February 2002 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Pausha (until 12.02), Magha (from 13.02). Periods: 13–21.02 — Magha Gupta Navaratri. Major festivals: 17.02 Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja); 19.02 Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti).
Icons this month (19)
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
- 6.02 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra until 13:14
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 15.02 Fri — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja until 14:45
Uttara-Bhadra (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 17.02 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga after 12:41
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 20.02 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Indra, Anandadi: Siddhi after 15:01 until 16:56
Krittika (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal. - 22.02 Fri — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 25.02 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Prajapati until 15:49
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Festivals
- 4.02 Mon Kalashtami
- 7.02 Thu Shattila Ekadashi
- 9.02 Sat Shani Pradosha
- 10.02 Sun Masik Shivaratri
- 12.02 Tue Mauni Amavasya (Pausha)
- 12.02 Tue Bhaumvati Amavasya
- 12.02 Tue Kumbha Sankranti
- 13.02 Wed Chandra Darshan
- 13.02 Wed Magha Gupta Navaratri
- 16.02 Sat Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 17.02 Sun Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)
- 18.02 Mon Skanda Shashti
- 19.02 Tue Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti)
- 20.02 Wed Bhishma Ashtami
- 20.02 Wed Masik Durgashtami
- 21.02 Thu Madhva Navami
- 23.02 Sat Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi)
- 25.02 Mon Soma Pradosha
- 27.02 Wed Magha Purnima (Maghi)
Special muhurta yogas
- 2.02 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 07:01–08:20 (03.02)
- 3.02 Sun Dwipushkar Yoga 08:20–14:31
- 6.02 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:14–13:39
- 6.02 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:14–13:39
- 10.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:06–19:53
- 11.02 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:03–22:19
- 17.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:41–07:48 (18.02)
- 19.02 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:35–07:43 (20.02)
- 19.02 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 17:35–02:30 (20.02)
- 20.02 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 23.02 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 01:01–07:33 (24.02)
- 24.02 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 07:33–18:00
- 24.02 Sun Ravi Pushya Yoga 18:00–07:31 (25.02)
- 24.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:00–07:31 (25.02)
- 25.02 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:31–15:49
- 26.02 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:29–13:07
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 — Anandadi: Kana, Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower) (unfavourable day)
- 10.02 Sun — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata, Vishti (Bhadra)
- 11.02 Mon — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata
- 12.02 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Amavasya, Sankranti day (unfavourable day)
- 16.02 Sat — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) (unfavourable day)
- 21.02 Thu — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)
- 24.02 Sun — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 28.02 Thu — Kshaya tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Yoga Shula
Sky this month
- 12.02 New moon (Amavasya) 10:40
- 12.02 Kumbha Sankranti 21:52 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius)
- 27.02 Full moon (Purnima) 12:16
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- 13–21.02 Magha Gupta Navaratri
- 12.02 11:37 – 17.02 12:41 Agni Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Vrisha (No. 15, “bull, might”) — A year of strength: well-being; cattle breeding and farming flourish. more
Northern samvatsara: Jaya. Shaka Samvat 1923, Vikram Samvat 2058, Kali Yuga 5102.
Pausha (Sahasya) — The cold month of Dhanur Masa and Kharmas: no weddings are held until Makara Sankranti, and with it Uttarayana begins. more
Magha (Tapas) — A month of austerity and holy baths (Magha Snana): Vasant Panchami, Ratha Saptami; in the dark half — Maha Shivaratri. 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 — Anandadi: Shubha, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 12:16 |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1923 · Vikram 2058 more |
At sunrise 08:24
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 12:16 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 18:03 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 01:09 (02.02) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 12:16 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:16 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
|---|---|
| from 12:16 | karana Kaulava |
| from 18:03 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 22:47 | karana Taitila |
| from 01:09 (02.02) | yoga Dhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:24 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:03 |
| End of twilight | 17:43 |
| Moonrise | 22:02 |
| Moonset | 10:17 |
| Day length | 8 h 38 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:16 |
|---|
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 (08:24–17:03) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Anandadi: Shubha 08:24–18:03 Anandadi: Amrita 18:03–08:22 (02.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:21–07:22 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:10–14:44 |
| Godhuli | 17:03–17:33 |
| Pradosha | 17:03–20:06 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–01:13 (02.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:34–13:01 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:38–12:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:53–15:58 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:29–10:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:07–10:42, 13:00–13:35 |
| Varjyam | 01:44–03:12 (02.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:16–17:03
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 12:16–17:03 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 12:16–17:03 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 12:16–17:03 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 12:16, Krishna-panchami from 12:16; lagna Makara 08:24, Kumbha 08:52, Mina 09:36, Mesha 10:17, Vrishabha 11:10, Mithuna 12:40, Karka 15:06
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 08:24–12:16: 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
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 12:16
+1 Anandadi: Shubha 08:24–18:03+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:24–18:03+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:24–01:09 (02.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 12:16–08:22 (02.02)−2 Rikta tithi 08:24–12:16
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Kana, Yamaghanta |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1923 · Vikram 2058 more |
At sunrise 08:22
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 09:24 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 16:01 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 21:49 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 09:24 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:24 | tithi Krishna-shashti (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 09:24 | karana Gara |
| from 16:01 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 20:08 | karana Vanija |
| from 21:49 | yoga Shula |
| from 07:01 (03.02) | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 07:01 (03.02) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:22 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:05 |
| End of twilight | 17:45 |
| Moonrise | 23:30 |
| Moonset | 10:32 |
| Day length | 8 h 43 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 | from 09:24 | from 16:01 |
|---|
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 (08:22–16:01) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (16:01–17:05) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 16:01–08:20 (03.02) Dwipushkar Yoga 07:01–08:20 (03.02)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:22–09:24 Yamaghanta 08:22–16:01 Krakacha Yoga 09:24–07:01 (03.02) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:01–08:20 (03.02)
Anandadi: Mrityu 08:22–16:01 Anandadi: Kana 16:01–08:20 (03.02)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 07:01–18:02 (03.02); Bhadra Puchha 11:27–12:34 (03.02); Bhadra Mukha 12:34–14:25 (03.02)
- Gandanta (tithi): 09:03–09:45
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 | 14:10–14:45 |
| Godhuli | 17:05–17:35 |
| Pradosha | 17:05–20:08 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–01:13 (03.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:32–12:00 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:33–11:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:49–14:54 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:22–09:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:22–08:57, 08:57–09:31 |
| Varjyam | 23:31–01:01 (03.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:22–09:24, 09:32–10:13, 11:06–17:05
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 08:22–09:24, 09:32–10:13, 11:06–17:05 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:22–09:24, 09:32–10:13, 11:06–17:05 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:22–09:24, 09:32–10:13, 11:06–17:05 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Hasta until 16:01, Chitra from 16:01; tithi Krishna-panchami until 09:24, Krishna-shashti from 09:24; lagna Makara 08:22, Kumbha 08:48, Mina 09:32, Mesha 10:13, Vrishabha 11:06, Mithuna 12:36, Karka 15:02
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 16:01) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 16:01) — improvement of well-being; 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 = −9
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: Kana, Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:22–16:01+1 Yoga Dhriti 08:22–21:49+1 Auspicious tithi 08:22–09:240 Ravi Yoga 16:01–08:20 (03.02)0 Anandadi: Kana 16:01–08:20 (03.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 07:01–08:20 (03.02)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:22–09:24−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:22–16:01−3 Krakacha Yoga 09:24–07:01 (03.02)−3 Yamaghanta 08:22–16:01
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Padma; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1923 · Vikram 2058 more |
At sunrise 08:20
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 05:12 (04.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 14:31 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 18:55 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 18:02 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:31 | nakshatra Swati |
|---|---|
| from 18:02 | karana Bava |
| from 18:55 | yoga Ganda |
| from 05:12 (04.02) | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 05:12 (04.02) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:39 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:20 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:07 |
| End of twilight | 17:47 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 10:46 |
| Day length | 8 h 47 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 14:31 |
|---|
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 (08:20–14:31) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (14:31–17:07) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:20–17:07: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 08:20–14:31 Ravi Yoga 08:20–14:31
Samvartaka Yoga 08:20–05:12 (04.02)
Anandadi: Padma 08:20–14:31 Anandadi: Lumbaka 14:31–08:18 (04.02)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 07:01–18:02; Bhadra Puchha 11:27–12:34; Bhadra Mukha 12:34–14:25
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 | 06:18–07:19 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:11–14:46 |
| Godhuli | 17:07–17:37 |
| Pradosha | 17:07–20:09 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–01:13 (04.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:31–10:01, 05:08–06:40 (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 | 19:54–21:26 |
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 Chitra until 14:31, Swati from 14:31; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Makara 08:20, Kumbha 08:44, Mina 09:28, Mesha 10:09, Vrishabha 11:02, Mithuna 12:32, Karka 14:58
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 14:31) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 14:31) — relief from all suffering; 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 = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 08:20–14:31+1 Anandadi: Padma 08:20–14:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:20–14:310 Dwipushkar Yoga 08:20–14:310 Anandadi: Lumbaka 14:31–08:18 (04.02)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:20–18:02−3 Samvartaka Yoga 08:20–05:12 (04.02)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Yamaghanta, Ashtami |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1923 · Vikram 2058 more |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 08:18
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 04:02 (05.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 13:36 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 16:31 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 16:33 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:36 | nakshatra Vishakha |
|---|---|
| from 16:31 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 16:33 | karana Kaulava |
| from 04:02 (05.02) | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 04:02 (05.02) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:38 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:18 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:09 |
| End of twilight | 17:49 |
| Moonrise | 00:57 |
| Moonset | 11:01 |
| Day length | 8 h 51 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 13:36 |
|---|
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 (08:18–13:36) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (13:36–17:09) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
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, 17:09–20:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Yamaghanta 13:36–08:16 (05.02)
Anandadi: Chhatra 08:18–13:36 Anandadi: Mitra 13:36–08:16 (05.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:16–07:17 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:12–14:47 |
| Godhuli | 17:09–17:39 |
| Pradosha | 17:09–20:10 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–01:13 (05.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:37–06:12 (05.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:24–10:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:37–12:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:50–14:56 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:01–13:37, 14:47–15:23 |
| Varjyam | 19:08–20:43 |
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 08:18–08:40, 09:24–10:05, 10:58–13:36 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Swati until 13:36, Vishakha from 13:36; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Makara 08:18, Kumbha 08:40, Mina 09:24, Mesha 10:05, Vrishabha 10:58, Mithuna 12:28, Karka 14:54
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 13:36) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 13:36) — loss of money; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 08:18–17:09: 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).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
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: Chhatra 08:18–13:36+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:18–13:36+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vriddhi 16:31–08:16 (05.02)−1 Ashtami 08:18–04:02 (05.02)−1 Yamaghanta 13:36–08:16 (05.02)
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: Shrivatsa, Yoga Vriddhi; cons: Rikta tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1923 · Vikram 2058 more |
At sunrise 08:16
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 03:30 (06.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 13:19 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 14:38 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 15:42 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:19 | nakshatra Anuradha |
|---|---|
| from 14:38 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 15:42 | karana Gara |
| from 03:30 (06.02) | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 03:30 (06.02) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:36 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:16 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:11 |
| End of twilight | 17:51 |
| Moonrise | 02:22 |
| Moonset | 11:19 |
| Day length | 8 h 55 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 3, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:19 |
|---|
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 (08:16–13:19) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (13:19–17:11) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Krakacha Yoga 03:30–08:14 (06.02)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:16–13:19 Anandadi: Vajra 13:19–08:14 (06.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:15–07:15 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:13–14:49 |
| Godhuli | 17:11–17:41 |
| Pradosha | 17:11–20:12 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–01:13 (06.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:06–04:43 (06.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:57–16:04 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:30–11:37 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:44–13:51 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:03–10:39, 23:12–00:12 (06.02) |
| Varjyam | 17:22–19:00 |
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 13:19–17:11 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha until 13:19, Anuradha from 13:19; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Makara 08:16, Kumbha 08:36, Mina 09:20, Mesha 10:01, Vrishabha 10:54, Mithuna 12:24, Karka 14:50
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 13:19) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 13:19) — 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-navami 08:16–17:11: 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.
- 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: Shrivatsa 08:16–13:19+1 Yoga Vriddhi 08:16–14:380 Auspicious nakshatra 13:19–08:14 (06.02)0 Anandadi: Vajra 13:19–08:14 (06.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 08:16–03:30 (06.02)
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Saumya; auspicious time — until 13:14 |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1923 · Vikram 2058 more |
At sunrise 08:14
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 03:35 (07.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 13:39 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 13:14 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 15:28 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:14 | yoga Vyaghata |
|---|---|
| from 13:39 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 15:28 | karana Vishti |
| from 03:35 (07.02) | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 03:35 (07.02) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:34 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:14 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:13 |
| End of twilight | 17:53 |
| Moonrise | 03:45 |
| Moonset | 11:42 |
| Day length | 8 h 59 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 | from 13:39 |
|---|
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 (08:14–13:39) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (13:39–17:13) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 15:28–17:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:14–13:39 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:14–13:39
Anandadi: Saumya 08:14–13:39 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 13:39–08:12 (07.02)
- Bhadra in heaven: 15:28–03:35 (07.02); Bhadra Puchha 17:21–18:33; Bhadra Mukha 18:33–20:34
- Gandanta (tithi): 03:11–04:00 (07.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:14–07:14 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:14–14:50 |
| Godhuli | 17:13–17:43 |
| Pradosha | 17:13–20:13 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:13 (07.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:25–07:04 (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 | 19:27–21:07 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:14–08:32, 09:16–09:57, 10:50–17:13
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 08:14–08:32, 09:16–09:57, 10:50–17:13 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:14–08:32, 09:16–09:57, 10:50–17:13 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:14–08:32, 09:16–09:57, 10:50–13:39 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Anuradha until 13:39, Jyestha from 13:39; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Makara 08:14, Kumbha 08:32, Mina 09:16, Mesha 09:57, Vrishabha 10:50, Mithuna 12:20, Karka 14:46
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 13:39) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 13:39) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
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
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 13:14
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:14–13:39+1 Anandadi: Saumya 08:14–13:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:14–13:39+1 Yoga Dhruva 08:14–13:14+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vyaghata 13:14–16:410 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:28–03:35 (07.02)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 13:39–08:12 (07.02)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:39–08:12 (07.02)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious weekday, Yoga Harshana; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Kaladanda |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1923 · Vikram 2058 more |
| Festivals | Shattila Ekadashi |
At sunrise 08:12
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 04:12 (08.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 14:32 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 12:17 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 15:50 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:17 | yoga Harshana |
|---|---|
| from 14:32 | nakshatra Mula |
| from 15:50 | karana Balava |
| from 04:12 (08.02) | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 04:12 (08.02) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:32 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:12 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:16 |
| End of twilight | 17:55 |
| Moonrise | 05:02 |
| Moonset | 12:13 |
| Day length | 9 h 03 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 |
|---|
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 (08:12–14:32) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (14:32–17:16) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Shattila Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the dark half of Pausha (Magha in North India). Sesame is used in six ways: for bathing, rubbing on the body, homa, drinking, eating and charity.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:35–04:12 (08.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 13:39–15:28 (08.02)
Muhurta
Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:12–14:32 Anandadi: Dhumra 14:32–08:10 (08.02)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 08:16–20:51
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:12–07:12 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:14–14:51 |
| Godhuli | 17:16–17:45 |
| Pradosha | 17:16–20:14 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:12 (08.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
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 | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:12–08:28, 09:12–09:53, 10:47–17:16
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 08:12–08:28, 09:12–09:53, 10:47–17:16 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:12–08:28, 09:12–09:53, 10:47–17:16 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Jyestha until 14:32, Mula from 14:32; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Makara 08:12, Kumbha 08:28, Mina 09:12, Mesha 09:53, Vrishabha 10:47, Mithuna 12:16, Karka 14:43
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 14:32) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 14:32) — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- 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.
+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Harshana 12:17–08:10 (08.02)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:12–14:32−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:12–14:32
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: Sthira, Yoga Harshana; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1923 · Vikram 2058 more |
At sunrise 08:10
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 05:18 (09.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 15:56 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 11:44 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 16:42 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:44 | yoga Vajra |
|---|---|
| from 15:56 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 16:42 | karana Taitila |
| from 05:18 (09.02) | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 05:18 (09.02) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:10 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:18 |
| End of twilight | 17:57 |
| Moonrise | 06:10 |
| Moonset | 12:54 |
| Day length | 9 h 08 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 15:56 |
|---|
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 (08:10–15:56) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (15:56–17:18) is good for root crops.
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:10–05:18 (09.02)
Anandadi: Sthira 08:10–15:56 Anandadi: Vardhamana 15:56–08:08 (09.02)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvadashi
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:11–07:10 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:15–14:52 |
| Godhuli | 17:18–17:47 |
| Pradosha | 17:18–20:16 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:12 (09.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:10–10:51 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:35–12:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:01–16:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:18–10:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:59–10:36, 13:02–13:39 |
| Varjyam | 14:14–15:56, 02:15–03:58 (09.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:08–09:49, 10:43–17:18
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 09:08–09:49, 10:43–17:18 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 09:08–09:49, 10:43–17:18 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 15:56–17:18 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mula until 15:56, Purva-Ashadha from 15:56; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Makara 08:10, Kumbha 08:24, Mina 09:08, Mesha 09:49, Vrishabha 10:43, Mithuna 12:12, Karka 14:39
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 15:56) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 15:56) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.
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).
- 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
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: Sthira 08:10–15:56+1 Yoga Harshana 08:10–11:44+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vajra 11:44–12:55−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:10–05:18 (09.02)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:10–15:56−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:10–05:18 (09.02)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1923 · Vikram 2058 more |
| Festivals | Shani Pradosha |
At sunrise 08:08
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 06:47 (10.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 17:44 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 11:31 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 18:00 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:31 | yoga Siddhi |
|---|---|
| from 17:44 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 18:00 | karana Vanija |
| from 06:47 (10.02) | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 06:47 (10.02) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:08 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:20 |
| End of twilight | 17:59 |
| Moonrise | 07:06 |
| Moonset | 13:48 |
| Day length | 9 h 12 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 8, bad — 4
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-Ashadha (08:08–17:20) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Shani Pradosha · Shiva
Pradosha on a Saturday. According to legend, Shiva drank the Halahala poison on a Saturday Trayodashi, so fasting on this day pacifies Shani (Saturn) and softens his harsh influence.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:20–20:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:47–08:06 (10.02)
Anandadi: Matanga 08:08–17:44 Anandadi: Rakshasa 17:44–08:06 (10.02)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 06:47–19:39 (10.02); Bhadra Mukha 06:47–08:56 (10.02); Bhadra Puchha 18:24–19:41 (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 | 12:34–14:18 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:26–11:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:53–15:02 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:08–09:17 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:08–08:44, 08:44–09:21 |
| Varjyam | 02:27–04:12 (10.02) |
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 09:04–09:45, 10:39–17:20 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Makara 08:08, Kumbha 08:20, Mina 09:04, Mesha 09:45, Vrishabha 10:39, Mithuna 12:08, Karka 14:35
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; 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 = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Siddhi 11:31–08:06 (10.02)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:08–17:44−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:08–17:44
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, Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1923 · Vikram 2058 more |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 08:06
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 08:36 (11.02) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 19:53 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 11:36 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 19:39 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:36 | yoga Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| from 19:39 | karana Shakuni |
| from 19:53 | nakshatra Shravana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:26 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:06 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:22 |
| End of twilight | 18:01 |
| Moonrise | 07:48 |
| Moonset | 14:52 |
| Day length | 9 h 16 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 3, bad — 8
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-Ashadha (08:06–17:22) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:06–17:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 08:06–17:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:13–01:12 (11.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:06–19:53
Anandadi: Amrita 08:06–13:19 Anandadi: Musala 13:19–21:38 Anandadi: Gada 21:38–08:03 (11.02)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 06:47–19:39; Bhadra Mukha 06:47–08:56; Bhadra Puchha 18:24–19:41
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 | 17:22–20:18 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:12 (11.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:55–14:39 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:13–17:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:44–13:53 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:03–16:13 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:08–16:45 |
| Varjyam | 00:17–02:03 (11.02) |
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 09:00–09:41, 10:35–17:22 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Makara 08:06, Kumbha 08:16, Mina 09:00, Mesha 09:41, Vrishabha 10:35, Mithuna 12:04, Karka 14:31
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 08:06–17:22: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vyatipata 11:36–17:22: 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 = −3
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, Vyatipata
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:06–19:53+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:06–11:36+1 Anandadi: Amrita 08:06–13:19+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:06–19:530 Anandadi: Musala 13:19–21:38−2 Tryahasparsha−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:06–19:39−3 Krishna Chaturdashi all day−3 Vyatipata 11:36–08:03 (11.02)
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 — Krishna Chaturdashi, Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1923 · Vikram 2058 more |
At sunrise 08:03
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 08:36 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 22:19 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 11:54 more |
| Karana | Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 08:36 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:36 | tithi Amavasya |
|---|---|
| from 08:36 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 11:54 | yoga Variyana |
| from 21:36 | karana Naga |
| from 22:19 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:24 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:03 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:24 |
| End of twilight | 18:04 |
| Moonrise | 08:18 |
| Moonset | 16:02 |
| Day length | 9 h 20 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 08:36 |
|---|
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 (08:03–17:24) is good for sowing.
- Shakuni 08:03–08:36: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 08:36–17:24: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 08:03–08:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:03–22:19 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 22:19–08:01 (12.02)
Anandadi: Siddhi 08:03–22:19 Anandadi: Shubha 22:19–08:01 (12.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:06–07:05 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:17–14:55 |
| Godhuli | 17:24–17:54 |
| Pradosha | 17:24–20:20 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:12 (12.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:52–12:37 |
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 | 02:45–04:32 (12.02) |
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 until 08:36, Amavasya from 08:36; lagna Makara 08:03, Kumbha 08:13, Mina 08:56, Mesha 09:38, Vrishabha 10:31, Mithuna 12:01, Karka 14:27
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 08:03–08:36: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 08:36–17:24: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vyatipata 08:03–11:54: 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).
- 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 = +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: Krishna Chaturdashi
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:03–22:19+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:03–22:19+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:03–22:19+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Variyana 11:54–08:01 (12.02)−1 Vyatipata 08:03–11:54−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 08:03–08:36
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Amavasya |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1923 · Vikram 2058 more |
| Festivals | Mauni Amavasya (Pausha) · Bhaumvati Amavasya · Kumbha Sankranti |
At sunrise 08:01
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 10:40 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 00:58 (13.02) more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 12:25 more |
| Karana | Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 10:40 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:40 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 10:40 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 12:25 | yoga Parigha |
| from 23:48 | karana Bava |
| from 00:58 (13.02) | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:22 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:01 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:27 |
| End of twilight | 18:06 |
| Moonrise | 08:41 |
| Moonset | 17:15 |
| Day length | 9 h 25 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 10:40 |
|---|---|
| Kumbha Sankranti | 21:52 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius) |
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 | from 10:40 |
|---|
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:
- Naga 08:01–10:40: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 10:40–17:27: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Mauni Amavasya (Pausha) · Pitris (ancestors)
A day of the vow of silence and of holy bathing in the Ganga and at the Triveni Sangam; in Kumbh Mela years it is the main bathing day.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:36 (11.02)–10:40
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 08:36 (11.02)–10:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
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, 15:28–17:27
on the day the Sun enters the sign
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:40–07:59 (13.02)
Anandadi: Utpata 08:01–00:58 (13.02) Anandadi: Mrityu 00:58–07:59 (13.02)
- Agni Panchaka: 11:37–12:41 (17.02)
- Gandanta (tithi): 10:14–11:07
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 | 13:25–15:12 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:05–16:16 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:23–11:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:44–13:55 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:54–10:32, 23:16–00:14 (13.02) |
| 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 | average 08:53–09:34, 10:27–17:21 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Amavasya until 10:40, Shukla-pratipat from 10:40; lagna Makara 08:01, Kumbha 08:09, Mina 08:53, Mesha 09:34, Vrishabha 10:27, Mithuna 11:57, Karka 14:23, Simha 17:21
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 08:01–10:40: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Sankranti at 21:52 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (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 = −10
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, Sankranti day
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:01–00:58 (13.02)+1 Yoga Variyana 08:01–12:25−1 Yoga Parigha 12:25–00:45 (13.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 11:37–07:59 (13.02)−1 Sankranti day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:40–07:59 (13.02)−3 Amavasya 08:01–10:40−3 Anandadi: Utpata 08:01–00:58 (13.02)
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: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1923 · Vikram 2058 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1 |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan · Magha Gupta Navaratri |
At sunrise 07:59
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 12:58 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 03:49 (14.02) more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 13:05 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 12:58 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:58 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
|---|---|
| from 12:58 | karana Balava |
| from 13:05 | yoga Shiva |
| from 02:11 (14.02) | karana Kaulava |
| from 03:49 (14.02) | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:20 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:59 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:29 |
| End of twilight | 18:08 |
| Moonrise | 08:58 |
| Moonset | 18:29 |
| Day length | 9 h 29 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 12:58 |
|---|
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 (07:59–17:29) is good for sowing.
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, 17:29–18:29
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 17:29–18:29
Magha Gupta Navaratri · Durga
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha: nine days of sadhana of the Goddess; its fifth day is Vasant Panchami.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:40 (12.02)–12:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 07:59–11:09
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:58–07:57 (14.02)
Samvartaka Yoga 07:59–12:58
Anandadi: Manasa 07:59–03:49 (14.02) Anandadi: Padma 03:49–07:57 (14.02)
- Agni Panchaka: 11:37 (12.02)–12:41 (17.02)
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 | 17:29–20:22 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:12 (14.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:46–21:33 |
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 | 09:02–10:49 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:58–17:17
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 12:58–17:17 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 12:58–17:17 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 12:58–17:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 12:58, Shukla-dvitya from 12:58; lagna Makara 07:59, Kumbha 08:05, Mina 08:49, Mesha 09:30, Vrishabha 10:23, Mithuna 11:53, Karka 14:19, Simha 17:17
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 = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:59–03:49 (14.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:59–03:49 (14.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:58–07:57 (14.02)0 Auspicious tithi 12:58–07:57 (14.02)0 Yoga Shiva 13:05–07:57 (14.02)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Samvartaka Yoga 07:59–12:58
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 Shiva, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1923 · Vikram 2058 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2 |
At sunrise 07:57
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 15:26 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 06:47 (15.02) more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 13:53 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 15:26 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:53 | yoga Siddha |
|---|---|
| from 15:26 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 15:26 | karana Taitila |
| from 04:42 (15.02) | karana Gara |
| from 06:47 (15.02) | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:57 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:31 |
| End of twilight | 18:10 |
| Moonrise | 09:11 |
| Moonset | 19:41 |
| Day length | 9 h 34 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 | 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, Purva-Bhadra (07:57–17:31) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:47–07:55 (15.02)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 06:47–07:55 (15.02)
Anandadi: Chhatra 06:47–07:55 (15.02) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:57–06:47 (15.02)
- Agni Panchaka: 11:37 (12.02)–12:41 (17.02)
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 | 21:48–23:35 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:56–15:07 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:57–09:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:20–11:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:08–11:46, 14:58–15:36 |
| Varjyam | 11:00–12:48 |
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 08:45–09:26, 10:19–17:31 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 15:26, Shukla-tritya from 15:26; lagna Makara 07:57, Kumbha 08:01, Mina 08:45, Mesha 09:26, Vrishabha 10:19, Mithuna 11:49, Karka 14:15, Simha 17:13
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 = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Shiva 07:57–13:53+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:57–15:26−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:57–06:47 (15.02)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:57–06:47 (15.02)
| Summary | Best day — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 14:45 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1923 · Vikram 2058 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3 |
At sunrise 07:55
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 17:59 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 09:47 (16.02) more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 14:45 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 17:59 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:45 | yoga Sadhya |
|---|---|
| from 17:59 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 17:59 | karana Vanija |
| from 07:16 (16.02) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:16 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:55 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:33 |
| End of twilight | 18:12 |
| Moonrise | 09:23 |
| Moonset | 20:52 |
| Day length | 9 h 38 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 (07:55–17:33) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:55–17:59
Anandadi: Dhwaja all day
- Bhadra on earth: 07:16–20:32 (16.02); Bhadra Mukha 07:16–09:28 (16.02); Bhadra Puchha 19:12–20:32 (16.02)
- Agni Panchaka: 11:37 (12.02)–12:41 (17.02)
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 | 04:23–06:11 (16.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:31–12:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:08–16:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:07–10:19 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:50–10:29, 13:03–13:42 |
| Varjyam | 17:35–19:23 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:41–09:22, 10:15–17:09
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 08:41–09:22, 10:15–17:09 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 08:41–09:22, 10:15–17:09 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:41–09:22, 10:15–17:09 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Makara 07:55, Kumbha 07:57, Mina 08:41, Mesha 09:22, Vrishabha 10:15, Mithuna 11:45, Karka 14:11, Simha 17:09
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
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 14:45
+2 Yoga Siddha 07:55–14:45+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:55–17:590 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:55–17:59 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1923 · Vikram 2058 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4 |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 07:52
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 20:32 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 09:47 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 15:37 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 20:32 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:47 | nakshatra Revati |
|---|---|
| from 15:37 | yoga Shubha |
| from 20:32 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 20:32 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:14 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:52 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:35 |
| End of twilight | 18:14 |
| Moonrise | 09:33 |
| Moonset | 22:04 |
| Day length | 9 h 42 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 09:47 |
|---|
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 (07:52–09:47) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (09:47–17:35) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:52–17:35: 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), 11:45–13:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:52–09:47 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:52–20:32
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:47–07:50 (17.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:32–07:50 (17.02)
Anandadi: Prajapati 09:47–07:50 (17.02) Anandadi: Dhumra 07:52–09:47
- Bhadra on earth: 07:16–20:32; Bhadra Mukha 07:16–09:28; Bhadra Puchha 19:12–20:32
- Agni Panchaka: 11:37 (12.02)–12:41 (17.02)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:58–19:23 (17.02)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:58–06:55 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:21–15:00 |
| Godhuli | 17:35–18:04 |
| Pradosha | 17:35–20:26 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:11 (17.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:18–11:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:57–15:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:52–09:05 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:52–08:31, 08:31–09:10 |
| Varjyam | 23:14–01:01 (17.02) |
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 08:37–09:18, 10:11–17:05 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 09:47, Revati from 09:47; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Makara 07:52, Kumbha 07:53, Mina 08:37, Mesha 09:18, Vrishabha 10:11, Mithuna 11:41, Karka 14:07, Simha 17:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 09:47) — a good life; Revati (from 09:47) — 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 07:52–17:35: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 07:52–17:35: 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
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)
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 09:47–07:50 (17.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:52–09:47+1 Yoga Sadhya 07:52–15:370 Ravi Yoga 07:52–09:470 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:52–20:32 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:52–09:47−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:52–20:32−2 Rikta tithi 07:52–20:32−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:47–07:50 (17.02)−3 Bhadra on earth 07:52–20:32
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, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — after 12:41 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1923 · Vikram 2058 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5 |
| Festivals | Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) |
At sunrise 07:50
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 22:55 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 12:41 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 16:24 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 09:45 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:45 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 12:41 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 16:24 | yoga Shukla |
| from 22:55 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 22:55 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:50 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:37 |
| End of twilight | 18:16 |
| Moonrise | 09:44 |
| Moonset | 23:15 |
| Day length | 9 h 47 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 12:41 |
|---|
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 (07:50–12:41) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) · Saraswati
The welcoming of spring and the day of Saraswati — goddess of knowledge and the arts: people wear yellow, place books and instruments before the goddess, and children are taught to write for the first time (vidyarambha).
Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 07:50–12:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 12:41–07:48 (18.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:41–07:48 (18.02)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:55–07:48 (18.02)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:50–12:41 Anandadi: Ananda 12:41–07:48 (18.02)
- Agni Panchaka: 11:37 (12.02)–12:41
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 05:58–19:23
- Gandanta (tithi): 22:28–23:21
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:56–06:53 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:22–15:01 |
| Godhuli | 17:37–18:06 |
| Pradosha | 17:37–20:27 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:11 (18.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:00–11:47, 07:21–09:07 (18.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:24–17:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:44–13:57 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:11–16:24 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:19–16:58 |
| 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, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati until 12:41, Ashwini from 12:41; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Kumbha 07:50, Mina 08:33, Mesha 09:14, Vrishabha 10:07, Mithuna 11:37, Karka 14:03, Simha 17:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 12:41) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 12:41) — joy; Sunday — physical well-being.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +8
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 12:41
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:41–07:48 (18.02)+2 Yoga Shubha 07:50–16:24+2 Ravi Yoga 12:41–07:48 (18.02)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:50–12:41+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:50–12:41+1 Auspicious tithi 07:50–22:55−1 Gandanta 07:50–19:23−1 Panchaka 07:50–12:41
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 — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 15:21 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1923 · Vikram 2058 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6 |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 07:48
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 00:58 (19.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 15:21 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 16:57 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 11:59 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:59 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 15:21 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 16:57 | yoga Brahma |
| from 00:58 (19.02) | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 00:58 (19.02) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:09 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:48 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:40 |
| End of twilight | 18:18 |
| Moonrise | 09:56 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 9 h 51 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 8, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:21 |
|---|
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 (15:21–17:40) 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: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:55 (17.02)–00:58 (19.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:48–15:21
Hutashana Yoga 07:48–00:58 (19.02) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:48–00:58 (19.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:58–07:45 (19.02)
Anandadi: Chara 15:21–07:45 (19.02) Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:48–15:21
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
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 | 07:21–09:07 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:02–10:16 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:30–12:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:58–15:12 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:03–13:43, 15:02–15:41 |
| Varjyam | 10:54–12:41, 01:50–03:35 (19.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:48–16:58
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 07:48–16:58 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:48–16:58 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:29–09:10, 10:03–15:21 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini until 15:21, Bharani from 15:21; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Kumbha 07:48, Mina 08:29, Mesha 09:10, Vrishabha 10:03, Mithuna 11:33, Karka 13:59, Simha 16:58
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 15:21) — joy; Bharani (from 15:21) — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
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 15:21
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:48–15:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:48–15:21+1 Yoga Shukla 07:48–16:57+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Chara 15:21–07:45 (19.02)0 Hutashana Yoga 07:48–00:58 (19.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:48–00:58 (19.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:21–07:45 (19.02)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:48–15:21
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 Brahma, Ravi Yoga; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1923 · Vikram 2058 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7 |
| Festivals | Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti) |
At sunrise 07:45
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 02:30 (20.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 17:35 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 17:11 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 13:48 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:48 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 17:11 | yoga Indra |
| from 17:35 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 02:30 (20.02) | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 02:30 (20.02) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:45 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:42 |
| End of twilight | 18:20 |
| Moonrise | 10:10 |
| Moonset | 00:29 |
| Day length | 9 h 56 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 5, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | 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, Bharani (07:45–17:35) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (17:35–17:42) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti) · Surya
The birthday of Surya: the Sun turns his chariot of seven horses to the north. At dawn a holy bath is taken with seven arka leaves placed on the head, and water is offered to Surya.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:58–02:30 (20.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 12:18–17:35 Tripushkar Yoga 17:35–02:30 (20.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:35–07:43 (20.02) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:30–07:43 (20.02)
Hutashana Yoga 07:45–02:30 (20.02) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:45–02:30 (20.02) Jwalamukhi Yoga 02:30–07:43 (20.02)
Anandadi: Musala 07:45–17:35 Anandadi: Gada 17:35–07:43 (20.02)
- Bhadra in heaven: 02:30–15:01 (20.02); Bhadra Puchha 04:22–05:36 (20.02); Bhadra Mukha 05:36–07:41 (20.02)
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 | 05:53–06:49 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12:20–14:05 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:13–16:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:14–11:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:44–13:58 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:45–10:24, 23:18–00:14 (20.02) |
| Varjyam | 06:24–08:07 (20.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:25–09:06, 09:59–16:54
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 08:25–09:06, 09:59–16:54 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:25–09:06, 09:59–16:54 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:25–09:06, 09:59–16:54 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Bharani until 17:35, Krittika from 17:35; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Kumbha 07:45, Mina 08:25, Mesha 09:06, Vrishabha 09:59, Mithuna 11:29, Karka 13:55, Simha 16:54
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 17:35) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 17:35) — 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
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Brahma 07:45–17:11+2 Ravi Yoga 12:18–17:35+1 Auspicious tithi 07:45–02:30 (20.02)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:35–07:43 (20.02)0 Hutashana Yoga 07:45–02:30 (20.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 17:35–02:30 (20.02)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:45–02:30 (20.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:45–17:35−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:45–17:35
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, Yoga Indra; auspicious time — after 15:01; auspicious time — until 16:56 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1923 · Vikram 2058 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8 |
| Festivals | Bhishma Ashtami · Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 07:43
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 03:21 (21.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 19:13 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 16:56 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:01 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:01 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 16:56 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 19:13 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 03:21 (21.02) | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 03:21 (21.02) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:43 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:44 |
| End of twilight | 18:22 |
| Moonrise | 10:27 |
| Moonset | 01:45 |
| Day length | 10 h 00 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 |
|---|
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 (07:43–17:44) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:43–15:01: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Bhishma Ashtami · Bhishma
The day of the departure of Bhishma, who lay on a bed of arrows until the onset of Uttarayana. Tarpana is performed for Bhishma — especially by those who have lost their father.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:43–13:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
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 02:30–03:21 (21.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:43–19:13 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:43–19:13 Hutashana Yoga 07:43–03:21 (21.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:43–03:21 (21.02) Jwalamukhi Yoga 03:21–07:41 (21.02) Krakacha Yoga 03:21–07:41 (21.02)
Anandadi: Siddhi 07:43–19:13 Anandadi: Shubha 19:13–07:41 (21.02)
- Bhadra in heaven: 02:30–15:01; Bhadra Puchha 04:22–05:36; Bhadra Mukha 05:36–07:41
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 | 16:40–18:22 |
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 | 06:24–08:07 |
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 Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Kumbha 07:43, Mina 08:21, Mesha 09:02, Vrishabha 09:55, Mithuna 11:25, Karka 13:51, Simha 16:50
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 07:43–17:44: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vaidhriti 16:56–17:44: 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.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 15:01
Auspicious time ends by 16:56
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Indra 07:43–16:56+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:43–19:13+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:43–19:130 Hutashana Yoga 07:43–03:21 (21.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:43–19:13 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:43–03:21 (21.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vaidhriti 16:56–07:41 (21.02)−1 Ashtami 07:43–03:21 (21.02)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:43–15:01
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 — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1923 · Vikram 2058 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 9 |
| Festivals | Madhva Navami |
At sunrise 07:41
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 03:25 (22.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 20:08 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 16:07 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 15:30 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:30 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 16:07 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 20:08 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 03:25 (22.02) | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 03:25 (22.02) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:41 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:46 |
| End of twilight | 18:24 |
| Moonrise | 10:51 |
| Moonset | 03:02 |
| Day length | 10 h 05 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, Rohini (07:41–17:46) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Madhva Navami · Madhvacharya
The day of the departure of Madhvacharya, founder of the Dvaita Vedanta school; especially revered by followers of Madhva in Karnataka.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 03:21–03:25 (22.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 9
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 20:08–07:38 (22.02) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:25–07:38 (22.02)
Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:41–20:08 Hutashana Yoga 07:41–03:25 (22.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:41–03:25 (22.02)
Anandadi: Utpata 07:41–20:08 Anandadi: Mrityu 20:08–07:38 (22.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:49–06:45 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:23–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:24–15:05 |
| Godhuli | 17:46–18:14 |
| Pradosha | 17:46–20:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:10 (22.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:49–18:29 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:59–15:15 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:41–08:56 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:12–11:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:02–11:43, 15:05–15:45 |
| Varjyam | 11:50–13:30, 01:46–03:22 (22.02) |
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 Thursday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Kumbha 07:41, Mina 08:17, Mesha 08:58, Vrishabha 09:52, Mithuna 11:21, Karka 13:48, Simha 16:46
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 07:41–17:46: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vaidhriti 07:41–16:07: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
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 = −12
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: Vaidhriti
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:41–20:08+1 Auspicious weekday−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:41–03:25 (22.02)−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 07:41–20:08−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:41–03:25 (22.02)−2 Rikta tithi 07:41–03:25 (22.02)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 07:41–20:08−3 Vaidhriti 07:41–16:07
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 | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1923 · Vikram 2058 more |
At sunrise 07:38
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 02:38 (23.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 20:14 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 14:40 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 15:08 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:40 | yoga Priti |
|---|---|
| from 15:08 | karana Gara |
| from 20:14 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 02:38 (23.02) | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 02:38 (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 | 11:25 |
| Moonset | 04:18 |
| Day length | 10 h 09 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 0, bad — 4
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, Mrigashirsha (07:38–17:48) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:38–07:36 (23.02)
Hutashana Yoga 07:38–02:38 (23.02)
Anandadi: Manasa 07:38–20:14 Anandadi: Padma 20:14–07:36 (23.02)
- Gandanta (tithi): 02:15–03:01 (23.02)
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 | 11:24–13:00 |
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 | 04:23–05:56 (23.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:13–08:54, 09:48–16:42
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 08:13–08:54, 09:48–16:42 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 08:13–08:54, 09:48–16:42 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:13–08:54, 09:48–16:42 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Kumbha 07:38, Mina 08:13, Mesha 08:54, Vrishabha 09:48, Mithuna 11:17, Karka 13:44, Simha 16:42
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); 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
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:38–20:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:38–20:14+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:38–02:38 (23.02)0 Yoga Priti 14:40–07:36 (23.02)0 Hutashana Yoga 07:38–02:38 (23.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Priti; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1923 · Vikram 2058 more |
| Festivals | Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi) |
At sunrise 07:36
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 01:01 (24.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 19:30 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 12:32 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 13:56 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:32 | yoga Ayushman |
|---|---|
| from 13:56 | karana Vishti |
| from 19:30 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 01:01 (24.02) | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 01:01 (24.02) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:36 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:50 |
| End of twilight | 18:28 |
| Moonrise | 12:14 |
| Moonset | 05:28 |
| Day length | 10 h 14 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:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:56–17:50: 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 02:38–01:01 (24.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:33–09:37 (24.02)
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:36–19:30 Tripushkar Yoga 01:01–07:33 (24.02)
Hutashana Yoga 07:36–01:01 (24.02)
Anandadi: Chhatra 19:30–07:33 (24.02) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:36–19:30
- Bhadra in heaven: 13:56–01:01 (24.02); Bhadra Puchha 18:18–19:25; Bhadra Mukha 19:25–21:17
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 | 05:45–06:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:23–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:25–15:06 |
| Godhuli | 17:50–18:18 |
| Pradosha | 17:50–20:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:09 (24.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:48–11:21 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:09–11:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:00–15:17 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:36–08:53 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:36–08:17, 08:17–08:58 |
| Varjyam | 06:45–08:15 (24.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:09–08:50, 09:44–16:38
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 08:09–08:50, 09:44–16:38 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 08:09–08:50, 09:44–16:38 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:36, Mina 08:09, Mesha 08:50, Vrishabha 09:44, Mithuna 11:13, Karka 13:40, Simha 16:38
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
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 Ravi Yoga 07:36–19:30+1 Yoga Priti 07:36–12:32+1 Auspicious tithi 07:36–01:01 (24.02)0 Hutashana Yoga 07:36–01:01 (24.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 01:01–07:33 (24.02)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:56–01:01 (24.02)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:36–19:30−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:36–19:30
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 — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1923 · Vikram 2058 more |
At sunrise 07:33
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 22:38 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 18:00 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 09:46 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 11:55 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:46 | yoga Saubhagya |
|---|---|
| from 11:55 | karana Balava |
| from 18:00 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 22:38 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 22:38 | karana Kaulava |
| from 06:24 (25.02) | yoga Shobhana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:56 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:33 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 17:52 |
| End of twilight | 18:30 |
| Moonrise | 13:21 |
| Moonset | 06:26 |
| Day length | 10 h 19 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 7, 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, Punarvasu (07:33–17:52) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 07:33–18:00 Ravi Pushya Yoga 18:00–07:31 (25.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:00–07:31 (25.02)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:33–22:38 Hutashana Yoga 07:33–22:38 Krakacha Yoga 07:33–22:38
Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:33–18:00 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 18:00–07:31 (25.02)
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 | 05:44–06:39 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:22–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:26–15:07 |
| Godhuli | 17:52–18:20 |
| Pradosha | 17:52–20:36 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:09 (25.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:45–17:15 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:35–17:52 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:43–14:00 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:18–16:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:30–17:11 |
| Varjyam | 06:45–08:15, 01:16–02:43 (25.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:05–08:46, 09:40–16:34
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 08:05–08:46, 09:40–16:34 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:05–08:46, 09:40–16:34 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:05–08:46, 09:40–16:34 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:33, Mina 08:05, Mesha 08:46, Vrishabha 09:40, Mithuna 11:09, Karka 13:36, Simha 16:34
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Sunday — physical well-being.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
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.
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:33–18:00+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:33–18:00+1 Yoga Ayushman 07:33–09:460 Tripushkar Yoga 07:33–18:00−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:33–22:38−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:33–22:38−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:33–22:38
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — until 15:49 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1923 · Vikram 2058 more |
| Festivals | Soma Pradosha |
At sunrise 07:31
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 19:36 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 15:49 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 02:34 (26.02) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 09:11 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:11 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 15:49 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 19:36 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 19:36 | karana Gara |
| from 02:34 (26.02) | yoga Atiganda |
| from 05:53 (26.02) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:31 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 17:55 |
| End of twilight | 18:32 |
| Moonrise | 14:44 |
| Moonset | 07:09 |
| Day length | 10 h 23 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 | from 15:49 |
|---|
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, Pushya (07:31–15:49) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Soma Pradosha · Shiva
A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:55–19:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:31–15:49 Ravi Yoga 15:49–07:29 (26.02)
Anandadi: Prajapati 07:31–15:49 Anandadi: Saumya 15:49–07:29 (26.02)
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 | 17:55–20:37 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:09 (26.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:00–11:27 |
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 | 03:11–04:36 (26.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:01–08:42, 09:36–15:49
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, 09:36–15:49 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 07:31–16:30 |
| Cutting toenails | good 08:01–08:42, 09:36–15:49 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:01–08:42, 09:36–15:49 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Pushya until 15:49, Ashlesha from 15:49; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Kumbha 07:31, Mina 08:01, Mesha 08:42, Vrishabha 09:36, Mithuna 11:06, Karka 13:32, Simha 16:30
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 15:49) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 15:49) — physical affliction (suffering); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +9
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 15:49
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:31–15:49+2 Pushya 07:31–15:49+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:31–15:49+1 Yoga Shobhana 07:31–02:34 (26.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:31–19:360 Ravi Yoga 15:49–07:29 (26.02)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:49–07:29 (26.02)
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: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1923 · Vikram 2058 more |
At sunrise 07:29
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 16:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 13:07 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 22:23 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 16:05 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:07 | nakshatra Magha |
|---|---|
| from 16:05 | tithi Purnima |
| from 16:05 | karana Vishti |
| from 22:23 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 02:12 (27.02) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:29 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 17:57 |
| End of twilight | 18:34 |
| Moonrise | 16:17 |
| Moonset | 07:40 |
| Day length | 10 h 28 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 2, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:07 | from 16:05 |
|---|
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 (13:07–17:57) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:05–17:57: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 07:29–16:05: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:29–13:07 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:29–13:07
Anandadi: Ananda 07:29–13:07 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:07–07:26 (27.02)
- Bhadra on earth: 16:05–02:12 (27.02); Bhadra Puchha 22:39–23:39; Bhadra Mukha 23:39–01:20 (27.02)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:50–18:24
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
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 | 11:42–13:07 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:20–16:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:06–11:24 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:43–14:01 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:34–10:16, 23:20–00:14 (27.02) |
| Varjyam | 23:37–01:01 (27.02) |
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 | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 13:07, Magha from 13:07; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 16:05, Purnima from 16:05; lagna Kumbha 07:29, Mina 07:57, Mesha 08:39, Vrishabha 09:32, Mithuna 11:02, Karka 13:28, Simha 16:26
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 13:07) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 13:07) — loss of property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 07:29–16:05: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 16:05–17:57: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 16:05–17:57: 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).
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.
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.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:29–13:07+2 Ravi Yoga 07:29–13:07+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:29–13:070 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:07–07:26 (27.02)−1 Bhadra on earth 16:05–02:12 (27.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:29–13:07−2 Rikta tithi 07:29–16:05
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1923 · Vikram 2058 more |
| Festivals | Magha Purnima (Maghi) |
At sunrise 07:26
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 12:16 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 10:06 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 18:00 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 12:16 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:06 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
|---|---|
| from 12:16 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 12:16 | karana Balava |
| from 18:00 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 22:19 | karana Kaulava |
| from 06:57 (28.02) | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:49 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:26 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 17:59 |
| End of twilight | 18:36 |
| Moonrise | 17:54 |
| Moonset | 08:03 |
| Day length | 10 h 32 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 12:16 |
|---|
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 10:06 | from 12:16 |
|---|
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 (07:26–10:06) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (10:06–17:59) is good for root crops.
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 16:05 (26.02)–12:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Samvartaka Yoga 12:16–07:24 (28.02)
Anandadi: Chara 07:26–10:06 Anandadi: Sthira 10:06–06:57 (28.02) Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:57–07:24 (28.02)
- Gandanta (tithi): 11:56–12:36
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
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 | 08:00–09:24, 01:24–02:47 (28.02) |
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 | 17:03–18:27 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 12:16–16:22
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 12:16–16:22 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 12:16–16:22 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:54–08:35, 09:28–16:22 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Magha until 10:06, Purva-Phalguni from 10:06; tithi Purnima until 12:16, Krishna-pratipat from 12:16; lagna Kumbha 07:26, Mina 07:54, Mesha 08:35, Vrishabha 09:28, Mithuna 10:58, Karka 13:24, Simha 16:22
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 10:06) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 10:06) — ill health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 07:26–12:16: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
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.
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: Chara 07:26–10:06+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:26–18:00+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 12:16–07:24 (28.02)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:26–10:06−3 Samvartaka Yoga 12:16–07:24 (28.02)
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 — Kshaya tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vrisha (No. 15) · Shaka 1923 · Vikram 2058 more |
At sunrise 07:24
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 08:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 03:53 (01.03) more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 13:34 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 08:21 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:21 | tithi Krishna-dvitya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 08:21 | karana Taitila |
| from 13:34 | yoga Shula |
| from 18:25 | karana Gara |
| from 03:53 (01.03) | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 04:31 (01.03) | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 04:31 (01.03) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:24 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 18:01 |
| End of twilight | 18:38 |
| Moonrise | 19:29 |
| Moonset | 08:21 |
| Day length | 10 h 37 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 3, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:21 |
|---|
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 (07:24–18:01) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:24–03:53 (01.03)
Anandadi: Matanga 07:24–03:53 (01.03) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:53–07:21 (01.03)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:36–06:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:21–13:04 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:28–15:11 |
| Godhuli | 18:01–18:28 |
| Pradosha | 18:01–20:41 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:08 (01.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:36–23:00 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:02–15:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:24–08:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:03–11:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:56–11:39, 15:11–15:53 |
| Varjyam | 13:14–14:38 |
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 | good 07:50–08:31, 09:24–16:18 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 08:21, Krishna-dvitya from 08:21; lagna Kumbha 07:24, Mina 07:50, Mesha 08:31, Vrishabha 09:24, Mithuna 10:54, Karka 13:20, Simha 16:18
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Thursday — success.
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).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0
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: Matanga 07:24–03:53 (01.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:24–03:53 (01.03)+1 Yoga Dhriti 07:24–13:34+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:24–08:210 Yoga Shula 13:34–15:13−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:24–03:53 (01.03)
Patron: Narayana; Aditya — Bhaga. Full moon in nakshatra Pushya. Ritu: Hemanta.
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: Jaya (No. 28)
Shaka Samvat 1923 · Vikram Samvat 2058 · Kali Yuga 5102
Next year — Chitrabhanu, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 12.04.2002
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: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
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: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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 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
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 — unfavourable for a haircut
+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.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
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.
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.
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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
plowing the ground
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
“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.
“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.
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.
“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.
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 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.
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 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
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: 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)
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.
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.
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 Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
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.
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 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
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: 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: 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
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.
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 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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
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 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly 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: 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)
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 Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
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 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: 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: 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)
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: 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: 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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
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.
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-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
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
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: 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)
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: 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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
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 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 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
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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: 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)
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.
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-dvadashi
neutral
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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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: 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)
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.
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-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
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 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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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: 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
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-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.
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
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
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.
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)
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.
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
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
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
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
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
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
digging, plowing, planting trees
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.
Began on a Tuesday: danger of fire — construction is not started and work with fire and machinery is avoided; suitable for legal matters.
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 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
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.
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.
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Madhava; Aditya — Pushan. Full moon in nakshatra Magha. 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
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
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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
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.
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
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)
any undertakings
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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.
−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)
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): 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
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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
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.
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): 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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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.
+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: 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): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
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-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
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): 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-shashti
plowing the ground
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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.
“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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable 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: 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
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): 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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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.
“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
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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
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.
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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
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)
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.
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-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
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)
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.
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 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-dashami
any undertakings
+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: 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: 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)
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 Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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: 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
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
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-dvadashi
neutral
A Sunday when the Moon is in Pushya. Very favourable for purchases, preparing medicines and medical treatment, beginning studies and mantra practice.
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding
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.
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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
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
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.
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.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
sowing seeds, any undertakings
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
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
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.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
digging, plowing, planting trees
−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.
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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut