Panchanga Calendar

February 2196

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SamvatsaraManmatha (29)MonthMagha → Phalguna from 29.02RituShishiraAyanaUttarayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

February 2196 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Magha (until 28.02), Phalguna (from 29.02). Periods: until 8.02 — Magha Gupta Navaratri. Major festivals: 4.02 Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja); 6.02 Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti); 26.02 Maha Shivaratri.

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1Shat2
2Shat3
3PBh4Vinayaka Chaturthi
4UBh5Vasant Panchami
5Rev6Skanda Shashti
6Ashw7Ratha Saptami
7Bhar8Bhishma Ashtami
8Krit9Madhva Navami
9Roh10
10Mrig11Jaya Ekadashi
11Ard12Pradosha
12Pun13after 14:39
13Push14Thaipusam
14Ashl1
15PPh2Kumbha Sankranti
16UPh3until 09:19
17Has4after 16:52
18Chit5until 14:42
19Swa6until 13:17
20Vish7Kalashtami
21Anu8
22Jye9
23Mul10
24PAsh11Vijaya Ekadashi
25UAsh12
26UAsh13Maha Shivaratri
27Shra14
28Dhan30Amavasya
29Shat1until 17:24
Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable
Markersafter / until HH:MM
Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya
Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed
Icons this month (19)
Vinayaka ChaturthiVasant PanchamiAmrita Siddhi YogaSkanda ShashtiRatha SaptamiBhishma AshtamiGoddess (Durga, Kali)Madhva NavamiEkadashiPradoshaday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)moment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)SankrantiSankashtiTripushkar YogaKalashtamiMaha Shivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)moment of the new moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)
How to read the calendar

Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.

Best days

  • 4.02 Thu — Yoga Siddha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chhatra
    Uttara-Bhadra (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
  • 5.02 Fri — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
    Revati (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
  • 12.02 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Priti after 14:39
    Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
  • 18.02 Thu — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chara, Auspicious nakshatra until 14:42
    Chitra (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
  • 26.02 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Variyana after 10:02
    Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

  • 3.02 Wed Vinayaka Chaturthi
  • 4.02 Thu Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)
  • 5.02 Fri Skanda Shashti
  • 6.02 Sat Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti)
  • 7.02 Sun Bhishma Ashtami
  • 7.02 Sun Masik Durgashtami
  • 8.02 Mon Madhva Navami
  • 10.02 Wed Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi)
  • 11.02 Thu Pradosha Vrat
  • 13.02 Sat Magha Purnima (Maghi)
  • 13.02 Sat Thaipusam
  • 15.02 Mon Kumbha Sankranti
  • 16.02 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Dwijapriya)
  • 20.02 Sat Kalashtami
  • 24.02 Wed Vijaya Ekadashi
  • 26.02 Fri Maha Shivaratri
  • 26.02 Fri Pradosha Vrat
  • 28.02 Sun Magha Amavasya

Special muhurta yogas

  • 4.02 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:42–08:16 (05.02)
  • 5.02 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:16–18:46
  • 5.02 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
  • 8.02 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:10–08:07 (09.02)
  • 10.02 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:05–19:08
  • 11.02 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:09–08:01 (12.02)
  • 12.02 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:01–14:39
  • 17.02 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:50–22:20
  • 20.02 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 07:43–12:43
  • 26.02 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:14–07:26 (27.02)
  • 27.02 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:26–11:23

Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.

Avoid starting important matters

  • 2.02 Tue — Anandadi: Mrityu, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
  • 3.02 Wed — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 7.02 Sun — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Kaladanda
  • 10.02 Wed — Vaidhriti, Vishti (Bhadra)
  • 11.02 Thu — Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Surya Dagdha tithi
  • 13.02 Sat — Bhadra on earth, Kshaya tithi, Rikta tithi
  • 14.02 Sun — Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
  • 15.02 Mon — Sankranti day, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 21.02 Sun — Anandadi: Mrityu, Ashtami (unfavourable day)
  • 23.02 Tue — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
  • 25.02 Thu — Vyatipata
  • 27.02 Sat — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Yoga Parigha
  • 28.02 Sun — Amavasya, Panchaka, Anandadi: Rakshasa

Sky this month

  • 14.02 Full moon (Purnima) 06:31
  • 15.02 Kumbha Sankranti 15:54 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius)
  • 29.02 New moon (Amavasya) 04:35
  • There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

  • until 8.02 Magha Gupta Navaratri
  • 31.01 18:48 – 5.02 18:46 Roga Panchaka
  • 28.02 00:56 – 4.03 00:35 Mrityu Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Manmatha (No. 29, “agitator of the mind (a name of Kama)”) — A year of passions: desires and infatuations get the upper hand; results are mixed. more

Northern samvatsara: Sadharana. Shaka Samvat 2117, Vikram Samvat 2252, Kali Yuga 5296.

Magha (Tapas) — A month of austerity and holy baths (Magha Snana): Vasant Panchami, Ratha Saptami; in the dark half — Maha Shivaratri. more

Phalguna (Tapasya) — The last month of the lunar year: Holika Dahan and Holi; Mina Sankranti begins the second Kharmas. more

Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.

Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes · after 2100, times are approximate: the ΔT correction for such dates is unknown

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Amrita, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraManmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 2117 · Vikram 2252 more
PeriodMagha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

At sunrise 08:23

Tithi2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 14:38 more
NakshatraShatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 11:22 (02.02) more
YogaVariyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 23:00 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 14:38 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:38tithi Shukla-tritya
from 14:38karana Taitila
from 23:00yoga Parigha
from 03:56 (02.02)karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:42
Sunrise08:23
Noon12:42
Sunset17:02
End of twilight17:43
Moonrise08:43
Moonset19:50
Day length8 h 38 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

taskat sunrisefrom 14:38

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (08:23–17:02) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

  • Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:23–14:38

Anandadi: Amrita all day

  • Roga Panchaka: 18:48 (31.01)–18:46 (05.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:20–07:22
Abhijit Muhurta12:25–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta14:09–14:44
Godhuli17:02–17:33
Pradosha17:02–20:06
Nishitha00:11–01:12 (02.02)
Amrita Kalam03:16–05:04 (02.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam09:28–10:33
Yamaganda11:38–12:43
Gulika Kalam13:48–14:52
Dur Muhurta13:00–13:35, 14:44–15:18
Varjyam16:28–18:16

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:23–08:56, 09:39–10:21, 11:16–17:02

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shavinggood 08:23–08:56, 09:39–10:21, 11:16–17:02
Cutting fingernailsgood 08:23–08:56, 09:39–10:21, 11:16–17:02
Cutting toenailsgood 14:38–17:02
Bathing, washing hairgood 08:23–08:56, 09:39–10:21, 11:16–17:02

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 14:38, Shukla-tritya from 14:38; lagna Makara 08:23, Kumbha 08:56, Mina 09:39, Mesha 10:21, Vrishabha 11:16, Mithuna 12:51, Karka 15:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

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: Amrita all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Yoga Variyana 08:23–23:00+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:23–14:38−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:23–14:38

Panchanga at sunrise 08:23

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Mrityu, Panchaka
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraManmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 2117 · Vikram 2252 more
PeriodMagha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

At sunrise 08:21

Tithi3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 17:12 more
NakshatraShatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 11:22 more
YogaParigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 23:49 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 17:12 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 11:22nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 17:12tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 17:12karana Vanija
from 23:49yoga Shiva
from 06:24 (03.02)karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:41
Sunrise08:21
Noon12:42
Sunset17:04
End of twilight17:45
Moonrise08:52
Moonset21:03
Day length8 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, bad — 2

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

taskat sunrisefrom 11:22

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, Shatabhisha (08:21–11:22) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (11:22–17:04) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

  • Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:21–17:12 Ravi Yoga 11:22–08:19 (03.02)

Anandadi: Mrityu 08:21–11:22 Anandadi: Kana 11:22–08:19 (03.02)

  • Bhadra on earth: 06:24–19:31 (03.02); Bhadra Mukha 06:21–08:33 (03.02); Bhadra Puchha 18:12–19:31 (03.02)
  • Roga Panchaka: 18:48 (31.01)–18:46 (05.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:19–07:20
Abhijit Muhurta12:25–13:00
Vijaya Muhurta14:10–14:45
Godhuli17:04–17:35
Pradosha17:04–20:07
Nishitha00:11–01:12 (03.02)
Amrita Kalam05:15–07:03 (03.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:54–15:59
Yamaganda10:32–11:37
Gulika Kalam12:43–13:48
Dur Muhurta10:06–10:41, 23:10–00:11 (03.02)
Varjyam18:32–20:19

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, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 11:22, Purva-Bhadra from 11:22; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Makara 08:21, Kumbha 08:52, Mina 09:35, Mesha 10:17, Vrishabha 11:13, Mithuna 12:47, Karka 15:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 11:22) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 11:22) — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.

+2 Ravi Yoga 11:22–08:19 (03.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:21–11:22+1 Auspicious tithi 08:21–17:120 Anandadi: Kana 11:22–08:19 (03.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:21–17:12 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:22–08:19 (03.02)−1 Yoga Parigha 08:21–11:25−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:21–11:22

Panchanga at sunrise 08:21

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraManmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 2117 · Vikram 2252 more
PeriodMagha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
FestivalsVinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 08:19

Tithi4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 19:31 more
NakshatraPurva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 14:12 more
YogaShiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 00:26 (04.02) more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 19:31 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 14:12nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 19:31tithi Shukla-panchami
from 19:31karana Bava
from 00:26 (04.02)yoga Siddha

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:39
Sunrise08:19
Noon12:43
Sunset17:06
End of twilight17:47
Moonrise09:00
Moonset22:16
Day length8 h 47 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 1, bad — 10

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

taskat sunrisefrom 14:12

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:19–14:12) is good for root crops.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (14:12–17:06) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:19–17:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:50–13:36
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:19–14:12

Anandadi: Padma 08:19–14:12 Anandadi: Lumbaka 14:12–08:17 (04.02)

  • Bhadra on earth: 07:31–19:31; Bhadra Mukha 06:21–08:33; Bhadra Puchha 18:12–19:31
  • Roga Panchaka: 18:48 (31.01)–18:46 (05.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:17–07:18
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta14:11–14:46
Godhuli17:06–17:37
Pradosha17:06–20:09
Nishitha00:12–01:12 (04.02)
Amrita Kalamnone on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:43–13:49
Yamaganda09:25–10:31
Gulika Kalam11:37–12:43
Dur Muhurta12:25–13:01
Varjyam00:48–02:34 (04.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:19–08:48, 09:31–10:13, 11:09–17:06

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 14:12, Uttara-Bhadra from 14:12; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Makara 08:19, Kumbha 08:48, Mina 09:31, Mesha 10:13, Vrishabha 11:09, Mithuna 12:43, Karka 15:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 14:12) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 14:12) — a good life; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

  • Shukla-chaturti 08:19–17:06: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Bhadra on earth 08:19–17:06: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −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: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:19–14:12+1 Anandadi: Padma 08:19–14:12+1 Yoga Shiva 08:19–00:26 (04.02)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 14:12–08:17 (04.02)0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 14:12–08:17 (04.02)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:19–14:12−2 Rikta tithi 08:19–19:31−3 Bhadra on earth 08:19–19:31

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:19

SummaryBest day — Yoga Siddha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraManmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 2117 · Vikram 2252 more
PeriodMagha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
FestivalsVasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)

At sunrise 08:17

Tithi5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 21:29 more
NakshatraUttara-Bhadra, pada 3 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 16:42 more
YogaSiddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 00:46 (05.02) more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 08:34 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 08:34karana Balava
from 16:42nakshatra Revati
from 21:29tithi Shukla-shashti
from 21:29karana Kaulava
from 00:46 (05.02)yoga Sadhya

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:37
Sunrise08:17
Noon12:43
Sunset17:09
End of twilight17:49
Moonrise09:09
Moonset23:31
Day length8 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 0, bad — 3

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

taskat sunrisefrom 16:42

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (08:17–16:42) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (16:42–17:09) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) · Saraswati

The welcoming of spring and the day of Saraswati — goddess of knowledge and the arts: people wear yellow, place books and instruments before the goddess, and children are taught to write for the first time (vidyarambha).

Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 08:17–12:43
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:17–21:29 Ravi Yoga 16:42–08:16 (05.02) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:42–08:16 (05.02)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:29–08:16 (05.02)

Anandadi: Chhatra 08:17–16:42 Anandadi: Mitra 16:42–08:16 (05.02)

  • Roga Panchaka: 18:48 (31.01)–18:46 (05.02)
  • Gandanta (tithi): 21:03–21:55

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:16–07:17
Abhijit Muhurta12:25–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta14:12–14:47
Godhuli17:09–17:39
Pradosha17:09–20:10
Nishitha00:12–01:12 (05.02)
Amrita Kalam11:24–13:10

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam13:49–14:56
Yamaganda08:17–09:24
Gulika Kalam10:30–11:37
Dur Muhurta11:15–11:50, 14:47–15:22
Varjyam05:44–07:28 (05.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:17–08:44, 09:28–10:09, 11:05–17:09

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shavinggood 08:17–08:44, 09:28–10:09, 11:05–17:09
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 08:17–08:44, 09:28–10:09, 11:05–17:09
Bathing, washing hairgood 08:17–08:44, 09:28–10:09, 11:05–17:09

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 16:42, Revati from 16:42; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Makara 08:17, Kumbha 08:44, Mina 09:28, Mesha 10:09, Vrishabha 11:05, Mithuna 12:39, Karka 15:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 16:42) — a good life; Revati (from 16:42) — increase in property; Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +7

The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.

+2 Yoga Siddha 08:17–00:46 (05.02)+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:17–21:29+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:17–16:42+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:17–16:42+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:17–21:290 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 16:42–08:16 (05.02)0 Ravi Yoga 16:42–08:16 (05.02)−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.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:17

SummaryBest day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraManmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 2117 · Vikram 2252 more
PeriodMagha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
FestivalsSkanda Shashti

At sunrise 08:16

Tithi6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 22:58 more
NakshatraRevati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 18:46 more
Gandamula
YogaSadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 00:43 (06.02) more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 10:18 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:18karana Taitila
from 18:46nakshatra Ashwini
from 22:58tithi Shukla-saptami
from 22:58karana Gara
from 00:43 (06.02)yoga Shubha

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:35
Sunrise08:16
Noon12:43
Sunset17:11
End of twilight17:51
Moonrise09:20
Moonsetnone
Day length8 h 55 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 3, bad — 4

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

taskat 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, Revati (08:16–17:11) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:29 (04.02)–22:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6

Muhurta

Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:16–18:46 Ravi Yoga 08:16–18:46 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:16–22:58 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 22:58–08:14 (06.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:58–08:14 (06.02)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:16–18:46 Anandadi: Vajra 18:46–08:14 (06.02)

  • Roga Panchaka: 18:48 (31.01)–18:46
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 12:18–01:12 (06.02)
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:15–07:15
Abhijit Muhurta12:25–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta14:12–14:48
Godhuli17:11–17:41
Pradosha17:11–20:11
Nishitha00:12–01:12 (06.02)
Amrita Kalam16:10–17:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam11:36–12:43
Yamaganda14:57–16:04
Gulika Kalam09:22–10:29
Dur Muhurta10:03–10:38, 13:01–13:37
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairgood 08:16–08:40, 09:24–10:05, 11:01–17:11

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Makara 08:16, Kumbha 08:40, Mina 09:24, Mesha 10:05, Vrishabha 11:01, Mithuna 12:35, Karka 15:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

  • Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +11

The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.

+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:16–18:46+2 Ravi Yoga 08:16–18:46+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:16–22:58+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:16–18:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:16–18:46+1 Yoga Sadhya 08:16–00:43 (06.02)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Panchaka 08:16–18:46

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:16

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Saumya; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraManmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 2117 · Vikram 2252 more
PeriodMagha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
FestivalsRatha Saptami (Surya Jayanti)

At sunrise 08:14

Tithi7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 23:49 more
NakshatraAshwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 20:15 more
Gandamula
YogaShubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 00:12 (07.02) more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 11:28 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 11:28karana Vanija
from 20:15nakshatra Bharani
from 23:49tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 23:49karana Vishti
from 00:12 (07.02)yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:34
Sunrise08:14
Noon12:43
Sunset17:13
End of twilight17:53
Moonrise09:34
Moonset00:49
Day length8 h 59 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

taskat sunrise

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti) · Surya

The birthday of Surya: the Sun turns his chariot of seven horses to the north. At dawn a holy bath is taken with seven arka leaves placed on the head, and water is offered to Surya.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:58 (05.02)–23:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7

Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:14–23:49

Anandadi: Saumya 08:14–20:15 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 20:15–08:11 (07.02)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 23:49–11:59 (07.02); Bhadra Puchha 01:37–02:50 (07.02); Bhadra Mukha 02:50–04:51 (07.02)
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:13–07:13
Abhijit Muhurta12:25–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta14:13–14:49
Godhuli17:13–17:43
Pradosha17:13–20:13
Nishitha00:12–01:12 (07.02)
Amrita Kalam12:36–14:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:28–11:36
Yamaganda13:51–14:58
Gulika Kalam08:14–09:21
Dur Muhurta08:14–08:49, 08:49–09:25
Varjyam16:00–17:42, 06:11–07:50 (07.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Makara 08:14, Kumbha 08:37, Mina 09:20, Mesha 10:01, Vrishabha 10:57, Mithuna 12:31, Karka 15:02

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

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 08:14–00:12 (07.02)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 08:14–20:15+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:14–20:15+1 Auspicious tithi 08:14–23:49−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:14–23:49

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:14

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraManmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 2117 · Vikram 2252 more
PeriodMagha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
FestivalsBhishma Ashtami · Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 08:11

Tithi8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 23:58 more
NakshatraBharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 21:04 more
YogaShukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 23:08 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 11:59 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 11:59karana Bava
from 21:04nakshatra Krittika
from 23:08yoga Brahma
from 23:58tithi Shukla-navami
from 23:58karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:32
Sunrise08:11
Noon12:43
Sunset17:15
End of twilight17:55
Moonrise09:53
Moonset02:09
Day length9 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 5, bad — 6

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

taskat sunrise

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (08:11–17:15) is good for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:11–11:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Bhishma Ashtami · Bhishma

The day of the departure of Bhishma, who lay on a bed of arrows until the onset of Uttarayana. Tarpana is performed for Bhishma — especially by those who have lost their father.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:49–13:38
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:49 (06.02)–23:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 21:04–08:09 (08.02)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:11–21:04 Jwalamukhi Yoga 21:04–23:58 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 23:58–08:09 (08.02)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:11–21:04 Anandadi: Dhumra 21:04–08:09 (08.02)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 23:49 (06.02)–11:59; Bhadra Puchha 01:37–02:50; Bhadra Mukha 02:50–04:51

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:12–07:12
Abhijit Muhurta12:25–13:01
Vijaya Muhurta14:14–14:50
Godhuli17:15–17:45
Pradosha17:15–20:14
Nishitha00:12–01:12 (08.02)
Amrita Kalam16:07–17:46

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:07–17:15
Yamaganda12:43–13:51
Gulika Kalam14:59–16:07
Dur Muhurta16:03–16:39
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairbad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Makara 08:11, Kumbha 08:33, Mina 09:16, Mesha 09:57, Vrishabha 10:53, Mithuna 12:27, Karka 14:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

  • Shukla-ashtami 08:11–17:15: 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 = −6

There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.

+1 Yoga Shukla 08:11–23:08−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:11–11:59−1 Ashtami 08:11–23:58−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:11–21:04−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:11–21:04−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:11–21:04

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:11

SummaryFavourable day — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraManmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 2117 · Vikram 2252 more
PeriodMagha Gupta Navaratri, day 9
FestivalsMadhva Navami

At sunrise 08:09

Tithi9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 23:21 more
NakshatraKrittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 21:10 more
YogaBrahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 21:29 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 11:45 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 11:45karana Kaulava
from 21:10nakshatra Rohini
from 21:29yoga Indra
from 23:21tithi Shukla-dashami
from 23:21karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:30
Sunrise08:09
Noon12:43
Sunset17:17
End of twilight17:57
Moonrise10:21
Moonset03:30
Day length9 h 07 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

taskat sunrise

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (08:09–17:17) is good for root crops.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Madhva Navami · Madhvacharya

The day of the departure of Madhvacharya, founder of the Dvaita Vedanta school; especially revered by followers of Madhva in Karnataka.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 23:58 (07.02)–23:21
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

  • Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 9

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:10–08:07 (09.02)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:09–21:10 Jwalamukhi Yoga 21:10–23:21

Anandadi: Sthira 08:09–21:10 Anandadi: Vardhamana 21:10–08:07 (09.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:10–07:10
Abhijit Muhurta12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta14:15–14:51
Godhuli17:17–17:47
Pradosha17:17–20:15
Nishitha00:13–01:12 (09.02)
Amrita Kalam18:45–20:22

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam09:18–10:26
Yamaganda11:35–12:43
Gulika Kalam13:52–15:00
Dur Muhurta13:02–13:38, 14:51–15:28
Varjyam09:07–10:43

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:09–08:29, 09:12–09:53, 10:49–17:17

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Makara 08:09, Kumbha 08:29, Mina 09:12, Mesha 09:53, Vrishabha 10:49, Mithuna 12:23, Karka 14:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

  • Shukla-navami 08:09–17:17: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

  • The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.

+2 Yoga Brahma 08:09–21:29+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Sthira 08:09–21:10+1 Auspicious weekday0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:09–21:10 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 08:09–23:21

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:09

SummaryFavourable day — Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraManmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 2117 · Vikram 2252 more

At sunrise 08:07

Tithi10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 21:58 more
NakshatraRohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 20:30 more
YogaIndra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 19:14 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 10:45 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:45karana Gara
from 19:14yoga Vaidhriti
from 20:30nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 21:58tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 21:58karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:28
Sunrise08:07
Noon12:43
Sunset17:20
End of twilight17:59
Moonrise11:04
Moonset04:45
Day length9 h 12 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

taskat sunrise

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (08:07–17:20) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day

Krakacha Yoga 08:07–21:58 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:58–08:05 (10.02)

Anandadi: Matanga 08:07–20:30 Anandadi: Rakshasa 20:30–08:05 (10.02)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 21:36–22:20

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:09–07:08
Abhijit Muhurta12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta14:15–14:52
Godhuli17:20–17:49
Pradosha17:20–20:17
Nishitha00:13–01:12 (10.02)
Amrita Kalam17:24–18:57

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam15:01–16:10
Yamaganda10:25–11:34
Gulika Kalam12:43–13:52
Dur Muhurta09:58–10:35, 23:14–00:13 (10.02)
Varjyam12:43–14:17, 01:47–03:18 (10.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Makara 08:07, Kumbha 08:25, Mina 09:08, Mesha 09:49, Vrishabha 10:45, Mithuna 12:20, Karka 14:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

  • The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.

+2 Yoga Indra 08:07–19:14+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:07–20:30+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:07–20:30+1 Auspicious tithi 08:07–21:58−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:07–21:58

Panchanga at sunrise 08:07

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Vishti (Bhadra)
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraManmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 2117 · Vikram 2252 more
FestivalsJaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi)

At sunrise 08:05

Tithi11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 19:53 more
NakshatraMrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 19:08 more
YogaVaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 16:25 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 09:01 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:01karana Vishti
from 16:25yoga Vishkambha
from 19:08nakshatra Ardra
from 19:53tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 19:53karana Bava
from 06:36 (11.02)karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:26
Sunrise08:05
Noon12:43
Sunset17:22
End of twilight18:01
Moonrise12:07
Moonset05:48
Day length9 h 16 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 5, bad — 1

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

taskat sunrise

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (08:05–17:22) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:01–17:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Jaya Ekadashi (Bhaimi) · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the bright half of Magha. According to the Puranas, the fast frees one from lower states of existence — the fate of pishacha ghosts; Vishnu is worshipped.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:58 (09.02)–19:53
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:03–09:55 (11.02)

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:05–19:08 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:05–19:08 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:53–08:03 (11.02)

Anandadi: Amrita 08:05–19:08 Anandadi: Musala 19:08–08:03 (11.02)

  • Bhadra in heaven: 09:01–19:53; Bhadra Puchha 13:19–14:24; Bhadra Mukha 14:24–16:14

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:07–07:06
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta14:16–14:53
Godhuli17:22–17:51
Pradosha17:22–20:18
Nishitha00:13–01:12 (11.02)
Amrita Kalam10:50–12:21, 07:59–09:27 (11.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:43–13:53
Yamaganda09:15–10:24
Gulika Kalam11:34–12:43
Dur Muhurta12:25–13:02
Varjyam02:51–04:19 (11.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 16:25–17:22

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shavinggood 16:25–17:22
Cutting fingernailsaverage 16:25–17:22
Cutting toenailsgood 16:25–17:22
Bathing, washing hairgood 08:05–08:21, 09:04–09:46, 10:41–17:22

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Makara 08:05, Kumbha 08:21, Mina 09:04, Mesha 09:46, Vrishabha 10:41, Mithuna 12:16, Karka 14:46

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

  • Vaidhriti 08:05–16:25: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

  • Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4

There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:05–19:08+2 Ravi Yoga 08:05–19:08+1 Anandadi: Amrita 08:05–19:08+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:05–19:08+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:05–19:53−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:01–19:53−3 Vaidhriti 08:05–16:25

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:05

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraManmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 2117 · Vikram 2252 more
FestivalsPradosha Vrat

At sunrise 08:03

Tithi12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 17:10 more
NakshatraArdra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 17:09 more
YogaVishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 13:04 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 17:10 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 13:04yoga Priti
from 17:09nakshatra Punarvasu
from 17:10tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 17:10karana Kaulava
from 03:36 (12.02)karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:24
Sunrise08:03
Noon12:43
Sunset17:24
End of twilight18:03
Moonrise13:30
Moonset06:33
Day length9 h 20 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

taskat sunrisefrom 17:09from 17:10

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (17:09–17:24) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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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, 17:24–20:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:09–08:01 (12.02) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:09–08:01 (12.02)

Anandadi: Siddhi 17:09–08:01 (12.02) Anandadi: Kana 08:03–17:09

  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvadashi

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:06–07:04
Abhijit Muhurta12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta14:17–14:54
Godhuli17:24–17:53
Pradosha17:24–20:19
Nishitha00:13–01:12 (12.02)
Amrita Kalam07:59–09:27

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam13:54–15:04
Yamaganda08:03–09:13
Gulika Kalam10:23–11:33
Dur Muhurta11:10–11:47, 14:54–15:32
Varjyam03:54–05:20 (12.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:00–09:42, 10:37–17:09

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 09:00–09:42, 10:37–17:09
Cutting fingernailsaverage 09:00–09:42, 10:37–17:24
Cutting toenailsaverage 09:00–09:42, 10:37–17:09
Bathing, washing hairgood 09:00–09:42, 10:37–17:24

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ardra until 17:09, Punarvasu from 17:09; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 17:10, Shukla-triodashi from 17:10; lagna Makara 08:03, Kumbha 08:17, Mina 09:00, Mesha 09:42, Vrishabha 10:37, Mithuna 12:12, Karka 14:42

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 17:09) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 17:09) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.

