July 1809 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Adhika Ashadha (until 12.07), Nija Ashadha (from 13.07). Adhika Ashadha — intercalary month: annual festivals are, as a rule, moved to the following (Nija) month; no major undertakings are begun in it. Periods: 13–21.07 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri; from 23.07 — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 14.07 Ratha Yatra; 23.07 Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma); 26.07 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima).
Icons this month (21)
How to read the calendar
Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.
Best days
- 4.07 Tue — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) until 04:36
Uttara-Bhadra (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. - 6.07 Thu — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Manasa after 07:31 until 13:23
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. - 10.07 Mon — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra until 17:16
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. - 13.07 Thu — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Shubha after 06:27 until 14:15
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 19.07 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) until 12:26
Hasta (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 22.07 Sat — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha, Yoga Shukla
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal. - 27.07 Thu — Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Priti until 19:38
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Festivals
- 4.07 Tue Kalashtami
- 8.07 Sat Parama Ekadashi
- 9.07 Sun Pradosha Vrat
- 10.07 Mon Masik Shivaratri
- 12.07 Wed Adhika Amavasya
- 13.07 Thu Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
- 14.07 Fri Ratha Yatra
- 14.07 Fri Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)
- 15.07 Sat Chandra Darshan
- 16.07 Sun Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 18.07 Tue Skanda Shashti
- 20.07 Thu Masik Durgashtami
- 23.07 Sun Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)
- 24.07 Mon Soma Pradosha
- 26.07 Wed Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima)
- 26.07 Wed Ashadha Purnima
- 29.07 Sat Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)
- 31.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
Special muhurta yogas
- 4.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–08:58
- 6.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:53–13:23
- 8.07 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 12:17–19:25
- 8.07 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:25–03:56 (09.07)
- 8.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:25–03:56 (09.07)
- 10.07 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:57–01:27 (11.07)
- 10.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:57–01:27 (11.07)
- 13.07 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 13.07 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:27–04:03 (14.07)
- 13.07 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 06:27–04:03 (14.07)
- 19.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:10–12:26
- 30.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:46–04:31 (31.07)
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
- 3.07 Mon — Bhadra on earth, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 5.07 Wed — Anandadi: Utpata, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
- 9.07 Sun — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 11.07 Tue — Yamaghanta, Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
- 12.07 Wed — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Gada
- 14.07 Fri — Anandadi: Utpata, Sankranti day, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
- 16.07 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
- 23.07 Sun — Anandadi: Kana, Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 26.07 Wed — Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi
- 29.07 Sat — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Sky this month
- 12.07 New moon (Amavasya) 21:17
- 14.07 Karka Sankranti 06:41 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
- 27.07 Full moon (Purnima) 01:20
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- until 12.07 Adhika Masa
- 13–21.07 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
- from 23.07 Chaturmasya
- 30.06 20:39 – 5.07 10:52 Chora Panchaka
- 28.07 06:45 – 1.08 18:42 Chora Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Shukla (No. 3, “bright”) — A bright year: plentiful grain and harvests, pure intentions bear fruit. more
Northern samvatsara: Pramathi. Shaka Samvat 1731, Vikram Samvat 1866, Kali Yuga 4910.
Adhika Ashadha (Shuchi) — Onset of the rainy season: Ratha Yatra, Devshayani Ekadashi and the start of Chaturmasya, Guru Purnima. more
Nija Ashadha (Shuchi) — Onset of the rainy season: Ratha Yatra, Devshayani Ekadashi and the start of Chaturmasya, Guru Purnima. more
Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.
Nija Masa (“true month”) — the ordinary month of the same name that comes immediately after the Adhika month. The annual festivals and rites of that month are observed precisely in it (the exception is Ganga Dussehra when Jyeshtha is Adhika: it is celebrated in the intercalary month).
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 | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Vardhamana, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 1731 · Vikram 1866 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 03:48
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 06:12 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 08:04 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 11:52 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 06:12 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:12 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
|---|---|
| from 06:12 | karana Kaulava |
| from 08:04 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 11:52 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 17:24 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:48 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 21:16 |
| End of twilight | 22:17 |
| Moonrise | 22:50 |
| Moonset | 09:02 |
| Day length | 17 h 28 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 10, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:12 | from 08:04 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (08:04–21:16) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–06:12
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:12–03:49 (02.07)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:48–08:04 Anandadi: Ananda 08:04–03:49 (02.07)
- Chora Panchaka: 20:39 (30.06)–10:52 (05.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:56–03:22 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:57–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:37 |
| Godhuli | 21:16–21:29 |
| Pradosha | 21:16–22:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:46 (02.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:29–02:03 (02.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:10–10:21 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:43–16:54 |
| Gulika Kalam | 03:48–05:59 |
| Dur Muhurta | 03:48–04:58, 04:58–06:08 |
| Varjyam | 15:06–16:40 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 06:12–21:16
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 06:12–21:16 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 06:12–21:16 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 08:04, Shatabhisha from 08:04; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 06:12, Krishna-panchami from 06:12; lagna Mithuna 03:48, Karka 05:02, Simha 07:59, Kanya 11:00, Tula 14:01, Vrischika 17:02, Dhanu 19:49
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 08:04) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 08:04) — gaining strength; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 03:48–06:12: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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: Vardhamana 03:48–08:04+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:48–08:04+1 Yoga Priti 03:48–11:52+1 Auspicious tithi 06:12–03:49 (02.07)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–06:120 Adhika Masa−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:12–03:49 (02.07)−2 Rikta tithi 03:48–06:12
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; auspicious time — after 07:31 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 1731 · Vikram 1866 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 03:49
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 04:49 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 07:31 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 09:53 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 04:49 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:49 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 04:49 | karana Gara |
| from 07:31 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 09:53 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 16:26 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:49 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:49 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 21:16 |
| End of twilight | 22:16 |
| Moonrise | 23:12 |
| Moonset | 10:20 |
| Day length | 17 h 26 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 8, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 04:49 | from 07:31 |
|---|
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, Shatabhisha (03:49–07:31) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (07:31–21:16) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 07:31–03:50 (03.07)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:49–03:50 (03.07)
Anandadi: Chara 07:31–03:50 (03.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:49–07:31
- Chora Panchaka: 20:39 (30.06)–10:52 (05.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 04:26–05:12
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:57–03:23 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:37 |
| Godhuli | 21:16–21:29 |
| Pradosha | 21:16–22:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:46 (03.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:43–01:20 (03.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 19:05–21:16 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:32–14:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:54–19:05 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:56–20:06 |
| Varjyam | 14:00–15:37 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:49–07:31
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 03:49–07:31 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:49–07:31 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:49–07:31 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 07:31, Purva-Bhadra from 07:31; tithi Krishna-panchami until 04:49, Krishna-shashti from 04:49; lagna Mithuna 03:49, Karka 04:58, Simha 07:55, Kanya 10:57, Tula 13:57, Vrischika 16:58, Dhanu 19:45
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 07:31) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 07:31) — facing death (dangers); 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
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 07:31
+2 Ravi Yoga 07:31–03:50 (03.07)+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:31–03:50 (03.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:49–07:31+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:49–09:53+1 Auspicious tithi 03:49–04:490 Adhika Masa0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:49–03:50 (03.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:31–03:50 (03.07)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:49–07:31−1 Panchaka all day
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 1731 · Vikram 1866 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 03:50
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 04:16 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 07:49 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 08:35 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 04:16 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:16 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 04:16 | karana Vishti |
| from 07:49 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 08:35 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 16:20 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:50 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 21:15 |
| End of twilight | 22:15 |
| Moonrise | 23:32 |
| Moonset | 11:35 |
| Day length | 17 h 25 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 10, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 04:16 | from 07:49 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (03:50–07:49) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (07:49–21:15) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:16–16:20: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:50–07:49 Ravi Yoga 19:00–03:51 (04.07)
Hutashana Yoga 03:50–04:16 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–04:16 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:16–03:51 (04.07)
Anandadi: Musala 03:50–07:49 Anandadi: Gada 07:49–03:51 (04.07)
- Bhadra on earth: 04:16–16:20; Bhadra Puchha 09:08–10:21; Bhadra Mukha 10:21–12:23
- Chora Panchaka: 20:39 (30.06)–10:52 (05.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:57–03:24 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:36 |
| Godhuli | 21:15–21:28 |
| Pradosha | 21:15–22:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:46 (04.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:01–08:11 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:22–12:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:43–16:54 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:07–14:17, 16:36–17:46 |
| Varjyam | 17:53–19:33 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 16:20–16:54
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 16:20–16:54 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 16:20–16:54 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 10:53–19:42 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 07:49, Uttara-Bhadra from 07:49; tithi Krishna-shashti until 04:16, Krishna-saptami from 04:16; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 04:54, Simha 07:51, Kanya 10:53, Tula 13:53, Vrischika 16:54, Dhanu 19:42
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 07:49) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 07:49) — a good life; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 04:16–16:20: 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:
- 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 = −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 03:50–07:49+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:50–08:35+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:49–03:51 (04.07)0 Ravi Yoga 19:00–03:51 (04.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Hutashana Yoga 03:50–04:160 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:50–04:16−1 Anandadi: Musala 03:50–07:49−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:50–07:49−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:16–03:51 (04.07)−3 Bhadra on earth 04:16–16:20
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 04:36 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 1731 · Vikram 1866 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 03:51
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 04:36 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 08:58 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 07:59 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 04:36 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:36 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 04:36 | karana Balava |
| from 07:59 | yoga Atiganda |
| from 08:58 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 17:04 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:51 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 21:15 |
| End of twilight | 22:14 |
| Moonrise | 23:52 |
| Moonset | 12:47 |
| Day length | 17 h 23 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 04:36 | from 08:58 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (03:51–08:58) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (08:58–21:15) 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, 21:15–22:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:51–08:58 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–08:58 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:51–08:58 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:36–03:52 (05.07)
Hutashana Yoga 03:51–04:36 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–04:36
Anandadi: Siddhi 03:51–08:58 Anandadi: Shubha 08:58–03:52 (05.07)
- Chora Panchaka: 20:39 (30.06)–10:52 (05.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:58–03:24 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:36 |
| Godhuli | 21:15–21:28 |
| Pradosha | 21:15–22:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:46 (05.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:56–05:37 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:54–19:04 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:12–10:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:33–14:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:20–08:29, 23:54–00:20 (05.07) |
| Varjyam | 21:55–23:39 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:51–04:36
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 03:51–04:36 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:51–04:36 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:51–07:47, 10:49–19:38 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 08:58, Revati from 08:58; tithi Krishna-saptami until 04:36, Krishna-ashtami from 04:36; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 04:50, Simha 07:47, Kanya 10:49, Tula 13:49, Vrischika 16:50, Dhanu 19:38
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 08:58) — a good life; Revati (from 08:58) — increase in property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 04:36–21:15: 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
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 04:36
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:51–08:58+2 Ravi Yoga 03:51–08:58+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:36–03:52 (05.07)+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 03:51–08:58+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:51–08:58+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:51–07:59+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:51–08:580 Adhika Masa0 Hutashana Yoga 03:51–04:36 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–04:36 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Atiganda 07:59–10:23−1 Ashtami 04:36–03:52 (05.07)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:36–03:52 (05.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Utpata, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 1731 · Vikram 1866 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 03:52
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 05:44 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 10:52 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 07:59 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 05:44 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:44 | tithi Krishna-navami |
|---|---|
| from 05:44 | karana Taitila |
| from 07:59 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 10:52 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 18:33 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:52 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 21:14 |
| End of twilight | 22:13 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 13:56 |
| Day length | 17 h 22 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 8, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:44 | from 10:52 |
|---|
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 (03:52–10:52) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Hutashana Yoga 03:52–05:44 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–05:44 Krakacha Yoga 05:44–03:53 (06.07)
Anandadi: Utpata 03:52–10:52 Anandadi: Mrityu 10:52–03:53 (06.07)
- Chora Panchaka: 20:39 (30.06)–10:52
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 04:20–17:27
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:59–03:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:36 |
| Godhuli | 21:14–21:27 |
| Pradosha | 21:14–22:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:47 (06.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:17–10:01 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:33–14:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:02–08:12 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:23–12:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:58–13:08 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:52–05:44 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati until 10:52, Ashwini from 10:52; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 05:44, Krishna-navami from 05:44; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 04:46, Simha 07:44, Kanya 10:45, Tula 13:45, Vrischika 16:46, Dhanu 19:34
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 10:52) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 10:52) — joy; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 03:52–05:44: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 05:44–21:14: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −7
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Utpata, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:52–10:52+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:59–03:53 (06.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Hutashana Yoga 03:52–05:440 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:52–05:44−1 Panchaka 03:52–10:52−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:52–05:44−2 Rikta tithi 05:44–03:53 (06.07)−3 Anandadi: Utpata 03:52–10:52−3 Krakacha Yoga 05:44–03:53 (06.07)
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 07:31; auspicious time — until 13:23 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 1731 · Vikram 1866 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 03:53
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 07:31 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 13:23 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 08:30 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 07:31 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:31 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
|---|---|
| from 07:31 | karana Vanija |
| from 08:30 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 13:23 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 20:36 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:53 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 21:13 |
| End of twilight | 22:12 |
| Moonrise | 00:14 |
| Moonset | 15:04 |
| Day length | 17 h 20 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:31 | from 13:23 |
|---|
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, Bharani (13:23–21:13) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 20:36–21:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:53–13:23 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:31–03:54 (07.07)
Hutashana Yoga 03:53–07:31 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–07:31
Anandadi: Manasa 03:53–13:23 Anandadi: Padma 13:23–03:54 (07.07)
- Bhadra in heaven: 20:36–09:47 (07.07); Bhadra Puchha 22:37–23:56; Bhadra Mukha 23:56–02:07 (07.07)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:00–03:26 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:36 |
| Godhuli | 21:13–21:27 |
| Pradosha | 21:13–22:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:47 (07.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:26–07:12 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:43–16:53 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 03:53–06:03 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:13–10:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:40–10:49, 16:36–17:45 |
| Varjyam | 08:58–10:44, 00:09–01:57 (07.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:41–13:23
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 10:41–13:23 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 10:41–13:23 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 10:41–13:23 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini until 13:23, Bharani from 13:23; tithi Krishna-navami until 07:31, Krishna-dashami from 07:31; lagna Mithuna 03:53, Karka 04:43, Simha 07:40, Kanya 10:41, Tula 13:41, Vrischika 16:42, Dhanu 19:30
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 13:23) — joy; Bharani (from 13:23) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 03:53–07:31: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 07:31
Auspicious time ends by 13:23
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:53–13:23+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:31–03:54 (07.07)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 03:53–13:23+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:53–13:23+1 Yoga Sukarma 03:53–08:30+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Hutashana Yoga 03:53–07:31 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–07:31 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 20:36–03:54 (07.07)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:23–03:54 (07.07)−2 Rikta tithi 03:53–07:31
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Dhriti; cons: Hutashana Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 1731 · Vikram 1866 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 03:54
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 09:47 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 16:18 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 09:21 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:47 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:21 | yoga Shula |
|---|---|
| from 09:47 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 09:47 | karana Bava |
| from 16:18 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 23:01 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:55 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:54 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:13 |
| End of twilight | 22:11 |
| Moonrise | 00:38 |
| Moonset | 16:09 |
| Day length | 17 h 18 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 | from 09:47 | from 16:18 |
|---|
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 (03:54–16:18) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (16:18–21:13) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:54–09:47: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:47–03:55 (08.07)
Hutashana Yoga 03:54–09:47
Anandadi: Chhatra 16:18–03:55 (08.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 03:54–16:18
- Bhadra in heaven: 20:36 (06.07)–09:47; Bhadra Puchha 22:37–23:56 (06.07); Bhadra Mukha 23:56 (06.07)–02:07
- Gandanta (tithi): 09:20–10:13
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:00–03:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:36 |
| Godhuli | 21:13–21:26 |
| Pradosha | 21:13–22:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:47 (08.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:55–12:43 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:23–12:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:53–19:03 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:04–08:14 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:22–08:31, 13:08–14:17 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:54–07:36, 10:37–16:38
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 03:54–07:36, 10:37–16:38 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:54–07:36, 10:37–16:38 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 16:18–19:26 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani until 16:18, Krittika from 16:18; tithi Krishna-dashami until 09:47, Krishna-ekadashi from 09:47; lagna Mithuna 03:54, Karka 04:39, Simha 07:36, Kanya 10:37, Tula 13:37, Vrischika 16:38, Dhanu 19:26
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 16:18) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 16:18) — consumption (a wasting disease); Friday — universal respect.
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.
- 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 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:47–03:55 (08.07)+1 Yoga Dhriti 03:54–09:21+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Chhatra 16:18–03:55 (08.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Yoga Shula 09:21–11:27−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:54–09:47−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 03:54–16:18−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:54–16:18−2 Hutashana Yoga 03:54–09:47
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Hutashana Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 1731 · Vikram 1866 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Parama Ekadashi |
At sunrise 03:55
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 12:17 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 19:25 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 10:25 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 12:17 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:25 | yoga Ganda |
|---|---|
| from 12:17 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 12:17 | karana Kaulava |
| from 19:25 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 01:34 (09.07) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:57 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:55 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:12 |
| End of twilight | 22:10 |
| Moonrise | 01:06 |
| Moonset | 17:10 |
| Day length | 17 h 16 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 8, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:17 | from 19:25 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (03:55–19:25) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (19:25–21:12) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Parama Ekadashi · Purushottama (Vishnu)
The Ekadashi of the dark half of Adhika Masa. The fast grants the highest good and prosperity; Purushottama (Vishnu) is worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 09:47 (07.07)–12:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 03:56–07:23 (09.07)
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 12:17–19:25 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:25–03:56 (09.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:25–03:56 (09.07)
Hutashana Yoga 03:55–12:17
Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:55–19:25 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 19:25–03:56 (09.07)
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 | 03:01–03:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:35 |
| Godhuli | 21:12–21:25 |
| Pradosha | 21:12–22:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:47 (09.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:42–18:31 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:14–10:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:43–16:53 |
| Gulika Kalam | 03:55–06:05 |
| Dur Muhurta | 03:55–05:04, 05:04–06:13 |
| Varjyam | 05:52–07:40 |
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 03:55–07:32, 10:33–19:22 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika until 19:25, Rohini from 19:25; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 12:17, Krishna-dvadashi from 12:17; lagna Mithuna 03:55, Karka 04:35, Simha 07:32, Kanya 10:33, Tula 13:33, Vrischika 16:34, Dhanu 19:22
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 19:25) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 19:25) — destruction of all misfortunes; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- 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.
- 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: Dhwaja 03:55–19:250 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:25–03:56 (09.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 19:25–03:56 (09.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Tripushkar Yoga 12:17–19:250 Yoga Ganda 10:25–12:55−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 03:55–12:17
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Hutashana Yoga Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 1731 · Vikram 1866 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 03:56
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 14:51 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 22:31 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 11:30 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 14:51 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:30 | yoga Vriddhi |
|---|---|
| from 14:51 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 14:51 | karana Gara |
| from 22:31 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:56 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:11 |
| End of twilight | 22:08 |
| Moonrise | 01:40 |
| Moonset | 18:06 |
| Day length | 17 h 14 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 14:51 |
|---|
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 (03:56–21:11) 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, 21:11–22:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–14:51 Hutashana Yoga 03:56–14:51 Krakacha Yoga 03:56–14:51
Anandadi: Prajapati 03:56–22:31 Anandadi: Saumya 22:31–03:57 (10.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:02–03:29 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:35 |
| Godhuli | 21:11–21:24 |
| Pradosha | 21:11–22:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (10.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:54–20:42 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 19:01–21:11 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:33–14:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:52–19:01 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:53–20:02 |
| Varjyam | 13:29–15:17 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:56–07:28, 10:29–16:31
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 03:56–07:28, 10:29–16:31 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:56–07:28, 10:29–16:31 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:56–07:28, 10:29–19:18 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 14:51, Krishna-trayodashi from 14:51; lagna Mithuna 03:56, Karka 04:31, Simha 07:28, Kanya 10:29, Tula 13:29, Vrischika 16:31, Dhanu 19:18
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Sunday — physical well-being.
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.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 03:56–22:31+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:56–22:31+1 Yoga Vriddhi 11:30–03:57 (10.07)0 Adhika Masa−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–14:51−2 Hutashana Yoga 03:56–14:51−3 Krakacha Yoga 03:56–14:51
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 | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — until 17:16 Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 1731 · Vikram 1866 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 03:57
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 17:16 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 01:27 (11.07) more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 12:31 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 04:05 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:05 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 12:31 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 17:16 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 17:16 | karana Vishti |
| from 01:27 (11.07) | nakshatra Ardra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:00 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:57 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:10 |
| End of twilight | 22:07 |
| Moonrise | 02:20 |
| Moonset | 18:57 |
| Day length | 17 h 12 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 1, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:16 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (03:57–21:10) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:16–21:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 17:16–21:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:21–00:48 (11.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:57–01:27 (11.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:57–01:27 (11.07)
Anandadi: Ananda 03:57–01:27 (11.07) Anandadi: Kaladanda 01:27–03:59 (11.07)
- Bhadra in heaven: 17:16–06:23 (11.07); Bhadra Mukha 17:16–19:27; Bhadra Puchha 05:03–06:21 (11.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:03–03:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:35 |
| Godhuli | 21:10–21:23 |
| Pradosha | 21:10–22:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (11.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:34–17:22 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:06–08:15 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:25–12:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:43–16:52 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:08–14:17, 16:35–17:43 |
| Varjyam | 04:48–06:36 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:57–17:16
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:57–17:16 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:57–17:16 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:57–07:24, 10:25–17:16 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 17:16, Krishna-chaturdashi from 17:16; lagna Mithuna 03:57, Karka 04:27, Simha 07:24, Kanya 10:25, Tula 13:25, Vrischika 16:27, Dhanu 19:14
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 17:16–21:10: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 17:16
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 03:57–01:27 (11.07)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 03:57–01:27 (11.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:57–01:27 (11.07)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:57–12:31+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:16–03:59 (11.07)−1 Krishna Chaturdashi 17:16–03:59 (11.07)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Krishna Chaturdashi Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 1731 · Vikram 1866 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 03:59
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 19:26 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 1 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 04:07 (12.07) more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 13:21 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 06:23 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:23 | karana Shakuni |
|---|---|
| from 13:21 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 19:26 | tithi Amavasya |
| from 19:26 | karana Chatushpada |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:59 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:09 |
| End of twilight | 22:06 |
| Moonrise | 03:08 |
| Moonset | 19:40 |
| Day length | 17 h 10 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 2, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 19:26 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:59–06:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 06:23–19:26: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 19:26–21:09: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 03:59–19:26: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Yamaghanta all day
Anandadi: Chara all day
- Bhadra in heaven: 17:16 (10.07)–06:23; Bhadra Mukha 17:16–19:27 (10.07); Bhadra Puchha 05:03–06:21
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:04–03:31 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:25–16:34 |
| Godhuli | 21:09–21:23 |
| Pradosha | 21:09–22:31 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (12.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:00–18:47 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:51–19:00 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:16–10:25 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:34–14:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:25–08:33, 23:53–00:21 (12.07) |
| Varjyam | 10:47–12:34 |
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 03:59–07:20, 10:21–19:10 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 19:26, Amavasya from 19:26; lagna Mithuna 03:59, Karka 04:23, Simha 07:20, Kanya 10:21, Tula 13:21, Vrischika 16:23, Dhanu 19:10, Makara 21:08
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 03:59–19:26: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 19:26–21:09: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −6
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+1 Anandadi: Chara all day+1 Yoga Dhruva 03:59–13:210 Adhika Masa0 Yoga Vyaghata 13:21–17:020 Vishti (Bhadra) 03:59–06:23−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 03:59–19:26−3 Yamaghanta all day
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra Adhika Masa: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice. |
|---|---|
| Month | Adhika Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 1731 · Vikram 1866 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Adhika Amavasya |
At sunrise 04:00
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 21:17 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 04:07 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 13:56 more |
| Karana | Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 08:24 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:07 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
|---|---|
| from 08:24 | karana Naga |
| from 13:56 | yoga Harshana |
| from 21:17 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 21:17 | karana Kimstughna |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:00 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:08 |
| End of twilight | 22:04 |
| Moonrise | 04:03 |
| Moonset | 20:17 |
| Day length | 17 h 07 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 21:17 |
|---|
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 04:07 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:07–21:08) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Chatushpada 04:00–08:24: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 08:24–21:08: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Adhika Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon of the intercalary month: Purushottama Masa ends. Shraddha and charity on this day are especially meritorious.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 19:26 (11.07)–21:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Samvartaka Yoga 21:17–04:01 (13.07)
Anandadi: Musala 04:00–04:07 Anandadi: Gada 04:07–04:01 (13.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 20:51–21:42
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:05–03:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:25–16:34 |
| Godhuli | 21:08–21:22 |
| Pradosha | 21:08–22:30 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (13.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:49–05:34 (13.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:34–14:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:08–08:17 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:25–12:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:00–13:08 |
| Varjyam | 17:17–19:02 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:00–07:16, 10:17–19:06 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ardra until 04:07, Punarvasu from 04:07; tithi Amavasya; lagna Mithuna 04:00, Karka 04:19, Simha 07:16, Kanya 10:17, Tula 13:17, Vrischika 16:19, Dhanu 19:06, Makara 21:04
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 04:07) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 04:07) — 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:
- Amavasya 04:00–21:08: 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 = −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: Amavasya
+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:07–04:01 (13.07)0 Yoga Harshana 13:56–04:01 (13.07)0 Adhika Masa−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:07–04:01 (13.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:00–04:07−3 Amavasya 04:00–21:17
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, Pushya; auspicious time — after 06:27; auspicious time — until 14:15 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 1731 · Vikram 1866 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1 |
| Festivals | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri |
At sunrise 04:01
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 22:46 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 06:27 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 14:15 more |
| Karana | Kimstughna (fixed) · until 10:04 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:27 | nakshatra Pushya |
|---|---|
| from 10:04 | karana Bava |
| from 14:15 | yoga Vajra |
| from 22:46 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 22:46 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:01 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:07 |
| End of twilight | 22:03 |
| Moonrise | 05:04 |
| Moonset | 20:47 |
| Day length | 17 h 05 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 4, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:27 |
|---|
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 (04:01–06:27) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:27–21:07) is good for sowing.
- Kimstughna 04:01–10:04: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri · Durga
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha: nine days of sadhana of Durga and the ten Mahavidyas, without lavish festivities.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:17 (12.07)–22:46
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ghatasthapana: 04:01–09:43
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:00–13:08
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:01–06:27 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:27–04:03 (14.07) Guru Pushya Yoga 06:27–04:03 (14.07)
Anandadi: Siddhi 04:01–06:27 Anandadi: Shubha 06:27–04:03 (14.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:06–03:34 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:25–16:33 |
| Godhuli | 21:07–21:21 |
| Pradosha | 21:07–22:30 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (14.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:49–05:34, 01:30–03:14 (14.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:42–16:50 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:01–06:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:18–10:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:43–10:51, 16:33–17:42 |
| Varjyam | 15:06–16:50 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:01–07:12, 10:13–19:02 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 06:27, Pushya from 06:27; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Mithuna 04:01, Karka 04:15, Simha 07:12, Kanya 10:13, Tula 13:13, Vrischika 16:15, Dhanu 19:02, Makara 21:00
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 06:27) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 06:27) — increase in wealth; Thursday — success.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +9
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 06:27
Auspicious time ends by 14:15
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 06:27–04:03 (14.07)+2 Pushya 06:27–04:03 (14.07)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 06:27–04:03 (14.07)+1 Yoga Harshana 04:01–14:15+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:01–06:270 Yoga Vajra 14:15–15:27
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: Utpata, Sankranti day |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 1731 · Vikram 1866 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2 |
| Festivals | Ratha Yatra · Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) |
At sunrise 04:03
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 23:52 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 08:26 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 14:17 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 11:22 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:26 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
|---|---|
| from 11:22 | karana Kaulava |
| from 14:17 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 23:52 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 23:52 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:03 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:06 |
| End of twilight | 22:01 |
| Moonrise | 06:10 |
| Moonset | 21:14 |
| Day length | 17 h 02 min |
Sky
| Karka Sankranti | 06:41 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 4, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:26 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:03–08:26) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Ratha Yatra · Jagannath
The chariot festival in Puri: Jagannath, Baladeva and Subhadra are drawn on huge chariots to the Gundicha temple. Pulling the ropes of the chariots brings great merit.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:46 (13.07)–23:52
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Surya
The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Cancer — the beginning of Dakshinayana, the Sun’s southward course and the “night of the gods”. Holy bath, charity and ancestor rites are favourable.
Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 04:03–06:41
on the day the Sun enters the sign
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–23:52
Anandadi: Utpata 04:03–08:26 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:26–04:04 (15.07)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:40–16:23 (15.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:07–03:35 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:25–16:33 |
| Godhuli | 21:06–21:19 |
| Pradosha | 21:06–22:29 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (15.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:26–12:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:50–18:58 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:10–08:18 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:27–08:35, 13:08–14:16 |
| Varjyam | 22:05–23:47 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:03–07:08 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Pushya until 08:26, Ashlesha from 08:26; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Mithuna 04:03, Karka 04:11, Simha 07:08, Kanya 10:09, Tula 13:09, Vrischika 16:11, Dhanu 18:58, Makara 20:56
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 08:26) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 08:26) — physical affliction (suffering); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Sankranti at 06:41 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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: Utpata
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+2 Pushya 04:03–08:26+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:03–23:52+1 Yoga Siddhi 14:17–04:04 (15.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:26–04:04 (15.07)−1 Sankranti day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–23:52−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:03–08:26
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Ravi Yoga; cons: Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 1731 · Vikram 1866 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3 |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 04:04
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 00:35 (16.07) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 10:02 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 14:01 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 12:17 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:02 | nakshatra Magha |
|---|---|
| from 12:17 | karana Gara |
| from 14:01 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 00:35 (16.07) | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 00:35 (16.07) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:04 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:04 |
| End of twilight | 21:59 |
| Moonrise | 07:20 |
| Moonset | 21:37 |
| Day length | 17 h 00 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 9, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:02 |
|---|
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 (10:02–21:04) is good for sowing, 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, 21:04–21:37
on the first evenings the crescent sets almost together with the Sun (northern latitudes) — the day is chosen by the Yallop crescent visibility criterion
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:04–21:37
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 10:02–04:05 (16.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:35–04:05 (16.07)
Anandadi: Manasa 04:04–10:02 Anandadi: Padma 10:02–04:05 (16.07)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:40–16:23
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:08–03:36 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:24–16:32 |
| Godhuli | 21:04–21:18 |
| Pradosha | 21:04–22:29 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (16.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:20–10:02 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:19–10:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:42–16:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:04–06:12 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:04–05:12, 05:12–06:20 |
| Varjyam | 22:39–00:20 (16.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:04–07:04, 10:05–14:01
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 04:04–07:04, 10:05–14:01 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:04–07:04, 10:05–14:01 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:04–07:04, 10:05–18:54 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 10:02, Magha from 10:02; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Mithuna 04:04, Karka 04:07, Simha 07:04, Kanya 10:05, Tula 13:06, Vrischika 16:07, Dhanu 18:54, Makara 20:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 10:02) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 10:02) — loss of property; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 14:01–21:04: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:04–14:01+2 Ravi Yoga 10:02–04:05 (16.07)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:04–10:02+1 Auspicious tithi 04:04–00:35 (16.07)−1 Gandanta 04:04–16:23−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:04–10:02−1 Vyatipata 14:01–04:05 (16.07)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vyatipata |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 1731 · Vikram 1866 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4 |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 04:05
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 00:54 (17.07) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 11:16 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 13:26 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 12:48 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:16 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
|---|---|
| from 12:48 | karana Vishti |
| from 13:26 | yoga Variyana |
| from 00:54 (17.07) | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 00:54 (17.07) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:05 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:03 |
| End of twilight | 21:58 |
| Moonrise | 08:31 |
| Moonset | 21:58 |
| Day length | 16 h 57 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 1, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:16 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:05–11:16) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (11:16–21:03) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:48–21:03: 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), 10:52–14:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:05–11:16
Yamaghanta 04:05–11:16 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–00:54 (17.07)
Anandadi: Chhatra 11:16–04:07 (17.07) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:05–11:16
- Bhadra on earth: 12:48–00:54 (17.07); Bhadra Mukha 12:45–14:46; Bhadra Puchha 23:41–00:54 (17.07)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:09–03:37 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:24–16:32 |
| Godhuli | 21:03–21:17 |
| Pradosha | 21:03–22:28 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (17.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:44–10:25 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:56–21:03 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:34–14:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:49–18:56 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:47–19:55 |
| Varjyam | 19:32–21:12 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Magha until 11:16, Purva-Phalguni from 11:16; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Karka 04:05, Simha 07:00, Kanya 10:01, Tula 13:02, Vrischika 16:03, Dhanu 18:50, Makara 20:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 11:16) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 11:16) — ill health; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 04:05–21:03: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 12:48–21:03: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
- Vyatipata 04:05–13:26: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −7
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:05–11:16+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 11:16–04:07 (17.07)0 Yoga Variyana 13:26–04:07 (17.07)0 Yamaghanta 04:05–11:16 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:05–11:16−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:05–11:16−1 Bhadra on earth 12:48–00:54 (17.07)−2 Rikta tithi 04:05–00:54 (17.07)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–00:54 (17.07)−3 Vyatipata 04:05–13:26
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, Yoga Variyana; auspicious time — after 12:05 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 1731 · Vikram 1866 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5 |
At sunrise 04:07
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 00:48 (18.07) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 12:05 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 12:32 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 12:55 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:05 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
|---|---|
| from 12:32 | yoga Parigha |
| from 12:55 | karana Balava |
| from 00:48 (18.07) | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 00:48 (18.07) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:07 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:02 |
| End of twilight | 21:56 |
| Moonrise | 09:44 |
| Moonset | 22:18 |
| Day length | 16 h 54 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 9, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:05 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (04:07–12:05) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (12:05–21:02) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 12:05–18:30
Hutashana Yoga 00:48–04:08 (18.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:48–04:08 (18.07)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:07–12:05 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 12:05–04:08 (18.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 00:24–01:12 (18.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:10–03:39 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:23–16:31 |
| Godhuli | 21:02–21:16 |
| Pradosha | 21:02–22:27 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (18.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:28–07:07 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:14–08:21 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:27–12:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:41–16:48 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:08–14:16, 16:31–17:39 |
| Varjyam | 19:25–21:02 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:05–15:59, 20:44–21:02
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 | good 12:05–15:59, 20:44–21:02 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 12:05–15:59, 20:44–21:02 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 12:05–18:46, 20:44–21:02 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 12:05, Uttara-Phalguni from 12:05; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Karka 04:07, Simha 06:56, Kanya 09:58, Tula 12:58, Vrischika 15:59, Dhanu 18:46, Makara 20:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 12:05) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 12:05) — destruction of all diseases; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
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.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 12:05
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:07–12:05+1 Yoga Variyana 04:07–12:32+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:07–00:48 (18.07)+1 Ravi Yoga 12:05–18:30+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:05–04:08 (18.07)−1 Yoga Parigha 12:32–23:54−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:07–12:05
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Prajapati; auspicious time — after 12:30 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 1731 · Vikram 1866 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6 |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 04:08
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 00:15 (19.07) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 3 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 12:30 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 11:17 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 12:35 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:17 | yoga Shiva |
|---|---|
| from 12:30 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 12:35 | karana Taitila |
| from 00:15 (19.07) | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 00:15 (19.07) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:14 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:08 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:00 |
| End of twilight | 21:54 |
| Moonrise | 10:59 |
| Moonset | 22:39 |
| Day length | 16 h 51 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:30 |
|---|
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 (04:08–12:30) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (12:30–21:00) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 00:48–00:15 (19.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 12:30–04:10 (19.07)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–00:15 (19.07) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 00:15–04:10 (19.07) Hutashana Yoga 00:15–04:10 (19.07) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:15–04:10 (19.07)
Anandadi: Prajapati 04:08–12:30 Anandadi: Saumya 12:30–04:10 (19.07)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:12–03:40 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:23–16:30 |
| Godhuli | 21:00–21:15 |
| Pradosha | 21:00–22:26 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (19.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:10–06:48 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:47–18:54 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:21–10:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:34–14:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:31–08:38, 23:52–00:21 (19.07) |
| Varjyam | 20:52–22:28 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:08–06:52, 09:54–15:55, 20:40–21:00
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 04:08–06:52, 09:54–15:55, 20:40–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:08–06:52, 09:54–15:55, 20:40–21:00 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:08–06:52, 09:54–18:43, 20:40–21:00 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 12:30, Hasta from 12:30; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Karka 04:08, Simha 06:52, Kanya 09:54, Tula 12:54, Vrischika 15:55, Dhanu 18:43, Makara 20:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 12:30) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 12:30) — imparting radiance (to the person); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
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.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 12:30
+2 Ravi Yoga 12:30–04:10 (19.07)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:08–12:30+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:08–12:30+1 Yoga Shiva 11:17–04:10 (19.07)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–00:15 (19.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:08–00:15 (19.07)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 12:26 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 1731 · Vikram 1866 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7 |
At sunrise 04:10
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 23:13 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 12:26 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 09:40 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 11:48 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:40 | yoga Siddha |
|---|---|
| from 11:48 | karana Vanija |
| from 12:26 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 23:13 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 23:13 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:16 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:10 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:59 |
| End of twilight | 21:52 |
| Moonrise | 12:15 |
| Moonset | 23:02 |
| Day length | 16 h 48 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 | from 12:26 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:10–12:26) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (12:26–20:59) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:10–12:26 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:10–12:26 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–23:13
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:10–12:26 Hutashana Yoga 23:13–04:12 (20.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:13–04:12 (20.07)
Anandadi: Ananda 04:10–12:26 Anandadi: Kaladanda 12:26–04:12 (20.07)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:13–10:31 (20.07); Bhadra Puchha 00:54–02:02 (20.07); Bhadra Mukha 02:02–03:54 (20.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:13–03:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:23–16:30 |
| Godhuli | 20:59–21:13 |
| Pradosha | 20:59–22:25 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (20.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:27–08:03 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:34–14:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:16–08:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:28–12:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:01–13:08 |
| Varjyam | 20:15–21:49 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:10–06:48, 09:50–15:51, 20:36–20:59
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 04:10–06:48, 09:50–15:51, 20:36–20:59 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:10–06:48, 09:50–15:51, 20:36–20:59 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:10–06:48, 09:50–18:39, 20:36–20:59 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta until 12:26, Chitra from 12:26; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Karka 04:10, Simha 06:48, Kanya 09:50, Tula 12:50, Vrischika 15:51, Dhanu 18:39, Makara 20:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 12:26) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 12:26) — improvement of well-being; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +11
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 12:26
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:10–12:26+2 Ravi Yoga 04:10–12:26+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–23:13+1 Yoga Siddha 09:40–04:12 (20.07)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:10–12:26+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:10–12:26+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:10–23:130 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:10–12:26 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 12:26–04:12 (20.07)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Chara; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 1731 · Vikram 1866 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8 |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 04:12
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 21:42 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 11:53 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 07:39 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:31 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:39 | yoga Sadhya |
|---|---|
| from 10:31 | karana Bava |
| from 11:53 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 21:42 | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 21:42 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:12 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:57 |
| End of twilight | 21:50 |
| Moonrise | 13:33 |
| Moonset | 23:29 |
| Day length | 16 h 45 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 6, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:53 |
|---|
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, Chitra (04:12–11:53) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (11:53–20:57) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:12–10:31: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Masik Durgashtami · Durga
The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:13 (19.07)–21:42
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Muhurta
Krakacha Yoga 04:12–21:42 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–21:42 Hutashana Yoga 21:42–04:13 (21.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:42–04:13 (21.07)
Anandadi: Chara 04:12–11:53 Anandadi: Sthira 11:53–04:13 (21.07)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:14–10:31; Bhadra Puchha 00:54–02:02; Bhadra Mukha 02:02–03:54
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:14–03:43 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:22–16:29 |
| Godhuli | 20:57–21:12 |
| Pradosha | 20:57–22:25 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (21.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:38–07:12, 02:26–03:58 (21.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:40–16:46 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:12–06:17 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:23–10:29 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:47–10:54, 16:29–17:36 |
| Varjyam | 17:15–18:47 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:12–06:45, 09:46–18:35, 20:32–20:57 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra until 11:53, Swati from 11:53; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Karka 04:12, Simha 06:45, Kanya 09:46, Tula 12:46, Vrischika 15:47, Dhanu 18:35, Makara 20:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 11:53) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 11:53) — relief from all suffering; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 04:12–20:57: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
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 04:12–07:39+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:12–11:53+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:12–11:53+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:12–10:31−1 Ashtami 04:12–21:42−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–21:42−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:12–21:42
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — after 19:40 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 1731 · Vikram 1866 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 9 |
At sunrise 04:13
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 19:40 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 10:51 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 05:14 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 08:45 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:14 | yoga Shubha |
|---|---|
| from 08:45 | karana Kaulava |
| from 10:51 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 19:40 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 19:40 | karana Taitila |
| from 02:25 (22.07) | yoga Shukla |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:20 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:13 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:56 |
| End of twilight | 21:48 |
| Moonrise | 14:52 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 16 h 42 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:51 | from 19:40 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:13–10:51) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (10:51–20:56) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 9
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 10:51–04:15 (22.07)
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:13–19:40 Hutashana Yoga 19:40–04:15 (22.07)
Anandadi: Matanga 10:51–04:15 (22.07) Anandadi: Gada 04:13–10:51
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:15–03:44 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:22–16:29 |
| Godhuli | 20:56–21:11 |
| Pradosha | 20:56–22:24 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (22.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 01:05–02:35 (22.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:29–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:45–18:51 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:19–08:24 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:34–08:41, 13:08–14:15 |
| Varjyam | 16:06–17:36 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 19:40–20:56
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 19:40–20:56 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 19:40–20:56 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:13–18:31, 19:40–20:56 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati until 10:51, Vishakha from 10:51; tithi Shukla-navami until 19:40, Shukla-dashami from 19:40; lagna Karka 04:13, Simha 06:41, Kanya 09:42, Tula 12:42, Vrischika 15:43, Dhanu 18:31, Makara 20:28
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 10:51) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 10:51) — loss of money; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 04:13–19:40: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 19:40
+2 Ravi Yoga 10:51–04:15 (22.07)+2 Yoga Shubha 05:14–02:25 (22.07)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 10:51–04:15 (22.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:13–10:51+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 19:40–04:15 (22.07)0 Hutashana Yoga 19:40–04:15 (22.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:13–19:40 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:13–10:51−2 Rikta tithi 04:13–19:40
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 1731 · Vikram 1866 more |
At sunrise 04:15
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 17:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 09:20 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 23:14 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 06:29 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:29 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 09:20 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 17:11 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 17:11 | karana Vanija |
| from 23:14 | yoga Brahma |
| from 03:48 (23.07) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:22 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:15 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:54 |
| End of twilight | 21:46 |
| Moonrise | 16:09 |
| Moonset | 00:01 |
| Day length | 16 h 39 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 8, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:20 | from 17:11 |
|---|
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, Vishakha (04:15–09:20) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (09:20–20:54) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:15–17:11 Hutashana Yoga 17:11–04:17 (23.07)
Anandadi: Shubha 04:15–09:20 Anandadi: Amrita 09:20–04:17 (23.07)
- Bhadra in heaven: 03:48–14:19 (23.07); Bhadra Puchha 07:59–09:02 (23.07); Bhadra Mukha 09:02–10:48 (23.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 16:50–17:33
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:16–03:46 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:21–16:28 |
| Godhuli | 20:54–21:09 |
| Pradosha | 20:54–22:23 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (23.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:50–23:19 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:25–10:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:40–16:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:15–06:20 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:15–05:21, 05:21–06:28 |
| Varjyam | 13:01–14:29 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:15–06:37, 09:38–15:39, 20:25–20:54
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:15–06:37, 09:38–15:39, 20:25–20:54 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:15–06:37, 09:38–15:39 |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:15–06:37, 09:38–15:39, 20:25–20:54 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:15–06:37, 09:20–20:54 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha until 09:20, Anuradha from 09:20; tithi Shukla-dashami until 17:11, Shukla-ekadashi from 17:11; lagna Karka 04:15, Simha 06:37, Kanya 09:38, Tula 12:38, Vrischika 15:39, Dhanu 18:27, Makara 20:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 09:20) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 09:20) — 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.
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.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:15–09:20+1 Yoga Shukla 04:15–23:14+1 Auspicious tithi 04:15–17:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:20–04:17 (23.07)0 Hutashana Yoga 17:11–04:17 (23.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:15–17:11 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 1731 · Vikram 1866 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) |
At sunrise 04:17
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 14:19 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 07:24 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 19:45 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 14:19 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:24 | nakshatra Jyestha |
|---|---|
| from 14:19 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 14:19 | karana Bava |
| from 19:45 | yoga Indra |
| from 00:46 (24.07) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:24 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:17 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:53 |
| End of twilight | 21:44 |
| Moonrise | 17:20 |
| Moonset | 00:42 |
| Day length | 16 h 36 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 07:24 | from 14:19 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:17–07:24) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:24–20:53) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:17–14:19: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) · Vishnu
Vishnu enters his four-month sleep on the serpent Shesha — Chaturmasya begins. Weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras are not held until Devutthana Ekadashi; vows are taken and sadhana is intensified.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 17:11 (22.07)–14:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:18–07:37 (24.07)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:17–07:24
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:17–14:19 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:19–04:18 (24.07) Hutashana Yoga 14:19–04:18 (24.07) Krakacha Yoga 14:19–04:18 (24.07)
Anandadi: Mrityu 04:17–07:24 Anandadi: Kana 07:24–04:18 (24.07)
- Bhadra in heaven: 03:48–14:19; Bhadra Puchha 07:59–09:02; Bhadra Mukha 09:02–10:48
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:43–10:32 (24.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:18–03:47 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:21–16:27 |
| Godhuli | 20:53–21:08 |
| Pradosha | 20:53–22:22 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (24.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:10–22:37 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:48–20:53 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–14:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:44–18:48 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:40–19:46 |
| Varjyam | 12:28–13:55 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:17–06:33, 09:34–14:19
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 04:17–06:33, 09:34–14:19 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:17–06:33, 09:34–14:19 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:17–07:24, 09:34–14:19 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha until 07:24, Jyestha from 07:24; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 14:19, Shukla-dvadashi from 14:19; lagna Karka 04:17, Simha 06:33, Kanya 09:34, Tula 12:34, Vrischika 15:36, Dhanu 18:23, Makara 20:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 07:24) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 07:24) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- 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).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+2 Yoga Brahma 04:17–19:45+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:17–07:24+1 Auspicious tithi 04:17–14:190 Ravi Yoga 04:17–07:240 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:17–07:24 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:19–04:18 (24.07)−1 Hutashana Yoga 14:19–04:18 (24.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:24–04:18 (24.07)−1 Krakacha Yoga 14:19–04:18 (24.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:17–14:19−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:17–14:19−3 Anandadi: Kana 07:24–04:18 (24.07)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 1731 · Vikram 1866 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Soma Pradosha |
At sunrise 04:18
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 11:10 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 05:08 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 16:03 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 11:10 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:08 | nakshatra Mula |
|---|---|
| from 11:10 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 11:10 | karana Kaulava |
| from 16:03 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 21:31 | karana Taitila |
| from 02:40 (25.07) | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:27 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:18 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:51 |
| End of twilight | 21:42 |
| Moonrise | 18:22 |
| Moonset | 01:34 |
| Day length | 16 h 32 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 11:10 |
|---|
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 (04:18–05:08) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (05:08–20:51) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Soma Pradosha · Shiva
A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:51–22:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 02:40–04:20 (25.07)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:18–11:10
Anandadi: Padma 04:18–05:08 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:08–02:40 (25.07) Anandadi: Utpata 02:40–04:20 (25.07)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:43 (23.07)–10:32
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:19–03:49 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:20–16:26 |
| Godhuli | 20:51–21:06 |
| Pradosha | 20:51–22:21 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (25.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:55–22:21 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:22–08:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:31–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:39–16:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:08–14:14, 16:26–17:33 |
| Varjyam | 01:14–02:40 (25.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:18–06:29, 09:30–16:03
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:18–06:29, 09:30–16:03 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:18–06:29, 09:30–15:32 |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:18–06:29, 09:30–16:03 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:18–06:29, 09:30–20:51 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha until 05:08, Mula from 05:08; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 11:10, Shukla-triodashi from 11:10; lagna Karka 04:18, Simha 06:29, Kanya 09:30, Tula 12:30, Vrischika 15:32, Dhanu 18:19, Makara 20:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 05:08) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 05:08) — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 16:03–20:51: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Indra 04:18–16:03+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 11:10–04:20 (25.07)0 Anandadi: Padma 04:18–05:080 Chaturmasya−1 Vaidhriti 16:03–04:20 (25.07)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 05:08–02:40 (25.07)−1 Gandanta 04:18–10:32−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:18–05:08−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:18–11:10
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, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Rikta tithi, Vaidhriti |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 1731 · Vikram 1866 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:20
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 07:50 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 00:09 (26.07) more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 12:14 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 07:50 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:50 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| from 07:50 | karana Gara |
| from 12:14 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 18:10 | karana Vanija |
| from 00:09 (26.07) | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:29 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:20 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:49 |
| End of twilight | 21:40 |
| Moonrise | 19:13 |
| Moonset | 02:38 |
| Day length | 16 h 29 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 4, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:50 |
|---|
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, Purva-Ashadha (04:20–20:49) is good for root crops.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 07:50–20:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–07:50 Ravi Yoga 04:20–00:09 (26.07)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 00:09–04:22 (26.07)
Anandadi: Mitra 04:20–00:09 (26.07) Anandadi: Manasa 00:09–04:22 (26.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:20–03:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:20–16:26 |
| Godhuli | 20:49–21:04 |
| Pradosha | 20:49–22:20 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:51 (26.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:51–21:17 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:42–18:46 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:27–10:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:35–14:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:38–08:44, 23:50–00:20 (26.07) |
| Varjyam | 11:15–12:41 |
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 04:20–07:50, 09:26–18:15, 20:13–20:49 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 07:50, Shukla-chaturdashi from 07:50; lagna Karka 04:20, Simha 06:25, Kanya 09:26, Tula 12:26, Vrischika 15:28, Dhanu 18:15, Makara 20:13
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 07:50–20:49: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vaidhriti 04:20–12:14: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
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 04:20–00:09 (26.07)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–07:50+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:20–00:09 (26.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:20–07:500 Chaturmasya−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:20–00:09 (26.07)−1 Vaidhriti 04:20–12:14−2 Rikta tithi 07:50–04:22 (26.07)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 1731 · Vikram 1866 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Ashadha Purnima |
At sunrise 04:22
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 04:30 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 21:45 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 08:27 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 04:30 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:30 | tithi Purnima (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 04:30 | karana Vishti |
| from 08:27 | yoga Priti |
| from 14:53 | karana Bava |
| from 21:45 | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 01:20 (27.07) | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 01:20 (27.07) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:31 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:22 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:48 |
| End of twilight | 21:38 |
| Moonrise | 19:54 |
| Moonset | 03:52 |
| Day length | 16 h 26 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 | from 04:30 |
|---|
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 (04:22–20:48) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:30–14:53: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 04:22–04:30: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Veda Vyasa and spiritual teachers
The day of honouring spiritual teachers and Veda Vyasa, the compiler of the Vedas, the Puranas and the Mahabharata. Guru Puja is performed, gifts are offered to teachers and the study of sacred texts is begun.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise and lasting at least 3 muhurtas after it, 04:30–01:20 (27.07)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins
Ashadha Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon of Ashadha — Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima), the day of honouring teachers.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 04:30–01:20 (27.07)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Samvartaka Yoga 01:20–04:23 (27.07)
Anandadi: Chhatra 23:11–04:23 (27.07) Anandadi: Vajra 04:22–16:19 Anandadi: Mudgara 16:19–23:11
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 04:30–14:53; Bhadra Puchha 11:16–12:19; Bhadra Mukha 12:19–14:03
- Gandanta (tithi): 00:59–01:41 (27.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:21–03:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:19–16:25 |
| Godhuli | 20:48–21:03 |
| Pradosha | 20:48–22:19 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:51 (27.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:59–17:25 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:35–14:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:25–08:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:31–12:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Varjyam | 07:21–08:47, 01:24–02:51 (27.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:30–06:21, 09:22–18:11, 20:09–20:48 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 04:30, Purnima from 04:30; lagna Karka 04:22, Simha 06:21, Kanya 09:22, Tula 12:22, Vrischika 15:24, Dhanu 18:11, Makara 20:09
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 04:22–04:30: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 04:30–20:48: 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 = −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: Kshaya tithi
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:22–21:45+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Priti 08:27–04:23 (27.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:22–16:19−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 04:22–04:30−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:30–14:53
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 — Anandadi: Dhwaja, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — until 19:38 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 1731 · Vikram 1866 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:23
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 22:29 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 2 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 19:38 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 04:49 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 11:51 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:49 | yoga Ayushman |
|---|---|
| from 11:51 | karana Kaulava |
| from 19:38 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 22:29 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 22:29 | karana Taitila |
| from 01:28 (28.07) | yoga Saubhagya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:33 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:23 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:46 |
| End of twilight | 21:36 |
| Moonrise | 20:26 |
| Moonset | 05:12 |
| Day length | 16 h 22 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 01:20 |
|---|
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 19:38 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:23–19:38) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:23–19:38 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 19:38–04:25 (28.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:23–03:53 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:18–16:24 |
| Godhuli | 20:46–21:01 |
| Pradosha | 20:46–22:18 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:51 (28.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:09–11:37 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:37–16:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:23–06:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:29–10:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:51–10:56, 16:24–17:29 |
| Varjyam | 23:22–00:52 (28.07) |
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 04:23–06:17, 09:18–18:07, 20:05–20:46 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shravana until 19:38, Dhanishtha from 19:38; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Karka 04:23, Simha 06:17, Kanya 09:18, Tula 12:18, Vrischika 15:20, Dhanu 18:07, Makara 20:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 19:38) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 19:38) — longevity (increased vitality); 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
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 19:38
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:23–19:38+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:23–19:38+1 Yoga Priti 04:23–04:49+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:23–22:290 Chaturmasya
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 1731 · Vikram 1866 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:25
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 20:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 18:01 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 22:33 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 09:13 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:13 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 18:01 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 20:07 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 20:07 | karana Vanija |
| from 22:33 | yoga Shobhana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:35 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:25 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:44 |
| End of twilight | 21:34 |
| Moonrise | 20:52 |
| Moonset | 06:34 |
| Day length | 16 h 18 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 3, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 18:01 | from 20:07 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (18:01–20:44) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–20:07
Anandadi: Prajapati 04:25–18:01 Anandadi: Saumya 18:01–04:27 (29.07)
- Chora Panchaka: 06:45–18:42 (01.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:24–03:55 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:18–16:23 |
| Godhuli | 20:44–21:00 |
| Pradosha | 20:44–22:17 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:51 (29.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:19–09:49 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:32–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:39–18:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:28–08:30 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:41–08:46, 13:07–14:13 |
| Varjyam | 00:55–02:27 (29.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 20:07–20:44
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 20:07–20:44 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | good 20:07–20:44 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:25–06:13, 09:14–18:03, 20:01–20:44 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 18:01, Shatabhisha from 18:01; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 20:07, Krishna-tritya from 20:07; lagna Karka 04:25, Simha 06:13, Kanya 09:14, Tula 12:14, Vrischika 15:16, Dhanu 18:03, Makara 20:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 18:01) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 18:01) — gaining strength; 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 = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:25–18:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:25–18:01+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:25–22:33+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:25–20:070 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka 06:45–04:27 (29.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–20:07
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 1731 · Vikram 1866 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana) |
At sunrise 04:27
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 18:24 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 17:01 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 20:11 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 07:10 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:10 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 17:01 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 18:24 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 18:24 | karana Bava |
| from 20:11 | yoga Atiganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:37 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:27 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:42 |
| End of twilight | 21:31 |
| Moonrise | 21:15 |
| Moonset | 07:54 |
| Day length | 16 h 15 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 7, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:01 | from 18:24 |
|---|
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 (04:27–17:01) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (17:01–20:42) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:10–18:24: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana) · Ganesha
The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).
Rule: at moonrise, 21:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:24–04:29 (30.07)
Anandadi: Ananda 04:27–17:01 Anandadi: Kaladanda 17:01–04:29 (30.07)
- Bhadra on earth: 07:10–18:24; Bhadra Puchha 14:30–15:37; Bhadra Mukha 15:37–17:28
- Chora Panchaka: 06:45 (28.07)–18:42 (01.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:25–03:56 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:17–16:22 |
| Godhuli | 20:42–20:58 |
| Pradosha | 20:42–22:16 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:51 (30.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:07–11:39 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:31–10:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:37–16:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:27–06:29 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:27–05:32, 05:32–06:37 |
| Varjyam | 23:21–00:56 (30.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:27–07:10
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:27–07:10 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:27–06:09 |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:27–07:10 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:27–17:59 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 17:01, Purva-Bhadra from 17:01; tithi Krishna-tritya until 18:24, Krishna-chaturti from 18:24; lagna Karka 04:27, Simha 06:09, Kanya 09:10, Tula 12:10, Vrischika 15:12, Dhanu 17:59, Makara 19:57
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 17:01) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 17:01) — facing death (dangers); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 18:24–20:42: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 07:10–18:24: 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:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:27–17:01+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:27–17:01+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:27–20:11+1 Auspicious tithi 04:27–18:240 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:24–04:29 (30.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 20:11–22:250 Anandadi: Kaladanda 17:01–04:29 (30.07)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:01–04:29 (30.07)0 Rikta tithi 18:24–04:29 (30.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Bhadra on earth 07:10–18:24
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 1731 · Vikram 1866 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:29
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 17:27 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 16:46 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 18:26 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 05:49 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:49 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 16:46 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 17:27 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 17:27 | karana Kaulava |
| from 18:26 | yoga Sukarma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:40 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:29 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:40 |
| End of twilight | 21:29 |
| Moonrise | 21:37 |
| Moonset | 09:12 |
| Day length | 16 h 11 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 1, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:46 | from 17:27 |
|---|
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 (04:29–16:46) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (16:46–20:40) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:46–04:31 (31.07)
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–17:27
Anandadi: Chara 04:29–16:46 Anandadi: Sthira 16:46–04:31 (31.07)
- Chora Panchaka: 06:45 (28.07)–18:42 (01.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:27–03:58 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:17–16:21 |
| Godhuli | 20:40–20:56 |
| Pradosha | 20:40–22:14 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:51 (31.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:51–10:26 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:39–20:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–14:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:37–18:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:31–19:36 |
| Varjyam | 02:36–04:14 (31.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 17:27–20:40
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 17:27–20:40 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 17:27–20:40 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 16:46–20:40 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 16:46, Uttara-Bhadra from 16:46; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 17:27, Krishna-panchami from 17:27; lagna Karka 04:29, Simha 06:05, Kanya 09:06, Tula 12:07, Vrischika 15:08, Dhanu 17:55, Makara 19:53
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 16:46) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 16:46) — a good life; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 04:29–17:27: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 04:29–16:46+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:46–04:31 (31.07)0 Auspicious nakshatra 16:46–04:31 (31.07)0 Auspicious tithi 17:27–04:31 (31.07)0 Yoga Sukarma 18:26–04:31 (31.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:29–17:27 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:29–16:46−2 Rikta tithi 04:29–17:27
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Sukarma; cons: Panchaka, Anandadi: Gada |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Shukla (No. 3) · Shaka 1731 · Vikram 1866 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 04:31
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 17:19 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 17:20 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 17:21 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 05:17 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:17 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 17:19 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 17:19 | karana Gara |
| from 17:20 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 17:21 | yoga Dhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:31 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:38 |
| End of twilight | 21:27 |
| Moonrise | 21:57 |
| Moonset | 10:27 |
| Day length | 16 h 07 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 1, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:19 | from 17:20 |
|---|
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 (04:31–17:20) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (17:20–20:38) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Shravana Somvar · Shiva
A Monday of the month of Shravana (here by the purnimanta reckoning, as in North India): a fast and abhisheka of Shiva with water and milk — special worship in the month of Shiva.
Rule: by weekday
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 17:20–17:29
Hutashana Yoga 17:19–04:32 (01.08) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:19–04:32 (01.08)
Anandadi: Matanga 17:20–04:32 (01.08) Anandadi: Gada 04:31–17:20
- Chora Panchaka: 06:45 (28.07)–18:42 (01.08)
- Gandanta (tithi): 16:55–17:44
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:28–03:59 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:16–16:20 |
| Godhuli | 20:38–20:54 |
| Pradosha | 20:38–22:13 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:51 (01.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:25–14:03 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:32–08:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:34–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:36–16:37 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:07–14:11, 16:20–17:25 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:31–06:01, 09:03–15:04
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 04:31–06:01, 09:03–15:04 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:31–06:01, 09:03–15:04 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:31–06:01, 09:03–17:51, 19:49–20:38 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 17:20, Revati from 17:20; tithi Krishna-panchami until 17:19, Krishna-shashti from 17:19; lagna Karka 04:31, Simha 06:01, Kanya 09:03, Tula 12:03, Vrischika 15:04, Dhanu 17:51, Makara 19:49
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 17:20) — a good life; Revati (from 17:20) — increase in property; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:31–17:20+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:31–17:21+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:31–17:190 Anandadi: Matanga 17:20–04:32 (01.08)0 Ravi Yoga 17:20–17:290 Chaturmasya0 Surya Dagdha tithi 17:19–04:32 (01.08)0 Hutashana Yoga 17:19–04:32 (01.08)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:19–04:32 (01.08)−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:31–17:20−1 Panchaka all day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
Patron: Vamana; Aditya — Varuna. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Ashadha. Ritu: Grishma.
Adhika Masa (intercalary month, also called Purushottama Masa or Mala Masa) — a lunar month during which the Sun does not pass into a new sign; it takes the name of the following month with the prefix “Adhika”, and the month after it is called “Nija” (true). In an Adhika month the annual festivals are not observed (they move to the Nija month; the exception is Ganga Dussehra, which in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha is celebrated in the intercalary month), weddings are not held, upanayana, housewarming and the laying of a house foundation are not performed, and no major undertakings are begun. Monthly observances — Ekadashis (Padmini and Parama), Pradosha, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri — are kept as usual, and the month itself is dedicated to Purushottama (Vishnu) and is especially good for japa, reading sacred texts, fasting and dana.
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: Pramathi (No. 13)
Shaka Samvat 1731 · Vikram Samvat 1866 · Kali Yuga 4910
Next year — Pramoda, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 4.04.1810
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
Auspicious: 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.
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: 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.
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): 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 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-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
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).
An intercalary lunar month (Purushottama Masa): annual festivals move to the following Nija month (except Ganga Dussehra: in a year with Adhika Jyeshtha it is observed in the intercalary month); not a time for new undertakings — weddings, housewarmings, new vows. Good for japa, scripture reading and charity.
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
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.
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 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.
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 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
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.
An intercalary lunar month: not for weddings, housewarmings or major new undertakings; good for spiritual practice.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
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.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: 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: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
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 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).
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
plowing the ground
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.
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.
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 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 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
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: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search
Auspicious: 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.
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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 Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
Planting and sowing are allowed.
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
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: 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: 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.
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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 Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
tillage and sowing are forbidden
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The 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.
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
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: 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: 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)
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: 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 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.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: 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: 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
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: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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: 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: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something
Auspicious: 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: 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: 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.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
plowing, pruning and weeding
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Nanda. Deity: 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: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
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.
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.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: 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: 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)
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.
Krishna-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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: 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: 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)
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.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
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
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: 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)
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): 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.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: 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.
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
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).
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
+1 — favourable 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.
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Vamana; Aditya — Varuna. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Ashadha. Ritu: Grishma.
Nija Masa (“true month”) — the ordinary month of the same name that comes immediately after the Adhika month. The annual festivals and rites of that month are observed precisely in it (the exception is Ganga Dussehra when Jyeshtha is Adhika: it is celebrated in the intercalary month).
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
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-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
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: 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: 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
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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
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: 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
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 Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: Rikta. Deity: 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: 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
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Purna. Deity: 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: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
Planting and sowing are allowed.
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
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
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.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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).
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: 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 (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra 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).
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.
any undertakings
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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: 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: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
pruning and weeding
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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: 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)
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
neutral
Four months of Vishnu’s sleep — from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi. A time for vows, fasting and sadhana; weddings, housewarmings and upanayanas are not held.
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
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
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: 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)
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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.
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.
−1 — unfavourable 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: 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: 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)
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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.
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.
−1 — unfavourable 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: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: 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: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
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 Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
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: 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.
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-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
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).
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings