July 2175 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Adhika Ashadha (until 18.07), Nija Ashadha (from 19.07). Adhika Ashadha — intercalary month: annual festivals are, as a rule, moved to the following (Nija) month; no major undertakings are begun in it. Periods: 18–26.07 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri; from 29.07 — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 19.07 Ratha Yatra; 29.07 Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma).
Icons this month (17)
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
- 15.07 Sat — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious nakshatra until 14:00
Rohini (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. - 23.07 Sun — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra, Auspicious nakshatra until 07:13
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 27.07 Thu — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Vardhamana after 16:14
Vishakha (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal. - 28.07 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shukla after 06:18
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Festivals
- 1.07 Sat Shani Pradosha
- 3.07 Mon Purnima Vrat
- 4.07 Tue Adhika Purnima
- 7.07 Fri Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka)
- 10.07 Mon Kalashtami
- 14.07 Fri Parama Ekadashi
- 15.07 Sat Shani Pradosha
- 16.07 Sun Masik Shivaratri
- 18.07 Tue Adhika Amavasya
- 18.07 Tue Bhaumvati Amavasya
- 18.07 Tue Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
- 19.07 Wed Ratha Yatra
- 19.07 Wed Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)
- 19.07 Wed Chandra Darshan
- 21.07 Fri Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 23.07 Sun Skanda Shashti
- 26.07 Wed Masik Durgashtami
- 29.07 Sat Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)
- 30.07 Sun Pradosha Vrat
Special muhurta yogas
- 2.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:04–03:52 (03.07)
- 9.07 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 22:42–22:44
- 9.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:44–03:59 (10.07)
- 11.07 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:58–04:02 (12.07)
- 11.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:58–04:02 (12.07)
- 15.07 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:06–14:00
- 15.07 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:06–14:00
- 23.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
- 23.07 Sun Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:08–04:20 (24.07)
- 25.07 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 04:22–11:46
- 28.07 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:18–04:29 (29.07)
- 30.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:40–04:33 (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.
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Avoid starting important matters
- 3.07 Mon — Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 5.07 Wed — Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Vajra, Samvartaka Yoga
- 6.07 Thu — Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra), Vaidhriti
- 12.07 Wed — Anandadi: Mrityu, Krakacha Yoga, Rikta tithi (unfavourable day)
- 17.07 Mon — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Kaladanda
- 18.07 Tue — Amavasya, Kshaya tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 19.07 Wed — Sankranti day, Anandadi: Rakshasa, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 21.07 Fri — Vyatipata, Tryahasparsha, Rikta tithi
- 22.07 Sat — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 26.07 Wed — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga, Krakacha Yoga
- 31.07 Mon — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Lumbaka
Sky this month
- 4.07 Full moon (Purnima) 06:32
- 18.07 New moon (Amavasya) 04:21
- 19.07 Karka Sankranti 01:27 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
- There are no eclipses this month.
Periods
- until 18.07 Adhika Masa
- 18–26.07 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
- from 29.07 Chaturmasya
- 7.07 13:15 – 11.07 19:58 Chora Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Yuva (No. 9, “youth”) — A year of youthful strength: good rains and harvests, but strife and rivalry are possible. more
Northern samvatsara: Vikriti. Shaka Samvat 2097, Vikram Samvat 2232, Kali Yuga 5276.
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 · after 2100, times are approximate: the ΔT correction for such dates is unknown
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — after 11:11 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 | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2097 · Vikram 2232 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Shani Pradosha |
At sunrise 03:50
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 05:07 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 23:48 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 11:11 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 05:07 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:07 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
|---|---|
| from 05:07 | karana Kaulava |
| from 11:11 | yoga Shubha |
| from 17:41 | karana Taitila |
| from 23:48 | nakshatra Jyestha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:50 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 21:16 |
| End of twilight | 22:16 |
| Moonrise | 19:39 |
| Moonset | 00:47 |
| Day length | 17 h 26 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 05:07 |
|---|
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, Anuradha (03:50–21:16) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Shani Pradosha · Shiva
Pradosha on a Saturday. According to legend, Shiva drank the Halahala poison on a Saturday Trayodashi, so fasting on this day pacifies Shani (Saturn) and softens his harsh influence.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:16–22:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 23:48–03:51 (02.07)
Anandadi: Amrita 03:50–23:48 Anandadi: Musala 23:48–03:51 (02.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:57–03:24 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:28–16:37 |
| Godhuli | 21:16–21:30 |
| Pradosha | 21:16–22:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:47 (02.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:37–14:20 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:12–10:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:44–16:55 |
| Gulika Kalam | 03:50–06:01 |
| Dur Muhurta | 03:50–05:00, 05:00–06:09 |
| Varjyam | 02:18–04:01 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:07–08:29, 11:30–17:31
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 05:07–08:29, 11:30–17:31 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 05:07–08:29, 11:30–17:31 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 05:07, Shukla-triodashi from 05:07; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 05:30, Simha 08:29, Kanya 11:30, Tula 14:30, Vrischika 17:31, Dhanu 20:12
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — 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
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 11:11
+1 Yoga Shubha 11:11–03:51 (02.07)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 03:50–23:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:50–23:48+1 Auspicious tithi 05:07–03:51 (02.07)0 Adhika Masa−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; cons: Rikta tithi, 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 | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2097 · Vikram 2232 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 03:51
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 06:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 01:04 (03.07) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 10:55 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 06:07 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:07 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| from 06:07 | karana Gara |
| from 10:55 | yoga Shukla |
| from 18:25 | karana Vanija |
| from 01:04 (03.07) | nakshatra Mula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:51 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:16 |
| End of twilight | 22:16 |
| Moonrise | 20:45 |
| Moonset | 01:17 |
| Day length | 17 h 25 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 8, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:07 |
|---|
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, Jyestha (03:51–21:16) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:07–21:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:51–01:04 (03.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:04–03:52 (03.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 01:04–03:52 (03.07)
Anandadi: Siddhi 01:04–03:52 (03.07) Anandadi: Kana 03:51–01:04 (03.07)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:48–07:18 (03.07)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:58–03:24 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:28–16:37 |
| Godhuli | 21:16–21:29 |
| Pradosha | 21:16–22:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:47 (03.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:48–17:29 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 19:05–21:16 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:33–14:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:55–19:05 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:57–20:06 |
| Varjyam | 05:42–07:23 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:51–06:07
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:51–06:07 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 03:51–06:07 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:51–06:07 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 06:07, Shukla-chaturdashi from 06:07; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 05:26, Simha 08:25, Kanya 11:26, Tula 14:26, Vrischika 17:27, Dhanu 20:08
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 06:07–21:16: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
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 Shubha 03:51–10:55+2 Ravi Yoga 03:51–01:04 (03.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 03:51–06:070 Adhika Masa0 Anandadi: Kana 03:51–01:04 (03.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:51–01:04 (03.07)−2 Rikta tithi 06:07–03:52 (03.07)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta 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 | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2097 · Vikram 2232 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Purnima Vrat |
At sunrise 03:52
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 06:35 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 01:50 (04.07) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 10:14 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 06:35 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:35 | tithi Purnima |
|---|---|
| from 06:35 | karana Vishti |
| from 10:14 | yoga Brahma |
| from 18:37 | karana Bava |
| from 01:50 (04.07) | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:52 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:15 |
| End of twilight | 22:15 |
| Moonrise | 21:33 |
| Moonset | 02:06 |
| Day length | 17 h 23 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 8, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:35 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (03:52–21:15) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:35–18:37: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 03:52–06:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Purnima Vrat · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon fast (Purnima upavas) is kept on the day when Purnima prevails at midday (Madhyahna): if it begins before noon, the fast falls on the day before the one with Purnima at sunrise. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise and pray to Vishnu (Satyanarayana) and Chandra.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:49–14:18
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Purnima at sunrise (holy bath, charity): 4.07
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:52–01:50 (04.07) Anandadi: Utpata 01:50–03:53 (04.07)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 06:35–18:37; Bhadra Puchha 14:22–15:34; Bhadra Mukha 15:34–17:34
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 18:48 (02.07)–07:18
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:59–03:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:37 |
| Godhuli | 21:15–21:29 |
| Pradosha | 21:15–22:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:47 (04.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:14–20:53 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:02–08:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:23–12:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:44–16:54 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:08–14:18, 16:37–17:47 |
| Varjyam | 00:11–01:50 (04.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:52–08:21, 11:22–20:04 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 06:35, Purnima from 06:35; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 05:22, Simha 08:21, Kanya 11:22, Tula 14:22, Vrischika 17:23, Dhanu 20:04
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — 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:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 03:52–06:35: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 06:35–21:15: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Brahma 10:14–03:53 (04.07)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:52–01:50 (04.07)−1 Gandanta 03:52–07:18−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:52–01:50 (04.07)−2 Rikta tithi 03:52–06:35−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:35–18:37
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Anandadi: Mitra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), 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 | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2097 · Vikram 2232 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Adhika Purnima |
At sunrise 03:53
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 06:32 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 02:08 (05.07) more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 09:10 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 06:32 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:32 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 06:32 | karana Balava |
| from 09:10 | yoga Indra |
| from 18:20 | karana Kaulava |
| from 02:08 (05.07) | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:53 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:53 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:15 |
| End of twilight | 22:14 |
| Moonrise | 22:04 |
| Moonset | 03:14 |
| Day length | 17 h 22 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 06:32 |
|---|
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 06:32 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (03:53–21:15) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Adhika Purnima · Purushottama (Vishnu)
The full moon of the intercalary month (Purushottama Masa). Annual festivals are not celebrated on this day, but holy bathing, fasting and charity are especially meritorious.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:35 (03.07)–06:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Fast on the eve (Purnima Vrat): 3.07
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:32–03:54 (05.07) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 02:08–03:54 (05.07) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 02:08–03:54 (05.07)
Anandadi: Mitra 03:53–02:08 (05.07) Anandadi: Manasa 02:08–03:54 (05.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 06:08–06:56
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:00–03:26 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:37 |
| Godhuli | 21:15–21:28 |
| Pradosha | 21:15–22:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:47 (05.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:16–22:53 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:54–19:04 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:13–10:23 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:34–14:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:21–08:30, 23:54–00:21 (05.07) |
| Varjyam | 11:33–13:10 |
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 03:53–08:17, 11:18–20:00 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Purnima until 06:32, Krishna-pratipat from 06:32; lagna Mithuna 03:53, Karka 05:18, Simha 08:17, Kanya 11:18, Tula 14:18, Vrischika 17:19, Dhanu 20:00
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:
- Purnima 03:53–06:32: 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 = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Brahma 03:53–09:10+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:53–02:08 (05.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 06:32–03:54 (05.07)0 Adhika Masa−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:53–02:08 (05.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:32–03:54 (05.07)
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 | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Anandadi: Vajra 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 | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2097 · Vikram 2232 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 03:54
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 06:02 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 02:01 (06.07) more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 07:43 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 06:02 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:02 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
|---|---|
| from 06:02 | karana Taitila |
| from 07:43 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 17:38 | karana Gara |
| from 02:01 (06.07) | nakshatra Shravana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:54 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:14 |
| End of twilight | 22:13 |
| Moonrise | 22:24 |
| Moonset | 04:39 |
| Day length | 17 h 20 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 06:02 |
|---|
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, Uttara-Ashadha (03:54–21:14) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:02–03:55 (06.07)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:54–06:02 Samvartaka Yoga 03:54–06:02
Anandadi: Chhatra 03:36–03:55 (06.07) Anandadi: Vajra 03:54–20:05 Anandadi: Mudgara 20:05–03:36 (06.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:00–03:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:37 |
| Godhuli | 21:14–21:27 |
| Pradosha | 21:14–22:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (06.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:39–21:15 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:34–14:44 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:04–08:14 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:24–12:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Varjyam | 10:06–11:41 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:54–07:43
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:54–07:43 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:54–07:43 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:54–08:13, 11:14–19:56 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-pratipat until 06:02, Krishna-dvitya from 06:02; lagna Mithuna 03:54, Karka 05:14, Simha 08:13, Kanya 11:14, Tula 14:14, Vrischika 17:15, Dhanu 19:56
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:
- Vaidhriti 07:43–21:14: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+2 Yoga Indra 03:54–07:43+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:02–03:55 (06.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:54–02:01 (06.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:54–06:020 Adhika Masa0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:54–06:020 Samvartaka Yoga 03:54–06:02−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:54–20:05−3 Vaidhriti 07:43–03:55 (06.07)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra) 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 | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2097 · Vikram 2232 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 03:55
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 05:08 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 01:35 (07.07) more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 05:58 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 05:08 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:08 | tithi Krishna-tritya (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 05:08 | karana Vanija |
| from 05:58 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 16:33 | karana Vishti |
| from 01:35 (07.07) | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 03:54 (07.07) | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 03:54 (07.07) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:56 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:55 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:13 |
| End of twilight | 22:12 |
| Moonrise | 22:36 |
| Moonset | 06:10 |
| Day length | 17 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 05:08 |
|---|
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 (03:55–21:13) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:33–21:13: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:54–03:56 (07.07)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:55–01:35 (07.07) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 01:35–03:56 (07.07)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 16:33–03:54 (07.07); Bhadra Puchha 23:55–01:03 (07.07); Bhadra Mukha 01:03–02:57 (07.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:01–03:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:36 |
| Godhuli | 21:13–21:27 |
| Pradosha | 21:13–22:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (07.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:22–16:57 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:44–16:54 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 03:55–06:04 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:14–10:24 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:41–10:50, 16:36–17:46 |
| Varjyam | 05:57–07:31 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:58–08:09, 11:10–17:11
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 05:58–08:09, 11:10–17:11 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 05:58–21:13 |
| Cutting toenails | good 05:58–08:09, 11:10–17:11 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:55–08:09, 11:10–19:52 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 05:08, Krishna-tritya from 05:08; lagna Mithuna 03:55, Karka 05:10, Simha 08:09, Kanya 11:10, Tula 14:10, Vrischika 17:11, Dhanu 19:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 03:55–05:58: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 03:55–01:35 (07.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:55–01:35 (07.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:55–05:080 Adhika Masa0 Vaidhriti 03:55–05:58−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:33–03:54 (07.07)−2 Kshaya tithi
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta 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 | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2097 · Vikram 2232 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka) |
At sunrise 03:56
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 02:23 (08.07) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 00:51 (08.07) more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 03:57 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 15:10 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 03:57 | yoga Priti |
|---|---|
| from 15:10 | karana Balava |
| from 00:51 (08.07) | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 01:42 (08.07) | yoga Ayushman |
| from 02:23 (08.07) | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 02:23 (08.07) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:57 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:56 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:13 |
| End of twilight | 22:11 |
| Moonrise | 22:46 |
| Moonset | 07:42 |
| Day length | 17 h 16 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 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
Sankashti Chaturthi (Vibhuvana Palaka) · Ganesha
The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).
Rule: at moonrise, 22:46
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Anandadi: Prajapati 03:56–00:51 (08.07) Anandadi: Saumya 00:51–03:57 (08.07)
- Chora Panchaka: 13:15–19:58 (11.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:02–03:29 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:36 |
| Godhuli | 21:13–21:26 |
| Pradosha | 21:13–22:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (08.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:46–16:19 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:24–12:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:53–19:03 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:05–08:15 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:23–08:32, 13:09–14:18 |
| Varjyam | 05:28–07:01 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Mithuna 03:56, Karka 05:06, Simha 08:05, Kanya 11:06, Tula 14:06, Vrischika 17:07, Dhanu 19:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 03:56–21:13: 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).
- 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 03:56–00:51 (08.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:56–00:51 (08.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Priti 03:57–01:42 (08.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Panchaka 13:15–03:57 (08.07)−2 Rikta tithi 03:56–02:23 (08.07)
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: Anandadi: Ananda, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka 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 | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2097 · Vikram 2232 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 03:57
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 00:38 (09.07) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 23:54 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 23:15 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 13:32 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:32 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 23:15 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 23:54 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 00:38 (09.07) | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 00:38 (09.07) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:57 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:12 |
| End of twilight | 22:09 |
| Moonrise | 22:54 |
| Moonset | 09:13 |
| Day length | 17 h 14 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
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 (03:57–21:12) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–00:38 (09.07) Krakacha Yoga 00:38–03:58 (09.07)
Anandadi: Ananda 03:57–23:54 Anandadi: Kaladanda 23:54–03:58 (09.07)
- Chora Panchaka: 13:15 (07.07)–19:58 (11.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 00:16–01:00 (09.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:03–03:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:36 |
| Godhuli | 21:12–21:25 |
| Pradosha | 21:12–22:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (09.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:59–18:31 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:16–10:25 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:44–16:53 |
| Gulika Kalam | 03:57–06:06 |
| Dur Muhurta | 03:57–05:06, 05:06–06:15 |
| Varjyam | 07:46–09:18 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Mithuna 03:57, Karka 05:02, Simha 08:01, Kanya 11:02, Tula 14:02, Vrischika 17:03, Dhanu 19:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Ananda 03:57–23:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:57–23:54+1 Yoga Ayushman 03:57–23:15+1 Auspicious tithi 03:57–00:38 (09.07)0 Adhika Masa−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–00:38 (09.07)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chara, Yoga Saubhagya; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), 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 | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2097 · Vikram 2232 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 03:58
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 22:42 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 22:44 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 20:39 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 11:41 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:41 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 20:39 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 22:42 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 22:42 | karana Vishti |
| from 22:44 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:00 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:58 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:11 |
| End of twilight | 22:08 |
| Moonrise | 23:01 |
| Moonset | 10:43 |
| Day length | 17 h 12 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 |
|---|
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 (03:58–21:11) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 22:42–22:44 Ravi Yoga 22:44–03:59 (10.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 22:44–03:59 (10.07)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–22:42 Samvartaka Yoga 22:42–03:59 (10.07)
Anandadi: Chara 03:58–22:44 Anandadi: Sthira 22:44–03:59 (10.07)
- Bhadra on earth: 22:42–09:39 (10.07); Bhadra Puchha 03:04–04:10 (10.07); Bhadra Mukha 04:10–05:59 (10.07)
- Chora Panchaka: 13:15 (07.07)–19:58 (11.07)
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 | 03:04–03:31 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:35 |
| Godhuli | 21:11–21:24 |
| Pradosha | 21:11–22:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (10.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:08–16:39 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 19:02–21:11 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:34–14:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:53–19:02 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:53–20:02 |
| Varjyam | 05:59–07:31 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Mithuna 03:58, Karka 04:58, Simha 07:58, Kanya 10:58, Tula 13:58, Vrischika 16:59, Dhanu 19:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — 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
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 03:58–22:44+1 Yoga Saubhagya 03:58–20:390 Adhika Masa0 Tripushkar Yoga 22:42–22:44−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:58–22:44−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–22:42
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Anandadi: Gada 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 | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2097 · Vikram 2232 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 03:59
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 20:35 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 21:25 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 17:55 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:39 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:39 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 17:55 | yoga Atiganda |
| from 20:35 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 20:35 | karana Balava |
| from 21:25 | nakshatra Revati |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:02 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:59 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:10 |
| End of twilight | 22:07 |
| Moonrise | 23:08 |
| Moonset | 12:13 |
| Day length | 17 h 10 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 2, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 20:35 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (03:59–21:10) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 03:59–09:39: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
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, 21:10–22:32
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:59–21:25
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:59–20:35
Anandadi: Matanga 21:25–04:01 (11.07) Anandadi: Gada 03:59–21:25
- Bhadra on earth: 22:42 (09.07)–09:39; Bhadra Puchha 03:04–04:10; Bhadra Mukha 04:10–05:59
- Chora Panchaka: 13:15 (07.07)–19:58 (11.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:05–03:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:35 |
| Godhuli | 21:10–21:23 |
| Pradosha | 21:10–22:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (11.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:53–18:24 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:08–08:17 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:26–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:43–16:52 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:09–14:18, 16:35–17:44 |
| Varjyam | 07:49–09:19 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:54–16:55
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 10:54–16:55 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 10:54–16:55 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:59–07:54, 10:54–19:36 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-saptami until 20:35, Krishna-ashtami from 20:35; lagna Mithuna 03:59, Karka 04:55, Simha 07:54, Kanya 10:54, Tula 13:55, Vrischika 16:55, Dhanu 19:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 20:35–21:10: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 03:59–09:39: 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
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 03:59–21:25+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:59–21:25+1 Yoga Shobhana 03:59–17:55+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:59–20:35 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Ashtami 20:35–04:01 (11.07)0 Surya Dagdha tithi 20:35–04:01 (11.07)0 Yoga Atiganda 17:55–20:01−1 Bhadra on earth 03:59–09:39−1 Anandadi: Gada 03:59–21:25−1 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 | Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shubha; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Panchaka 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 | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2097 · Vikram 2232 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 04:01
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 18:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 19:58 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 15:03 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 07:29 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:29 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 15:03 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 18:21 | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 18:21 | karana Taitila |
| from 19:58 | nakshatra Ashwini |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:04 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:01 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:09 |
| End of twilight | 22:05 |
| Moonrise | 23:17 |
| Moonset | 13:45 |
| Day length | 17 h 08 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 5, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 18:21 | from 19:58 |
|---|
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, Revati (04:01–19:58) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:01–18:21 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:58–04:02 (12.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 19:58–04:02 (12.07)
Anandadi: Shubha 04:01–19:58 Anandadi: Amrita 19:58–04:02 (12.07)
- Chora Panchaka: 13:15 (07.07)–19:58
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 14:20–01:35 (12.07)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-ashtami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:06–03:33 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:35 |
| Godhuli | 21:09–21:23 |
| Pradosha | 21:09–22:31 |
| Nishitha | 00:22–00:49 (12.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:43–19:13 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:52–19:00 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:18–10:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:35–14:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:26–08:35, 23:54–00:22 (12.07) |
| Varjyam | 08:42–10:12 |
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 | average 04:01–07:50, 10:50–19:33 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Revati until 19:58, Ashwini from 19:58; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 18:21, Krishna-navami from 18:21; lagna Mithuna 04:01, Karka 04:51, Simha 07:50, Kanya 10:50, Tula 13:51, Vrischika 16:51, Dhanu 19:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 19:58) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 19:58) — joy; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 04:01–18:21: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 18:21–21:09: 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 = +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) 04:01–18:21+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:01–19:58+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:01–19:580 Yoga Sukarma 15:03–04:02 (12.07)0 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:58–04:02 (12.07)0 Adhika Masa−1 Ashtami 04:01–18:21−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 04:01–19:58−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:01–18:21
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Krakacha 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 | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2097 · Vikram 2232 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 04:02
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 16:01 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 18:26 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 12:07 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 05:11 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:11 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 12:07 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 16:01 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 16:01 | karana Vanija |
| from 18:26 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 02:50 (13.07) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:02 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:08 |
| End of twilight | 22:04 |
| Moonrise | 23:30 |
| Moonset | 15:21 |
| Day length | 17 h 05 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 9, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:01 | from 18:26 |
|---|
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, Bharani (18:26–21:08) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Krakacha Yoga 04:02–16:01
Anandadi: Mrityu 04:02–18:26 Anandadi: Kana 18:26–04:03 (13.07)
- Bhadra in heaven: 02:50–13:40 (13.07); Bhadra Puchha 04:28–05:33 (13.07); Bhadra Mukha 05:33–07:21 (13.07)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:07–03:34 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:34 |
| Godhuli | 21:08–21:21 |
| Pradosha | 21:08–22:31 |
| Nishitha | 00:22–00:49 (13.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:41–13:11 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:35–14:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:10–08:18 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:27–12:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:01–13:09 |
| Varjyam | 14:41–16:11, 03:24–04:54 (13.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 16:01–16:48
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 16:01–16:48 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 16:01–16:48 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 16:01–18:26 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashwini until 18:26, Bharani from 18:26; tithi Krishna-navami until 16:01, Krishna-dashami from 16:01; lagna Mithuna 04:02, Karka 04:47, Simha 07:46, Kanya 10:46, Tula 13:47, Vrischika 16:48, Dhanu 19:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 18:26) — joy; Bharani (from 18:26) — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 04:02–16:01: 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 = −5
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:02–18:26+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:02–12:07+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 18:26–04:03 (13.07)−2 Rikta tithi 04:02–16:01−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:02–18:26−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:02–16:01
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Padma; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), 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 | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2097 · Vikram 2232 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 04:03
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 13:40 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 16:52 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 09:09 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:40 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:09 | yoga Shula |
|---|---|
| from 13:40 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 13:40 | karana Bava |
| from 16:52 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 00:30 (14.07) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:03 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:07 |
| End of twilight | 22:02 |
| Moonrise | 23:50 |
| Moonset | 16:58 |
| Day length | 17 h 03 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 13:40 | from 16:52 |
|---|
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, Bharani (04:03–16:52) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (16:52–21:07) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:03–13:40: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–13:40
Yamaghanta 16:52–04:05 (14.07)
Anandadi: Padma 04:03–16:52 Anandadi: Lumbaka 16:52–04:05 (14.07)
- Bhadra in heaven: 02:50–13:40; Bhadra Puchha 04:28–05:33; Bhadra Mukha 05:33–07:21
- Gandanta (tithi): 13:18–14:01
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:08–03:35 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:25–16:34 |
| Godhuli | 21:07–21:20 |
| Pradosha | 21:07–22:30 |
| Nishitha | 00:22–00:49 (14.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:23–13:53 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:43–16:51 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:03–06:11 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:19–10:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:44–10:53, 16:34–17:42 |
| Varjyam | 03:24–04:54 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:03–07:42, 10:43–16:44
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 | average 04:03–07:42, 10:43–16:44 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:03–07:42, 10:43–16:44 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 16:52–19:25 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani until 16:52, Krittika from 16:52; tithi Krishna-dashami until 13:40, Krishna-ekadashi from 13:40; lagna Mithuna 04:03, Karka 04:43, Simha 07:42, Kanya 10:43, Tula 13:43, Vrischika 16:44, Dhanu 19:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 16:52) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 16:52) — consumption (a wasting disease); Thursday — success.
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).
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) 04:03–13:40+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:03–16:52+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:03–09:09+1 Auspicious weekday0 Adhika Masa0 Yoga Shula 09:09–10:550 Anandadi: Lumbaka 16:52–04:05 (14.07)−1 Yamaghanta 16:52–04:05 (14.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:03–16:52−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:03–13:40
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yamaghanta 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 | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2097 · Vikram 2232 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Parama Ekadashi |
At sunrise 04:05
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 11:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 15:22 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 06:13 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 11:21 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:13 | yoga Ganda |
|---|---|
| from 11:21 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 11:21 | karana Kaulava |
| from 15:22 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 22:14 | karana Taitila |
| from 03:21 (15.07) | yoga Vriddhi |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:09 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:05 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:05 |
| End of twilight | 22:01 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 18:30 |
| Day length | 17 h 00 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 11:21 | from 15:22 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:05–15:22) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (15:22–21:05) 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 13:40 (13.07)–11:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:06–07:30 (15.07)
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–11:21
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:21–04:06 (15.07) Yamaghanta 15:22–04:06 (15.07)
Anandadi: Chhatra 04:05–15:22 Anandadi: Mitra 15:22–04:06 (15.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:09–03:37 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:25–16:33 |
| Godhuli | 21:05–21:19 |
| Pradosha | 21:05–22:29 |
| Nishitha | 00:22–00:50 (15.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:07–14:37 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:27–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:50–18:58 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:12–08:20 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:29–08:37, 13:09–14:17 |
| Varjyam | 04:07–05:37 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 15:22–16:40
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 15:22–16:40 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 15:22–16:40 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:05–07:38, 10:39–11:21, 15:22–19:21 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Krittika until 15:22, Rohini from 15:22; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 11:21, Krishna-dvadashi from 11:21; lagna Mithuna 04:05, Karka 04:39, Simha 07:38, Kanya 10:39, Tula 13:39, Vrischika 16:40, Dhanu 19:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 15:22) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 15:22) — destruction of all misfortunes; Friday — universal respect.
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).
- 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) 04:05–11:21+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:05–15:22+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 15:22–04:06 (15.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Yoga Ganda 06:13–08:19−1 Yamaghanta 15:22–04:06 (15.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:21–04:06 (15.07)
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 — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — until 14:00 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 | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2097 · Vikram 2232 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Shani Pradosha |
At sunrise 04:06
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 09:09 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 14:00 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 00:39 (16.07) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 09:09 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:09 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
|---|---|
| from 09:09 | karana Gara |
| from 14:00 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 20:08 | karana Vanija |
| from 00:39 (16.07) | yoga Dhruva |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:06 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 21:04 |
| End of twilight | 21:59 |
| Moonrise | 00:22 |
| Moonset | 19:47 |
| Day length | 16 h 58 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 6, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:09 | from 14:00 |
|---|
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 (04:06–14:00) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (14:00–21:04) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Shani Pradosha · Shiva
Pradosha on a Saturday. According to legend, Shiva drank the Halahala poison on a Saturday Trayodashi, so fasting on this day pacifies Shani (Saturn) and softens his harsh influence.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:04–22:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:06–14:00 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:06–14:00
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:06–14:00 Anandadi: Vajra 14:00–04:07 (16.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:10–03:38 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:25–16:33 |
| Godhuli | 21:04–21:18 |
| Pradosha | 21:04–22:29 |
| Nishitha | 00:22–00:50 (16.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:59–12:29 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:21–10:28 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:42–16:50 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:06–06:13 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:06–05:14, 05:14–06:22 |
| Varjyam | 06:27–07:58, 19:20–20:52 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:06–07:34, 10:35–16:36
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 04:06–07:34, 10:35–16:36 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:06–07:34, 10:35–16:36 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:06–07:34, 10:35–19:17 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Rohini until 14:00, Mrigashirsha from 14:00; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 09:09, Krishna-trayodashi from 09:09; lagna Mithuna 04:06, Karka 04:35, Simha 07:34, Kanya 10:35, Tula 13:35, Vrischika 16:36, Dhanu 19:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 14:00) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 14:00) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
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
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 14:00
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:06–14:00+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:06–14:00+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:06–14:00+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:06–00:39 (16.07)0 Adhika Masa0 Anandadi: Vajra 14:00–04:07 (16.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra) 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 | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2097 · Vikram 2232 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 04:07
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 07:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 12:53 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 22:12 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 07:11 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:11 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| from 07:11 | karana Vishti |
| from 12:53 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 18:19 | karana Shakuni |
| from 22:12 | yoga Vyaghata |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:13 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:07 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 21:03 |
| End of twilight | 21:57 |
| Moonrise | 01:14 |
| Moonset | 20:40 |
| Day length | 16 h 55 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 9, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:11 | from 12:53 |
|---|
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, Mrigashirsha (04:07–12:53) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:11–18:19: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 18:19–21:03: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Krishna-chaturdashi 07:11–21:03: 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, 00:22–00:50 (17.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Anandadi: Saumya 04:07–12:53 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 12:53–04:09 (17.07)
- Bhadra in heaven: 07:11–18:19; Bhadra Mukha 07:11–09:03; Bhadra Puchha 17:15–18:22
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:11–03:39 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:24–16:32 |
| Godhuli | 21:03–21:17 |
| Pradosha | 21:03–22:28 |
| Nishitha | 00:22–00:50 (17.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:29–06:01, 02:26–03:59 (17.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:56–21:03 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–14:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:49–18:56 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:47–19:55 |
| Varjyam | 21:01–22:34 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:07–07:11
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:07–07:11 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:07–07:11 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:07–07:30, 10:31–19:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 12:53, Ardra from 12:53; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 07:11, Krishna-chaturdashi from 07:11; lagna Mithuna 04:07, Karka 04:31, Simha 07:30, Kanya 10:31, Tula 13:31, Vrischika 16:32, Dhanu 19:13, Makara 21:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 12:53) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 12:53) — sadness; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 07:11–21:03: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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: Saumya 04:07–12:53+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:07–12:53+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:07–22:120 Adhika Masa0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 12:53–04:09 (17.07)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:53–04:09 (17.07)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:11–18:19−2 Krishna Chaturdashi 07:11–04:09 (17.07)
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 | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, 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 | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2097 · Vikram 2232 more |
| Period | Adhika Masa |
At sunrise 04:09
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 05:33 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 12:07 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 20:04 more |
| Karana | Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 05:33 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:33 | tithi Amavasya |
|---|---|
| from 05:33 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 12:07 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 16:53 | karana Naga |
| from 20:04 | yoga Harshana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:15 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:09 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 21:01 |
| End of twilight | 21:55 |
| Moonrise | 02:29 |
| Moonset | 21:12 |
| Day length | 16 h 52 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 05:33 | from 12:07 |
|---|
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 (12:07–21:01) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Shakuni 04:09–05:33: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 05:33–16:53: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 16:53–21:01: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 04:09–05:33: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:09–12:07 Anandadi: Dhumra 12:07–04:10 (18.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 03:58–04:44 (18.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:12–03:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:24–16:31 |
| Godhuli | 21:01–21:16 |
| Pradosha | 21:01–22:27 |
| Nishitha | 00:22–00:50 (18.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:16–08:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:29–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:42–16:48 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:09–14:16, 16:31–17:39 |
| Varjyam | 23:58–01:33 (18.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:09–19:09 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ardra until 12:07, Punarvasu from 12:07; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 05:33, Amavasya from 05:33; lagna Mithuna 04:09, Karka 04:27, Simha 07:26, Kanya 10:27, Tula 13:27, Vrischika 16:28, Dhanu 19:09, Makara 20:57
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 12:07) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 12:07) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 04:09–05:33: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 05:33–21:01: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 12:07–04:10 (18.07)0 Yoga Harshana 20:04–04:10 (18.07)0 Adhika Masa−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:09–12:07−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:09–12:07−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:09–05:33
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Kshaya 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 | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2097 · Vikram 2232 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1 · Adhika Masa |
| Festivals | Adhika Amavasya · Bhaumvati Amavasya · Ashadha Gupta Navaratri |
At sunrise 04:10
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 04:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 11:50 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 18:21 more |
| Karana | Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 04:21 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:21 | tithi Shukla-pratipat (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 04:21 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 11:50 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 15:57 | karana Bava |
| from 18:21 | yoga Vajra |
| from 03:41 (19.07) | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 03:41 (19.07) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:17 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:10 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 21:00 |
| End of twilight | 21:53 |
| Moonrise | 03:56 |
| Moonset | 21:31 |
| Day length | 16 h 49 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 04:21 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 4, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 04:21 | from 11:50 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:10–11:50) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (11:50–21:00) is good for sowing.
- Naga 04:10–04:21: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 04:21–15:57: 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 05:33 (17.07)–04:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Bhaumvati Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
A new moon on a Tuesday (Bhauma — Mars): a day of ancestor rites and of propitiating Mars; it is believed to help free one from debts.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:33 (17.07)–04:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
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 04:21–03:41 (19.07)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins
Ghatasthapana: 04:21–09:47
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 12:02–13:09
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
- Adhika Masa
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:21–03:41 (19.07)
Anandadi: Sthira 04:10–11:50 Anandadi: Vardhamana 11:50–04:12 (19.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 03:58–04:44
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:13–03:42 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:23–16:31 |
| Godhuli | 21:00–21:14 |
| Pradosha | 21:00–22:26 |
| Nishitha | 00:22–00:50 (19.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:27–11:02 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:48–18:54 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:23–10:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:35–14:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:32–08:40, 23:53–00:22 (19.07) |
| Varjyam | 19:55–21:32 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:21–07:22, 10:23–16:24
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:21–07:22, 10:23–16:24 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:21–07:22, 10:23–16:24 |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 11:50, Pushya from 11:50; tithi Amavasya until 04:21, Shukla-pratipat from 04:21; lagna Mithuna 04:10, Karka 04:23, Simha 07:22, Kanya 10:23, Tula 13:23, Vrischika 16:24, Dhanu 19:05, Makara 20:53
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 11:50) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 11:50) — increase in wealth; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 04:10–04:21: 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 = −6
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya, Kshaya tithi
+1 Pushya 11:50–04:12 (19.07)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 04:10–11:50+1 Yoga Harshana 04:10–18:210 Adhika Masa0 Yoga Vajra 18:21–19:29−1 Gandanta 04:10–04:44−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:21–03:41 (19.07)−3 Amavasya 04:10–04:21
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Anandadi: Rakshasa |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2097 · Vikram 2232 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2 |
| Festivals | Ratha Yatra · Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 04:12
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 03:38 (20.07) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 12:05 more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 17:06 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 15:35 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:05 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
|---|---|
| from 15:35 | karana Kaulava |
| from 17:06 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 03:38 (20.07) | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 03:38 (20.07) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:19 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:12 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:59 |
| End of twilight | 21:52 |
| Moonrise | 05:26 |
| Moonset | 21:43 |
| Day length | 16 h 46 min |
Sky
| Karka Sankranti | 01:27 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 7, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:05 |
|---|
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, Pushya (04:12–12:05) 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 03:41–03:38 (20.07)
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, 04:12–12:35
on the day the Sun enters the sign
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, 20:59–21:43
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:59–21:43
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–03:38 (20.07)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:38–04:14 (20.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:38–04:14 (20.07)
Anandadi: Matanga 04:12–12:05 Anandadi: Rakshasa 12:05–04:14 (20.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:14–03:43 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:23–16:30 |
| Godhuli | 20:59–21:13 |
| Pradosha | 20:59–22:26 |
| Nishitha | 00:22–00:51 (20.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 05:37–07:14 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:35–14:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:18–08:24 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:29–12:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:02–13:09 |
| Varjyam | 01:21–03:01 (20.07) |
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 04:12–07:18, 10:19–12:05 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya until 12:05, Ashlesha from 12:05; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Mithuna 04:12, Karka 04:19, Simha 07:18, Kanya 10:19, Tula 13:19, Vrischika 16:20, Dhanu 19:01, Makara 20:49
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 12:05) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 12:05) — physical affliction (suffering); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Sankranti at 01:27 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+2 Pushya 04:12–12:05+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:12–03:38 (20.07)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 04:12–12:05+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:12–03:38 (20.07)0 Yoga Siddhi 17:06–04:14 (20.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:05–04:14 (20.07)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 12:05–04:14 (20.07)−1 Sankranti day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — after 12:58 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2097 · Vikram 2232 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3 |
At sunrise 04:14
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 04:14 (21.07) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 12:58 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 16:21 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 15:51 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:58 | nakshatra Magha |
|---|---|
| from 15:51 | karana Gara |
| from 16:21 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 04:14 (21.07) | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 04:14 (21.07) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:21 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:14 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:57 |
| End of twilight | 21:50 |
| Moonrise | 06:53 |
| Moonset | 21:52 |
| Day length | 16 h 43 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 12:58 |
|---|
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, Magha (12:58–20:57) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 12:58–04:15 (21.07)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–04:15 (21.07)
Anandadi: Amrita 04:14–12:58 Anandadi: Musala 12:58–04:15 (21.07)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 06:41–19:17
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:16–03:45 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:23–16:29 |
| Godhuli | 20:57–21:12 |
| Pradosha | 20:57–22:25 |
| Nishitha | 00:22–00:51 (21.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:18–12:58 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:41–16:46 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:14–06:19 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:24–10:30 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:48–10:55, 16:29–17:36 |
| Varjyam | 01:43–03:25 (21.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:14–16:21
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:14–16:21 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:14–16:21 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 12:58, Magha from 12:58; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Mithuna 04:14, Karka 04:15, Simha 07:14, Kanya 10:15, Tula 13:15, Vrischika 16:16, Dhanu 18:57, Makara 20:45
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 12:58) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 12:58) — loss of property; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 16:21–20:57: 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
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 12:58
+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:14–16:21+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:14–12:58+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:14–04:14 (21.07)+1 Ravi Yoga 12:58–04:15 (21.07)0 Anandadi: Musala 12:58–04:15 (21.07)−1 Vyatipata 16:21–04:15 (21.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:14–12:58
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Tryahasparsha |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2097 · Vikram 2232 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4 |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 04:15
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 05:27 (22.07) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 14:28 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 16:06 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 16:46 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:28 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
|---|---|
| from 16:06 | yoga Variyana |
| from 16:46 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:23 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:15 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:56 |
| End of twilight | 21:48 |
| Moonrise | 08:15 |
| Moonset | 21:58 |
| Day length | 16 h 40 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 2, bad — 11
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:28 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:15–14:28) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (14:28–20:56) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:46–20:56: 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), 10:55–14:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:15–14:28 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 14:28–04:17 (22.07)
Anandadi: Siddhi 14:28–04:17 (22.07) Anandadi: Kana 04:15–14:28
- Bhadra on earth: 16:46–05:27 (22.07); Bhadra Mukha 16:50–18:56; Bhadra Puchha 04:11–05:27 (22.07)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:17–03:46 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:22–16:29 |
| Godhuli | 20:56–21:10 |
| Pradosha | 20:56–22:24 |
| Nishitha | 00:22–00:51 (22.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:55–13:37 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:30–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:45–18:50 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:20–08:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:35–08:42, 13:09–14:15 |
| Varjyam | 23:10–00:54 (22.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:15–07:10, 10:11–18:53 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha until 14:28, Purva-Phalguni from 14:28; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Karka 04:15, Simha 07:10, Kanya 10:11, Tula 13:11, Vrischika 16:12, Dhanu 18:53, Makara 20:41
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 14:28) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 14:28) — ill health; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 04:15–20:56: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 16:46–20:56: 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 04:15–16:06: 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.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:15–14:28+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Siddhi 14:28–04:17 (22.07)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 14:28–04:17 (22.07)0 Yoga Variyana 16:06–04:17 (22.07)0 Anandadi: Kana 04:15–14:28 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Bhadra on earth 16:46–04:17 (22.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:15–14:28−2 Rikta tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha−3 Vyatipata 04:15–16:06
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 — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2097 · Vikram 2232 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5 |
At sunrise 04:17
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 05:27 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 3 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 16:34 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 16:19 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:27 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:27 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
|---|---|
| from 05:27 | karana Bava |
| from 16:19 | yoga Parigha |
| from 16:34 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 18:16 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:25 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:17 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:54 |
| End of twilight | 21:46 |
| Moonrise | 09:34 |
| Moonset | 22:04 |
| Day length | 16 h 37 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 4, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:27 | from 16:34 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (04:17–16:34) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (16:34–20:54) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:17–05:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:17–05:27 Ravi Yoga 13:16–16:34
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:27–04:19 (23.07)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:17–16:34 Anandadi: Utpata 16:34–04:19 (23.07)
- Bhadra on earth: 16:46 (21.07)–05:27; Bhadra Mukha 16:50–18:56 (21.07); Bhadra Puchha 04:11–05:27
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:18–03:47 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:22–16:28 |
| Godhuli | 20:54–21:09 |
| Pradosha | 20:54–22:23 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (23.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:36–11:20 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:26–10:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:40–16:45 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:17–06:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:17–05:23, 05:23–06:30 |
| Varjyam | 00:32–02:18 (23.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:27–07:06, 10:07–16:08, 16:34–20:54
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 05:27–07:06, 10:07–16:08, 16:34–20:54 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:27–07:06, 10:07–16:08, 16:34–20:54 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:27–07:06, 10:07–20:54 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 16:34, Uttara-Phalguni from 16:34; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 05:27, Shukla-panchami from 05:27; lagna Karka 04:17, Simha 07:06, Kanya 10:07, Tula 13:07, Vrischika 16:08, Dhanu 18:49, Makara 20:37
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 16:34) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 16:34) — destruction of all diseases; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 04:17–05:27: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 04:17–05:27: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Variyana 04:17–16:19+1 Auspicious tithi 05:27–04:19 (23.07)0 Ravi Yoga 13:16–16:340 Auspicious nakshatra 16:34–04:19 (23.07)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:17–05:270 Bhadra on earth 04:17–05:270 Yoga Parigha 16:19–04:19 (23.07)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:17–16:34−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:17–16:34−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:27–04:19 (23.07)−2 Rikta tithi 04:17–05:27
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra; auspicious time — until 07:13 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2097 · Vikram 2232 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6 |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 04:19
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 07:13 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 19:08 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 16:55 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 07:13 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:13 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 07:13 | karana Kaulava |
| from 16:55 | yoga Shiva |
| from 19:08 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 20:16 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:27 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:19 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:52 |
| End of twilight | 21:44 |
| Moonrise | 10:50 |
| Moonset | 22:10 |
| Day length | 16 h 33 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 07:13 | from 19:08 |
|---|
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 (04:19–19:08) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (19:08–20:52) 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: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 07:13–04:20 (24.07)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 19:08–04:20 (24.07) Ravi Yoga 19:08–04:20 (24.07)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:13–04:20 (24.07)
Anandadi: Mitra 04:19–19:08 Anandadi: Manasa 19:08–04:20 (24.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 06:47–07:39
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:19–03:49 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:21–16:27 |
| Godhuli | 20:52–21:07 |
| Pradosha | 20:52–22:22 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (24.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:09–12:56 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:48–20:52 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–14:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:44–18:48 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:40–19:46 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:19–07:13, 10:03–16:04, 20:33–20:52
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 04:19–07:13, 10:03–16:04, 20:33–20:52 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:19–07:13, 10:03–16:04, 20:33–20:52 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:19–07:13, 10:03–18:45, 20:33–20:52 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 19:08, Hasta from 19:08; tithi Shukla-panchami until 07:13, Shukla-shashti from 07:13; lagna Karka 04:19, Simha 07:02, Kanya 10:03, Tula 13:03, Vrischika 16:04, Dhanu 18:45, Makara 20:33
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 19:08) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 19:08) — imparting radiance (to the person); Sunday — physical well-being.
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
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 07:13
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:19–19:08+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:19–19:08+1 Auspicious tithi 04:19–07:130 Yoga Shiva 16:55–04:20 (24.07)0 Ravi Yoga 19:08–04:20 (24.07)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:13–04:20 (24.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Parigha 04:19–04:37−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:13–04:20 (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 | Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 09:23 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2097 · Vikram 2232 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7 |
At sunrise 04:20
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 09:23 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 22:00 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 17:47 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 09:23 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:23 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 09:23 | karana Gara |
| from 17:47 | yoga Siddha |
| from 22:00 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 22:34 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:29 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:20 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:51 |
| End of twilight | 21:42 |
| Moonrise | 12:06 |
| Moonset | 22:16 |
| Day length | 16 h 30 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 4, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:23 |
|---|
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, Hasta (04:20–20:51) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:20–22:00
Hutashana Yoga 04:20–09:23 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–09:23 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:23–22:00 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:23–04:22 (25.07) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 22:00–04:22 (25.07)
Anandadi: Vajra 04:20–22:00 Anandadi: Mudgara 22:00–04:22 (25.07)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-shashti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:21–03:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:21–16:27 |
| Godhuli | 20:51–21:06 |
| Pradosha | 20:51–22:21 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (25.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:17–17:05 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:24–08:28 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:32–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:39–16:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:08–14:14, 16:27–17:33 |
| Varjyam | 04:32–06:20 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:59–16:00, 20:29–20:51
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 09:59–16:00, 20:29–20:51 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 09:59–16:00, 20:29–20:51 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:20–06:59, 09:59–18:41, 20:29–20:51 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-shashti until 09:23, Shukla-saptami from 09:23; lagna Karka 04:20, Simha 06:59, Kanya 09:59, Tula 13:00, Vrischika 16:00, Dhanu 18:41, Makara 20:29
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 09:23
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:20–22:00+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:20–22:00+1 Yoga Shiva 04:20–17:47+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:23–04:22 (25.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:23–22:00 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 04:20–09:23 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:23–04:22 (25.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–09:23 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:20–22:00−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:20–09:23
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2097 · Vikram 2232 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8 |
At sunrise 04:22
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 11:46 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 1 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 00:58 (26.07) more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 18:45 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 11:46 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:46 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 11:46 | karana Vishti |
| from 18:45 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 00:58 (26.07) | karana Bava |
| from 00:58 (26.07) | nakshatra Swati |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:31 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:22 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:49 |
| End of twilight | 21:39 |
| Moonrise | 13:23 |
| Moonset | 22:23 |
| 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 11:46 |
|---|
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 (04:22–20:49) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:46–20:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 04:22–11:46 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:46–04:24 (26.07)
Hutashana Yoga 04:22–11:46 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:22–11:46
Anandadi: Dhwaja 00:58–04:24 (26.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:22–00:58 (26.07)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 11:46–00:58 (26.07); Bhadra Puchha 13:45–15:04; Bhadra Mukha 15:04–17:16
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:22–03:52 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:20–16:26 |
| Godhuli | 20:49–21:04 |
| Pradosha | 20:49–22:20 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (26.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:47–19:35 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:42–18:46 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:29–10:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:35–14:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:39–08:45, 23:51–00:21 (26.07) |
| Varjyam | 07:00–08:48 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:22–11:46
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 04:22–11:46 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:22–11:46 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:22–18:38, 20:25–20:49 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Shukla-saptami until 11:46, Shukla-ashtami from 11:46; lagna Karka 04:22, Simha 06:55, Kanya 09:55, Tula 12:56, Vrischika 15:56, Dhanu 18:38, Makara 20:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 11:46–20:49: 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 04:22–18:45+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:46–04:24 (26.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:22–00:58 (26.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:22–11:460 Dwipushkar Yoga 04:22–11:46−1 Ashtami 11:46–04:24 (26.07)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:22–00:58 (26.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:22–11:46−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:22–11:46−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:46–00:58 (26.07)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2097 · Vikram 2232 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 9 |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 04:24
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 14:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 1 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 03:48 (27.07) more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 19:38 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 14:07 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:07 | tithi Shukla-navami |
|---|---|
| from 14:07 | karana Balava |
| from 19:38 | yoga Shubha |
| from 03:13 (27.07) | karana Kaulava |
| from 03:48 (27.07) | nakshatra Vishakha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:33 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:24 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:47 |
| End of twilight | 21:37 |
| Moonrise | 14:41 |
| Moonset | 22:34 |
| Day length | 16 h 23 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 7, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:07 |
|---|
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, Swati (04:24–20:47) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Masik Durgashtami · Durga
The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:46 (25.07)–14:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 9
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:48–04:25 (27.07)
Hutashana Yoga 04:24–14:07 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:24–14:07 Krakacha Yoga 14:07–04:25 (27.07)
Anandadi: Prajapati 03:48–04:25 (27.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:24–03:48 (27.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:23–03:53 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:19–16:25 |
| Godhuli | 20:47–21:02 |
| Pradosha | 20:47–22:19 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:52 (27.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:58–19:45 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:35–14:38 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:27–08:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:33–12:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:03–13:08 |
| Varjyam | 07:14–09:01 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:24–06:51, 09:51–14:07 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 14:07, Shukla-navami from 14:07; lagna Karka 04:24, Simha 06:51, Kanya 09:51, Tula 12:52, Vrischika 15:52, Dhanu 18:34, Makara 20:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 04:24–14:07: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 14:07–20:47: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
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.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:24–03:48 (27.07)+1 Yoga Sadhya 04:24–19:38+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Ashtami 04:24–14:07−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:24–03:48 (27.07)−1 Krakacha Yoga 14:07–04:25 (27.07)−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:24–14:07−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:24–14:07
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 — Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 16:14 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2097 · Vikram 2232 more |
At sunrise 04:25
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 16:14 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 1 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 06:18 (28.07) more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 20:18 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 16:14 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:14 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
|---|---|
| from 16:14 | karana Taitila |
| from 20:18 | yoga Shukla |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:35 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:25 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:45 |
| End of twilight | 21:35 |
| Moonrise | 16:02 |
| Moonset | 22:49 |
| Day length | 16 h 19 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 16:14 |
|---|
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 (04:25–20:45) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:14–04:27 (28.07)
Hutashana Yoga 04:25–16:14 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–16:14
Anandadi: Vardhamana all day
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:24–03:55 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:19–16:24 |
| Godhuli | 20:45–21:01 |
| Pradosha | 20:45–22:18 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:52 (28.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:35–22:21 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:38–16:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:25–06:28 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:30–10:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:52–10:57, 16:24–17:29 |
| Varjyam | 09:59–11:45 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:14–20:45
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 16:14–20:45 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 16:14–20:45 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:25–06:47, 09:47–20:45 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-navami until 16:14, Shukla-dashami from 16:14; lagna Karka 04:25, Simha 06:47, Kanya 09:47, Tula 12:48, Vrischika 15:49, Dhanu 18:30, Makara 20:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 04:25–16:14: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 16:14
+2 Yoga Shubha 04:25–20:18+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:14–04:27 (28.07)0 Auspicious tithi 16:14–04:27 (28.07)0 Hutashana Yoga 04:25–16:14 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–16:14 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 04:25–16:14
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 06:18 |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2097 · Vikram 2232 more |
At sunrise 04:27
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 17:53 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 06:18 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 20:37 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 05:07 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:07 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 06:18 | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 17:53 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 17:53 | karana Vanija |
| from 20:37 | yoga Brahma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:38 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:27 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:44 |
| End of twilight | 21:33 |
| Moonrise | 17:21 |
| Moonset | 23:14 |
| Day length | 16 h 16 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 06:18 | from 17:53 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:27–06:18) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (06:18–20:44) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:18–04:29 (29.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:53–04:29 (29.07)
Hutashana Yoga 04:27–17:53
Anandadi: Matanga 04:27–06:18 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:18–04:29 (29.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 17:28–18:18
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:26–03:56 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:18–16:23 |
| Godhuli | 20:44–20:59 |
| Pradosha | 20:44–22:17 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:52 (29.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:01–22:45 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:33–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:40–18:42 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:29–08:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:42–08:48, 13:08–14:13 |
| Varjyam | 10:38–12:21 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:27–17:53, 20:13–20:44 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 06:18–06:43, 09:44–18:26, 20:13–20:44 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Vishakha until 06:18, Anuradha from 06:18; tithi Shukla-dashami until 17:53, Shukla-ekadashi from 17:53; lagna Karka 04:27, Simha 06:43, Kanya 09:44, Tula 12:44, Vrischika 15:45, Dhanu 18:26, Makara 20:13
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 06:18) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 06:18) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Friday — universal respect.
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.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +8
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 06:18
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:18–04:29 (29.07)+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Yoga Shukla 04:27–20:37+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:27–17:53+1 Auspicious nakshatra 06:18–04:29 (29.07)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:53–04:29 (29.07)0 Anandadi: Matanga 04:27–06:180 Hutashana Yoga 04:27–17:53 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 06:18–04:29 (29.07)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Hutashana Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2097 · Vikram 2232 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) |
At sunrise 04:29
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 18:59 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 08:17 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 20:28 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 06:31 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:31 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 08:17 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 18:59 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 18:59 | karana Bava |
| from 20:28 | yoga Indra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:40 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:29 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:42 |
| End of twilight | 21:31 |
| Moonrise | 18:32 |
| Moonset | 23:53 |
| Day length | 16 h 12 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 08:17 | from 18:59 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:29–08:17) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (08:17–20:42) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 06:31–18:59: 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 17:53 (28.07)–18:59
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:31–07:45 (30.07)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:29–08:17
Hutashana Yoga 04:29–18:59
Anandadi: Amrita 04:29–08:17 Anandadi: Musala 08:17–04:31 (30.07)
- Bhadra in heaven: 06:31–18:59; Bhadra Puchha 11:27–12:42; Bhadra Mukha 12:42–14:48
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:23–15:55 (30.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:27–03:58 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:17–16:22 |
| Godhuli | 20:42–20:57 |
| Pradosha | 20:42–22:16 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:52 (30.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:21–02:03 (30.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:32–10:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:37–16:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:29–06:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:29–05:34, 05:34–06:39 |
| Varjyam | 14:12–15:54 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:29–06:39, 09:40–15:41
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 04:29–06:39, 09:40–15:41 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:29–06:39, 09:40–15:41 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:29–08:17, 09:40–18:22 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Anuradha until 08:17, Jyestha from 08:17; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 18:59, Shukla-dvadashi from 18:59; lagna Karka 04:29, Simha 06:39, Kanya 09:40, Tula 12:40, Vrischika 15:41, Dhanu 18:22, Makara 20:10
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 08:17) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 08:17) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); 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 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
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Brahma 04:29–20:28+2 Ravi Yoga 04:29–08:17+1 Anandadi: Amrita 04:29–08:17+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:29–08:17+1 Auspicious tithi 04:29–18:590 Chaturmasya−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:17–04:31 (30.07)−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:17–04:31 (30.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Hutashana Yoga 04:29–18:59−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 06:31–18:59
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Indra; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Kana |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2097 · Vikram 2232 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 04:31
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 19:25 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 09:40 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 19:49 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 07:17 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:17 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 09:40 | nakshatra Mula |
| from 19:25 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 19:25 | karana Kaulava |
| from 19:49 | yoga Vaidhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:42 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:31 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:40 |
| End of twilight | 21:28 |
| Moonrise | 19:28 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 16 h 09 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 1, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 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, Jyestha (04:31–09:40) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (09:40–20:40) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:40–22:14
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:40–04:33 (31.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:40–04:33 (31.07)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:31–19:25 Hutashana Yoga 04:31–19:25 Krakacha Yoga 04:31–19:25
Anandadi: Siddhi 09:40–04:33 (31.07) Anandadi: Kana 04:31–09:40
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:23–15:55
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:28–04:00 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:17–16:21 |
| Godhuli | 20:40–20:56 |
| Pradosha | 20:40–22:14 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (31.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:49–05:28 (31.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:39–20:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–14:36 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:38–18:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:31–19:35 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
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 20:06–20:40 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Jyestha until 09:40, Mula from 09:40; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 19:25, Shukla-triodashi from 19:25; lagna Karka 04:31, Simha 06:35, Kanya 09:36, Tula 12:36, Vrischika 15:37, Dhanu 18:18, Makara 20:06
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 09:40) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 09:40) — ruin of the family; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 19:49–20:40: 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 = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:40–04:33 (31.07)+2 Yoga Indra 04:31–19:49+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 09:40–04:33 (31.07)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:40–04:33 (31.07)0 Auspicious tithi 19:25–04:33 (31.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:31–19:25 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 04:31–19:25 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vaidhriti 19:49–04:33 (31.07)−1 Gandanta 04:31–15:55−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:31–09:40−3 Anandadi: Kana 04:31–09:40−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:31–19:25
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Nija Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Yuva (No. 9) · Shaka 2097 · Vikram 2232 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:33
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 19:13 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 10:24 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 18:40 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 07:24 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:24 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 10:24 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 18:40 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 19:13 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 19:13 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:44 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:33 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:38 |
| End of twilight | 21:26 |
| Moonrise | 20:05 |
| Moonset | 00:54 |
| Day length | 16 h 05 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 6, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:24 | from 19:13 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:33–10:24) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (10:24–20:38) is good for root crops.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 19:13–20:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 10:24–04:34 (01.08)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:33–10:24 Anandadi: Utpata 10:24–04:34 (01.08)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:30–04:01 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:16–16:21 |
| Godhuli | 20:38–20:54 |
| Pradosha | 20:38–22:13 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (01.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:49–05:28 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:33–08:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:35–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:36–16:37 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:07–14:12, 16:21–17:25 |
| Varjyam | 08:46–10:24, 20:04–21:40 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 18:40–19:13
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 18:40–19:13 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 18:40–19:13 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 10:24–18:14 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mula until 10:24, Purva-Ashadha from 10:24; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 19:13, Shukla-chaturdashi from 19:13; lagna Karka 04:33, Simha 06:31, Kanya 09:32, Tula 12:32, Vrischika 15:33, Dhanu 18:14, Makara 20:02
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 10:24) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 10:24) — 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:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 19:13–20:38: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vaidhriti 04:33–18:40: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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: Vaidhriti
+2 Ravi Yoga 10:24–04:34 (01.08)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:33–19:130 Anandadi: Utpata 10:24–04:34 (01.08) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Rikta tithi 19:13–04:34 (01.08)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:33–10:24−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:33–10:24−3 Vaidhriti 04:33–18:40
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: Vikriti (No. 24)
Shaka Samvat 2097 · Vikram Samvat 2232 · Kali Yuga 5276
Next year — Dhata, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 9.04.2176
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: 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: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)
Auspicious (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.
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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
no pruning or felling
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.
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 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 — unfavourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
+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.
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.
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.
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: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)
Deity: 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 Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing 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.
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.
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 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.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: 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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
sowing seeds, any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The 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 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
Deity: 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 Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
digging, plowing, planting trees
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
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.
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.
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: 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
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: 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 Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: 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 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-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth 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
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Lord: 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 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
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.
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.
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 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Group: Purna. Deity: 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.
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-panchami
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
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.
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-shashti
plowing the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: 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: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
tillage and sowing are forbidden
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
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.
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Group: 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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
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.
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
+1 — 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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
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.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
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.
“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
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): 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 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.
+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)
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
no pruning or felling
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.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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)
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): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
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
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign 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)
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra 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
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Meaning: 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: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra 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).
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
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.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in 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.
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: 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): 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 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.
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
+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): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
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 flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
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.
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
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): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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: 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: 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): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
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.
+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: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
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): 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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: 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)
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
tillage and sowing are forbidden
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 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-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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 — 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: 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)
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 Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
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 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
+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.
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 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.
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.