+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Priti 13:04–08:01 (12.02)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 17:09–08:01 (12.02)0 Anandadi: Siddhi 17:09–08:01 (12.02)0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:09–08:01 (12.02)0 Auspicious tithi 17:10–08:01 (12.02)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 17:09–08:01 (12.02)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:03–17:10−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:03–17:09−3 Anandadi: Kana 08:03–17:09

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:03

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 14:39
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraManmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 2117 · Vikram 2252 more

At sunrise 08:01

Tithi13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 13:55 more
NakshatraPunarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 14:39 more
YogaPriti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 09:17 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 13:55 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:17yoga Ayushman
from 13:55tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 13:55karana Gara
from 14:39nakshatra Pushya
from 00:10 (13.02)karana Vanija
from 05:10 (13.02)yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:22
Sunrise08:01
Noon12:43
Sunset17:26
End of twilight18:05
Moonrise15:05
Moonset07:04
Day length9 h 25 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 1, bad — 3

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

taskat sunrisefrom 13:55from 14:39

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (08:01–14:39) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (14:39–17:26) is good for sowing.
  • Shukla-chaturdashi 13:55–17:26: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:01–14:39 Ravi Yoga 14:39–07:59 (13.02)

Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:01–14:39 Anandadi: Utpata 14:39–07:59 (13.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:04–07:02
Abhijit Muhurta12:25–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta14:18–14:55
Godhuli17:26–17:55
Pradosha17:26–20:21
Nishitha00:13–01:11 (13.02)
Amrita Kalam12:30–13:56, 06:09–07:33 (13.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam11:33–12:43
Yamaganda15:05–16:15
Gulika Kalam09:12–10:22
Dur Muhurta09:54–10:32, 13:02–13:40
Varjyam21:41–23:06

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:56–09:38, 10:33–13:55

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, shavinggood 08:56–09:38, 10:33–13:55
Cutting fingernailsaverage 08:01–13:55
Cutting toenailsgood 08:56–09:38, 10:33–13:55
Bathing, washing hairgood 08:56–09:38, 10:33–13:55

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 14:39, Pushya from 14:39; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 13:55, Shukla-chaturdashi from 13:55; lagna Makara 08:01, Kumbha 08:13, Mina 08:56, Mesha 09:38, Vrishabha 10:33, Mithuna 12:08, Karka 14:38

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 14:39) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 14:39) — increase in wealth; Friday — universal respect.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

  • Shukla-chaturdashi 13:55–17:26: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

  • Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.

Auspicious time begins after 14:39

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:01–14:39+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:01–14:39+1 Yoga Priti 08:01–09:17+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:01–13:55+1 Ravi Yoga 14:39–07:59 (13.02)0 Anandadi: Utpata 14:39–07:59 (13.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Rikta tithi 13:55–07:59 (13.02)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:01–14:39

Panchanga at sunrise 08:01

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Kshaya tithi
MonthMagha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraManmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 2117 · Vikram 2252 more
FestivalsThaipusam · Magha Purnima (Maghi)

At sunrise 07:59

Tithi14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 10:19 more
NakshatraPushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 11:47 more
YogaSaubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 00:51 (14.02) more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 10:19 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 10:19tithi Purnima (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 10:19karana Vishti
from 11:47nakshatra Ashlesha
from 20:26karana Bava
from 00:51 (14.02)yoga Shobhana
from 06:31 (14.02)tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 06:31 (14.02)karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:20
Sunrise07:59
Noon12:43
Sunset17:28
End of twilight18:07
Moonrise16:44
Moonset07:26
Day length9 h 29 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 8, bad — 3

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

taskat sunrisefrom 10:19from 11:47

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (07:59–11:47) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:19–17:28: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Shukla-chaturdashi 07:59–10:19: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Thaipusam · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

A festival of Murugan on the day of Pushya nakshatra in the Tamil month of Thai, usually at the full moon: pilgrims carry kavadi and pots of milk in fulfilment of vows. According to legend, on this day Parvati gave Murugan his spear, the Vel.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, 07:59–11:47
of the two days with this nakshatra, the one nearest the full moon is chosen

Magha Purnima (Maghi) · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon of Magha: the end of Magha Snana, holy bath and generous charity; Ravidas Jayanti, Lalita Jayanti.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:19–06:31 (14.02)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:59–10:19 Ravi Yoga 07:59–11:47

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:19–06:31 (14.02)

Anandadi: Mitra 07:59–11:47 Anandadi: Manasa 11:47–07:56 (14.02)

  • Bhadra on earth: 10:19–20:26; Bhadra Puchha 16:53–17:54; Bhadra Mukha 17:54–19:35
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:30–13:58 (14.02)
  • Gandanta (tithi): 06:11–06:52 (14.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:02–07:00
Abhijit Muhurta12:24–13:02
Vijaya Muhurta14:18–14:56
Godhuli17:28–17:57
Pradosha17:28–20:22
Nishitha00:13–01:11 (14.02)
Amrita Kalam07:20–08:44 (14.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:21–11:32
Yamaganda13:55–15:06
Gulika Kalam07:59–09:10
Dur Muhurta07:59–08:37, 08:37–09:15
Varjyam22:57–00:21 (14.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 10:29–11:47

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Pushya until 11:47, Ashlesha from 11:47; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 10:19, Purnima from 10:19; lagna Makara 07:59, Kumbha 08:09, Mina 08:52, Mesha 09:34, Vrishabha 10:29, Mithuna 12:04, Karka 14:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 11:47) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 11:47) — physical affliction (suffering); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

  • Shukla-chaturdashi 07:59–10:19: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
  • Purnima 10:19–17:28: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Bhadra on earth 10:19–17:28: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth, Kshaya tithi

+2 Pushya 07:59–11:47+2 Ravi Yoga 07:59–11:47+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:59–10:19+1 Anandadi: Mitra 07:59–11:47+1 Yoga Saubhagya 07:59–00:51 (14.02)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:47–07:56 (14.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:19–06:31 (14.02)−2 Rikta tithi 07:59–10:19−3 Bhadra on earth 10:19–20:26

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 07:59

SummaryUnfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraManmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 2117 · Vikram 2252 more

At sunrise 07:56

Tithi1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 02:42 (15.02) more
NakshatraAshlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 08:44 more
Gandamula
YogaShobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 20:29 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 16:36 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 08:44nakshatra Magha
from 16:36karana Kaulava
from 20:29yoga Atiganda
from 02:42 (15.02)tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 02:42 (15.02)karana Taitila
from 05:40 (15.02)nakshatra Purva-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:18
Sunrise07:56
Noon12:43
Sunset17:30
End of twilight18:09
Moonrise18:23
Moonset07:42
Day length9 h 33 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)06:31

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 5, bad — 5

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

taskat sunrisefrom 08:44

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (08:44–17:30) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:56–02:42 (15.02) Yamaghanta 08:44–05:40 (15.02)

Anandadi: Chhatra 05:40–07:54 (15.02) Anandadi: Vajra 07:56–08:44 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:44–05:40 (15.02)

  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:30–13:58
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta06:01–06:59
Abhijit Muhurta12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:19–14:57
Godhuli17:30–17:59
Pradosha17:30–20:23
Nishitha00:14–01:11 (15.02)
Amrita Kalam07:20–08:44, 03:35–04:59 (15.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:19–17:30
Yamaganda12:43–13:55
Gulika Kalam15:07–16:19
Dur Muhurta16:14–16:52
Varjyam19:12–20:36

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, shavingbad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsbad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairbad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 08:44, Magha from 08:44; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Makara 07:56, Kumbha 08:05, Mina 08:48, Mesha 09:30, Vrishabha 10:25, Mithuna 12:00, Karka 14:31, Simha 17:30

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 08:44) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 08:44) — loss of property; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

  • The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
  • Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −6

A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

+1 Yoga Shobhana 07:56–20:29+1 Auspicious tithi 07:56–02:42 (15.02)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:44–05:40 (15.02)−1 Gandanta 07:56–13:58−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:56–08:44−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:56–02:42 (15.02)−3 Yamaghanta 08:44–05:40 (15.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:56

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraManmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 2117 · Vikram 2252 more
FestivalsKumbha Sankranti

At sunrise 07:54

Tithi2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 23:02 more
NakshatraPurva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 02:48 (16.02) more
YogaAtiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 16:11 more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 12:50 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Makara (Capricorn), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 12:50karana Gara
from 16:11yoga Sukarma
from 23:02tithi Krishna-tritya
from 23:02karana Vanija
from 02:48 (16.02)nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:16
Sunrise07:54
Noon12:43
Sunset17:33
End of twilight18:11
Moonrise19:59
Moonset07:55
Day length9 h 38 min

Sky

Kumbha Sankranti15:54 — the Sun enters Kumbha (Aquarius)

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, bad — 0

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

taskat sunrise

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (07:54–17:33) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kumbha Sankranti · Surya

The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Aquarius. Punya Kala (the time for holy bath, charity and tarpana) — before the moment of entry.

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 09:30–15:54
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:54–23:02 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 02:48–07:52 (16.02)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:54–02:48 (16.02) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 02:48–07:52 (16.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:59–06:57
Abhijit Muhurta12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:20–14:58
Godhuli17:33–18:01
Pradosha17:33–20:24
Nishitha00:14–01:11 (16.02)
Amrita Kalam21:10–22:35

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam09:07–10:19
Yamaganda11:31–12:43
Gulika Kalam13:56–15:08
Dur Muhurta13:03–13:41, 14:58–15:37
Varjyam12:43–14:08

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Makara 07:54, Kumbha 08:01, Mina 08:44, Mesha 09:26, Vrishabha 10:21, Mithuna 11:56, Karka 14:27, Simha 17:26

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

  • Sankranti at 15:54 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

  • Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
  • Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1

There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.

Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 07:54–02:48 (16.02)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:54–23:020 Yoga Sukarma 16:11–07:52 (16.02)−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:54–02:48 (16.02)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:54–23:02

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 07:54

SummaryFavourable day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Prajapati; auspicious time — until 09:19
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraManmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 2117 · Vikram 2252 more
FestivalsAngaraki Chaturthi (Dwijapriya)

At sunrise 07:52

Tithi3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 19:42 more
NakshatraUttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 00:18 (17.02) more
YogaSukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 12:07 more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 09:19 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 09:19karana Vishti
from 12:07yoga Dhriti
from 19:42tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 19:42karana Bava
from 00:18 (17.02)nakshatra Hasta
from 06:13 (17.02)karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:14
Sunrise07:52
Noon12:43
Sunset17:35
End of twilight18:13
Moonrise21:33
Moonset08:07
Day length9 h 42 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, bad — 0

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

taskat sunrise

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (07:52–17:35) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:19–17:35: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Angaraki Chaturthi (Dwijapriya) · Ganesha

A Sankashti falling on a Tuesday — the day of Mars (Angaraka) — is the most favourable of all Sankashtis: a fast on this day is equated with observing every Sankashti of the year.

