February 2085 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Magha (until 24.02), Phalguna (from 25.02). Periods: until 2.02 — Magha Gupta Navaratri. Major festivals: 22.02 Maha Shivaratri.
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
- 3.02 Sat — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga after 10:53
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 4.02 Sun — Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati after 09:05
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 8.02 Thu — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Ravi Yoga
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 14.02 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra until 13:17
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Festivals
- 1.02 Thu Bhishma Ashtami
- 1.02 Thu Masik Durgashtami
- 2.02 Fri Madhva Navami
- 5.02 Mon Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi)
- 6.02 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
- 8.02 Thu Thaipusam
- 9.02 Fri Magha Purnima (Maghi)
- 13.02 Tue Kumbha Sankranti
- 13.02 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Dwijapriya)
- 17.02 Sat Kalashtami
- 20.02 Tue Vijaya Ekadashi
- 21.02 Wed Pradosha Vrat
- 22.02 Thu Maha Shivaratri
- 24.02 Sat Magha Amavasya
- 24.02 Sat Shani Amavasya
- 25.02 Sun Chandra Darshan
- 27.02 Tue Vinayaka Chaturthi
Special muhurta yogas
- 3.02 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 10:53–08:16 (04.02)
- 3.02 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:53–08:16 (04.02)
- 5.02 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:14–15:56
- 5.02 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:14–15:56
- 8.02 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:08–01:12 (09.02)
- 8.02 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 08:08–01:12 (09.02)
- 8.02 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:08–01:12 (09.02)
- 14.02 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:55–13:17
- 24.02 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 06:05–07:29 (25.02)
- 25.02 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 07:29–20:55
- 25.02 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:55–07:26 (26.02)
- 27.02 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:28–07:21 (28.02)
- 27.02 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:28–07:21 (28.02)
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.
Avoid starting important matters
- 1.02 Thu — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 5.02 Mon — Vaidhriti, Krakacha Yoga, Surya Dagdha tithi
- 6.02 Tue — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi (unfavourable day)
- 9.02 Fri — Anandadi: Mrityu, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Bhadra on earth (unfavourable day)
- 12.02 Mon — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Bhadra on earth
- 13.02 Tue — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi
- 18.02 Sun — Anandadi: Mrityu, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
- 21.02 Wed — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Vajra
- 23.02 Fri — Krishna Chaturdashi, Yoga Parigha, Panchaka
- 24.02 Sat — Amavasya, Kshaya tithi, Panchaka
- 26.02 Mon — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Panchaka, Anandadi: Gada
- 27.02 Tue — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi
- 28.02 Wed — Anandadi: Kana, Jwalamukhi Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
Sky this month
- 9.02 Full moon (Purnima) 21:25
- 13.02 Kumbha Sankranti 04:45 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius)
- 24.02 New moon (Amavasya) 09:33
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- until 2.02 Magha Gupta Navaratri
- 23.02 15:39 – 27.02 17:28 Chora Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Krodhi (No. 38, “wrathful”) — A wrathful year: flare-ups of conflict and irritability; not a time for arguments. more
Northern samvatsara: Kalayukta. Shaka Samvat 2006, Vikram Samvat 2141, Kali Yuga 5185.
Magha (Tapas) — A month of austerity and holy baths (Magha Snana): Vasant Panchami, Ratha Saptami; in the dark half — Maha Shivaratri. more
Phalguna (Tapasya) — The last month of the lunar year: Holika Dahan and Holi; Mina Sankranti begins the second Kharmas. more
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 2006 · Vikram 2141 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7 |
| Festivals | Bhishma Ashtami · Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 08:22
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 05:51 (02.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 09:12 (02.02) more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 17:25 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 17:37 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 17:25 | yoga Shukla |
|---|---|
| from 17:37 | karana Bava |
| from 05:51 (02.02) | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 05:51 (02.02) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:22 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:04 |
| End of twilight | 17:45 |
| Moonrise | 10:02 |
| Moonset | 01:35 |
| Day length | 8 h 42 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 5, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (08:22–17:04) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:22–17:04: 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), 11:51–13:35
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 05:35–05:51 (02.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
Muhurta
Krakacha Yoga 08:22–05:51 (02.02) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:22–05:51 (02.02) Hutashana Yoga 05:51–08:20 (02.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:51–08:20 (02.02)
Anandadi: Padma all day
- Bhadra in heaven: 05:35–17:37; Bhadra Puchha 07:24–08:37; Bhadra Mukha 08:37–10:38
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:19–07:20 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:10–14:45 |
| Godhuli | 17:04–17:35 |
| Pradosha | 17:04–20:07 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–01:13 (02.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:12–05:52 (02.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:48–14:54 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:22–09:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:32–11:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:16–11:51, 14:45–15:20 |
| Varjyam | 18:14–19:53 |
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 08:22–08:50, 09:34–10:15, 11:09–17:04 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Makara 08:22, Kumbha 08:50, Mina 09:34, Mesha 10:15, Vrishabha 11:09, Mithuna 12:41, Karka 15:09
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 08:22–17:04: 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 = −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 Shubha 08:22–17:25+1 Anandadi: Padma all day+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Ashtami 08:22–05:51 (02.02)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:22–05:51 (02.02)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:22–17:37−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:22–05:51 (02.02)
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: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 2006 · Vikram 2141 more |
| Period | Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8 |
| Festivals | Madhva Navami |
At sunrise 08:20
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 06:55 (03.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 09:12 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 16:46 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 18:18 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:12 | nakshatra Krittika |
|---|---|
| from 16:46 | yoga Brahma |
| from 18:18 | karana Kaulava |
| from 06:55 (03.02) | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 06:55 (03.02) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:39 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:20 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:07 |
| End of twilight | 17:47 |
| Moonrise | 10:26 |
| Moonset | 02:55 |
| Day length | 8 h 46 min |
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 09:12 |
|---|
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:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (08:20–09:12) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (09:12–17:07) 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 05:51–06:55 (03.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 09:12–08:18 (03.02)
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:20–06:55 (03.02) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:12–06:55 (03.02) Hutashana Yoga 06:55–08:18 (03.02)
Anandadi: Chhatra 09:12–08:18 (03.02) Anandadi: Mudgara 08:20–09:12
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:18–07:19 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:11–14:46 |
| Godhuli | 17:07–17:37 |
| Pradosha | 17:07–20:09 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–01:13 (03.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:37–12:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:55–16:01 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:26–10:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:05–10:40, 13:01–13:36 |
| Varjyam | 22:02–23:45 |
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 08:20–08:46, 09:30–10:11, 11:05–17:07 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani until 09:12, Krittika from 09:12; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Makara 08:20, Kumbha 08:46, Mina 09:30, Mesha 10:11, Vrishabha 11:05, Mithuna 12:37, Karka 15:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 09:12) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 09:12) — consumption (a wasting disease); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 08:20–17:07: 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.
- 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 = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 09:12–08:18 (03.02)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 09:12–08:18 (03.02)+1 Yoga Shukla 08:20–16:46+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:12–06:55 (03.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:20–06:55 (03.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:20–09:12−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:20–09:12−2 Rikta tithi 08:20–06:55 (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 | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — after 10:53 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 2006 · Vikram 2141 more |
At sunrise 08:18
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 08:39 (04.02) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 4 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 10:53 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 16:40 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 19:43 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:53 | nakshatra Rohini |
|---|---|
| from 16:40 | yoga Indra |
| from 19:43 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:38 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:18 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:09 |
| End of twilight | 17:49 |
| Moonrise | 10:59 |
| Moonset | 04:08 |
| Day length | 8 h 50 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:53 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (08:18–10:53) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (10:53–17:09) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 10:53–08:16 (04.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:53–08:16 (04.02)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day
Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:18–10:53 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 10:53–08:16 (04.02)
- Gandanta (tithi): 08:13–09:05 (04.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:16–07:17 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:12–14:47 |
| Godhuli | 17:09–17:39 |
| Pradosha | 17:09–20:10 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–01:13 (04.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:19–10:02 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:31–11:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:50–14:56 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:18–09:24 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:18–08:53, 08:53–09:29 |
| Varjyam | 04:25–06:10 (04.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:18–08:42, 09:26–10:07, 10:53–17:09
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 08:18–08:42, 09:26–10:07, 10:53–17:09 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:18–08:42, 09:26–10:07, 10:53–17:09 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:18–08:42, 09:26–10:07, 10:53–17:09 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika until 10:53, Rohini from 10:53; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Makara 08:18, Kumbha 08:42, Mina 09:26, Mesha 10:07, Vrishabha 11:01, Mithuna 12:33, Karka 15:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 10:53) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 10:53) — destruction of all misfortunes; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +8
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 10:53
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 10:53–08:16 (04.02)+2 Yoga Brahma 08:18–16:40+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:18–10:53+1 Auspicious tithi all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:53–08:16 (04.02)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Tryahasparsha
| Summary | Best day — Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 09:05 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 2006 · Vikram 2141 more |
At sunrise 08:16
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 08:39 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 4 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 13:11 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 17:02 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 08:39 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:39 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
|---|---|
| from 08:39 | karana Vanija |
| from 13:11 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 17:02 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 21:43 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:36 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:16 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:11 |
| End of twilight | 17:51 |
| Moonrise | 11:43 |
| Moonset | 05:10 |
| Day length | 8 h 54 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 11, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:39 | from 13:11 |
|---|
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 (08:16–13:11) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (13:11–17:11) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:16–13:11
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:39–13:11 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:39–08:14 (05.02)
Anandadi: Prajapati 08:16–13:11 Anandadi: Saumya 13:11–08:14 (05.02)
- Bhadra in heaven: 21:43–10:53 (05.02); Bhadra Puchha 03:01–04:20 (05.02); Bhadra Mukha 04:20–06:31 (05.02)
- Gandanta (tithi): 08:13–09:05
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:15–07:15 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:26–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:13–14:48 |
| Godhuli | 17:11–17:41 |
| Pradosha | 17:11–20:11 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–01:12 (05.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:41–11:26, 06:08–07:55 (05.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:04–17:11 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:43–13:50 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:57–16:04 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:00–16:35 |
| Varjyam | 19:26–21:13 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:16–17:02
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 08:16–17:02 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 08:16–08:39, 09:22–10:03, 10:58–17:02 |
| Cutting toenails | average 08:16–17:02 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini until 13:11, Mrigashirsha from 13:11; tithi Shukla-dashami until 08:39, Shukla-ekadashi from 08:39; lagna Makara 08:16, Kumbha 08:38, Mina 09:22, Mesha 10:03, Vrishabha 10:58, Mithuna 12:29, Karka 14:57
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 13:11) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 13:11) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 17:02–17:11: 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
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 09:05
+2 Yoga Indra 08:16–17:02+2 Ravi Yoga 08:16–13:11+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:16–13:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:16–13:11+1 Auspicious tithi 08:16–08:390 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:39–13:11 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:39–08:14 (05.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vaidhriti 17:02–08:14 (05.02)−1 Gandanta 08:16–09:05
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Krakacha Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 2006 · Vikram 2141 more |
| Festivals | Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi) |
At sunrise 08:14
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 10:53 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 15:56 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 17:43 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:53 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:53 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
|---|---|
| from 10:53 | karana Bava |
| from 15:56 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 17:43 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 00:08 (06.02) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:34 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:14 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:13 |
| End of twilight | 17:53 |
| Moonrise | 12:38 |
| Moonset | 06:00 |
| Day length | 8 h 59 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 2, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:53 | from 15:56 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (08:14–15:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:14–10:53: 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 08:39 (04.02)–10:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:12–10:01 (06.02)
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:14–15:56 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:14–15:56
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:14–10:53 Krakacha Yoga 08:14–10:53 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:53–08:12 (06.02)
Anandadi: Ananda 08:14–15:56 Anandadi: Kaladanda 15:56–08:12 (06.02)
- Bhadra in heaven: 02:31–10:53; Bhadra Puchha 03:01–04:20; Bhadra Mukha 04:20–06:31
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 | 00:12–01:12 (06.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:42–09:30 (06.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:21–10:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:36–12:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:51–14:58 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:01–13:37, 14:49–15:25 |
| Varjyam | 01:24–03:12 (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 | good 08:14–08:34, 09:18–09:59, 10:54–17:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 15:56, Ardra from 15:56; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 10:53, Shukla-dvadashi from 10:53; lagna Makara 08:14, Kumbha 08:34, Mina 09:18, Mesha 09:59, Vrishabha 10:54, Mithuna 12:25, Karka 14:54
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 15:56) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 15:56) — sadness; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 08:14–17:13: 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.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:14–15:56+1 Anandadi: Ananda 08:14–15:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:14–15:56+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:14–10:530 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:14–10:53 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:53–08:12 (06.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 15:56–08:12 (06.02)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:56–08:12 (06.02)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:14–10:53−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 10:53–08:12 (06.02)−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:14–10:53−3 Vaidhriti 08:14–17:43
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 2006 · Vikram 2141 more |
| Festivals | Bhauma Pradosha |
At sunrise 08:12
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 13:26 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 18:58 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 18:37 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 13:26 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:26 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
|---|---|
| from 13:26 | karana Kaulava |
| from 18:37 | yoga Priti |
| from 18:58 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 02:47 (07.02) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:32 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:12 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:15 |
| End of twilight | 17:55 |
| Moonrise | 13:44 |
| Moonset | 06:36 |
| Day length | 9 h 03 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 3, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:26 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva
Pradosha on a Tuesday (Bhauma is Mars): helps to get rid of illnesses and debts and pacifies Mars.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:15–20:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:26–08:10 (07.02)
Yamaghanta 08:12–18:58
Anandadi: Chara 08:12–18:58 Anandadi: Sthira 18:58–08:10 (07.02)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvadashi
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:12–07:12 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–13:02 |
| 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 | 07:42–09:30 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:59–16:07 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:28–11:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:44–13:51 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:01–10:37, 23:13–00:13 (07.02) |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:26–17:15
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 13:26–17:15 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 13:26–17:15 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:12–08:31, 09:14–09:55, 10:50–17:15 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 13:26, Shukla-triodashi from 13:26; lagna Makara 08:12, Kumbha 08:31, Mina 09:14, Mesha 09:55, Vrishabha 10:50, Mithuna 12:21, Karka 14:50
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −5
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: Yamaghanta
+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:12–18:580 Auspicious tithi 13:26–08:10 (07.02)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:26–08:10 (07.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:12–13:26−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:12–18:58−3 Yamaghanta 08:12–18:58
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Priti; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Gada |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 2006 · Vikram 2141 more |
At sunrise 08:10
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 16:09 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 2 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 22:06 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 19:36 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 16:09 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:09 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| from 16:09 | karana Gara |
| from 19:36 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 22:06 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 05:30 (08.02) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:10 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:17 |
| End of twilight | 17:57 |
| Moonrise | 14:54 |
| Moonset | 07:03 |
| Day length | 9 h 07 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:09 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (08:10–17:17) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 16:09–17:17: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 22:06–08:08 (08.02)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:10–16:09
Anandadi: Matanga 22:06–08:08 (08.02) Anandadi: Gada 08:10–22:06
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:11–07:10 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| 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 | 19:23–21:11 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:44–13:52 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:18–10:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:35–12:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:25–13:02 |
| Varjyam | 08:32–10:20, 07:08–08:56 (08.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:10–08:27, 09:10–09:51, 10:46–16:09
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 08:10–08:27, 09:10–09:51, 10:46–16:09 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 08:10–16:09 |
| Cutting toenails | good 08:10–08:27, 09:10–09:51, 10:46–16:09 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:10–08:27, 09:10–09:51, 10:46–16:09 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 16:09, Shukla-chaturdashi from 16:09; lagna Makara 08:10, Kumbha 08:27, Mina 09:10, Mesha 09:51, Vrishabha 10:46, Mithuna 12:17, Karka 14:46
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 16:09–17:17: 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
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 08:10–22:06+1 Yoga Priti 08:10–19:36+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:10–16:090 Rikta tithi 16:09–08:08 (08.02)−1 Anandadi: Gada 08:10–22:06−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:10–16:09
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 2006 · Vikram 2141 more |
| Festivals | Thaipusam |
At sunrise 08:08
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 18:51 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 2 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 01:12 (09.02) more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 20:35 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 18:51 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 18:51 | tithi Purnima |
|---|---|
| from 18:51 | karana Vishti |
| from 20:35 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 01:12 (09.02) | nakshatra Ashlesha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:08 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:20 |
| End of twilight | 17:59 |
| Moonrise | 16:08 |
| Moonset | 07:22 |
| Day length | 9 h 11 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, Pushya (08:08–17:20) is good for sowing.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 08:08–17:20: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Thaipusam · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
A festival of Murugan on the day of Pushya nakshatra in the Tamil month of Thai, usually at the full moon: pilgrims carry kavadi and pots of milk in fulfilment of vows. According to legend, on this day Parvati gave Murugan his spear, the Vel.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, 08:08–01:12 (09.02)
of the two days with this nakshatra, the one nearest the full moon is chosen
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:08–01:12 (09.02) Guru Pushya Yoga 08:08–01:12 (09.02) Ravi Yoga 08:08–01:12 (09.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:08–01:12 (09.02) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:51–08:06 (09.02)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:08–18:51
Anandadi: Shubha 08:08–01:12 (09.02) Anandadi: Amrita 01:12–08:06 (09.02)
- Bhadra on earth: 18:51–08:09 (09.02); Bhadra Puchha 03:29–04:49 (09.02); Bhadra Mukha 04:49–07:02 (09.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:09–07:08 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:16–14:52 |
| Godhuli | 17:20–17:49 |
| Pradosha | 17:20–20:17 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:12 (09.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:58–19:47 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:53–15:02 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:08–09:17 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:26–11:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:12–11:48, 14:52–15:29 |
| Varjyam | 07:08–08:56 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 09:06–09:48, 10:42–17:20 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Makara 08:08, Kumbha 08:23, Mina 09:06, Mesha 09:48, Vrishabha 10:42, Mithuna 12:14, Karka 14:42
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 08:08–17:20: 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 = +9
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:08–01:12 (09.02)+2 Pushya 08:08–01:12 (09.02)+2 Ravi Yoga 08:08–01:12 (09.02)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 08:08–01:12 (09.02)+1 Yoga Ayushman 08:08–20:35+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:08–18:51 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 08:08–18:51
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 2006 · Vikram 2141 more |
| Festivals | Magha Purnima (Maghi) |
At sunrise 08:06
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 21:25 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 2 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 04:10 (10.02) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 21:28 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 08:09 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:09 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 21:25 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 21:25 | karana Balava |
| from 21:28 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 04:10 (10.02) | nakshatra Magha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:26 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:06 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:22 |
| End of twilight | 18:01 |
| Moonrise | 17:21 |
| Moonset | 07:37 |
| Day length | 9 h 16 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 21:25 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 6, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:06–08:09: 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 18:51 (08.02)–21:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:25–08:03 (10.02)
Anandadi: Mrityu 08:06–04:10 (10.02) Anandadi: Kana 04:10–08:03 (10.02)
- Bhadra on earth: 18:51 (08.02)–08:09; Bhadra Puchha 03:29–04:49; Bhadra Mukha 04:49–07:02
- Gandanta (tithi): 20:59–21:52
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:27–10:53 (10.02)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:07–07:07 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:16–14:53 |
| Godhuli | 17:22–17:51 |
| Pradosha | 17:22–20:18 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:12 (10.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:22–04:10 (10.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:34–12:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:03–16:12 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:15–10:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:57–10:34, 13:02–13:39 |
| Varjyam | 15:35–17:23 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 09:02–09:44, 10:38–17:22 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Purnima; lagna Makara 08:06, Kumbha 08:19, Mina 09:02, Mesha 09:44, Vrishabha 10:38, Mithuna 12:10, Karka 14:38
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 08:06–17:22: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 08:06–08:09: 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:
- 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
Unfavourable day · score S = −2
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
+1 Yoga Saubhagya 08:06–21:28+1 Auspicious weekday0 Bhadra on earth 08:06–08:09−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:06–04:10 (10.02)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:06–04:10 (10.02)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Shobhana; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 2006 · Vikram 2141 more |
At sunrise 08:03
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 23:47 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 06:55 (11.02) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 22:11 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 10:38 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:38 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 22:11 | yoga Atiganda |
| from 23:47 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 23:47 | karana Taitila |
| from 06:55 (11.02) | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:24 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:03 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:24 |
| End of twilight | 18:03 |
| Moonrise | 18:34 |
| Moonset | 07:50 |
| Day length | 9 h 20 min |
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 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (08:03–17:24) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Muhurta
Anandadi: Padma 08:03–06:55 (11.02) Anandadi: Lumbaka 06:55–08:01 (11.02)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:27 (09.02)–10:53
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:06–07:05 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–13:02 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:17–14:54 |
| Godhuli | 17:24–17:53 |
| Pradosha | 17:24–20:19 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:12 (11.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:14–06:01 (11.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:24–11:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:54–15:04 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:03–09:14 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:03–08:41, 08:41–09:18 |
| Varjyam | 17:32–19:19 |
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 | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Makara 08:03, Kumbha 08:15, Mina 08:58, Mesha 09:40, Vrishabha 10:34, Mithuna 12:06, Karka 14:34
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
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 Anandadi: Padma 08:03–06:55 (11.02)+1 Yoga Shobhana 08:03–22:11+1 Auspicious tithi 08:03–23:47−1 Gandanta 08:03–10:53−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:03–06:55 (11.02)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious tithi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 2006 · Vikram 2141 more |
At sunrise 08:01
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 01:53 (12.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 09:23 (12.02) more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 22:42 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 12:52 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:52 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 22:42 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 01:53 (12.02) | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 01:53 (12.02) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:22 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:01 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:26 |
| End of twilight | 18:05 |
| Moonrise | 19:47 |
| Moonset | 08:01 |
| Day length | 9 h 24 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 5, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (08:01–17:26) is good for root crops.
Muhurta
Anandadi: Chhatra all day
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:04–07:03 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:18–14:55 |
| Godhuli | 17:26–17:55 |
| Pradosha | 17:26–20:21 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–01:12 (12.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:20–04:06 (12.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:16–17:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:44–13:54 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:05–16:16 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:11–16:48 |
| Varjyam | 15:44–17:30 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:54–09:36, 10:30–17:26 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Makara 08:01, Kumbha 08:11, Mina 08:54, Mesha 09:36, Vrishabha 10:30, Mithuna 12:02, Karka 14:30
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Chhatra all day+1 Auspicious tithi 08:01–01:53 (12.02)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 2006 · Vikram 2141 more |
At sunrise 07:59
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 03:38 (13.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 09:23 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 22:59 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 14:48 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:23 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
|---|---|
| from 14:48 | karana Vishti |
| from 22:59 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 03:38 (13.02) | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 03:38 (13.02) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:20 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:59 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:28 |
| End of twilight | 18:07 |
| Moonrise | 21:01 |
| Moonset | 08:11 |
| Day length | 9 h 29 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:23 |
|---|
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 (07:59–09:23) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (09:23–17:28) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:48–17:28: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:23–03:38 (13.02)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:59–09:23 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 09:23–07:57 (13.02)
- Bhadra on earth: 14:48–15:57
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 15:57–03:38 (13.02); Bhadra Puchha 23:08–00:25 (13.02); Bhadra Mukha 00:25–02:34 (13.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:03–07:01 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:19–14:57 |
| Godhuli | 17:28–17:57 |
| Pradosha | 17:28–20:22 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:12 (13.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:41–05:26 (13.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:10–10:21 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:33–12:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:55–15:06 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:03–13:41, 14:57–15:34 |
| Varjyam | 17:14–18:58 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:26–14:48, 15:57–17:25
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 10:26–14:48, 15:57–17:25 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 08:51–14:48, 15:57–17:28 |
| Cutting toenails | good 10:26–14:48, 15:57–17:25 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 10:26–17:25 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 09:23, Uttara-Phalguni from 09:23; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Makara 07:59, Kumbha 08:07, Mina 08:51, Mesha 09:32, Vrishabha 10:26, Mithuna 11:58, Karka 14:26, Simha 17:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 09:23) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 09:23) — destruction of all diseases; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 14:48–15:57: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in 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).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +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: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 09:23–07:57 (13.02)+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:59–22:59+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:59–03:38 (13.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:23–07:57 (13.02)0 Bhadra on earth 14:48–15:57−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:59–09:23−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:23–03:38 (13.02)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 2006 · Vikram 2141 more |
| Festivals | Kumbha Sankranti · Angaraki Chaturthi (Dwijapriya) |
At sunrise 07:57
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 05:00 (14.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 11:32 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 22:58 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 16:22 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:32 | nakshatra Hasta |
|---|---|
| from 16:22 | karana Balava |
| from 22:58 | yoga Shula |
| from 05:00 (14.02) | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 05:00 (14.02) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:57 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:30 |
| End of twilight | 18:09 |
| Moonrise | 22:16 |
| Moonset | 08:21 |
| Day length | 9 h 33 min |
Sky
| Kumbha Sankranti | 04:45 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius) |
|---|
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 11:32 |
|---|
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-Phalguni (07:57–11:32) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (11:32–17:30) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Kumbha Sankranti · Surya
The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Aquarius. Punya Kala (the time for holy bath, charity and tarpana) — before the moment of entry.
Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 07:57–12:44
on the day the Sun enters the sign
Angaraki Chaturthi (Dwijapriya) · Ganesha
A Sankashti falling on a Tuesday — the day of Mars (Angaraka) — is the most favourable of all Sankashtis: a fast on this day is equated with observing every Sankashti of the year.
Rule: at moonrise, 22:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:00–07:55 (14.02)
Anandadi: Prajapati 07:57–11:32 Anandadi: Saumya 11:32–07:55 (14.02)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:01–06:59 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:25–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:19–14:58 |
| Godhuli | 17:30–17:59 |
| Pradosha | 17:30–20:23 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:11 (14.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:50–08:33 (14.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:07–16:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:20–11:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:44–13:55 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:52–10:30, 23:16–00:14 (14.02) |
| Varjyam | 20:32–22:15 |
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 08:47–09:28, 10:22–17:21 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 11:32, Hasta from 11:32; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Makara 07:57, Kumbha 08:03, Mina 08:47, Mesha 09:28, Vrishabha 10:22, Mithuna 11:54, Karka 14:22, Simha 17:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 11:32) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 11:32) — imparting radiance (to the person); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 07:57–17:30: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Sankranti at 04:45 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
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 = −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: Sankranti day
+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:57–11:32+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:57–11:32+1 Yoga Dhriti 07:57–22:58−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:57–05:00 (14.02)−2 Rikta tithi 07:57–05:00 (14.02)
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 | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — until 13:17 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 2006 · Vikram 2141 more |
At sunrise 07:55
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 05:54 (15.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 13:17 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 22:38 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 17:31 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:17 | nakshatra Chitra |
|---|---|
| from 17:31 | karana Taitila |
| from 22:38 | yoga Ganda |
| from 05:54 (15.02) | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 05:54 (15.02) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:16 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:55 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:33 |
| End of twilight | 18:11 |
| Moonrise | 23:33 |
| Moonset | 08:33 |
| Day length | 9 h 38 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 2, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:17 |
|---|
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 (07:55–13:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (13:17–17:33) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:55–13:17
Anandadi: Ananda 07:55–13:17 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:17–07:52 (15.02)
- Gandanta (tithi): 05:29–06:19 (15.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:59–06:57 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:20–14:59 |
| Godhuli | 17:33–18:01 |
| Pradosha | 17:33–20:25 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:11 (15.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:50–08:33, 07:50–09:31 (15.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:44–13:56 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:07–10:19 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:31–12:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:24–13:03 |
| Varjyam | 21:42–23:24 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:43–09:24, 10:18–17:17
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 08:43–09:24, 10:18–17:17 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 08:43–09:24, 10:18–17:17 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:43–09:24, 10:18–17:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta until 13:17, Chitra from 13:17; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Makara 07:55, Kumbha 07:59, Mina 08:43, Mesha 09:24, Vrishabha 10:18, Mithuna 11:50, Karka 14:18, Simha 17:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 13:17) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 13:17) — improvement of well-being; 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 = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 13:17
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:55–13:17+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:55–13:17+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:55–13:17+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:55–05:54 (15.02)0 Anandadi: Kaladanda 13:17–07:52 (15.02)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 2006 · Vikram 2141 more |
At sunrise 07:52
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 06:18 (16.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 14:34 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 21:55 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 18:10 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:34 | nakshatra Swati |
|---|---|
| from 18:10 | karana Vanija |
| from 21:55 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 06:18 (16.02) | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 06:18 (16.02) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:14 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:52 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:35 |
| End of twilight | 18:13 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 08:47 |
| Day length | 9 h 42 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 3, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:34 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (07:52–14:34) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (14:34–17:35) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 14:34–07:50 (16.02)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:52–06:18 (16.02)
Anandadi: Chara 07:52–14:34 Anandadi: Sthira 14:34–07:50 (16.02)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 06:18–18:17 (16.02); Bhadra Puchha 11:04–12:15 (16.02); Bhadra Mukha 12:15–14:14 (16.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:58–06:55 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:21–14:59 |
| Godhuli | 17:35–18:03 |
| Pradosha | 17:35–20:26 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:11 (16.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:50–09:31, 06:16–07:55 (16.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:56–15:09 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:52–09:05 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:18–11:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:07–11:45, 14:59–15:38 |
| Varjyam | 20:21–22:00 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:39–09:20, 10:14–17:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra until 14:34, Swati from 14:34; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Makara 07:52, Kumbha 07:55, Mina 08:39, Mesha 09:20, Vrishabha 10:14, Mithuna 11:46, Karka 14:14, Simha 17:13
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 14:34) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 14:34) — relief from all suffering; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:52–14:34+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:52–14:34+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Ravi Yoga 14:34–07:50 (16.02)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:52–06:18 (16.02)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 2006 · Vikram 2141 more |
At sunrise 07:50
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 06:07 (17.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 15:21 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 20:47 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 18:17 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:21 | nakshatra Vishakha |
|---|---|
| from 18:17 | karana Bava |
| from 20:47 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 06:07 (17.02) | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 06:07 (17.02) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:50 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:37 |
| End of twilight | 18:15 |
| Moonrise | 00:53 |
| Moonset | 09:06 |
| Day length | 9 h 46 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 2, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:21 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (07:50–15:21) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (15:21–17:37) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:50–17:37: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:50–15:21
Krakacha Yoga 07:50–06:07 (17.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:50–06:07 (17.02) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:07–07:48 (17.02)
Anandadi: Matanga 15:21–07:48 (17.02) Anandadi: Gada 07:50–15:21
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 06:18–18:17; Bhadra Puchha 11:04–12:15; Bhadra Mukha 12:15–14:14
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:56–06:53 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:21–15:00 |
| Godhuli | 17:37–18:05 |
| Pradosha | 17:37–20:27 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:11 (17.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:16–07:55, 06:41–08:17 (17.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:30–12:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:10–16:24 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:03–10:17 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:47–10:27, 13:03–13:42 |
| Varjyam | 21:00–22:37 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:35–09:16, 10:10–15:21
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 08:35–09:16, 10:10–15:21 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 08:35–09:16, 10:10–15:21 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:35–09:16, 10:10–15:21 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati until 15:21, Vishakha from 15:21; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Makara 07:50, Kumbha 07:51, Mina 08:35, Mesha 09:16, Vrishabha 10:10, Mithuna 11:42, Karka 14:10, Simha 17:09
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 15:21) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 15:21) — loss of money; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:50–15:21+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:50–15:21+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:50–20:47+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Matanga 15:21–07:48 (17.02)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:50–06:07 (17.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Gada 07:50–15:21−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:50–18:17−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:50–06:07 (17.02)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shubha, Yoga Dhruva; cons: Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Ashtami |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 2006 · Vikram 2141 more |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 07:48
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 05:19 (18.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 15:33 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 19:10 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 17:48 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:33 | nakshatra Anuradha |
|---|---|
| from 17:48 | karana Kaulava |
| from 19:10 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 05:19 (18.02) | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 05:19 (18.02) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:48 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:39 |
| End of twilight | 18:17 |
| Moonrise | 02:13 |
| Moonset | 09:33 |
| Day length | 9 h 51 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 9, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:33 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (07:48–15:33) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (15:33–17:39) is good for sowing, 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, 17:39–20:28
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:19–07:45 (18.02)
Anandadi: Shubha 07:48–15:33 Anandadi: Amrita 15:33–07:45 (18.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:54–06:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24–13:03 |
| 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 | 06:41–08:17, 04:55–06:30 (18.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:16–11:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:57–15:11 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:48–09:02 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:48–08:27, 08:27–09:07 |
| Varjyam | 19:29–21:03 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 15:33–17:05 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha until 15:33, Anuradha from 15:33; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Kumbha 07:48, Mina 08:31, Mesha 09:12, Vrishabha 10:06, Mithuna 11:38, Karka 14:06, Simha 17:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 15:33) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 15:33) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 07:48–17:39: 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.
- 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: Shubha 07:48–15:33+1 Yoga Dhruva 07:48–19:100 Auspicious nakshatra 15:33–07:45 (18.02)−1 Ashtami 07:48–05:19 (18.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 2006 · Vikram 2141 more |
At sunrise 07:45
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 03:54 (19.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 3 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 15:09 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 17:04 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 16:41 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:09 | nakshatra Jyestha |
|---|---|
| from 16:41 | karana Gara |
| from 17:04 | yoga Harshana |
| from 03:54 (19.02) | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 03:54 (19.02) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:45 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:41 |
| End of twilight | 18:19 |
| Moonrise | 03:30 |
| Moonset | 10:12 |
| Day length | 9 h 55 min |
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 15:09 |
|---|
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 (07:45–15:09) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (15:09–17:41) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Anandadi: Mrityu 07:45–15:09 Anandadi: Kana 15:09–07:43 (19.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:53–06:49 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:23–15:02 |
| Godhuli | 17:41–18:09 |
| Pradosha | 17:41–20:30 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:10 (19.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:42–07:14 (19.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:27–17:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:43–13:58 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:12–16:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:22–17:02 |
| Varjyam | 20:30–22:02 |
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 08:27–09:08, 10:02–15:09 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha until 15:09, Jyestha from 15:09; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Kumbha 07:45, Mina 08:27, Mesha 09:08, Vrishabha 10:02, Mithuna 11:34, Karka 14:02, Simha 17:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 15:09) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 15:09) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 07:45–17:41: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −4
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
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:45–15:090 Yoga Harshana 17:04–07:43 (19.02)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:09–07:43 (19.02)−2 Rikta tithi 07:45–03:54 (19.02)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:45–15:09
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Harshana; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 2006 · Vikram 2141 more |
At sunrise 07:43
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 01:51 (20.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 3 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 14:07 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 14:28 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 14:57 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:07 | nakshatra Mula |
|---|---|
| from 14:28 | yoga Vajra |
| from 14:57 | karana Vishti |
| from 01:51 (20.02) | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 01:51 (20.02) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:43 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:43 |
| End of twilight | 18:21 |
| Moonrise | 04:36 |
| Moonset | 11:08 |
| Day length | 10 h 00 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 8, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:43–14:07) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (14:07–17:43) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:57–17:43: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:51–07:41 (20.02) Krakacha Yoga 01:51–07:41 (20.02)
Anandadi: Padma 07:43–14:07 Anandadi: Lumbaka 14:07–07:41 (20.02)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 14:57–01:51 (20.02); Bhadra Puchha 16:31–17:37; Bhadra Mukha 17:37–19:27
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 08:26–19:46
- Gandanta (tithi): 01:29–02:13 (20.02)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:51–06:47 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 06:32–08:02 (20.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:58–10:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:28–12:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:58–15:13 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:03–13:43, 15:03–15:43 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:23–09:04, 09:59–16:57
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 08:23–09:04, 09:59–16:57 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 08:23–09:04, 09:59–16:57 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha until 14:07, Mula from 14:07; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Kumbha 07:43, Mina 08:23, Mesha 09:04, Vrishabha 09:59, Mithuna 11:30, Karka 13:59, Simha 16:57
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 14:07) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 14:07) — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
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).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:43–14:07+1 Yoga Harshana 07:43–14:28+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vajra 14:28–15:300 Anandadi: Lumbaka 14:07–07:41 (20.02)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 14:57–01:51 (20.02)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:43–14:07
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 2006 · Vikram 2141 more |
| Festivals | Vijaya Ekadashi |
At sunrise 07:41
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 23:15 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 12:31 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 11:23 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 12:37 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:23 | yoga Siddhi |
|---|---|
| from 12:31 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 12:37 | karana Balava |
| from 23:15 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 23:15 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:41 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:46 |
| End of twilight | 18:24 |
| Moonrise | 05:28 |
| Moonset | 12:23 |
| Day length | 10 h 04 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 1, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:31 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (07:41–12:31) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (12:31–17:46) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Vijaya Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the dark half of Magha (Phalguna in North India). “Bestower of victory”: according to legend, Rama observed it before crossing to Lanka.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 01:51–23:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:38–09:40 (21.02)
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:41–23:15
Anandadi: Chhatra 07:41–12:31 Anandadi: Mitra 12:31–07:38 (21.02)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:49–06:45 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:23–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:24–15:04 |
| Godhuli | 17:46–18:13 |
| Pradosha | 17:46–20:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:10 (21.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:32–08:02, 06:01–07:28 (21.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:14–16:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:12–11:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:43–13:59 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:42–10:22, 23:19–00:14 (21.02) |
| Varjyam | 11:01–12:31, 21:16–22:43 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:19–09:00, 09:55–17:46 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula until 12:31, Purva-Ashadha from 12:31; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:41, Mina 08:19, Mesha 09:00, Vrishabha 09:55, Mithuna 11:26, Karka 13:55, Simha 16:53
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 12:31) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 12:31) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
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
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 Siddhi 11:23–07:38 (21.02)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 07:41–12:31−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:41–12:31−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:41–23:15
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 — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 2006 · Vikram 2141 more |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 07:38
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 20:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 10:23 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 07:53 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 09:46 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:53 | yoga Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| from 09:46 | karana Taitila |
| from 10:23 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 20:11 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 20:11 | karana Gara |
| from 04:03 (22.02) | yoga Variyana |
| from 06:31 (22.02) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:38 |
| Noon | 12:43 |
| Sunset | 17:48 |
| End of twilight | 18:26 |
| Moonrise | 06:05 |
| Moonset | 13:51 |
| Day length | 10 h 09 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 10, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:23 |
|---|
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 (07:38–10:23) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (10:23–17:48) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:11–20:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:38–20:11
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:11–07:36 (22.02)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:38–10:23 Anandadi: Vajra 10:23–02:32 (22.02) Anandadi: Mudgara 02:32–07:36 (22.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:47–06:43 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:25–15:05 |
| Godhuli | 17:48–18:15 |
| Pradosha | 17:48–20:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:09 (22.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:08–03:34 (22.02) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:43–13:59 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:55–10:11 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:27–12:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:23–13:03 |
| Varjyam | 17:33–18:59 |
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 08:15–08:56, 09:51–16:49 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 10:23, Uttara-Ashadha from 10:23; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:38, Mina 08:15, Mesha 08:56, Vrishabha 09:51, Mithuna 11:22, Karka 13:51, Simha 16:49
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 10:23) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 10:23) — improved health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 07:53–17:48: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +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
+2 Yoga Siddhi 07:38–07:53+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:38–20:11+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:38–10:23+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:23–07:36 (22.02)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 10:23–02:32 (22.02)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:38–10:23−3 Vyatipata 07:53–04:03 (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 | Favourable day — Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 09:17; auspicious time — until 16:47 |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 2006 · Vikram 2141 more |
| Festivals | Maha Shivaratri |
At sunrise 07:36
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 16:47 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 07:52 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 23:58 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 16:47 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:52 | nakshatra Shravana |
|---|---|
| from 16:47 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 16:47 | karana Vishti |
| from 23:58 | yoga Parigha |
| from 03:00 (23.02) | karana Shakuni |
| from 05:05 (23.02) | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:36 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 17:50 |
| End of twilight | 18:28 |
| Moonrise | 06:31 |
| Moonset | 15:27 |
| Day length | 10 h 13 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 0, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:52 | from 16:47 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (07:36–07:52) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (07:52–17:50) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:47–17:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 16:47–17:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Maha Shivaratri · Shiva
“The Great Night of Shiva” — the marriage of Shiva and Parvati and the appearance of the fiery lingam. Devotees fast all day, keep vigil at night, perform abhisheka of the lingam in each of the four praharas and offer bilva leaves; the main puja is at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:14–01:09 (23.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:47–07:34 (23.02)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 09:17–05:05 (23.02) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:05–07:34 (23.02) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:36–09:17
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 16:47–03:00 (23.02); Bhadra Mukha 16:47–18:29; Bhadra Puchha 01:58–02:59 (23.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:46–06:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:22–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:25–15:06 |
| Godhuli | 17:50–18:17 |
| Pradosha | 17:50–20:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:09 (23.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:53–21:18 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:00–15:16 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:36–08:53 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:09–11:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:01–11:42, 15:06–15:47 |
| Varjyam | 11:24–12:49 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:36–16:47
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:36–16:47 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 07:36–16:47 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:11–08:52, 09:47–16:45 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 07:52, Shravana from 07:52; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 16:47, Krishna-chaturdashi from 16:47; lagna Kumbha 07:36, Mina 08:11, Mesha 08:52, Vrishabha 09:47, Mithuna 11:19, Karka 13:47, Simha 16:45
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 07:52) — improved health; Shravana (from 07:52) — bodily development (physical growth); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 16:47–17:50: 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).
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 09:17
Auspicious time ends by 16:47
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 09:17–05:05 (23.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:36–07:52+1 Yoga Variyana 07:36–23:58+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 07:36–09:170 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:47–07:34 (23.02)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:47–03:00 (23.02)0 Krishna Chaturdashi 16:47–07:34 (23.02)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Yoga Parigha |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 2006 · Vikram 2141 more |
At sunrise 07:34
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 13:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 02:12 (24.02) more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 19:47 more |
| Karana | Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 13:11 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:11 | tithi Amavasya |
|---|---|
| from 13:11 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 19:47 | yoga Shiva |
| from 23:22 | karana Naga |
| from 02:12 (24.02) | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:56 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:34 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 17:52 |
| End of twilight | 18:30 |
| Moonrise | 06:51 |
| Moonset | 17:03 |
| Day length | 10 h 18 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:11 |
|---|
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:
- Shakuni 07:34–13:11: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 13:11–17:52: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 07:34–13:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Muhurta
Anandadi: Prajapati 07:34–02:12 (24.02) Anandadi: Saumya 02:12–07:31 (24.02)
- Chora Panchaka: 15:39–17:28 (27.02)
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 | 17:03–18:28 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:25–12:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 15:17–16:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:51–10:08 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:37–10:18, 13:03–13:45 |
| Varjyam | 08:36–10:01 |
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 Friday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 13:11, Amavasya from 13:11; lagna Kumbha 07:34, Mina 08:07, Mesha 08:49, Vrishabha 09:43, Mithuna 11:15, Karka 13:43, Simha 16:41
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 07:34–13:11: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 13:11–17:52: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:34–02:12 (24.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:34–02:12 (24.02)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Panchaka 15:39–07:31 (24.02)−1 Yoga Parigha 07:34–09:52−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 07:34–13:11
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Kshaya tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Magha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 2006 · Vikram 2141 more |
| Festivals | Shani Amavasya · Magha Amavasya |
At sunrise 07:31
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 09:33 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 23:25 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 15:37 more |
| Karana | Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 09:33 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:33 | tithi Shukla-pratipat (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 09:33 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 15:37 | yoga Siddha |
| from 19:47 | karana Bava |
| from 23:25 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 06:05 (25.02) | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 06:05 (25.02) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:31 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 17:54 |
| End of twilight | 18:32 |
| Moonrise | 07:06 |
| Moonset | 18:37 |
| Day length | 10 h 23 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 09:33 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 8, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:33 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (07:31–17:54) is good for sowing.
- Naga 07:31–09:33: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 09:33–17:54: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Shani Amavasya · Shani (Saturn)
A new moon on a Saturday — the best day to propitiate Shani: oil lamps, charity of black sesame and oil, worship of Hanuman.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:11 (23.02)–09:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Magha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon — a day of ancestor rites: tarpana, shraddha and charity.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:11 (23.02)–09:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 06:05–07:29 (25.02)
Anandadi: Ananda 07:31–23:25 Anandadi: Kaladanda 23:25–07:29 (25.02)
- Chora Panchaka: 15:39 (23.02)–17:28 (27.02)
- Gandanta (tithi): 09:13–09:54
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 | 05:42–06:37 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:22–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:27–15:08 |
| Godhuli | 17:54–18:21 |
| Pradosha | 17:54–20:37 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:09 (25.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:03–18:28 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:07–11:25 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:01–15:18 |
| Gulika Kalam | 07:31–08:49 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:31–08:13, 08:13–08:54 |
| Varjyam | 08:34–09:59, 05:09–06:35 (25.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:39–16:38
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 09:39–16:38 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 09:39–16:38 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:03–08:45, 09:39–16:38 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Amavasya until 09:33, Shukla-pratipat from 09:33; lagna Kumbha 07:31, Mina 08:03, Mesha 08:45, Vrishabha 09:39, Mithuna 11:11, Karka 13:39, Simha 16:38
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 07:31–09:33: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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: Amavasya, Kshaya tithi
+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:31–23:25+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:31–23:25+1 Yoga Shiva 07:31–15:370 Tripushkar Yoga 06:05–07:29 (25.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Amavasya 07:31–09:33
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Chara; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 2006 · Vikram 2141 more |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 07:29
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 02:57 (26.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 20:55 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 11:38 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 16:28 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:38 | yoga Sadhya |
|---|---|
| from 16:28 | karana Kaulava |
| from 20:55 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 02:57 (26.02) | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 02:57 (26.02) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:29 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 17:56 |
| End of twilight | 18:34 |
| Moonrise | 07:20 |
| Moonset | 20:09 |
| Day length | 10 h 27 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 1, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (07:29–17:56) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)
The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.
Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 17:56–20:09
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 17:56–20:09
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 07:29–20:55 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 20:55–07:26 (26.02)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 02:57–07:26 (26.02)
Anandadi: Chara 07:29–20:55 Anandadi: Sthira 20:55–07:26 (26.02)
- Chora Panchaka: 15:39 (23.02)–17:28 (27.02)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:40–06:34 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:22–13:03 |
| 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 | 13:45–15:11 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:38–17:56 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:43–14:01 |
| Gulika Kalam | 15:19–16:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 16:33–17:14 |
| Varjyam | 05:42–07:10 (26.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:59–08:41, 09:35–16:34
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:59–08:41, 09:35–16:34 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 07:59–08:41, 09:35–16:34 |
| Cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:59–08:41, 09:35–16:34 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Kumbha 07:29, Mina 07:59, Mesha 08:41, Vrishabha 09:35, Mithuna 11:07, Karka 13:35, Simha 16:34
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddha 07:29–11:38+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:29–20:55+1 Auspicious tithi 07:29–02:57 (26.02)0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:29–20:55−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:29–20:55
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 2006 · Vikram 2141 more |
At sunrise 07:26
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 00:21 (27.02) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 18:53 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 07:58 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 13:35 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:58 | yoga Shubha |
|---|---|
| from 13:35 | karana Gara |
| from 18:53 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 00:21 (27.02) | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 00:21 (27.02) | karana Vanija |
| from 04:46 (27.02) | yoga Shukla |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:49 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:26 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 17:58 |
| End of twilight | 18:36 |
| Moonrise | 07:34 |
| Moonset | 21:40 |
| Day length | 10 h 32 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-Bhadra (07:26–17:58) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 18:53–07:24 (27.02)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:26–18:53
Anandadi: Matanga 18:53–07:24 (27.02) Anandadi: Gada 07:26–18:53
- Chora Panchaka: 15:39 (23.02)–17:28 (27.02)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:38–06:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:21–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:28–15:10 |
| Godhuli | 17:58–18:25 |
| Pradosha | 17:58–20:40 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:08 (27.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:29–15:57 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:45–10:04 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:23–12:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:01–15:20 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:03–13:46, 15:10–15:52 |
| Varjyam | 06:10–07:41 (27.02) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:56–08:37, 09:31–16:30
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 07:56–08:37, 09:31–16:30 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 07:56–08:37, 09:31–16:30 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:56–08:37, 09:31–16:30 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Kumbha 07:26, Mina 07:56, Mesha 08:37, Vrishabha 09:31, Mithuna 11:03, Karka 13:31, Simha 16:30
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
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: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
+2 Yoga Shubha 07:58–04:46 (27.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:26–18:53+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:26–00:21 (27.02)−1 Anandadi: Gada 07:26–18:53−1 Panchaka all day−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:26–18:53
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 2006 · Vikram 2141 more |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 07:24
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 22:25 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 17:28 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 02:07 (28.02) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 11:17 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:17 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 17:28 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 22:25 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 22:25 | karana Bava |
| from 02:07 (28.02) | yoga Brahma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:47 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:24 |
| Noon | 12:42 |
| Sunset | 18:01 |
| End of twilight | 18:38 |
| Moonrise | 07:49 |
| Moonset | 23:08 |
| Day length | 10 h 36 min |
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 17:28 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (07:24–17:28) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:17–18:01: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha
The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:38–13:46
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:24–17:28 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:28–07:21 (28.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:28–07:21 (28.02)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:25–07:21 (28.02)
Anandadi: Shubha 07:24–17:28 Anandadi: Amrita 17:28–07:21 (28.02)
- Bhadra on earth: 11:17–17:28; Bhadra Mukha 11:23–13:13
- Bhadra in heaven: 17:28–22:25; Bhadra Puchha 21:18–22:25
- Chora Panchaka: 15:39 (23.02)–17:28
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 11:45–23:14
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-chaturti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:36–06:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:21–13:03 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:28–15:11 |
| Godhuli | 18:01–18:27 |
| Pradosha | 18:01–20:41 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:08 (28.02) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:13–16:43 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:21–16:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:03–11:23 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:42–14:02 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:31–10:14, 23:21–00:14 (28.02) |
| Varjyam | 06:10–07:41 |
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 07:52–08:33, 09:27–16:26 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Revati until 17:28, Ashwini from 17:28; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Kumbha 07:24, Mina 07:52, Mesha 08:33, Vrishabha 09:27, Mithuna 10:59, Karka 13:27, Simha 16:26
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 17:28) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 17:28) — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 07:24–18:01: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 11:17–17:28: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:24–17:28+1 Anandadi: Shubha 07:24–17:28+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:24–17:28+1 Yoga Shukla 07:24–02:07 (28.02)0 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 17:28–07:21 (28.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 07:24–17:28−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:24–22:25−2 Rikta tithi 07:24–22:25−3 Bhadra on earth 11:17–17:28
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Kana, Jwalamukhi Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Phalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Krodhi (No. 38) · Shaka 2006 · Vikram 2141 more |
At sunrise 07:21
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 21:17 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 16:50 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 00:08 (01.03) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 09:44 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:44 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 16:50 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 21:17 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 21:17 | karana Kaulava |
| from 00:08 (01.03) | yoga Indra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 06:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:21 |
| Noon | 12:41 |
| Sunset | 18:03 |
| End of twilight | 18:40 |
| Moonrise | 08:07 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 10 h 41 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:50 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (16:50–18:03) is good for root crops.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 16:50–07:19 (01.03)
Jwalamukhi Yoga 16:50–21:17
Anandadi: Mrityu 07:21–16:50 Anandadi: Kana 16:50–07:19 (01.03)
- Gandanta (tithi): 20:54–21:40
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 05:35–06:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 14:29–15:12 |
| Godhuli | 18:03–18:29 |
| Pradosha | 18:03–20:42 |
| Nishitha | 00:14–01:07 (01.03) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:50–11:23 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:42–14:02 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:41–10:02 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:22–12:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:21–13:03 |
| Varjyam | 12:57–14:30, 02:32–04:09 (01.03) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:48–08:29, 09:23–16:22
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 07:48–08:29, 09:23–16:22 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 07:48–08:29, 09:23–16:22 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:48–08:29, 09:23–16:22 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashwini until 16:50, Bharani from 16:50; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Kumbha 07:21, Mina 07:48, Mesha 08:29, Vrishabha 09:23, Mithuna 10:55, Karka 13:23, Simha 16:22
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 16:50) — joy; Bharani (from 16:50) — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = +2
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Kana
+2 Yoga Brahma 07:21–00:08 (01.03)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:21–16:50+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:21–21:170 Ravi Yoga 16:50–07:19 (01.03)0 Anandadi: Kana 16:50–07:19 (01.03) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 16:50–07:19 (01.03)0 Jwalamukhi Yoga 16:50–21:17−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:21–16:50
Patron: Madhava; Aditya — Pushan. Full moon in nakshatra Magha. Ritu: Shishira.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Kalayukta (No. 52)
Shaka Samvat 2006 · Vikram Samvat 2141 · Kali Yuga 5185
Next year — Vishvavasu, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 25.03.2085
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: 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
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: 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: 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.
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): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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.
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 — unfavourable 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.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
Group: 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.
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.
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
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 Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.
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.
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 — unfavourable for a haircut
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
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: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others
Especially auspicious: 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.
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
Planting and sowing are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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 a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
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.
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
pruning and weeding
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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: 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: 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.
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra 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-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
neutral
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.
“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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
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: 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.
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 Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
no pruning or felling
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“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.
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
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
Auspicious: 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.
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 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
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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 — unfavourable for a haircut
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: 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: 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.
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 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
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 Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.
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
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
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: 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): 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 Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The 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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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 Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-pratipat
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
−1 — unfavourable 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.
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.
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 Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
Planting and sowing are allowed.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: 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.
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 Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)
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.
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 Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
+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: 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
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.
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 Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
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 Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)
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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)
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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
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 Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
Planting and sowing are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
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 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Group: 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: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 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).
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
Began on a Friday: danger of theft and loss — journeys, business deals and major purchases are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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: 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: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 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).
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
digging, plowing, planting trees
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 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Govinda; Aditya — Parjanya. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Phalguni. Ritu: Shishira.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)
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 Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything
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 Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.
+1 — favourable for a haircut