041 more |
At sunrise 07:47
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 20:37 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 18:38 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 19:17 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:13 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:13 | karana Shakuni |
|---|---|
| from 18:38 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 19:17 | yoga Parigha |
| from 20:37 | tithi Amavasya |
| from 20:37 | karana Chatushpada |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:09 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:47 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:40 |
| End of twilight | 18:18 |
| Moonrise | 08:05 |
| Moonset | 15:35 |
| Day length | 9 h 52 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (07:47–17:40) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:47–08:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 08:13–17:40: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Krishna-chaturdashi 07:47–17:40: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:47–18:38 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 18:38–07:45 (19.02)
Anandadi: Siddhi 07:47–18:38 Anandadi: Shubha 18:38–07:45 (19.02)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 19:56 (17.02)–08:13; Bhadra Mukha 19:56–21:59 (17.02); Bhadra Puchha 07:02–08:16
- Raja Panchaka: 07:23 (19.02)–06:30 (24.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:54–06:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:22–15:02 |
| Godhuli | 17:40–18:08 |
| Pradosha | 17:40–20:29 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:11 (19.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:42–09:23 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:01–10:16 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:30–12:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:58–15:12 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:03–13:43, 15:02–15:41 |
| Varjyam | 22:54–00:36 (19.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Kumbha 07:47, Mina 08:28, Mesha 09:09, Vrishabha 10:02, Mithuna 11:32, Karka 13:57, Simha 16:56
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 07:47–17:40: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:47–18:38+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:47–18:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:47–18:38+1 Yoga Variyana 07:47–19:17+1 Auspicious weekday0 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:47–08:13−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 07:47–20:37
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Amavasya |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1906 · Vikram 2041 more |
| Festivals | Magha Amavasya · Bhaumvati Amavasya |
At sunrise 07:45
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 21:42 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 20:14 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 18:59 more |
| Karana | Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 09:06 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:06 | karana Naga |
|---|---|
| from 18:59 | yoga Shiva |
| from 20:14 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 21:42 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 21:42 | karana Kimstughna |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:45 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:42 |
| End of twilight | 18:20 |
| Moonrise | 08:22 |
| Moonset | 16:57 |
| Day length | 9 h 56 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 21:42 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 3, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Chatushpada 07:45–09:06: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 09:06–17:42: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Magha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon — a day of ancestor rites: tarpana, shraddha and charity.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:37 (18.02)–21:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Bhaumvati Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
A new moon on a Tuesday (Bhauma — Mars): a day of ancestor rites and of propitiating Mars; it is believed to help free one from debts.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 20:37 (18.02)–21:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:42–07:43 (20.02)
Anandadi: Utpata 07:45–20:14 Anandadi: Mrityu 20:14–07:43 (20.02)
- Raja Panchaka: 07:23–06:30 (24.02)
- Gandanta (tithi): 21:17–22:08
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:52–06:49 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:23–15:03 |
| Godhuli | 17:42–18:10 |
| Pradosha | 17:42–20:30 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:10 (20.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:08–10:50 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:13–16:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:14–11:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:44–13:58 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:44–10:24, 23:18–00:14 (20.02) |
| Varjyam | 04:02–05:46 (20.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:24–09:05, 09:58–16:52 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Amavasya; lagna Kumbha 07:45, Mina 08:24, Mesha 09:05, Vrishabha 09:58, Mithuna 11:28, Karka 13:54, Simha 16:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 07:45–17:42: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −7
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:45–20:14−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Amavasya 07:45–21:42−3 Anandadi: Utpata 07:45–20:14
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1906 · Vikram 2041 more |
At sunrise 07:43
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 23:14 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 22:14 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 18:59 more |
| Karana | Kimstughna (fixed) · until 10:25 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:25 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 18:59 | yoga Siddha |
| from 22:14 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 23:14 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 23:14 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:43 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:44 |
| End of twilight | 18:22 |
| Moonrise | 08:33 |
| Moonset | 18:16 |
| Day length | 10 h 01 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (07:43–17:44) is good for sowing.