Rule: at moonrise, 21:33
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:52–19:42

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:52–19:42

Anandadi: Prajapati 07:52–00:18 (17.02) Anandadi: Saumya 00:18–07:50 (17.02)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 09:19–19:42; Bhadra Puchha 16:05–17:07; Bhadra Mukha 17:07–18:50

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:57–06:55
Abhijit Muhurta12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:21–14:59
Godhuli17:35–18:03
Pradosha17:35–20:26
Nishitha00:14–01:11 (17.02)
Amrita Kalam17:51–19:17

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam15:09–16:22
Yamaganda10:18–11:31
Gulika Kalam12:43–13:56
Dur Muhurta09:49–10:27, 23:17–00:14 (17.02)
Varjyam09:15–10:41

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, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernailsaverage 08:40–09:22, 10:17–17:22
Cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Makara 07:52, Kumbha 07:57, Mina 08:40, Mesha 09:22, Vrishabha 10:17, Mithuna 11:52, Karka 14:23, Simha 17:22

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

  • The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
  • Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.

Auspicious time ends by 09:19

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:52–19:42+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 07:52–00:18 (17.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:52–00:18 (17.02)+1 Yoga Sukarma 07:52–12:07+1 Auspicious tithi 07:52–19:420 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 07:52–19:42 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:19–19:42

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 07:52

SummaryFavourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; auspicious time — after 16:52
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraManmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 2117 · Vikram 2252 more

At sunrise 07:50

Tithi4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 16:52 more
NakshatraHasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 22:20 more
YogaDhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 08:26 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 16:52 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 08:26yoga Shula
from 16:52tithi Krishna-panchami
from 16:52karana Kaulava
from 22:20nakshatra Chitra
from 03:42 (18.02)karana Taitila
from 05:13 (18.02)yoga Ganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:11
Sunrise07:50
Noon12:43
Sunset17:37
End of twilight18:15
Moonrise23:05
Moonset08:19
Day length9 h 47 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

taskat sunrisefrom 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, Hasta (07:50–17:37) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:50–22:20

Anandadi: Ananda 07:50–22:20 Anandadi: Kaladanda 22:20–07:47 (18.02)

  • Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:56–06:53
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta14:21–15:00
Godhuli17:37–18:05
Pradosha17:37–20:27
Nishitha00:14–01:11 (18.02)
Amrita Kalam16:50–18:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:43–13:57
Yamaganda09:03–10:16
Gulika Kalam11:30–12:43
Dur Muhurta12:24–13:03
Varjyam08:01–09:29, 05:54–07:25 (18.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 16:52–17:18

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shavinggood 16:52–17:18
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 16:52–17:18
Bathing, washing hairgood 16:52–17:18

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 16:52, Krishna-panchami from 16:52; lagna Makara 07:50, Kumbha 07:53, Mina 08:36, Mesha 09:18, Vrishabha 10:14, Mithuna 11:48, Karka 14:19, Simha 17:18

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

  • Krishna-chaturti 07:50–16:52: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

  • Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.

Auspicious time begins after 16:52

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:50–22:20+1 Anandadi: Ananda 07:50–22:20+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:50–22:20+1 Yoga Dhriti 07:50–08:26+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 16:52–07:47 (18.02)0 Yoga Shula 08:26–10:09−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 07:50–16:52−2 Rikta tithi 07:50–16:52

Panchanga at sunrise 07:50

SummaryBest day — Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Chara; auspicious time — until 14:42
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraManmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 2117 · Vikram 2252 more

At sunrise 07:47

Tithi5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 14:42 more
NakshatraChitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 21:03 more
YogaGanda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 02:35 (19.02) more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 14:42 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 14:42tithi Krishna-shashti
from 14:42karana Gara
from 21:03nakshatra Swati
from 01:53 (19.02)karana Vanija
from 02:35 (19.02)yoga Vriddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:09
Sunrise07:47
Noon12:43
Sunset17:39
End of twilight18:17
Moonrisenone
Moonset08:33
Day length9 h 51 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 2, bad — 3

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

taskat sunrisefrom 14:42

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (07:47–17:39) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:47–14:42 Ravi Yoga 21:03–07:45 (19.02)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:42–07:45 (19.02)

Anandadi: Chara 07:47–21:03 Anandadi: Sthira 21:03–07:45 (19.02)

  • Gandanta (tithi): 14:20–15:04

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:54–06:51
Abhijit Muhurta12:24–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:22–15:01
Godhuli17:39–18:07
Pradosha17:39–20:28
Nishitha00:14–01:10 (19.02)
Amrita Kalam15:00–16:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam13:57–15:11
Yamaganda07:47–09:01
Gulika Kalam10:15–11:29
Dur Muhurta11:05–11:44, 15:01–15:41
Varjyam02:32–04:06 (19.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 08:32–09:14, 10:10–14:42

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shavinggood 08:32–09:14, 10:10–14:42
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 08:32–09:14, 10:10–14:42
Bathing, washing hairgood 08:32–09:14, 10:10–17:14

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-panchami until 14:42, Krishna-shashti from 14:42; lagna Makara 07:47, Kumbha 07:49, Mina 08:32, Mesha 09:14, Vrishabha 10:10, Mithuna 11:44, Karka 14:15, Simha 17:14

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

  • Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.

Auspicious time ends by 14:42

+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:47–14:42+1 Anandadi: Chara 07:47–21:03+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:47–21:03+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 07:47–14:42−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:42–07:45 (19.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:47

SummaryFavourable day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 13:17
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraManmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 2117 · Vikram 2252 more

At sunrise 07:45

Tithi6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 13:17 more
NakshatraSwati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 20:33 more
YogaVriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 00:37 (20.02) more
KaranaVanija (movable) · until 13:17 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 13:17tithi Krishna-saptami
from 13:17karana Vishti
from 20:33nakshatra Vishakha
from 00:37 (20.02)yoga Dhruva
from 00:54 (20.02)karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:07
Sunrise07:45
Noon12:43
Sunset17:41
End of twilight18:19
Moonrise00:35
Moonset08:50
Day length9 h 56 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

taskat sunrisefrom 13:17

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (07:45–17:41) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:17–17:41: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:45–13:17 Ravi Yoga 07:45–20:33

Krakacha Yoga 13:17–07:43 (20.02) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:17–07:43 (20.02)

Anandadi: Matanga 20:33–07:43 (20.02) Anandadi: Gada 07:45–20:33

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 13:17–00:54 (20.02); Bhadra Puchha 17:59–19:09; Bhadra Mukha 19:09–21:06

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:52–06:49
Abhijit Muhurta12:23–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:23–15:02
Godhuli17:41–18:09
Pradosha17:41–20:30
Nishitha00:14–01:10 (20.02)
Amrita Kalam11:56–13:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam11:29–12:43
Yamaganda15:12–16:27
Gulika Kalam09:00–10:14
Dur Muhurta09:44–10:24, 13:03–13:43
Varjyam02:13–03:51 (20.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:17–17:10

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shavinggood 13:17–17:10
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsgood 13:17–17:10
Bathing, washing hairgood 08:29–09:10, 10:06–17:10

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-shashti until 13:17, Krishna-saptami from 13:17; lagna Kumbha 07:45, Mina 08:29, Mesha 09:10, Vrishabha 10:06, Mithuna 11:40, Karka 14:11, Simha 17:10

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

  • Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
  • Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.

Auspicious time ends by 13:17

+2 Ravi Yoga 07:45–20:33+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:45–13:17+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:45–20:33+1 Yoga Vriddhi 07:45–00:37 (20.02)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:17–07:43 (20.02) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 13:17–00:54 (20.02)−1 Anandadi: Gada 07:45–20:33−1 Krakacha Yoga 13:17–07:43 (20.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:45

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shubha, Yoga Dhruva; cons: Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraManmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 2117 · Vikram 2252 more
FestivalsKalashtami

At sunrise 07:43

Tithi7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 12:43 more
NakshatraVishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 20:52 more
YogaDhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 23:18 more
KaranaBava (movable) · until 12:43 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 12:43tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 12:43karana Balava
from 20:52nakshatra Anuradha
from 23:18yoga Vyaghata
from 00:46 (21.02)karana Kaulava

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:05
Sunrise07:43
Noon12:43
Sunset17:43
End of twilight18:21
Moonrise02:01
Moonset09:14
Day length10 h 00 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

taskat sunrisefrom 12:43

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (07:43–17:43) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

The eighth day of the waning Moon is dedicated to Kalabhairava, the fierce form of Shiva. The day is chosen so that Ashtami prevails at the beginning of the night (Pradosha). Devotees fast, worship Bhairava in the evening and at night, and feed dogs — the dog is his mount.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:43–20:31
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 07:43–12:43

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:43–12:43

Anandadi: Shubha 07:43–20:52 Anandadi: Amrita 20:52–07:40 (21.02)

Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:50–06:47
Abhijit Muhurta12:23–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:23–15:03
Godhuli17:43–18:11
Pradosha17:43–20:31
Nishitha00:14–01:10 (21.02)
Amrita Kalam11:57–13:34

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:13–11:28
Yamaganda13:58–15:13
Gulika Kalam07:43–08:58
Dur Muhurta07:43–08:23, 08:23–09:03
Varjyam01:04–02:44 (21.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:25–09:06, 10:02–12:43

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, shavingaverage 08:25–09:06, 10:02–12:43
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 08:25–09:06, 10:02–12:43
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:25–09:06, 10:02–12:43

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-saptami until 12:43, Krishna-ashtami from 12:43; lagna Kumbha 07:43, Mina 08:25, Mesha 09:06, Vrishabha 10:02, Mithuna 11:36, Karka 14:07, Simha 17:06

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

  • Krishna-ashtami 12:43–17:43: 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

Ordinary day · score S = −1

Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.

+1 Anandadi: Shubha 07:43–20:52+1 Yoga Dhruva 07:43–23:180 Tripushkar Yoga 07:43–12:43−1 Ashtami 12:43–07:40 (21.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:43–12:43

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 07:43

SummaryUnfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Ashtami
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraManmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 2117 · Vikram 2252 more

At sunrise 07:40

Tithi8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 13:00 more
NakshatraAnuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 22:00 more
YogaVyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 22:38 more
KaranaKaulava (movable) · until 13:00 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 13:00tithi Krishna-navami
from 13:00karana Taitila
from 22:00nakshatra Jyestha
from 22:38yoga Harshana
from 01:27 (22.02)karana Gara

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:03
Sunrise07:40
Noon12:42
Sunset17:46
End of twilight18:24
Moonrise03:19
Moonset09:47
Day length10 h 05 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

taskat sunrisefrom 13:00

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, Anuradha (07:40–17:46) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Mrityu 07:40–22:00 Anandadi: Kana 22:00–07:38 (22.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:49–06:45
Abhijit Muhurta12:23–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:24–15:04
Godhuli17:46–18:13
Pradosha17:46–20:32
Nishitha00:14–01:10 (22.02)
Amrita Kalam11:07–12:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:30–17:46
Yamaganda12:43–13:59
Gulika Kalam15:14–16:30
Dur Muhurta16:25–17:05
Varjyam04:02–05:46 (22.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:21–09:02, 09:58–17:02

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 13:00, Krishna-navami from 13:00; lagna Kumbha 07:40, Mina 08:21, Mesha 09:02, Vrishabha 09:58, Mithuna 11:32, Karka 14:03, Simha 17:02

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”); Sunday — physical well-being.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

  • Krishna-ashtami 07:40–13:00: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
  • Krishna-navami 13:00–17:46: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

  • The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
  • Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −3

A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:40–22:00−1 Ashtami 07:40–13:00−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 07:40–22:00

Panchanga at sunrise 07:40

SummaryOrdinary day — pros: Anandadi: Padma, Yoga Harshana; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraManmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 2117 · Vikram 2252 more

At sunrise 07:38

Tithi9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 14:04 more
NakshatraJyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 23:52 more
Gandamula
YogaHarshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 22:32 more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 14:04 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 14:04tithi Krishna-dashami
from 14:04karana Vanija
from 22:32yoga Vajra
from 23:52nakshatra Mula
from 02:52 (23.02)karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn07:00
Sunrise07:38
Noon12:42
Sunset17:48
End of twilight18:26
Moonrise04:25
Moonset10:33
Day length10 h 09 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 8, bad — 5

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

taskat sunrisefrom 14:04

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (07:38–17:48) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Padma 07:38–23:52 Anandadi: Lumbaka 23:52–07:36 (23.02)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:52–15:49 (23.02); Bhadra Puchha 04:52–06:10 (23.02); Bhadra Mukha 06:10–08:18 (23.02)
  • Gandanta (nakshatra): 17:20–06:26 (23.02)
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:47–06:42
Abhijit Muhurta12:23–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:25–15:05
Godhuli17:48–18:15
Pradosha17:48–20:33
Nishitha00:14–01:09 (23.02)
Amrita Kalam14:23–16:06

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:54–10:10
Yamaganda11:27–12:43
Gulika Kalam13:59–15:15
Dur Muhurta13:03–13:44, 15:05–15:46
Varjyamnone on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:04–16:58

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shavingaverage 14:04–16:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 14:04–16:58
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:17–08:58, 09:54–17:48

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-navami until 14:04, Krishna-dashami from 14:04; lagna Kumbha 07:38, Mina 08:17, Mesha 08:58, Vrishabha 09:54, Mithuna 11:28, Karka 13:59, Simha 16:58

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

  • Krishna-navami 07:38–14:04: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

  • Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
  • Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
  • 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 = 0

Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.

+1 Anandadi: Padma 07:38–23:52+1 Yoga Harshana 07:38–22:32+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:38–23:52−2 Rikta tithi 07:38–14:04

Panchanga at sunrise 07:38

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra)
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraManmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 2117 · Vikram 2252 more

At sunrise 07:36

Tithi10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 15:49 more
NakshatraMula, pada 2 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 02:18 (24.02) more
Gandamula
YogaVajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 22:54 more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 15:49 more
VaraMangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 15:49tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 15:49karana Bava
from 22:54yoga Siddhi
from 02:18 (24.02)nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
from 04:53 (24.02)karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn06:58
Sunrise07:36
Noon12:42
Sunset17:50
End of twilight18:28
Moonrise05:14
Moonset11:32
Day length10 h 14 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 7, bad — 4

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

taskat sunrisefrom 15:49

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (07:36–17:50) is good for sowing, for root crops.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:36–15:49: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Krakacha Yoga 07:36–15:49 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:49–07:33 (24.02)

Anandadi: Chhatra 07:36–02:18 (24.02) Anandadi: Mitra 02:18–07:33 (24.02)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 02:52–15:49; Bhadra Puchha 04:52–06:10; Bhadra Mukha 06:10–08:18
  • Gandanta (tithi): 15:23–16:15
  • Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:45–06:40
Abhijit Muhurta12:22–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:25–15:06
Godhuli17:50–18:17
Pradosha17:50–20:35
Nishitha00:14–01:09 (24.02)
Amrita Kalam19:15–21:01

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam15:16–16:33
Yamaganda10:09–11:26
Gulika Kalam12:43–14:00
Dur Muhurta09:38–10:19, 23:19–00:14 (24.02)
Varjyam00:32–02:18 (24.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shavingbad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsbad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairaverage 08:13–08:54, 09:50–16:54

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Krishna-dashami until 15:49, Krishna-ekadashi from 15:49; lagna Kumbha 07:36, Mina 08:13, Mesha 08:54, Vrishabha 09:50, Mithuna 11:24, Karka 13:55, Simha 16:54

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Cautions:

  • Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 07:36–02:18 (24.02)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:49–07:33 (24.02)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:36–02:18 (24.02)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:36–15:49−3 Krakacha Yoga 07:36–15:49

Panchanga at sunrise 07:36

SummaryFavourable day — Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Shrivatsa
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraManmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 2117 · Vikram 2252 more
FestivalsVijaya Ekadashi

At sunrise 07:33

Tithi11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 18:03 more
NakshatraPurva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 05:09 (25.02) more
YogaSiddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 23:36 more
KaranaBalava (movable) · until 18:03 more
VaraBuddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 18:03tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 18:03karana Kaulava
from 23:36yoga Vyatipata
from 05:09 (25.02)nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 07:18 (25.02)karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn06:56
Sunrise07:33
Noon12:42
Sunset17:52
End of twilight18:30
Moonrise05:49
Moonset12:41
Day length10 h 18 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, bad — 2

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

taskat sunrise

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (07:33–17:52) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Vijaya Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Magha (Phalguna in North India). “Bestower of victory”: according to legend, Rama observed it before crossing to Lanka.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:49 (23.02)–18:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 07:31–09:35 (25.02)

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:03–07:31 (25.02)

Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:33–05:09 (25.02) Anandadi: Vajra 05:09–07:31 (25.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:43–06:38
Abhijit Muhurtanone: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta14:26–15:07
Godhuli17:52–18:19
Pradosha17:52–20:36
Nishitha00:14–01:09 (25.02)
Amrita Kalam23:47–01:34 (25.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam12:43–14:00
Yamaganda08:51–10:08
Gulika Kalam11:25–12:43
Dur Muhurta12:22–13:03
Varjyam13:02–14:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:09–08:50, 09:46–16:50

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, shavingaverage 08:09–08:50, 09:46–16:50
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 08:09–08:50, 09:46–16:50
Bathing, washing hairgood 08:09–08:50, 09:46–16:50

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-ekadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:33, Mina 08:09, Mesha 08:50, Vrishabha 09:46, Mithuna 11:21, Karka 13:51, Simha 16:50

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

  • Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
  • Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +3

Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.

+2 Yoga Siddhi 07:33–23:36+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 07:33–05:09 (25.02)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 07:33–05:09 (25.02)

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 07:33

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Vyatipata
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraManmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 2117 · Vikram 2252 more

At sunrise 07:31

Tithi12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 20:37 more
NakshatraUttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 08:14 (26.02) more
YogaVyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 00:32 (26.02) more
KaranaTaitila (movable) · until 20:37 more
VaraGuru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 20:37tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 20:37karana Gara
from 00:32 (26.02)yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn06:53
Sunrise07:31
Noon12:42
Sunset17:54
End of twilight18:32
Moonrise06:13
Moonset13:55
Day length10 h 23 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

taskat sunrise

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (07:31–17:54) is good for sowing.

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Muhurta

Anandadi: Saumya 07:31–01:27 (26.02) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 01:27–07:28 (26.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:42–06:36
Abhijit Muhurta12:22–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:26–15:08
Godhuli17:54–18:21
Pradosha17:54–20:37
Nishitha00:14–01:08 (26.02)
Amrita Kalam01:00–02:49 (26.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam14:00–15:18
Yamaganda07:31–08:49
Gulika Kalam10:07–11:25
Dur Muhurta10:59–11:40, 15:08–15:50
Varjyam14:11–15:59

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairgood 08:05–08:47, 09:42–16:47

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Kumbha 07:31, Mina 08:05, Mesha 08:47, Vrishabha 09:42, Mithuna 11:17, Karka 13:47, Simha 16:47

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Thursday — success.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

  • Vyatipata 07:31–17:54: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

  • Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+1 Anandadi: Saumya 07:31–01:27 (26.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious weekday−3 Vyatipata 07:31–00:32 (26.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:31

SummaryBest day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 10:02
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraManmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 2117 · Vikram 2252 more
FestivalsMaha Shivaratri · Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 07:28

Tithi13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 23:19 more
NakshatraUttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 08:14 more
YogaVariyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 01:32 (27.02) more
KaranaGara (movable) · until 09:57 more
VaraShukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 08:14nakshatra Shravana
from 09:57karana Vanija
from 23:19tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 23:19karana Vishti
from 01:32 (27.02)yoga Parigha

Sun and Moon

Dawn06:51
Sunrise07:28
Noon12:42
Sunset17:56
End of twilight18:34
Moonrise06:30
Moonset15:10
Day length10 h 28 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 0, bad — 3

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

taskat sunrisefrom 08:14

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, Uttara-Ashadha (07:28–08:14) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (08:14–17:56) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Maha Shivaratri · Shiva

“The Great Night of Shiva” — the marriage of Shiva and Parvati and the appearance of the fiery lingam. Devotees fast all day, keep vigil at night, perform abhisheka of the lingam in each of the four praharas and offer bilva leaves; the main puja is at midnight (Nishitha).

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:14–01:08 (27.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

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, 17:56–20:38
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:14–07:26 (27.02)

Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:28–10:02 Anandadi: Dhumra 10:02–07:26 (27.02)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:19–12:40 (27.02); Bhadra Mukha 23:19–01:32 (27.02); Bhadra Puchha 11:20–12:40 (27.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:40–06:34
Abhijit Muhurta12:21–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:27–15:09
Godhuli17:56–18:23
Pradosha17:56–20:38
Nishitha00:14–01:08 (27.02)
Amrita Kalam23:37–01:25 (27.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam11:24–12:42
Yamaganda15:19–16:38
Gulika Kalam08:47–10:05
Dur Muhurta09:34–10:16, 13:03–13:45
Varjyam12:45–14:34

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, shavingaverage throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hairgood 08:01–08:43, 09:38–16:43

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 08:14, Shravana from 08:14; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Kumbha 07:28, Mina 08:01, Mesha 08:43, Vrishabha 09:38, Mithuna 11:13, Karka 13:43, Simha 16:43

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 08:14) — improved health; Shravana (from 08:14) — bodily development (physical growth); Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

  • Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
  • Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

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 10:02

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:14–07:26 (27.02)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:28–08:14+1 Yoga Variyana 07:28–01:32 (27.02)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 07:28–10:02

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 07:28

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraManmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 2117 · Vikram 2252 more

At sunrise 07:26

Tithi14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 02:01 (28.02) more
NakshatraShravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 11:23 more
YogaParigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 02:32 (28.02) more
KaranaVishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 12:40 more
VaraShani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 11:23nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 12:40karana Shakuni
from 02:01 (28.02)tithi Amavasya
from 02:01 (28.02)karana Chatushpada
from 02:32 (28.02)yoga Shiva

Sun and Moon

Dawn06:49
Sunrise07:26
Noon12:42
Sunset17:58
End of twilight18:36
Moonrise06:43
Moonset16:25
Day length10 h 32 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

taskat sunrisefrom 11:23

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, Shravana (07:26–11:23) is good for sowing.
  • Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:26–12:40: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Shakuni 12:40–17:58: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
  • Krishna-chaturdashi 07:26–17:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:26–11:23 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:26–02:01 (28.02)

Anandadi: Sthira 07:26–11:23 Anandadi: Vardhamana 11:23–07:23 (28.02)

  • Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:19 (26.02)–12:40; Bhadra Mukha 23:19 (26.02)–01:32; Bhadra Puchha 11:20–12:40
  • Mrityu Panchaka: 00:56 (28.02)–00:35 (04.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:38–06:32
Abhijit Muhurta12:21–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:28–15:10
Godhuli17:58–18:25
Pradosha17:58–20:39
Nishitha00:14–01:08 (28.02)
Amrita Kalam02:44–04:32 (28.02)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam10:04–11:23
Yamaganda14:01–15:20
Gulika Kalam07:26–08:45
Dur Muhurta07:26–08:08, 08:08–08:50
Varjyam15:53–17:42

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, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 07:57–08:39, 09:34–16:39

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shravana until 11:23, Dhanishtha from 11:23; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Kumbha 07:26, Mina 07:57, Mesha 08:39, Vrishabha 09:34, Mithuna 11:09, Karka 13:39, Simha 16:39

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 11:23) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 11:23) — longevity (increased vitality); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

  • Krishna-chaturdashi 07:26–17:58: 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

Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1

There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 07:26–11:23+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:26–02:01 (28.02)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 07:26–11:23+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:26–11:23−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:26–12:40−1 Yoga Parigha 07:26–14:02−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 07:26–02:01 (28.02)

Panchanga at sunrise 07:26

SummaryAvoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Panchaka
MonthMagha (amanta) · Phalguna (purnimanta) more
PakshaKrishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
SamvatsaraManmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 2117 · Vikram 2252 more
FestivalsMagha Amavasya

At sunrise 07:23

Tithi30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 04:35 (29.02) more
NakshatraDhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 14:28 more
YogaShiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 03:26 (29.02) more
KaranaChatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 15:19 more
VaraRavi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 14:28nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 15:19karana Naga
from 03:26 (29.02)yoga Siddha
from 04:35 (29.02)tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 04:35 (29.02)karana Kimstughna

Sun and Moon

Dawn06:46
Sunrise07:23
Noon12:41
Sunset18:01
End of twilight18:38
Moonrise06:53
Moonset17:38
Day length10 h 37 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 3, bad — 10

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

taskat sunrisefrom 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, Shatabhisha (14:28–18:01) is good for sowing.
  • Chatushpada 07:23–15:19: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
  • Naga 15:19–18:01: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Magha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon — a day of ancestor rites: tarpana, shraddha and charity.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:01–04:35 (29.02)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:35–07:21 (29.02)

Anandadi: Matanga 07:23–14:28 Anandadi: Rakshasa 14:28–07:21 (29.02)

  • Mrityu Panchaka: 00:56–00:35 (04.03)
  • Gandanta (tithi): 04:08–05:01 (29.02)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:36–06:30
Abhijit Muhurta12:21–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:28–15:11
Godhuli18:01–18:27
Pradosha18:01–20:41
Nishitha00:14–01:07 (29.02)
Amrita Kalamnone on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam16:41–18:01
Yamaganda12:42–14:02
Gulika Kalam15:21–16:41
Dur Muhurta16:36–17:18
Varjyam22:33–00:20 (29.02)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shavingno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsno suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hairaverage 07:53–08:35, 09:30–16:35

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 14:28, Shatabhisha from 14:28; tithi Amavasya; lagna Kumbha 07:23, Mina 07:53, Mesha 08:35, Vrishabha 09:30, Mithuna 11:05, Karka 13:36, Simha 16:35

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 14:28) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 14:28) — gaining strength; Sunday — physical well-being.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

  • Amavasya 07:23–18:01: 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).

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: Amavasya

+1 Anandadi: Matanga 07:23–14:28+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:23–14:28+1 Yoga Shiva 07:23–03:26 (29.02)0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 14:28–07:21 (29.02)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Amavasya 07:23–04:35 (29.02)

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 07:23

SummaryFavourable day — Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Amrita; auspicious time — until 17:24
MonthPhalguna (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
PakshaShukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
SamvatsaraManmatha (No. 29) · Shaka 2117 · Vikram 2252 more

At sunrise 07:21

Tithi1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 06:56 (01.03) more
NakshatraShatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 17:24 more
YogaSiddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 04:11 (01.03) more
KaranaKimstughna (fixed) · until 17:47 more
VaraSoma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
SignsSun: Kumbha (Aquarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 17:24nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 17:47karana Bava
from 04:11 (01.03)yoga Sadhya
from 06:56 (01.03)tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 06:56 (01.03)karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn06:44
Sunrise07:21
Noon12:41
Sunset18:03
End of twilight18:40
Moonrise07:02
Moonset18:51
Day length10 h 41 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)04:35

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

taskat sunrisefrom 17:24

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (07:21–17:24) is good for sowing.
  • According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (17:24–18:03) is good for root crops.
  • Kimstughna 07:21–17:47: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:56–07:18 (01.03)

Anandadi: Amrita 07:21–17:24 Anandadi: Musala 17:24–07:18 (01.03)

  • Mrityu Panchaka: 00:56 (28.02)–00:35 (04.03)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta05:34–06:28
Abhijit Muhurta12:20–13:03
Vijaya Muhurta14:29–15:12
Godhuli18:03–18:29
Pradosha18:03–20:42
Nishitha00:14–01:07 (01.03)
Amrita Kalam09:19–11:07

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam08:41–10:01
Yamaganda11:22–12:42
Gulika Kalam14:02–15:22
Dur Muhurta13:03–13:46, 15:12–15:54
Varjyam00:31–02:18 (01.03)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:21–17:24

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, shavingaverage 07:21–17:24
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenailsaverage 07:21–17:24
Bathing, washing hairaverage 07:21–17:24

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 17:24, Purva-Bhadra from 17:24; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Kumbha 07:21, Mina 07:49, Mesha 08:31, Vrishabha 09:26, Mithuna 11:01, Karka 13:32, Simha 16:31

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 17:24) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 17:24) — facing death (dangers); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.

Auspicious time ends by 17:24

+2 Yoga Siddha 07:21–04:11 (01.03)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 07:21–17:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 07:21–17:24+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Musala 17:24–07:18 (01.03)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 17:24–07:18 (01.03)−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 07:21

soaking seedsplanting above-ground crops, with pricking outplanting root crops, without pricking outpricking outpinching out side shootsroot division, digging upwatering, foliar feedingploughingweeding, pest controlplant healing, grafting, cuttingsharvesting grain (per Raman)harvest: sap in the topsharvest: sap in the roots
Magha (Vedic name Tapas) — A month of austerity and holy baths (Magha Snana): Vasant Panchami, Ratha Saptami; in the dark half — Maha Shivaratri.
Patron: Madhava; Aditya — Pushan. Full moon in nakshatra Magha. Ritu: Shishira.
Amanta and purnimanta
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.
Manmatha (No. 29 of 60, “agitator of the mind (a name of Kama)”) — A year of passions: desires and infatuations get the upper hand; results are mixed.
Northern samvatsara: Sadharana (No. 44)
Shaka Samvat 2117 · Vikram Samvat 2252 · Kali Yuga 5296
Next year — Durmukha, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 29.03.2196
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.
Shukla-dvitya (2, waxing Moon)
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.
Shatabhisha (24)
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
Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
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.
Kaulava (movable)
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.
Soma vara — Moon Day
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.
Dawn
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Sunrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
Noon
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
Sunset
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of twilight
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Moonrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
Moonset
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Gardener’s calendar
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).
Monday — Day of the Moon
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 Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: Amrita — “nectar of immortality”
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.
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“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.
Roga Panchaka
Began on a Sunday: the “illness” Panchaka — people guard their health and do not start medical treatment or journeys.
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.
Brahma Muhurta
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.
Abhijit Muhurta
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.
Vijaya Muhurta
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
Godhuli
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
Pradosha
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.
Nishitha
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
Amrita Kalam
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
Rahu Kalam
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.
Yamaganda
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.
Gulika Kalam
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.
Dur Muhurta
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
Varjyam
“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.
Cutting fingernails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Cutting toenails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
weekday
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.
Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
nakshatra
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.
Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
tithi
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).
Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Kumbha
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Mesha
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “great calamities”
Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Karka
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
lagna
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”.
Rules and sources
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.
Auspicious nakshatra
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Auspicious weekday
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
Auspicious tithi
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.
Panchaka
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.
Shukla-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
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.
Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
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.
Gara (movable)
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.
Mangala vara — Mars Day
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.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
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 Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
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.
Ravi Yoga
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.
Anandadi: Mrityu — “death”
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.
Anandadi: Kana — “one-eyed, defective”
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.
Bhadra
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).
The Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and does harm — auspicious activities are not started.
Bhadra Mukha
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
Bhadra Puchha
“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).
Rahu Kalam
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.
Yamaganda
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.
Gulika Kalam
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.
Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Fierce or sharp nakshatra
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
Shukla-chaturti (4, waxing Moon)
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.
Purva-Bhadra (25)
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
Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
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.
Vishti (movable)
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.
Buddha vara — Mercury Day
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.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: Padma — “lotus”
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.
Anandadi: Lumbaka
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.
Rahu Kalam
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.
Yamaganda
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.
Gulika Kalam
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.
Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Rikta tithi
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Shukla-panchami (5, waxing Moon)
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.
Uttara-Bhadra (26)
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)
Siddha (21) — “perfected, accomplished”
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.
Bava (movable)
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.
Guru vara — Jupiter Day
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.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
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.
Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: Chhatra — “royal parasol”
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.
Anandadi: Mitra — “friend”
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.
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
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.
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“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.
Gandanta
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.
Rahu Kalam
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.
Yamaganda
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.
Gulika Kalam
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.
Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
Revati (27)
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)
Sadhya (22) — “attainable, amenable”
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.
Shukra vara — Venus Day
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.
Friday — Day of Venus
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 Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Amrita Siddhi Yoga
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.
Anandadi: Shrivatsa — “mark of good fortune on Vishnu’s chest”
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.
Anandadi: Vajra — “thunderbolt”
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.
Krakacha Yoga
“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.
Gandamula
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.
Rahu Kalam
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.
Yamaganda
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.
Gulika Kalam
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.
Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-saptami (7, waxing Moon)
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.
Ashwini (1)
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
Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
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.
Shani vara — Saturn Day
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.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
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 Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: Saumya — “gentle, lunar”
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.
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“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.
Anandadi: Dhwanksha — “crow”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon in Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna or Vrischika: Bhadra is in heaven (svarga) — its influence on earth is weak.
Rahu Kalam
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.
Yamaganda
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.
Gulika Kalam
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.
Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-ashtami (8, waxing Moon)
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.
Bharani (2)
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
Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
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.
Ravi vara — Sun Day
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.
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: Kaladanda — “staff of death”
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.
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
“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.
Jwalamukhi Yoga
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.
Anandadi: Dhumra — “smoke”
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.
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
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.
Rahu Kalam
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.
Yamaganda
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.
Gulika Kalam
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.
Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vishti (Bhadra)
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.
Ashtami
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
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.
Krittika (3)
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
Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
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.
Balava (movable)
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.
Monday — Day of the Moon
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 Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.

Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Magha Gupta Navaratri, day 9
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Magha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
Anandadi: Sthira — “steady”
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.
Anandadi: Vardhamana — “growing”
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.
Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
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.
Rohini (4)
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)
Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
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.
Taitila (movable)
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.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
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 Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
Anandadi: Matanga — “elephant”
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.
Anandadi: Rakshasa — “demon”
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.
Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-ekadashi (11, waxing Moon)
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.
Mrigashirsha (5)
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)
Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
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.
Vanija (movable)
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.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
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 Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
Anandadi: Musala — “pestle, club”
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.
Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Vaidhriti
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.
Shukla-dvadashi (12, waxing Moon)
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.
Ardra (6)
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)
Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
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.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
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 Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
Anandadi: Siddhi — “success”
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.
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
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.
Surya Dagdha tithi
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.
Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Priti (2) — “love, affection”
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.
Shukla-triodashi (13, waxing Moon)
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.
Punarvasu (7)
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
Friday — Day of Venus
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 Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Anandadi: Utpata — “calamity”
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.
Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Shukla-chaturdashi (14, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Pushya (8)
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
Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
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.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
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 Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Anandadi: Manasa — “thought”
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.
Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Pushya
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
Kshaya tithi
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Krishna-pratipat (1, waning Moon)
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.
Ashlesha (9)
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
Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
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.
The exact opposition of the Sun and the Moon: the Moon is at full strength. A time for fasts, pujas and charity.
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Anandadi: Mudgara — “hammer”
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.
Yamaghanta
“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.
Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Simha
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
Krishna-dvitya (2, waning Moon)
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.
Purva-Phalguni (11)
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
Atiganda (6) — “great danger”
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.
The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Anandadi: Dhwaja — “banner”
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.
Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
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.
Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Krishna-tritya (3, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Uttara-Phalguni (12)
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
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
Anandadi: Prajapati — “lord of creatures”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon in Kanya, Tula, Dhanu or Makara: Bhadra is in patala (the netherworld) — its influence on earth is weak; according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, it even portends gain.
Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturti (4, waning Moon)
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.
Hasta (13)
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
Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
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.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
Anandadi: Ananda — “joy”
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.
Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
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.
Krishna-panchami (5, waning Moon)
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.
Chitra (14)
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)
Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
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.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
Anandadi: Chara — “movable”
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.
Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-shashti (6, waning Moon)
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.
Swati (15)
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
Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
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.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
Anandadi: Gada — “mace”
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.
Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-saptami (7, waning Moon)
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.
Vishakha (16)
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)
Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
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.
Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
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.
Anandadi: Shubha — “auspiciousness”
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.
Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Krishna-ashtami (8, waning Moon)
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.
Anuradha (17)
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)
Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
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.
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
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.
Jyestha (18)
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)
Harshana (14) — “delighting”
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.
Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
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.
Mula (19)
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)
Vajra (15) — “diamond, thunderbolt”
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.
Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Krishna-ekadashi (11, waning Moon)
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.
Purva-Ashadha (20)
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)
Siddhi (16) — “success, accomplishment”
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.
Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvadashi (12, waning Moon)
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.
Uttara-Ashadha (21)
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
Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
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.
Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Vyatipata
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.
Krishna-trayodashi (13, waning Moon)
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.
Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
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).
Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturdashi (14, waning Moon)
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.
Shravana (22)
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)
Saturday — Day of Saturn
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 Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
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).
Mrityu Panchaka
Began on a Saturday: the most unfavourable — any risky ventures, journeys and heavy work 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.
Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Krishna Chaturdashi
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Amavasya (30, waning Moon)
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.
Dhanishtha (23)
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
Chatushpada (fixed)
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Amavasya
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Phalguna (Vedic name Tapasya) — The last month of the lunar year: Holika Dahan and Holi; Mina Sankranti begins the second Kharmas.
Patron: Govinda; Aditya — Parjanya. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Phalguni. Ritu: Shishira.
Shukla-pratipat (1, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Kimstughna (fixed)
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.
Monday — Day of the Moon
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 Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut