February 2049 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Pausha (until 2.02), Magha (from 3.02). Periods: 3–10.02 — Magha Gupta Navaratri. Major festivals: 6.02 Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja); 8.02 Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti).
Icons this month (18)
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
- 8.02 Mon — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra after 16:38
Bharani (fierce): for destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes. - 15.02 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Pushya after 09:03
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 16.02 Tue — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Ravi Yoga after 11:40
Ashlesha (sharp): for drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies. - 24.02 Wed — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Prajapati after 12:01
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
Festivals
- 2.02 Tue Mauni Amavasya (Pausha)
- 2.02 Tue Bhaumvati Amavasya
- 3.02 Wed Chandra Darshan
- 3.02 Wed Magha Gupta Navaratri
- 5.02 Fri Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 6.02 Sat Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)
- 7.02 Sun Skanda Shashti
- 8.02 Mon Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti)
- 9.02 Tue Bhishma Ashtami
- 9.02 Tue Masik Durgashtami
- 10.02 Wed Madhva Navami
- 12.02 Fri Kumbha Sankranti
- 13.02 Sat Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi)
- 15.02 Mon Soma Pradosha
- 17.02 Wed Magha Purnima (Maghi)
- 21.02 Sun Sankashti Chaturthi (Dwijapriya)
- 25.02 Thu Kalashtami
- 28.02 Sun Vijaya Ekadashi
Special muhurta yogas
- 1.02 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:00–08:20 (02.02)
- 7.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:39–08:08 (08.02)
- 9.02 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:25–08:04 (10.02)
- 10.02 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 13.02 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 06:05–07:55 (14.02)
- 14.02 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 07:55–17:51
- 15.02 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:03–07:51 (16.02)
- 16.02 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:40–07:48 (17.02)
- 21.02 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:39–18:46
- 21.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:39–18:46
- 23.02 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 00:34–07:32 (24.02)
- 24.02 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 18:30–23:21
- 24.02 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:30–07:29 (25.02)
- 25.02 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:29–17:39
- 28.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:53–07:19 (01.03)
- 28.02 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 14:42–07:19 (01.03)
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
- 1.02 Mon — Anandadi: Mrityu, Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
- 2.02 Tue — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Amavasya, Vyatipata (unfavourable day)
- 3.02 Wed — Samvartaka Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Panchaka
- 4.02 Thu — Kshaya tithi, Panchaka, Anandadi: Vajra
- 9.02 Tue — Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 12.02 Fri — Vaidhriti, Sankranti day
- 13.02 Sat — Vishti (Bhadra), Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 14.02 Sun — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 20.02 Sat — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Utpata, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 26.02 Fri — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Rikta tithi
- 27.02 Sat — Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 28.02 Sun — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krakacha Yoga
Sky this month
- 2.02 New moon (Amavasya) 16:16
- 12.02 Kumbha Sankranti 23:08 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius)
- 17.02 Full moon (Purnima) 23:47
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- 3–10.02 Magha Gupta Navaratri
- 3.02 08:59 – 7.02 15:39 Dosha-free Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Vibhava (No. 2, “splendour, prosperity”) — A year of prosperity: plenty, contented people, well-being in affairs and in the family. more
Northern samvatsara: Chitrabhanu. Shaka Samvat 1970, Vikram Samvat 2105, Kali Yuga 5149.
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 | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Krishna Chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| Month | Pausha (amanta) · Magha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more |
At sunrise 08:22
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 19:46 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 01:00 (02.02) more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 11:41 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:32 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:32 | karana Shakuni |
|---|---|
| from 11:41 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 19:46 | tithi Amavasya |
| from 19:46 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 01:00 (02.02) | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 06:00 (02.02) | karana Naga |
| from 07:33 (02.02) | yoga Vyatipata |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:22 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:04 |
| End of twilight | 17:45 |
| Moonrise | 07:19 |
| Moonset | 15:53 |
| Day length | 8 h 41 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, 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-Ashadha (08:22–17:04) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:22–09:32: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 09:32–17:04: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Krishna-chaturdashi 08:22–17:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:00–08:20 (02.02)
Anandadi: Siddhi 02:25–08:20 (02.02) Anandadi: Mrityu 08:22–19:42 Anandadi: Kana 19:42–02:25 (02.02)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:17 (31.01)–09:32; Bhadra Mukha 23:17 (31.01)–01:00; Bhadra Puchha 08:30–09:32
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:20–07:21 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:10–14:45 |
| Godhuli | 17:04–17:34 |
| Pradosha | 17:04–20:07 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–01:13 (02.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:20–20:45 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:28–10:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:38–12:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:48–14:53 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:00–13:35, 14:45–15:20 |
| Varjyam | 10:51–12:16, 04:32–05:57 (02.02) |
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 Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Makara 08:22, Kumbha 08:51, Mina 09:34, Mesha 10:15, Vrishabha 11:09, Mithuna 12:40, Karka 15:08
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 08:22–17:04: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −3
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+1 Yoga Siddhi 11:41–07:33 (02.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:22–01:00 (02.02)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:22–09:32−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:22–19:42−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 08:22–19:46
| 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 | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more |
| Festivals | Mauni Amavasya (Pausha) · Bhaumvati Amavasya |
At sunrise 08:20
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 16:16 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 22:16 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 03:31 (03.02) more |
| Karana | Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 16:16 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:16 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 16:16 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 22:16 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 02:34 (03.02) | karana Bava |
| from 03:31 (03.02) | yoga Variyana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:40 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:20 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:06 |
| End of twilight | 17:47 |
| Moonrise | 07:47 |
| Moonset | 17:25 |
| Day length | 8 h 45 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 16:16 |
|---|
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 16:16 |
|---|
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, Shravana (08:20–17:06) is good for sowing.
- Naga 08:20–16:16: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 16:16–17:06: 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 19:46 (01.02)–16:16
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 19:46 (01.02)–16:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:16–08:19 (03.02)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:20–22:16 Anandadi: Utpata 22:16–08:19 (03.02)
- Gandanta (tithi): 15:55–16:36
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:18–07:19 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:11–14:46 |
| Godhuli | 17:06–17:36 |
| Pradosha | 17:06–20:09 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–01:13 (03.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:03–14:28 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:55–16:00 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:32–11:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:43–13:49 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:06–10:41, 23:11–00:12 (03.02) |
| Varjyam | 01:51–03:17 (03.02) |
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 08:20–08:47, 09:30–10:11, 11:05–17:06 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Amavasya until 16:16, Shukla-pratipat from 16:16; lagna Makara 08:20, Kumbha 08:47, Mina 09:30, Mesha 10:11, Vrishabha 11:05, Mithuna 12:36, Karka 15:04
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 08:20–16:16: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vyatipata 08:20–17:06: 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
Unfavourable day · score S = −7
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya, Vyatipata
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:20–22:160 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:16–08:19 (03.02)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:20–22:16−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Amavasya 08:20–16:16−3 Vyatipata 08:20–03:31 (03.02)
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 — Samvartaka Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1 |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan · Magha Gupta Navaratri |
At sunrise 08:19
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 12:56 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 19:46 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 23:43 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 12:56 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:56 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
|---|---|
| from 12:56 | karana Balava |
| from 19:46 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 23:24 | karana Kaulava |
| from 23:43 | yoga Parigha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:38 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:19 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:08 |
| End of twilight | 17:49 |
| Moonrise | 08:09 |
| Moonset | 18:56 |
| Day length | 8 h 49 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 7, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:56 |
|---|
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, 17:08–18:56
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 17:08–18:56
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 16:16 (02.02)–12:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 08:19–11:15
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:56–08:17 (04.02)
Samvartaka Yoga 08:19–12:56 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:19–19:46
Anandadi: Mitra 08:19–19:46 Anandadi: Manasa 19:46–08:17 (04.02)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 08:59–15:39 (07.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:17–07:18 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:12–14:47 |
| Godhuli | 17:08–17:38 |
| Pradosha | 17:08–20:10 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–01:13 (04.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:27–11:53 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:43–13:50 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:25–10:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:37–12:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:26–13:01 |
| Varjyam | 02:21–03:49 (04.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:56–17:08
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 12:56–17:08 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 12:56–17:08 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 12:56–17:08 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 12:56, Shukla-dvitya from 12:56; lagna Makara 08:19, Kumbha 08:43, Mina 09:26, Mesha 10:08, Vrishabha 11:01, Mithuna 12:32, Karka 15:00
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
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: Mitra 08:19–19:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:19–19:46+1 Yoga Variyana 08:19–23:43+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 12:56–08:17 (04.02)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:56–08:17 (04.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka 08:59–08:17 (04.02)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:19–19:46−3 Samvartaka Yoga 08:19–12:56
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, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2 |
At sunrise 08:17
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 09:59 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 17:43 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 20:18 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 09:59 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:59 | tithi Shukla-tritya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 09:59 | karana Taitila |
| from 17:43 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 20:18 | yoga Shiva |
| from 20:42 | karana Gara |
| from 07:35 (05.02) | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 07:35 (05.02) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:36 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:17 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:10 |
| End of twilight | 17:51 |
| Moonrise | 08:27 |
| Moonset | 20:23 |
| Day length | 8 h 53 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 09:59 |
|---|
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 (08:17–17:10) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 17:43–08:15 (05.02)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:35–08:15 (05.02)
Anandadi: Vajra 08:17–17:43 Anandadi: Mudgara 17:43–08:15 (05.02)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 08:59 (03.02)–15:39 (07.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:15–07:16 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:12–14:48 |
| Godhuli | 17:10–17:40 |
| Pradosha | 17:10–20:11 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–01:13 (05.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:08–12:35 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:50–14:57 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:17–09:23 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:30–11:37 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:14–11:50, 14:48–15:24 |
| Varjyam | 23:43–01:13 (05.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:17–08:39, 09:22–10:04, 10:57–17:10
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 08:17–08:39, 09:22–10:04, 10:57–17:10 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 08:17–08:39, 09:22–10:04, 10:57–17:10 |
| Cutting toenails | good 10:57–17:10 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:17–08:39, 09:22–10:04, 10:57–17:10 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 09:59, Shukla-tritya from 09:59; lagna Makara 08:17, Kumbha 08:39, Mina 09:22, Mesha 10:04, Vrishabha 10:57, Mithuna 12:28, Karka 14:56
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Thursday — success.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:17–17:43+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:17–09:590 Yoga Parigha 08:17–10:01−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:17–17:43−1 Panchaka all day−2 Kshaya tithi
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shiva; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3 |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 08:15
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 05:53 (06.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 16:15 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 17:23 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 18:38 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:15 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
|---|---|
| from 17:23 | yoga Siddha |
| from 18:38 | karana Vishti |
| from 05:53 (06.02) | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 05:53 (06.02) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:35 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:15 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:13 |
| End of twilight | 17:53 |
| Moonrise | 08:43 |
| Moonset | 21:48 |
| Day length | 8 h 57 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 2, bad — 11
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:15 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:15–16:15) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (16:15–17:13) is good for sowing.
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), 11:50–13:37
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:15–16:15
Anandadi: Dhwaja 16:15–08:13 (06.02) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:15–16:15
- Bhadra on earth: 18:38–05:53 (06.02); Bhadra Mukha 18:44–20:36; Bhadra Puchha 04:46–05:53 (06.02)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 08:59 (03.02)–15:39 (07.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:14–07:14 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:13–14:49 |
| Godhuli | 17:13–17:43 |
| Pradosha | 17:13–20:13 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:13 (06.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:44–10:14 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:36–12:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:58–16:05 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:22–10:29 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:02–10:38, 13:01–13:37 |
| Varjyam | 01:34–03:07 (06.02) |
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 08:15–08:35, 09:19–10:00, 10:54–17:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 16:15, Uttara-Bhadra from 16:15; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Makara 08:15, Kumbha 08:35, Mina 09:19, Mesha 10:00, Vrishabha 10:54, Mithuna 12:24, Karka 14:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 16:15) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 16:15) — a good life; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 08:15–17:13: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
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
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 08:15–16:15+1 Yoga Shiva 08:15–17:23+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 16:15–08:13 (06.02)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:15–08:13 (06.02)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:15–16:15−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:15–16:15−2 Rikta tithi 08:15–05:53 (06.02)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 15:32 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4 |
| Festivals | Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) |
At sunrise 08:13
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 05:00 (07.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 15:32 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 15:05 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 17:20 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:05 | yoga Sadhya |
|---|---|
| from 15:32 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 17:20 | karana Balava |
| from 05:00 (07.02) | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 05:00 (07.02) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:33 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:13 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:15 |
| End of twilight | 17:55 |
| Moonrise | 08:59 |
| Moonset | 23:10 |
| Day length | 9 h 02 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 5, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:32 |
|---|
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 (08:13–15:32) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (15:32–17:15) 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, 08:13–12:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 09:05–15:32
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:13–05:00 (07.02) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 15:32–08:10 (07.02) Krakacha Yoga 05:00–08:10 (07.02)
Anandadi: Prajapati 15:32–08:10 (07.02) Anandadi: Dhumra 08:13–15:32
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 08:59 (03.02)–15:39 (07.02)
- Gandanta (tithi): 04:37–05:24 (07.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:13–07:13 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:14–14:50 |
| Godhuli | 17:15–17:45 |
| Pradosha | 17:15–20:14 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:12 (07.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:52–12:26 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:28–11:36 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:51–14:59 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:13–09:20 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:13–08:49, 08:49–09:25 |
| Varjyam | 03:35–05:12 (07.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 15:32, Revati from 15:32; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Makara 08:13, Kumbha 08:31, Mina 09:15, Mesha 09:56, Vrishabha 10:50, Mithuna 12:20, Karka 14:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 15:32) — a good life; Revati (from 15:32) — increase in property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
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 15:32
+2 Yoga Siddha 08:13–15:05+2 Ravi Yoga 09:05–15:32+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:13–15:32+1 Auspicious tithi 08:13–05:00 (07.02)0 Anandadi: Prajapati 15:32–08:10 (07.02)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:13–05:00 (07.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 15:32–08:10 (07.02)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:13–15:32−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 15:39 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5 |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 08:10
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 05:01 (08.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 15:39 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 13:27 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 16:54 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:27 | yoga Shubha |
|---|---|
| from 15:39 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 16:54 | karana Taitila |
| from 05:01 (08.02) | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 05:01 (08.02) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:31 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:10 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:17 |
| End of twilight | 17:57 |
| Moonrise | 09:17 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 9 h 06 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 | from 15:39 |
|---|
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, Revati (08:10–15:39) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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 05:00–05:01 (08.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 15:39–08:08 (08.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:39–08:08 (08.02)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:10–05:01 (08.02) Samvartaka Yoga 05:01–08:08 (08.02)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:10–15:39 Anandadi: Ananda 15:39–08:08 (08.02)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 08:59 (03.02)–15:39
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 09:32–21:49
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:11–07:11 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:15–14:51 |
| Godhuli | 17:17–17:47 |
| Pradosha | 17:17–20:15 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:12 (08.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:14–14:51 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:09–17:17 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:44–13:52 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:00–16:09 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:04–16:40 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:10–08:27, 09:11–09:52, 10:46–17:17
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 | average 08:10–08:27, 09:11–09:52, 10:46–17:17 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:10–08:27, 09:11–09:52, 10:46–17:17 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:10–08:27, 09:11–09:52, 10:46–17:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati until 15:39, Ashwini from 15:39; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Makara 08:10, Kumbha 08:27, Mina 09:11, Mesha 09:52, Vrishabha 10:46, Mithuna 12:17, Karka 14:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 15:39) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 15:39) — joy; Sunday — physical well-being.
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 15:39
+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:10–15:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:10–15:39+1 Yoga Sadhya 08:10–13:27+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 15:39–08:08 (08.02)0 Ravi Yoga 15:39–08:08 (08.02)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:10–05:01 (08.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka 08:10–15:39
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 — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 16:38 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6 |
| Festivals | Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti) |
At sunrise 08:08
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 05:54 (09.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 16:38 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 12:30 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 17:21 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:30 | yoga Shukla |
|---|---|
| from 16:38 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 17:21 | karana Vanija |
| from 05:54 (09.02) | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 05:54 (09.02) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:29 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:08 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:19 |
| End of twilight | 17:59 |
| Moonrise | 09:37 |
| Moonset | 00:29 |
| Day length | 9 h 10 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 5, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:38 |
|---|
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 (16:38–17:19) 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 05:01–05:54 (09.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:08–16:38
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:08–05:54 (09.02)
Anandadi: Chara 16:38–08:06 (09.02) Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:08–16:38
- Bhadra in heaven: 05:54–18:38 (09.02); Bhadra Puchha 07:49–09:06 (09.02); Bhadra Mukha 09:06–11:14 (09.02)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:10–07:09 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:15–14:52 |
| Godhuli | 17:19–17:49 |
| Pradosha | 17:19–20:16 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:12 (09.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:08–10:48 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:17–10:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:35–12:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:53–15:01 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:02–13:39, 14:52–15:29 |
| Varjyam | 12:28–14:08, 02:57–04:40 (09.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:07–09:48, 10:42–16:38
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 | good 09:07–09:48, 10:42–16:38 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 09:07–09:48, 10:42–16:38 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 09:07–09:48, 10:42–16:38 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini until 16:38, Bharani from 16:38; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Makara 08:08, Kumbha 08:23, Mina 09:07, Mesha 09:48, Vrishabha 10:42, Mithuna 12:13, Karka 14:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 16:38) — joy; Bharani (from 16:38) — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 16:38
+2 Yoga Shubha 08:08–12:30+2 Ravi Yoga 08:08–16:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:08–16:38+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:08–05:54 (09.02)0 Anandadi: Chara 16:38–08:06 (09.02)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:08–05:54 (09.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:38–08:06 (09.02)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:08–16:38
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 — Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7 |
| Festivals | Bhishma Ashtami · Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 08:06
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 07:33 (10.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 18:25 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 12:13 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 18:38 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:13 | yoga Brahma |
|---|---|
| from 18:25 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 18:38 | karana Bava |
| from 07:33 (10.02) | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 07:33 (10.02) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:27 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:06 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:21 |
| End of twilight | 18:01 |
| Moonrise | 10:02 |
| Moonset | 01:44 |
| Day length | 9 h 14 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 4, bad — 7
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, Bharani (08:06–17:21) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:06–17:21: 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), 11:48–13:39
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 05:54–07:33 (10.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:06–07:33 (10.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:25–08:04 (10.02)
Jwalamukhi Yoga 18:25–07:33 (10.02) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:33–08:04 (10.02)
Anandadi: Musala 08:06–18:25 Anandadi: Gada 18:25–08:04 (10.02)
- Bhadra in heaven: 05:54–18:38; Bhadra Puchha 07:49–09:06; Bhadra Mukha 09:06–11:14
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:08–07:07 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:16–14:53 |
| Godhuli | 17:21–17:51 |
| Pradosha | 17:21–20:18 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:12 (10.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:16–14:59 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:02–16:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:25–11:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:44–13:53 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:57–10:34, 23:14–00:13 (10.02) |
| Varjyam | 07:39–09:25 (10.02) |
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 Bharani; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Makara 08:06, Kumbha 08:19, Mina 09:03, Mesha 09:44, Vrishabha 10:38, Mithuna 12:09, Karka 14:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 08:06–17:21: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
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.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:06–07:33 (10.02)+1 Yoga Brahma 12:13–08:04 (10.02)−1 Ashtami 08:06–07:33 (10.02)−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:06–18:25−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:06–18:25−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:06–18:38
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, Yoga Brahma; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Tryahasparsha |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8 |
| Festivals | Madhva Navami |
At sunrise 08:04
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 09:49 (11.02) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 20:53 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 12:29 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 20:37 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:29 | yoga Indra |
|---|---|
| from 20:37 | karana Kaulava |
| from 20:53 | nakshatra Rohini |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:25 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:04 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:23 |
| End of twilight | 18:03 |
| Moonrise | 10:33 |
| Moonset | 02:53 |
| Day length | 9 h 19 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 |
|---|
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 (08:04–17:23) is good for root crops.
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 07:33–09:49 (11.02)
the tithi spans two sunrises — the first day is chosen by rule
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:04–20:53 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Ravi Yoga 20:53–08:02 (11.02)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:04–20:53 Krakacha Yoga all day Jwalamukhi Yoga 20:53–08:02 (11.02)
Anandadi: Siddhi 08:04–20:53 Anandadi: Shubha 20:53–08:02 (11.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:06–07:05 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:17–14:54 |
| Godhuli | 17:23–17:53 |
| Pradosha | 17:23–20:19 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:12 (11.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:14–20:00 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:44–13:54 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:14–10:24 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:34–12:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:25–13:02 |
| Varjyam | 07:39–09:25 |
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 08:59–09:40, 10:34–17:23 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Makara 08:04, Kumbha 08:15, Mina 08:59, Mesha 09:40, Vrishabha 10:34, Mithuna 12:05, Karka 14:32
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-navami 08:04–17:23: 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 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 = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+2 Yoga Brahma 08:04–12:29+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:04–20:53+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:04–20:530 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:04–20:53 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Krakacha Yoga all day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 09:49; auspicious time — until 13:11 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more |
At sunrise 08:02
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 09:49 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 23:48 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 13:11 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 09:49 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:49 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
|---|---|
| from 09:49 | karana Taitila |
| from 13:11 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 23:06 | karana Gara |
| from 23:48 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:23 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:02 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:26 |
| End of twilight | 18:05 |
| Moonrise | 11:12 |
| Moonset | 03:56 |
| Day length | 9 h 23 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 | from 09:49 |
|---|
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, Rohini (08:02–17:26) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:49–08:00 (12.02)
Hutashana Yoga 08:02–09:49 Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:02–09:49 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:02–09:49
Anandadi: Utpata 08:02–23:48 Anandadi: Mrityu 23:48–08:00 (12.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:05–07:03 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:18–14:55 |
| Godhuli | 17:26–17:55 |
| Pradosha | 17:26–20:20 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:12 (12.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:12–22:00 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:54–15:05 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:02–09:12 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:23–11:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:10–11:47, 14:55–15:33 |
| Varjyam | 14:49–16:37, 06:08–07:56 (12.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:30–13:11
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 10:30–13:11 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 10:30–13:11 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 10:30–17:26 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-navami until 09:49, Shukla-dashami from 09:49; lagna Makara 08:02, Kumbha 08:11, Mina 08:55, Mesha 09:36, Vrishabha 10:30, Mithuna 12:01, Karka 14:28
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 08:02–09:49: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vaidhriti 13:11–17:26: 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
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 09:49
Auspicious time ends by 13:11
+2 Yoga Indra 08:02–13:11+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:02–23:48+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:49–08:00 (12.02)0 Anandadi: Utpata 08:02–23:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 08:02–09:49 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:02–09:49 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:02–09:49 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:49–08:00 (12.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vaidhriti 13:11–08:00 (12.02)−2 Rikta tithi 08:02–09:49
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Sankranti day |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more |
| Festivals | Kumbha Sankranti |
At sunrise 08:00
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 12:26 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 2 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 02:57 (13.02) more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 14:08 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 12:26 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:26 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
|---|---|
| from 12:26 | karana Vanija |
| from 14:08 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 01:49 (13.02) | karana Vishti |
| from 02:57 (13.02) | nakshatra Ardra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:21 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:00 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:28 |
| End of twilight | 18:07 |
| Moonrise | 12:01 |
| Moonset | 04:48 |
| Day length | 9 h 28 min |
Sky
| Kumbha Sankranti | 23:08 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius) |
|---|
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 | from 12:26 |
|---|
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, Mrigashirsha (08:00–17:28) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Kumbha Sankranti · Surya
The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Aquarius. Punya Kala (the time for holy bath, charity and tarpana) — before the moment of entry.
Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 16:44–17:28
on the day the Sun enters the sign
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:00–02:57 (13.02) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:26–07:58 (13.02)
Hutashana Yoga 08:00–12:26
Anandadi: Manasa 08:00–02:57 (13.02) Anandadi: Padma 02:57–07:58 (13.02)
- Bhadra in heaven: 01:49–15:12 (13.02); Bhadra Puchha 07:10–08:30 (13.02); Bhadra Mukha 08:30–10:44 (13.02)
- Gandanta (tithi): 12:00–12:53
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:03–07:01 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:18–14:56 |
| Godhuli | 17:28–17:57 |
| Pradosha | 17:28–20:22 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:12 (13.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:59–18:48 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:33–12:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:06–16:17 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:11–10:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:53–10:31, 13:03–13:41 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:51–09:32, 10:26–17:23 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Shukla-dashami until 12:26, Shukla-ekadashi from 12:26; lagna Makara 08:00, Kumbha 08:07, Mina 08:51, Mesha 09:32, Vrishabha 10:26, Mithuna 11:57, Karka 14:24, Simha 17:23
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Sankranti at 23:08 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vaidhriti 08:00–14:08: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti, Sankranti day
+2 Ravi Yoga 08:00–02:57 (13.02)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:26–07:58 (13.02)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 08:00–02:57 (13.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:00–02:57 (13.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:00–12:260 Hutashana Yoga 08:00–12:26 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Sankranti day−3 Vaidhriti 08:00–14:08
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 — Vishti (Bhadra), Hutashana Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more |
| Festivals | Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi) |
At sunrise 07:58
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 15:12 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 06:05 (14.02) more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 15:09 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:12 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:09 | yoga Priti |
|---|---|
| from 15:12 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 15:12 | karana Bava |
| from 04:33 (14.02) | karana Balava |
| from 06:05 (14.02) | nakshatra Punarvasu |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:19 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:58 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:30 |
| End of twilight | 18:09 |
| Moonrise | 12:59 |
| Moonset | 05:30 |
| Day length | 9 h 32 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 | from 15:12 |
|---|
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) 07:58–15:12: 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 12:26 (12.02)–15:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:55–09:51 (14.02)
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 06:05–07:55 (14.02)
Hutashana Yoga 07:58–15:12
Anandadi: Chhatra 06:05–07:55 (14.02) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:58–06:05 (14.02)
- Bhadra in heaven: 01:49–15:12; Bhadra Puchha 07:10–08:30; Bhadra Mukha 08:30–10:44
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 | 06:02–07:00 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:19–14:57 |
| Godhuli | 17:30–17:59 |
| Pradosha | 17:30–20:23 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:11 (14.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:47–20:35 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:21–11:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:55–15:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:58–09:09 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:58–08:36, 08:36–09:14 |
| Varjyam | 12:27–14:15 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:47–09:28, 10:22–15:12
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 08:47–09:28, 10:22–15:12 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 08:47–09:28, 10:22–15:12 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:58–17:19 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 15:12, Shukla-dvadashi from 15:12; lagna Makara 07:58, Kumbha 08:03, Mina 08:47, Mesha 09:28, Vrishabha 10:22, Mithuna 11:53, Karka 14:20, Simha 17:19
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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious tithi 07:58–15:120 Yoga Priti 15:09–07:55 (14.02)0 Tripushkar Yoga 06:05–07:55 (14.02)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:58–06:05 (14.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:58–06:05 (14.02)−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:58–15:12−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:58–15:12
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 | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more |
At sunrise 07:55
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 17:51 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 1 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 09:03 (15.02) more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 16:07 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 17:51 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:07 | yoga Ayushman |
|---|---|
| from 17:51 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 17:51 | karana Kaulava |
| from 07:05 (15.02) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:17 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:55 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:32 |
| End of twilight | 18:11 |
| Moonrise | 14:04 |
| Moonset | 06:03 |
| Day length | 9 h 36 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 (07:55–17:32) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 07:55–17:51
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:55–17:51 Hutashana Yoga 07:55–17:51 Krakacha Yoga 07:55–17:51
Anandadi: Dhwaja all day
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 | 06:00–06:58 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:20–14:58 |
| Godhuli | 17:32–18:01 |
| Pradosha | 17:32–20:24 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:11 (15.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:21–08:09 (15.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:20–17:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:44–13:56 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:08–16:20 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:15–16:54 |
| Varjyam | 19:34–21:22 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:43–09:24, 10:18–17:15
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 08:43–09:24, 10:18–17:15 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:43–09:24, 10:18–17:15 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:43–09:24, 10:18–17:15 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Makara 07:55, Kumbha 07:59, Mina 08:43, Mesha 09:24, Vrishabha 10:18, Mithuna 11:49, Karka 14:16, Simha 17:15
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 all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Priti 07:55–16:070 Tripushkar Yoga 07:55–17:51−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:55–17:51−2 Hutashana Yoga 07:55–17:51−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:55–17:51
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 09:03 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more |
| Festivals | Soma Pradosha |
At sunrise 07:53
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 20:13 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 09:03 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 16:52 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 20:13 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:03 | nakshatra Pushya |
|---|---|
| from 16:52 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 20:13 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 20:13 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:15 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:53 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:34 |
| End of twilight | 18:13 |
| Moonrise | 15:13 |
| Moonset | 06:29 |
| Day length | 9 h 41 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 09:03 |
|---|
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 (07:53–09:03) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (09:03–17:34) 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, 17:34–20:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 09:03–07:51 (16.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:03–07:51 (16.02)
Anandadi: Prajapati 09:03–07:51 (16.02) Anandadi: Dhumra 07:53–09:03
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:58–06:56 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:21–14:59 |
| Godhuli | 17:34–18:03 |
| Pradosha | 17:34–20:26 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:11 (16.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:21–08:09, 04:34–06:21 (16.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:06–10:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:31–12:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:56–15:09 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:03–13:42, 14:59–15:38 |
| Varjyam | 17:55–19:42 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:39–09:20, 10:14–17:11
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 08:39–09:20, 10:14–17:11 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 08:39–09:20, 10:14–17:11 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:39–09:20, 10:14–17:11 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 09:03, Pushya from 09:03; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Makara 07:53, Kumbha 07:55, Mina 08:39, Mesha 09:20, Vrishabha 10:14, Mithuna 11:45, Karka 14:12, Simha 17:11
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 09:03) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 09:03) — increase in wealth; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +11
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 09:03
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:03–07:51 (16.02)+2 Ravi Yoga 09:03–07:51 (16.02)+2 Pushya 09:03–07:51 (16.02)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 09:03–07:51 (16.02)+1 Yoga Ayushman 07:53–16:52+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:53–20:130 Anandadi: Dhumra 07:53–09:03
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — after 11:40 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more |
At sunrise 07:51
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 22:13 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 11:40 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 17:21 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 09:16 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:16 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 11:40 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 17:21 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 22:13 | tithi Purnima |
| from 22:13 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:51 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:36 |
| End of twilight | 18:15 |
| Moonrise | 16:24 |
| Moonset | 06:50 |
| Day length | 9 h 45 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 | from 11:40 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (07:51–11:40) is good for sowing.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 07:51–17:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:51–11:40 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:40–07:48 (17.02)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:51–11:40 Anandadi: Ananda 11:40–07:48 (17.02)
- Bhadra on earth: 22:13–11:03 (17.02); Bhadra Puchha 06:32–07:48 (17.02); Bhadra Mukha 07:48–09:56 (17.02)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:23–20:24 (17.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:57–06:54 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:21–15:00 |
| Godhuli | 17:36–18:05 |
| Pradosha | 17:36–20:27 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:11 (17.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:10–16:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:17–11:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:44–13:57 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:48–10:27, 23:17–00:14 (17.02) |
| Varjyam | 01:40–03:25 (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 | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Pushya until 11:40, Ashlesha from 11:40; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Makara 07:51, Kumbha 07:52, Mina 08:35, Mesha 09:16, Vrishabha 10:10, Mithuna 11:41, Karka 14:09, Simha 17:07
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 11:40) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 11:40) — physical affliction (suffering); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 07:51–17:36: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 11:40
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:40–07:48 (17.02)+2 Pushya 07:51–11:40+2 Ravi Yoga 07:51–11:40+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 07:51–11:40+1 Yoga Saubhagya 07:51–17:21−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:40–07:48 (17.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 07:51–22:13
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shobhana, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more |
| Festivals | Magha Purnima (Maghi) |
At sunrise 07:48
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 23:47 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 13:54 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 17:31 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:03 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:03 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 13:54 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 17:31 | yoga Atiganda |
| from 23:47 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 23:47 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:48 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:39 |
| End of twilight | 18:17 |
| Moonrise | 17:37 |
| Moonset | 07:07 |
| Day length | 9 h 50 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 23:47 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 8, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:54 |
|---|
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 (13:54–17:39) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:48–11:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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 22:13 (16.02)–23:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Samvartaka Yoga 23:47–07:46 (18.02)
Anandadi: Chara 13:54–07:46 (18.02) Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:48–13:54
- Bhadra on earth: 22:13 (16.02)–11:03; Bhadra Puchha 06:32–07:48; Bhadra Mukha 07:48–09:56
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:23–20:24
- Gandanta (tithi): 23:21–00:12 (18.02)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:55–06:52 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:22–15:01 |
| Godhuli | 17:39–18:07 |
| Pradosha | 17:39–20:28 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:11 (18.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:09–13:54 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:44–13:57 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:02–10:16 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:30–12:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:24–13:03 |
| Varjyam | 02:49–04:32 (18.02) |
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 08:31–09:12, 10:06–17:03 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 13:54, Magha from 13:54; tithi Purnima; lagna Kumbha 07:48, Mina 08:31, Mesha 09:12, Vrishabha 10:06, Mithuna 11:37, Karka 14:05, Simha 17:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 13:54) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 13:54) — loss of property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 07:48–17:39: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 07:48–11:03: 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 = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Shobhana 07:48–17:31+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Chara 13:54–07:46 (18.02)0 Yoga Atiganda 17:31–19:54−1 Bhadra on earth 07:48–11:03−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 07:48–13:54−1 Gandanta 07:48–20:24−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:48–13:54
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: Auspicious weekday, Auspicious tithi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Musala |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more |
At sunrise 07:46
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 00:54 (19.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 15:43 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 17:21 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 12:24 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:24 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 15:43 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 17:21 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 00:54 (19.02) | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 00:54 (19.02) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:46 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:41 |
| End of twilight | 18:19 |
| Moonrise | 18:51 |
| Moonset | 07:22 |
| Day length | 9 h 54 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 15:43 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (07:46–15:43) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (15:43–17:41) is good for root crops.
Muhurta
Anandadi: Musala 07:46–15:43 Anandadi: Gada 15:43–07:44 (19.02)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:53–06:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:23–15:02 |
| Godhuli | 17:41–18:09 |
| Pradosha | 17:41–20:29 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:10 (19.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:08–14:52 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:58–15:12 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:46–09:00 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:15–11:29 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:04–11:44, 15:02–15:42 |
| Varjyam | 00:11–01:53 (19.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:27–09:09, 10:02–16:59
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 08:27–09:09, 10:02–16:59 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:27–09:09, 10:02–16:59 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:27–09:09, 10:02–16:59 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Magha until 15:43, Purva-Phalguni from 15:43; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Kumbha 07:46, Mina 08:27, Mesha 09:09, Vrishabha 10:02, Mithuna 11:33, Karka 14:01, Simha 16:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 15:43) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 15:43) — ill health; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:46–00:54 (19.02)0 Yoga Sukarma 17:21–07:44 (19.02)−1 Anandadi: Musala 07:46–15:43−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:46–15:43
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Siddhi, Yoga Sukarma; auspicious time — after 17:07 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more |
At sunrise 07:44
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 01:37 (20.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 17:07 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 16:52 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 13:19 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:19 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 16:52 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 17:07 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 01:37 (20.02) | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 01:37 (20.02) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:06 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:44 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:43 |
| End of twilight | 18:21 |
| Moonrise | 20:05 |
| Moonset | 07:36 |
| Day length | 9 h 59 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:07 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (07:44–17:07) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (17:07–17:43) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:44–17:07
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:44–01:37 (20.02) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 01:37–07:41 (20.02)
Anandadi: Siddhi 07:44–17:07 Anandadi: Shubha 17:07–07:41 (20.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:51–06:48 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:23–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:23–15:03 |
| Godhuli | 17:43–18:11 |
| Pradosha | 17:43–20:31 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:10 (20.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:21–12:02 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:28–12:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:13–16:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:59–10:14 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:44–10:24, 13:03–13:43 |
| Varjyam | 00:37–02:17 (20.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:23–09:05, 09:58–16:55, 17:07–17:43
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 08:23–09:05, 09:58–16:55, 17:07–17:43 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:23–09:05, 09:58–16:55, 17:07–17:43 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 17:07, Uttara-Phalguni from 17:07; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Kumbha 07:44, Mina 08:23, Mesha 09:05, Vrishabha 09:58, Mithuna 11:29, Karka 13:57, Simha 16:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 17:07) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 17:07) — destruction of all diseases; Friday — universal respect.
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 = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 17:07
+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 07:44–17:07+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:44–16:52+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:44–01:37 (20.02)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:44–17:070 Auspicious nakshatra 17:07–07:41 (20.02)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:44–01:37 (20.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:44–17:07
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Utpata |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more |
At sunrise 07:41
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 01:55 (21.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 18:08 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 16:04 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 13:49 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:49 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 16:04 | yoga Shula |
| from 18:08 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 01:55 (21.02) | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 01:55 (21.02) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:04 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:41 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:45 |
| End of twilight | 18:23 |
| Moonrise | 21:21 |
| Moonset | 07:51 |
| Day length | 10 h 03 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 3, 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, Uttara-Phalguni (07:41–17:45) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:49–17:45: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:55–07:39 (21.02)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:41–18:08 Yamaghanta 18:08–07:39 (21.02)
Anandadi: Utpata 07:41–18:08 Anandadi: Mrityu 18:08–07:39 (21.02)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 13:49–01:55 (21.02); Bhadra Puchha 21:40–22:53; Bhadra Mukha 22:53–00:54 (21.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:50–06:46 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:23–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:24–15:04 |
| Godhuli | 17:45–18:13 |
| Pradosha | 17:45–20:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:10 (21.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:38–12:18 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:12–11:28 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:59–15:14 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:41–08:57 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:41–08:22, 08:22–09:02 |
| Varjyam | 02:45–04:24 (21.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 08:20–09:01, 09:55–16:51 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Kumbha 07:41, Mina 08:20, Mesha 09:01, Vrishabha 09:55, Mithuna 11:25, Karka 13:53, Simha 16:51
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
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 = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:41–18:08+1 Yoga Dhriti 07:41–16:04+1 Auspicious tithi 07:41–01:55 (21.02)0 Yoga Shula 16:04–17:58−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:49–01:55 (21.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:41–18:08−3 Anandadi: Utpata 07:41–18:08
| Summary | Favourable day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — until 14:58 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Dwijapriya) |
At sunrise 07:39
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 01:50 (22.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 18:46 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 14:58 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 13:55 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:55 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 14:58 | yoga Ganda |
| from 18:46 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 01:50 (22.02) | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 01:50 (22.02) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:39 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:47 |
| End of twilight | 18:25 |
| Moonrise | 22:39 |
| Moonset | 08:06 |
| Day length | 10 h 08 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, Hasta (07:39–17:47) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Sankashti Chaturthi (Dwijapriya) · Ganesha
The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).
Rule: at moonrise, 22:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:39–18:46 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:39–18:46
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:39–01:50 (22.02)
Anandadi: Manasa 07:39–18:46 Anandadi: Padma 18:46–07:37 (22.02)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:48–06:43 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:23–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:25–15:05 |
| Godhuli | 17:47–18:15 |
| Pradosha | 17:47–20:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:10 (22.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:37–14:15 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:31–17:47 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:43–13:59 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:15–16:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:26–17:07 |
| Varjyam | 02:52–04:29 (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 08:16–08:57, 09:51–16:47 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Kumbha 07:39, Mina 08:16, Mesha 08:57, Vrishabha 09:51, Mithuna 11:22, Karka 13:49, Simha 16:47
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 07:39–17:47: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
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 ends by 14:58
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 07:39–18:46+1 Anandadi: Manasa 07:39–18:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:39–18:460 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:39–01:50 (22.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Ganda 14:58–17:14−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:39–01:50 (22.02)−2 Rikta tithi 07:39–01:50 (22.02)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Anandadi: Mudgara |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more |
At sunrise 07:37
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 01:23 (23.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 19:03 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 13:35 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 13:40 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:35 | yoga Vriddhi |
|---|---|
| from 13:40 | karana Taitila |
| from 19:03 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 01:23 (23.02) | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 01:23 (23.02) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:37 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:49 |
| End of twilight | 18:27 |
| Moonrise | 23:59 |
| Moonset | 08:25 |
| Day length | 10 h 12 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (07:37–17:49) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:37–19:03 Hutashana Yoga 01:23–07:34 (23.02) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:23–07:34 (23.02)
Anandadi: Chhatra 19:03–07:34 (23.02) Anandadi: Mudgara 07:37–19:03
- Gandanta (tithi): 01:00–01:47 (23.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:46–06:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:23–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:25–15:06 |
| Godhuli | 17:49–18:17 |
| Pradosha | 17:49–20:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:09 (23.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:35–14:12 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:53–10:10 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:26–12:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:00–15:16 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:03–13:44, 15:06–15:47 |
| Varjyam | 00:38–02:14 (23.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:12–08:53, 09:47–16:43
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 08:12–08:53, 09:47–16:43 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 08:12–08:53, 09:47–16:43 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:12–08:53, 09:47–16:43 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Kumbha 07:37, Mina 08:12, Mesha 08:53, Vrishabha 09:47, Mithuna 11:18, Karka 13:45, Simha 16:43
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 Auspicious nakshatra 07:37–19:03+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:37–01:23 (23.02)0 Yoga Vriddhi 13:35–07:34 (23.02)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 07:37–19:03−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:37–19:03
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more |
At sunrise 07:34
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 00:34 (24.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 18:58 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 11:54 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 13:02 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:54 | yoga Dhruva |
|---|---|
| from 13:02 | karana Vanija |
| from 18:58 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 00:34 (24.02) | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 00:34 (24.02) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:57 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:34 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 17:52 |
| End of twilight | 18:29 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 08:47 |
| Day length | 10 h 17 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (07:34–17:52) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 18:58–07:32 (24.02) Tripushkar Yoga 00:34–07:32 (24.02)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:34–00:34 (24.02) Hutashana Yoga 00:34–07:32 (24.02) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:34–07:32 (24.02)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:34–18:58 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 18:58–07:32 (24.02)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:34–12:01 (24.02); Bhadra Puchha 05:08–06:16 (24.02); Bhadra Mukha 06:16–08:10 (24.02)
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 | 12:22–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:26–15:07 |
| Godhuli | 17:52–18:19 |
| Pradosha | 17:52–20:36 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:09 (24.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:12–11:47 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:17–16:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:09–11:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:43–14:00 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:38–10:19, 23:20–00:14 (24.02) |
| Varjyam | 00:27–02:02 (24.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:08–08:49, 09:43–16:40
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 08:08–08:49, 09:43–16:40 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:08–08:49, 09:43–16:40 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:08–08:49, 09:43–16:40 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Kumbha 07:34, Mina 08:08, Mesha 08:49, Vrishabha 09:43, Mithuna 11:14, Karka 13:41, Simha 16:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:34–18:58+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:34–18:58+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:34–11:540 Tripushkar Yoga 00:34–07:32 (24.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:34–00:34 (24.02)
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 12:01 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more |
At sunrise 07:32
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 23:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 18:30 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 09:56 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:01 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:56 | yoga Vyaghata |
|---|---|
| from 12:01 | karana Bava |
| from 18:30 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 23:21 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 23:21 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:32 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 17:54 |
| End of twilight | 18:31 |
| Moonrise | 01:18 |
| Moonset | 09:17 |
| Day length | 10 h 21 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 6, 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, Vishakha (07:32–17:54) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:32–12:01: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:32–18:30 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:32–23:21 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 18:30–23:21 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 18:30–07:29 (25.02)
Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 23:21–07:29 (25.02) Hutashana Yoga 23:21–07:29 (25.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:21–07:29 (25.02)
Anandadi: Prajapati 07:32–18:30 Anandadi: Saumya 18:30–07:29 (25.02)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:34–12:01; Bhadra Puchha 05:08–06:16; Bhadra Mukha 06:16–08:10
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:42–06:37 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:26–15:08 |
| Godhuli | 17:54–18:21 |
| Pradosha | 17:54–20:37 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:09 (25.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:52–11:27 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:43–14:00 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:50–10:07 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:25–12:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:22–13:03 |
| Varjyam | 22:22–23:54 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Kumbha 07:32, Mina 08:04, Mesha 08:45, Vrishabha 09:39, Mithuna 11:10, Karka 13:37, Simha 16:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
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
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 12:01
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:32–18:30+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:32–23:21+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:32–18:30+1 Yoga Dhruva 07:32–09:56+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vyaghata 09:56–13:11−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:32–12:01
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 07:29
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 21:45 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 17:39 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 07:39 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 10:36 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:39 | yoga Harshana |
|---|---|
| from 10:36 | karana Kaulava |
| from 17:39 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 21:45 | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 21:45 | karana Taitila |
| from 05:03 (26.02) | yoga Vajra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:29 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 17:56 |
| End of twilight | 18:33 |
| Moonrise | 02:33 |
| Moonset | 09:58 |
| Day length | 10 h 26 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 4, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:39 |
|---|
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 (07:29–17:39) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (17:39–17:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
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, 17:56–20:38
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:29–17:39
Krakacha Yoga 07:29–21:45 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:29–21:45 Hutashana Yoga 21:45–07:27 (26.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:45–07:27 (26.02)
Anandadi: Ananda 07:29–17:39 Anandadi: Kaladanda 17:39–07:27 (26.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:41–06:35 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:22–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:27–15:09 |
| Godhuli | 17:56–18:23 |
| Pradosha | 17:56–20:38 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:08 (26.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:37–09:10 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:01–15:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:29–08:48 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:06–11:24 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:58–11:40, 15:09–15:51 |
| Varjyam | 22:58–00:29 (26.02) |
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 | good 08:00–08:41, 09:35–16:32 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Anuradha until 17:39, Jyestha from 17:39; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Kumbha 07:29, Mina 08:00, Mesha 08:41, Vrishabha 09:35, Mithuna 11:06, Karka 13:33, Simha 16:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 17:39) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 17:39) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 07:29–17:56: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- 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
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:29–17:39+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:29–17:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:29–17:39+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Harshana 07:39–05:03 (26.02)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:29–21:45 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 17:39–07:27 (26.02)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:39–07:27 (26.02)−1 Ashtami 07:29–21:45−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:29–21:45
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 — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more |
At sunrise 07:27
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 19:44 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 16:25 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 02:08 (27.02) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 08:47 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:47 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 16:25 | nakshatra Mula |
| from 19:44 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 19:44 | karana Vanija |
| from 02:08 (27.02) | yoga Siddhi |
| from 06:36 (27.02) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:27 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 17:58 |
| End of twilight | 18:35 |
| Moonrise | 03:40 |
| Moonset | 10:53 |
| Day length | 10 h 31 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 7, bad — 6
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:27–16:25) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (16:25–17:58) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:27–16:25 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:27–19:44 Hutashana Yoga 19:44–07:24 (27.02)
Anandadi: Chara 07:27–16:25 Anandadi: Sthira 16:25–07:24 (27.02)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 06:36–17:22 (27.02); Bhadra Puchha 08:11–09:16 (27.02); Bhadra Mukha 09:16–11:04 (27.02)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 10:45–22:03
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:39–06:33 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:21–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:28–15:10 |
| Godhuli | 17:58–18:25 |
| Pradosha | 17:58–20:39 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:08 (27.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:04–09:35 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:24–12:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:20–16:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:46–10:05 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:33–10:15, 13:03–13:46 |
| 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 07:56–08:37, 09:31–16:28 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Jyestha until 16:25, Mula from 16:25; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Kumbha 07:27, Mina 07:56, Mesha 08:37, Vrishabha 09:31, Mithuna 11:02, Karka 13:29, Simha 16:28
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 16:25) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 16:25) — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 07:27–17:58: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:27–16:25+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:27–16:25−2 Rikta tithi 07:27–19:44−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:27–19:44−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:27–16:25
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more |
At sunrise 07:24
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 17:22 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 3 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 14:48 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 22:56 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 17:22 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:48 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 17:22 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 17:22 | karana Bava |
| from 22:56 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 04:04 (28.02) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:47 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:24 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 18:00 |
| End of twilight | 18:37 |
| Moonrise | 04:34 |
| Moonset | 12:03 |
| Day length | 10 h 35 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 9, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:48 | from 17:22 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (07:24–14:48) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (14:48–18:00) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:24–17:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:24–17:22 Hutashana Yoga 17:22–07:22 (28.02)
Anandadi: Matanga 14:48–07:22 (28.02) Anandadi: Gada 07:24–14:48
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 06:36–17:22; Bhadra Puchha 08:11–09:16; Bhadra Mukha 09:16–11:04
- Gandanta (tithi): 17:01–17:44
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:37–06:31 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:21–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:28–15:11 |
| Godhuli | 18:00–18:27 |
| Pradosha | 18:00–20:40 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:08 (28.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:50–10:20 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:03–11:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:02–15:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:24–08:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:24–08:07, 08:07–08:49 |
| Varjyam | 13:19–14:48, 23:38–01:07 (28.02) |
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 07:52–08:33, 09:27–18:00 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula until 14:48, Purva-Ashadha from 14:48; tithi Krishna-dashami until 17:22, Krishna-ekadashi from 17:22; lagna Kumbha 07:24, Mina 07:52, Mesha 08:33, Vrishabha 09:27, Mithuna 10:58, Karka 13:25, Simha 16:24
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 14:48) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 14:48) — 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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+2 Yoga Siddhi 07:24–22:560 Anandadi: Matanga 14:48–07:22 (28.02)0 Hutashana Yoga 17:22–07:22 (28.02)−1 Anandadi: Gada 07:24–14:48−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:24–14:48−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:24–17:22−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:24–17:22
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Vibhava (No. 2) · Shaka 1970 · Vikram 2105 more |
| Festivals | Vijaya Ekadashi |
At sunrise 07:22
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 14:42 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 3 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 12:53 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 19:31 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 14:42 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:53 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 14:42 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 14:42 | karana Kaulava |
| from 19:31 | yoga Variyana |
| from 01:17 (01.03) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:45 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:22 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 18:02 |
| End of twilight | 18:39 |
| Moonrise | 05:15 |
| Moonset | 13:25 |
| Day length | 10 h 40 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 2, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:53 | from 14:42 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:22–12:53) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (12:53–18:02) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Vijaya Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the dark half of Magha (Phalguna in North India). “Bestower of victory”: according to legend, Rama observed it before crossing to Lanka.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:22 (27.02)–14:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:19–09:28 (01.03)
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:53–07:19 (01.03) Tripushkar Yoga 14:42–07:19 (01.03)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:22–14:42 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:42–07:19 (01.03) Hutashana Yoga 14:42–07:19 (01.03) Krakacha Yoga 14:42–07:19 (01.03)
Anandadi: Shubha 07:22–12:53 Anandadi: Amrita 12:53–05:18 (01.03) Anandadi: Musala 05:18–07:19 (01.03)
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 | 05:35–06:29 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:21–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:29–15:11 |
| Godhuli | 18:02–18:29 |
| Pradosha | 18:02–20:42 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:07 (01.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:28–09:57, 04:55–06:23 (01.03) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:42–18:02 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:42–14:02 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:22–16:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:37–17:20 |
| Varjyam | 20:11–21:38 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:22–16:20 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 12:53, Uttara-Ashadha from 12:53; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 14:42, Krishna-dvadashi from 14:42; lagna Kumbha 07:22, Mina 07:48, Mesha 08:29, Vrishabha 09:23, Mithuna 10:54, Karka 13:21, Simha 16:20
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 12:53) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 12:53) — improved health; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 07:22–18:02: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- 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 = −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: Vyatipata
+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:53–07:19 (01.03)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 07:22–12:530 Auspicious nakshatra 12:53–07:19 (01.03)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:42–07:19 (01.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 14:42–07:19 (01.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:22–14:42 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Tripushkar Yoga 14:42–07:19 (01.03)−1 Krakacha Yoga 14:42–07:19 (01.03)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:22–12:53−3 Vyatipata 07:22–19:31
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
Patron: 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: Chitrabhanu (No. 16)
Shaka Samvat 1970 · Vikram Samvat 2105 · Kali Yuga 5149
Next year — Shukla, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 2.04.2049
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: 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
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.
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: 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.
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): 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 Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One 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 time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Meaning: 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: 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.
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 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).
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.
“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.
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 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 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
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.
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: 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
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.
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: 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 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).
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.
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.
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.
“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.
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
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.
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 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
The 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.
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: 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
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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 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-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.
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.
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 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 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: 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
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
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 Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing 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.
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 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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
“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 lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
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.
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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
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
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
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)
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.
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 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-shashti
plowing the ground
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.
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 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 — 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: 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
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.
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): 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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — 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: 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
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): 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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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.
“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.
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
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.
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) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
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
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-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.
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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
any undertakings
“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 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable 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: 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)
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): 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
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
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)
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): 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
neutral
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 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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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: 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
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
“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
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.
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.
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
+1 — favourable 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: 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: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
−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: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
Auspicious: 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): 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 Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death
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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
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 Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Planting and sowing are allowed.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
“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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: 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: 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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything 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.
“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.
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 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: 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: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 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-shashti
plowing the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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 Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
If an Amrita Siddhi day falls on a tithi “forbidden” for it (Sun — 5, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11), the nectar turns into poison (visha): the day is unfavourable for any new undertaking.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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: 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)
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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−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: 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: 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)
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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−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: 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)
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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: 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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
Planting and sowing are allowed.
neutral
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.
0 — does not affect the haircut rating