- Kimstughna 07:43–10:25: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:14–07:40 (21.02)
Samvartaka Yoga 07:43–23:14
Anandadi: Manasa 07:43–22:14 Anandadi: Padma 22:14–07:40 (21.02)
- Raja Panchaka: 07:23 (19.02)–06:30 (24.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:51–06:47 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:24–15:04 |
| Godhuli | 17:44–18:12 |
| Pradosha | 17:44–20:31 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:10 (21.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:26–16:10 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:43–13:59 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:58–10:13 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:28–12:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:23–13:03 |
| Varjyam | 05:17–07:03 (21.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Kumbha 07:43, Mina 08:20, Mesha 09:01, Vrishabha 09:54, Mithuna 11:24, Karka 13:50, Simha 16:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:43–22:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:43–22:14+1 Yoga Shiva 07:43–18:59+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Panchaka all day−3 Samvartaka Yoga 07:43–23:14
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1906 · Vikram 2041 more |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 07:40
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 01:11 (22.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 00:40 (22.02) more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 19:19 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 12:09 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:09 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 19:19 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 00:40 (22.02) | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 01:11 (22.02) | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 01:11 (22.02) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:40 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:46 |
| End of twilight | 18:24 |
| Moonrise | 08:42 |
| Moonset | 19:32 |
| Day length | 10 h 05 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 13, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (07:40–17:46) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)
The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.
Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 17:46–19:32
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 17:46–19:32
Muhurta
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 01:11–07:38 (22.02)
Anandadi: Chhatra 00:40–07:38 (22.02) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:40–00:40 (22.02)
- Raja Panchaka: 07:23 (19.02)–06:30 (24.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:49–06:45 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:23–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:24–15:05 |
| Godhuli | 17:46–18:14 |
| Pradosha | 17:46–20:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:10 (22.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:51–17:37 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:59–15:15 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:40–08:56 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:12–11:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:02–11:43, 15:05–15:45 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 08:16–08:57, 09:51–16:44 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Kumbha 07:40, Mina 08:16, Mesha 08:57, Vrishabha 09:51, Mithuna 11:20, Karka 13:46, Simha 16:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddha 07:40–19:19+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:40–01:11 (22.02)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:40–00:40 (22.02)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:40–00:40 (22.02)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1906 · Vikram 2041 more |
At sunrise 07:38
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 03:31 (23.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 03:27 (23.02) more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 19:58 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 14:18 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:18 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 19:58 | yoga Shubha |
| from 03:27 (23.02) | nakshatra Revati |
| from 03:31 (23.02) | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 03:31 (23.02) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:00 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:38 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:48 |
| End of twilight | 18:26 |
| Moonrise | 08:50 |
| Moonset | 20:47 |
| Day length | 10 h 10 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 2, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (07:38–17:48) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:27–07:36 (23.02) Ravi Yoga 03:27–07:36 (23.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:27–07:36 (23.02)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:38–03:27 (23.02)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:38–03:27 (23.02) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:27–07:36 (23.02)
- Raja Panchaka: 07:23 (19.02)–06:30 (24.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:47–06:43 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:23–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:25–15:06 |
| Godhuli | 17:48–18:16 |
| Pradosha | 17:48–20:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:10 (23.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:06–23:53 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:27–12:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:16–16:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:54–10:11 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:40–10:21, 13:04–13:44 |
| Varjyam | 11:23–13:10 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:12–08:53, 09:47–16:40
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 08:12–08:53, 09:47–16:40 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 08:12–08:53, 09:47–16:40 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:12–08:53, 09:47–16:40 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Kumbha 07:38, Mina 08:12, Mesha 08:53, Vrishabha 09:47, Mithuna 11:16, Karka 13:42, Simha 16:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:38–03:27 (23.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:38–03:27 (23.02)+1 Yoga Sadhya 07:38–19:58+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:38–03:31 (23.02)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:38–03:27 (23.02)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; cons: Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1906 · Vikram 2041 more |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 07:36
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 06:07 (24.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 06:30 (24.02) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 20:50 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 16:47 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:47 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 20:50 | yoga Shukla |
| from 06:07 (24.02) | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 06:07 (24.02) | karana Bava |
| from 06:30 (24.02) | nakshatra Ashwini |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:36 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:51 |
| End of twilight | 18:28 |
| Moonrise | 08:57 |
| Moonset | 22:00 |
| Day length | 10 h 15 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (07:36–17:51) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:47–17:51: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha
The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:42–13:45
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:36–06:07 (24.02) Ravi Yoga 07:36–06:30 (24.02)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:36–06:30 (24.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:07–07:33 (24.02)
Anandadi: Prajapati 07:36–06:30 (24.02) Anandadi: Saumya 06:30–07:33 (24.02)
- Bhadra on earth: 16:47–06:07 (24.02); Bhadra Mukha 16:49–19:02; Bhadra Puchha 04:48–06:07 (24.02)
- Raja Panchaka: 07:23 (19.02)–06:30 (24.02)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:44–13:18 (24.02)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:45–06:40 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:23–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:26–15:07 |
| Godhuli | 17:51–18:18 |
| Pradosha | 17:51–20:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:09 (24.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:48–05:36 (24.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:09–11:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:00–15:17 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:36–08:52 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:36–08:17, 08:17–08:58 |
| Varjyam | 16:59–18:47 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:09–08:50, 09:43–16:36 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Kumbha 07:36, Mina 08:09, Mesha 08:50, Vrishabha 09:43, Mithuna 11:12, Karka 13:38, Simha 16:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 07:36–17:51: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 16:47–17:51: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Shubha 07:36–20:50+2 Ravi Yoga 07:36–06:30 (24.02)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:36–06:30 (24.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:36–06:30 (24.02)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:36–06:30 (24.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:36–06:07 (24.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Bhadra on earth 16:47–06:07 (24.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 07:36–06:30 (24.02)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:36–06:07 (24.02)−2 Rikta tithi 07:36–06:07 (24.02)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — after 13:18 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1906 · Vikram 2041 more |
At sunrise 07:33
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 08:51 (25.02) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 09:40 (25.02) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 21:51 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 19:29 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 19:29 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 21:51 | yoga Brahma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:56 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:33 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 17:53 |
| End of twilight | 18:30 |
| Moonrise | 09:04 |
| Moonset | 23:15 |
| Day length | 10 h 19 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 10, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Anandadi: Ananda all day
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:44 (23.02)–13:18
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:43–06:38 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:22–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:26–15:08 |
| Godhuli | 17:53–18:20 |
| Pradosha | 17:53–20:36 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:09 (25.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:31–03:20 (25.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:35–17:53 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:43–14:00 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:18–16:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:30–17:11 |
| Varjyam | 05:09–06:57 (25.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Kumbha 07:33, Mina 08:05, Mesha 08:46, Vrishabha 09:39, Mithuna 11:08, Karka 13:34, Simha 16:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Sunday — physical well-being.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 13:18
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Ananda all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Shukla 07:33–21:51+1 Auspicious tithi all day−1 Gandanta 07:33–13:18−2 Tryahasparsha
| Summary | Best day — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 09:40 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1906 · Vikram 2041 more |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 07:31
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 08:51 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 09:40 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 22:51 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 08:51 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:51 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 08:51 | karana Kaulava |
| from 09:40 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 22:11 | karana Taitila |
| from 22:51 | yoga Indra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:53 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:31 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 17:55 |
| End of twilight | 18:32 |
| Moonrise | 09:12 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 10 h 24 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:51 | from 09:40 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (09:40–17:55) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 08:51–07:28 (26.02)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 09:40–07:28 (26.02)
Hutashana Yoga 08:51–07:28 (26.02) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:51–07:28 (26.02)
Anandadi: Chara 09:40–07:28 (26.02) Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:31–09:40
- Gandanta (tithi): 08:24–09:18
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:42–06:36 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:22–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:27–15:08 |
| Godhuli | 17:55–18:22 |
| Pradosha | 17:55–20:38 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:09 (26.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:19–09:07 (26.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:49–10:07 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:25–12:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:01–15:19 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:04–13:45, 15:08–15:50 |
| Varjyam | 20:29–22:18 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:01–08:42
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 08:01–08:42 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 08:01–08:42 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:01–08:42 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini until 09:40, Bharani from 09:40; tithi Shukla-panchami until 08:51, Shukla-shashti from 08:51; lagna Kumbha 07:31, Mina 08:01, Mesha 08:42, Vrishabha 09:35, Mithuna 11:04, Karka 13:30, Simha 16:28
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 09:40) — joy; Bharani (from 09:40) — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 09:40
+2 Yoga Brahma 07:31–22:51+2 Ravi Yoga 09:40–07:28 (26.02)+1 Anandadi: Chara 09:40–07:28 (26.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:31–09:40+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:31–08:510 Hutashana Yoga 08:51–07:28 (26.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:51–07:28 (26.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:40–07:28 (26.02)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:31–09:40
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 12:43 |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1906 · Vikram 2041 more |
At sunrise 07:28
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 11:28 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 12:43 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 23:41 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 11:28 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:28 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 11:28 | karana Gara |
| from 12:43 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 23:41 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 00:40 (27.02) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:28 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 17:57 |
| End of twilight | 18:34 |
| Moonrise | 09:23 |
| Moonset | 00:30 |
| Day length | 10 h 28 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 4, bad — 6
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:28 | from 12:43 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (07:28–12:43) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (12:43–17:57) is good for root crops.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:28–12:43 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:43–07:26 (27.02) Tripushkar Yoga 12:43–07:26 (27.02)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:28–11:28 Hutashana Yoga 11:28–07:26 (27.02) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:28–07:26 (27.02)
Anandadi: Musala 07:28–12:43 Anandadi: Gada 12:43–07:26 (27.02)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:40–06:34 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:22–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:27–15:09 |
| Godhuli | 17:57–18:24 |
| Pradosha | 17:57–20:39 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:08 (27.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:19–09:07 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:20–16:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:05–11:24 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:43–14:01 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:34–10:16, 23:21–00:14 (27.02) |
| Varjyam | 02:05–03:52 (27.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:28–16:24
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 11:28–16:24 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 11:28–16:24 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 11:28–16:24 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Bharani until 12:43, Krittika from 12:43; tithi Shukla-shashti until 11:28, Shukla-saptami from 11:28; lagna Kumbha 07:28, Mina 07:57, Mesha 08:38, Vrishabha 09:31, Mithuna 11:00, Karka 13:26, Simha 16:24
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 12:43) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 12:43) — consumption (a wasting disease); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 12:43
+2 Yoga Indra 07:28–23:41+2 Ravi Yoga 07:28–12:43+2 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:43–07:26 (27.02)+1 Auspicious tithi 11:28–07:26 (27.02)0 Hutashana Yoga 11:28–07:26 (27.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:28–11:28 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 12:43–07:26 (27.02)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:28–07:26 (27.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:28–12:43−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:28–12:43
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1906 · Vikram 2041 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
At sunrise 07:26
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 13:45 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 15:26 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 00:10 (28.02) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 13:45 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:45 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 13:45 | karana Vishti |
| from 15:26 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 00:10 (28.02) | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 02:40 (28.02) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:49 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:26 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 17:59 |
| End of twilight | 18:36 |
| Moonrise | 09:37 |
| Moonset | 01:48 |
| Day length | 10 h 33 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 5, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:45 | from 15:26 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (07:26–15:26) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (15:26–17:59) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:45–17:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:26–13:45 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:26–15:26 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Jwalamukhi Yoga 13:45–15:26 Hutashana Yoga 13:45–07:23 (28.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:45–07:23 (28.02)
Anandadi: Siddhi 07:26–15:26 Anandadi: Shubha 15:26–07:23 (28.02)
- Bhadra in heaven: 13:45–02:40 (28.02); Bhadra Puchha 15:40–16:57; Bhadra Mukha 16:57–19:06
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:38–06:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:28–15:10 |
| Godhuli | 17:59–18:26 |
| Pradosha | 17:59–20:40 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:08 (28.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:46–14:33 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:42–14:02 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:45–10:04 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:23–12:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:21–13:04 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:53–08:34, 09:27–13:45, 15:26–16:20 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika until 15:26, Rohini from 15:26; tithi Shukla-saptami until 13:45, Shukla-ashtami from 13:45; lagna Kumbha 07:26, Mina 07:53, Mesha 08:34, Vrishabha 09:27, Mithuna 10:56, Karka 13:22, Simha 16:20
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 15:26) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 15:26) — destruction of all misfortunes; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 13:45–17:59: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vaidhriti 07:26–17:59: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:26–13:45+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:26–15:26+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:26–13:45+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:26–15:260 Auspicious nakshatra 15:26–07:23 (28.02)0 Holashtak0 Hutashana Yoga 13:45–07:23 (28.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 13:45–15:26 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:45–07:23 (28.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Ashtami 13:45–07:23 (28.02)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:45–02:40 (28.02)−3 Vaidhriti 07:26–00:10 (28.02)
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Raktakshi (No. 58) · Shaka 1906 · Vikram 2041 more |
| Period | Holashtak |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 07:23
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 15:25 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 17:35 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 00:09 (01.03) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 15:25 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:25 | tithi Shukla-navami |
|---|---|
| from 15:25 | karana Balava |
| from 17:35 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 00:09 (01.03) | yoga Priti |
| from 03:59 (01.03) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:23 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 18:01 |
| End of twilight | 18:38 |
| Moonrise | 09:58 |
| Moonset | 03:06 |
| Day length | 10 h 37 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 5, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:25 | from 17:35 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (07:23–17:35) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (17:35–18:01) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Masik Durgashtami · Durga
The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:45 (27.02)–15:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Holashtak
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 17:35–07:21 (01.03)
Krakacha Yoga 07:23–15:25 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:23–15:25 Jwalamukhi Yoga 15:25–17:35 Hutashana Yoga 15:25–07:21 (01.03) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:25–07:21 (01.03)
Anandadi: Utpata 07:23–17:35 Anandadi: Mrityu 17:35–07:21 (01.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:36–06:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:21–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:29–15:11 |
| Godhuli | 18:01–18:28 |
| Pradosha | 18:01–20:41 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:08 (01.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:05–15:50 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:02–15:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:23–08:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:03–11:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:56–11:38, 15:11–15:54 |
| Varjyam | 08:52–10:36, 23:30–01:12 (01.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:49–08:30, 09:23–15:25 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini until 17:35, Mrigashirsha from 17:35; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 15:25, Shukla-navami from 15:25; lagna Kumbha 07:23, Mina 07:49, Mesha 08:30, Vrishabha 09:23, Mithuna 10:52, Karka 13:18, Simha 16:16
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 17:35) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 17:35) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 07:23–15:25: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 15:25–18:01: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −8
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:23–17:35+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ravi Yoga 17:35–07:21 (01.03)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 17:35–07:21 (01.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Holashtak0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 15:25–17:350 Hutashana Yoga 15:25–07:21 (01.03)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:25–07:21 (01.03)−1 Ashtami 07:23–15:25−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:23–15:25−3 Anandadi: Utpata 07:23–17:35−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:23–15:25
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
Patron: Madhava; Aditya — Pushan. Full moon in nakshatra Magha. Ritu: Shishira.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Ishvara (No. 11)
Shaka Samvat 1906 · Vikram Samvat 2041 · Kali Yuga 5085
Next year — Krodhana, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 21.03.1985
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “great calamities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
Planting and sowing are allowed.
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
Began on a Monday: considered relatively favourable for dealings with the authorities, government service and property.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Govinda; Aditya — Parjanya. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Phalguni. Ritu: Shishira.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
plowing the ground
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Eight days before Holika Dahan (bright half of Phalguna): in North India weddings and samskaras are not held.
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The eight days before Holika Dahan (from the 8th tithi of the bright half of Phalguna to the full moon): weddings and other samskaras are not performed (North India).
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut