July 2027 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Jyeshtha (until 4.07), Ashadha (from 5.07). Periods: 4–11.07 — Ashadha Gupta Navaratri; from 14.07 — Chaturmasya. Major festivals: 5.07 Ratha Yatra; 14.07 Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma); 18.07 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima). 18.07 — lunar eclipse, penumbral (not visible here).
Icons this month (20)
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
- 5.07 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Anandadi: Prajapati after 06:49
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 6.07 Tue — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Ravi Yoga until 04:45
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 9.07 Fri — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Shubha until 11:34
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 12.07 Mon — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra after 09:11 until 11:02
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 14.07 Wed — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) after 10:40
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Festivals
- 1.07 Thu Pradosha Vrat
- 2.07 Fri Masik Shivaratri
- 4.07 Sun Jyeshtha Amavasya
- 4.07 Sun Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
- 5.07 Mon Ratha Yatra
- 5.07 Mon Chandra Darshan
- 7.07 Wed Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 8.07 Thu Skanda Shashti
- 11.07 Sun Masik Durgashtami
- 14.07 Wed Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma)
- 15.07 Thu Pradosha Vrat
- 17.07 Sat Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana)
- 18.07 Sun Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima)
- 18.07 Sun Ashadha Purnima
- 19.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 22.07 Thu Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana)
- 26.07 Mon Kalashtami
- 26.07 Mon Shravana Somvar
- 29.07 Thu Kamika Ekadashi
- 30.07 Fri Kamika Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
- 30.07 Fri Pradosha Vrat
- 31.07 Sat Masik Shivaratri
Special muhurta yogas
- 4.07 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 02:21–03:53 (05.07)
- 5.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:49–03:54 (06.07)
- 6.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:04–01:33 (07.07)
- 14.07 Wed Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:04–00:48 (15.07)
- 14.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:04–00:48 (15.07)
- 18.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:48–04:11 (19.07)
- 19.07 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:53–04:13 (20.07)
- 20.07 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 15:01–23:51
- 25.07 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:44–04:23 (26.07)
- 27.07 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:17–04:26 (28.07)
- 28.07 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Avoid starting important matters
- 1.07 Thu — Yamaghanta, Anandadi: Lumbaka, Yoga Shula (unfavourable day)
- 2.07 Fri — Yamaghanta, Krishna Chaturdashi, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
- 3.07 Sat — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Vajra
- 4.07 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Amavasya, Kshaya tithi (unfavourable day)
- 7.07 Wed — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 8.07 Thu — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Gada
- 10.07 Sat — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower) (unfavourable day)
- 17.07 Sat — Vaidhriti, Sankranti day, Rikta tithi
- 18.07 Sun — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Eclipse (not visible here)
- 21.07 Wed — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 22.07 Thu — Tryahasparsha, Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 24.07 Sat — Krakacha Yoga, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 25.07 Sun — Bhadra on earth, Samvartaka Yoga, Surya Dagdha tithi
- 27.07 Tue — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
- 29.07 Thu — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Utpata
Sky this month
- 4.07 New moon (Amavasya) 06:02
- 17.07 Karka Sankranti 03:19 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer)
- 18.07 Full moon (Purnima) 18:44
- 18.07 Lunar eclipse, penumbral, greatest eclipse 19:03, magnitude 0.001
not visible here (below the horizon)
Periods
- 4–11.07 Ashadha Gupta Navaratri
- from 14.07 Chaturmasya
- 21.07 04:34 – 26.07 02:44 Dosha-free Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Plavanga (No. 41, “leaper (a monkey)”) — A year of leaps: abrupt changes, floods, relocations; results are mixed. more
Northern samvatsara: Raudra. Shaka Samvat 1949, Vikram Samvat 2084, Kali Yuga 5128.
Jyeshtha (Shukra) — The hottest month, a time to honour water and the Ganga: Ganga Dussehra, Nirjala Ekadashi, Vat Purnima. more
Ashadha (Shuchi) — Onset of the rainy season: Ratha Yatra, Devshayani Ekadashi and the start of Chaturmasya, Guru Purnima. more
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Anandadi: Lumbaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1949 · Vikram 2084 more |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 03:49
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 15:45 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 2 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 17:01 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 00:21 (02.07) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 04:58 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:58 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 15:45 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 15:45 | karana Gara |
| from 17:01 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 00:21 (02.07) | yoga Ganda |
| from 02:23 (02.07) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:49 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:49 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 21:16 |
| End of twilight | 22:16 |
| Moonrise | 00:37 |
| Moonset | 19:02 |
| Day length | 17 h 27 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 11, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:45 | from 17:01 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (03:49–17:01) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (17:01–21:16) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:16–22:35
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Yamaghanta 03:49–17:01
Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:49–17:01 Anandadi: Utpata 17:01–03:50 (02.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:57–03:23 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:37 |
| Godhuli | 21:16–21:30 |
| Pradosha | 21:16–22:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:46 (02.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:46–16:16 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:44–16:55 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 03:49–06:00 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:11–10:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:38–10:48, 16:37–17:47 |
| Varjyam | 05:46–07:16 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:49–08:17, 11:18–21:16
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:49–08:17, 11:18–21:16 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:49–08:17, 11:18–21:16 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 17:01–20:03 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Krittika until 17:01, Rohini from 17:01; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 15:45, Krishna-trayodashi from 15:45; lagna Mithuna 03:49, Karka 05:19, Simha 08:17, Kanya 11:18, Tula 14:18, Vrischika 17:19, Dhanu 20:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 17:01) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 17:01) — destruction of all misfortunes; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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: Yamaghanta
+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 17:01–03:50 (02.07)0 Yoga Shula 03:49–05:12−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 03:49–17:01−3 Yamaghanta 03:49–17:01
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Krishna Chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1949 · Vikram 2084 more |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 03:50
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 12:53 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 2 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 14:56 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 20:47 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 12:53 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:53 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| from 12:53 | karana Vishti |
| from 14:56 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 20:47 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 23:17 | karana Shakuni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:50 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 21:16 |
| End of twilight | 22:16 |
| Moonrise | 01:12 |
| Moonset | 20:20 |
| Day length | 17 h 25 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 0, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:53 | from 14:56 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (03:50–14:56) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (14:56–21:16) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:53–21:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 12:53–21:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:20–00:47 (03.07)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Yamaghanta 03:50–14:56
Anandadi: Mitra 03:50–14:56 Anandadi: Manasa 14:56–03:51 (03.07)
- Bhadra in heaven: 12:53–23:17; Bhadra Mukha 12:53–14:37; Bhadra Puchha 22:12–23:15
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:58–03:24 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:37 |
| Godhuli | 21:16–21:29 |
| Pradosha | 21:16–22:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:47 (03.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:01–13:28 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:22–12:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:54–19:05 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:01–08:11 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:19–08:29, 13:08–14:18 |
| Varjyam | 07:38–09:05, 19:57–21:23 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:50–12:53
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:50–12:53 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:50–12:53 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:50–08:13, 11:14–12:53 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Rohini until 14:56, Mrigashirsha from 14:56; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 12:53, Krishna-chaturdashi from 12:53; lagna Mithuna 03:50, Karka 05:15, Simha 08:13, Kanya 11:14, Tula 14:14, Vrischika 17:15, Dhanu 19:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 14:56) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 14:56) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 12:53–21:16: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −2
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta
+1 Anandadi: Mitra 03:50–14:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:50–14:56+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vriddhi 20:47–03:51 (03.07)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 12:53–23:17−1 Krishna Chaturdashi 12:53–03:51 (03.07)−3 Yamaghanta 03:50–14:56
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1949 · Vikram 2084 more |
At sunrise 03:51
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 09:36 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 12:26 more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 16:55 more |
| Karana | Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 09:36 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:36 | tithi Amavasya |
|---|---|
| from 09:36 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 12:26 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 16:55 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 19:50 | karana Naga |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:51 |
| Noon | 12:33 |
| Sunset | 21:15 |
| End of twilight | 22:15 |
| Moonrise | 02:08 |
| Moonset | 21:16 |
| Day length | 17 h 24 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:36 | from 12:26 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (03:51–12:26) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Shakuni 03:51–09:36: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 09:36–19:50: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 19:50–21:15: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 03:51–09:36: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–09:36
Anandadi: Vajra 03:51–12:26 Anandadi: Mudgara 12:26–03:52 (04.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:58–03:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:37 |
| Godhuli | 21:15–21:29 |
| Pradosha | 21:15–22:35 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:47 (04.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:33–05:59, 00:49–02:14 (04.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:12–10:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:44–16:54 |
| Gulika Kalam | 03:51–06:01 |
| Dur Muhurta | 03:51–05:01, 05:01–06:10 |
| Varjyam | 19:52–21:16 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:51–08:09, 11:10–19:55 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 12:26, Ardra from 12:26; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 09:36, Amavasya from 09:36; lagna Mithuna 03:51, Karka 05:11, Simha 08:09, Kanya 11:10, Tula 14:10, Vrischika 17:11, Dhanu 19:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 12:26) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 12:26) — sadness; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 03:51–09:36: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 09:36–21:15: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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: Krishna Chaturdashi
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:51–09:36+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:51–12:26+1 Yoga Vriddhi 03:51–16:55−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:26–03:52 (04.07)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 03:51–12:26−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 03:51–09:36
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Amavasya |
|---|---|
| Month | Jyeshtha (amanta) · Ashadha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1949 · Vikram 2084 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1 |
| Festivals | Jyeshtha Amavasya · Ashadha Gupta Navaratri |
At sunrise 03:52
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 06:02 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 09:40 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 12:52 more |
| Karana | Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 06:02 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:02 | tithi Shukla-pratipat (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 06:02 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 09:40 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 12:52 | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 16:12 | karana Bava |
| from 02:21 (05.07) | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 02:21 (05.07) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:52 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:15 |
| End of twilight | 22:14 |
| Moonrise | 03:30 |
| Moonset | 21:51 |
| Day length | 17 h 22 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 06:02 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 4, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:02 | from 09:40 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (09:40–21:15) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Naga 03:52–06:02: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 06:02–16:12: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Jyeshtha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon — a day of ancestor rites: tarpana, shraddha and charity.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 09:36 (03.07)–06:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ashadha Gupta Navaratri · Durga
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha: nine days of sadhana of Durga and the ten Mahavidyas, without lavish festivities.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 06:02–02:21 (05.07)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins
Ghatasthapana: 06:02–09:39
Abhijit Muhurta (fallback time): 11:59–13:08
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 1
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 02:21–03:53 (05.07)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:02–02:21 (05.07)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 09:40–03:53 (05.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:52–09:40
- Gandanta (tithi): 05:41–06:22
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:59–03:25 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:37 |
| Godhuli | 21:15–21:28 |
| Pradosha | 21:15–22:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:47 (05.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 19:04–21:15 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:33–14:44 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:54–19:04 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:56–20:05 |
| Varjyam | 20:14–21:39 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:06–17:07
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 11:06–17:07 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 11:06–17:07 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:52–08:05 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ardra until 09:40, Punarvasu from 09:40; tithi Amavasya until 06:02, Shukla-pratipat from 06:02; lagna Mithuna 03:52, Karka 05:07, Simha 08:05, Kanya 11:06, Tula 14:06, Vrischika 17:07, Dhanu 19:51
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 09:40) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 09:40) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 03:52–06:02: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −7
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya, Kshaya tithi
+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 09:40–03:53 (05.07)+1 Yoga Dhruva 03:52–12:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:40–03:53 (05.07)0 Tripushkar Yoga 02:21–03:53 (05.07)0 Yoga Vyaghata 12:52–15:51−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:52–09:40−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:52–09:40−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:02–02:21 (05.07)−3 Amavasya 03:52–06:02
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — after 06:49 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1949 · Vikram 2084 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2 |
| Festivals | Ratha Yatra · Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 03:53
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 22:44 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 06:49 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 08:46 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 12:31 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:49 | nakshatra Pushya |
|---|---|
| from 08:46 | yoga Harshana |
| from 12:31 | karana Kaulava |
| from 22:44 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 22:44 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:53 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:14 |
| End of twilight | 22:13 |
| Moonrise | 05:07 |
| Moonset | 22:13 |
| Day length | 17 h 21 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 4, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:49 |
|---|
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, Punarvasu (03:53–06:49) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (06:49–21:14) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Ratha Yatra · Jagannath
The chariot festival in Puri: Jagannath, Baladeva and Subhadra are drawn on huge chariots to the Gundicha temple. Pulling the ropes of the chariots brings great merit.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:21–22:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)
The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.
Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 21:14–22:13
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 21:14–22:13
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 2
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:49–03:54 (06.07)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–22:44
Anandadi: Prajapati 06:49–03:54 (06.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:53–06:49
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:00–03:26 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:36 |
| Godhuli | 21:14–21:27 |
| Pradosha | 21:14–22:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:47 (06.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:42–06:07, 22:24–23:49 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:03–08:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:23–12:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:44–16:54 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:08–14:18, 16:36–17:46 |
| Varjyam | 13:54–15:19 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:53–08:01, 11:02–17:04
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 03:53–08:01, 11:02–17:04 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 03:53–08:01, 11:02–17:04 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:53–08:01, 11:02–19:47 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 06:49, Pushya from 06:49; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Mithuna 03:53, Karka 05:03, Simha 08:01, Kanya 11:02, Tula 14:02, Vrischika 17:04, Dhanu 19:47
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 06:49) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 06:49) — increase in wealth; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +8
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 06:49
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:49–03:54 (06.07)+2 Pushya 06:49–03:54 (06.07)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 06:49–03:54 (06.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:53–22:44+1 Yoga Harshana 08:46–03:54 (06.07)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:53–22:44 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:53–06:49
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — until 04:45 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1949 · Vikram 2084 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3 |
At sunrise 03:54
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 19:19 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 04:04 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 04:45 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 08:59 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:04 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
|---|---|
| from 04:45 | yoga Vajra |
| from 08:59 | karana Gara |
| from 19:19 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 19:19 | karana Vanija |
| from 00:57 (07.07) | yoga Siddhi |
| from 01:33 (07.07) | nakshatra Magha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:55 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:54 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:13 |
| End of twilight | 22:12 |
| Moonrise | 06:49 |
| Moonset | 22:27 |
| Day length | 17 h 19 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 10, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 04:04 | from 19:19 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (03:54–04:04) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 3
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:54–19:19 Ravi Yoga 04:04–15:38 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:04–01:33 (07.07) Ravi Yoga 01:33–03:55 (07.07)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:54–04:04 Anandadi: Ananda 04:04–01:33 (07.07) Anandadi: Kaladanda 01:33–03:55 (07.07)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:09–06:59 (07.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:01–03:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:36 |
| Godhuli | 21:13–21:27 |
| Pradosha | 21:13–22:34 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (07.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:07–01:33 (07.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:53–19:03 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:14–10:24 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:34–14:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:22–08:31, 23:54–00:21 (07.07) |
| Varjyam | 15:32–16:57 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:54–07:57, 10:58–17:00
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:54–07:57, 10:58–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:54–07:57, 10:58–17:00 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:54–07:57, 10:58–19:19 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Pushya until 04:04, Ashlesha from 04:04; tithi Shukla-tritya until 19:19, Shukla-chaturti from 19:19; lagna Mithuna 03:54, Karka 04:59, Simha 07:57, Kanya 10:58, Tula 13:58, Vrischika 17:00, Dhanu 19:43
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 04:04) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 04:04) — physical affliction (suffering); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 19:19–21:13: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +10
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 04:45
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:04–01:33 (07.07)+2 Pushya 03:54–04:04+2 Ravi Yoga 04:04–15:38+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:54–19:19+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:04–01:33 (07.07)+1 Yoga Harshana 03:54–04:45+1 Auspicious tithi 03:54–19:190 Yoga Vajra 04:45–05:460 Rikta tithi 19:19–03:55 (07.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:04–01:33 (07.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1949 · Vikram 2084 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4 |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 03:55
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 16:14 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 23:26 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 21:28 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 05:43 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:43 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 16:14 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 16:14 | karana Bava |
| from 21:28 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 23:26 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 02:52 (08.07) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:56 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:55 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:13 |
| End of twilight | 22:11 |
| Moonrise | 08:27 |
| Moonset | 22:38 |
| Day length | 17 h 17 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 1, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 16:14 |
|---|
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, Magha (03:55–21:13) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 05:43–16:14: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha
The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:50–14:17
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 4
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:55–23:26
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:14–23:26
Anandadi: Chara 03:55–23:26 Anandadi: Sthira 23:26–03:56 (08.07)
- Bhadra on earth: 05:43–16:14; Bhadra Mukha 05:46–07:31; Bhadra Puchha 15:11–16:14
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:09 (06.07)–06:59
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:01–03:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:27–16:36 |
| Godhuli | 21:13–21:26 |
| Pradosha | 21:13–22:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (08.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:15–22:42 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:34–14:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:05–08:14 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:24–12:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Varjyam | 12:30–13:57 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 16:14–21:13
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 16:14–21:13 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 16:14–21:13 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:55–07:53, 10:54–21:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 16:14, Shukla-panchami from 16:14; lagna Mithuna 03:55, Karka 04:55, Simha 07:53, Kanya 10:54, Tula 13:55, Vrischika 16:56, Dhanu 19:39
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 03:55–16:14: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 05:43–16:14: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+2 Yoga Siddhi 03:55–21:28+2 Ravi Yoga 03:55–23:26+1 Anandadi: Chara 03:55–23:26+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious tithi 16:14–03:56 (08.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 16:14–23:26 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Gandanta 03:55–06:59−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:55–23:26−2 Rikta tithi 03:55–16:14−3 Bhadra on earth 05:43–16:14
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1949 · Vikram 2084 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5 |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 03:56
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 13:37 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 21:48 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 18:23 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 13:37 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:37 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 13:37 | karana Kaulava |
| from 18:23 | yoga Variyana |
| from 21:48 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 00:31 (09.07) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:56 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:12 |
| End of twilight | 22:10 |
| Moonrise | 10:01 |
| Moonset | 22:47 |
| Day length | 17 h 15 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 9, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:37 |
|---|
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 (03:56–21:12) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 13:37–03:57 (09.07)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 5
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–13:37 Ravi Yoga 21:48–03:57 (09.07)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:37–03:57 (09.07) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 21:48–03:57 (09.07)
Anandadi: Matanga 21:48–03:57 (09.07) Anandadi: Gada 03:56–21:48
- Gandanta (tithi): 13:16–13:59
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:02–03:29 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:59–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:36 |
| Godhuli | 21:12–21:25 |
| Pradosha | 21:12–22:33 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (09.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:50–17:20 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:43–16:53 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 03:56–06:05 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:15–10:24 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:41–10:50, 16:36–17:45 |
| Varjyam | 06:53–08:23 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:56–19:36 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-panchami until 13:37, Shukla-shashti from 13:37; lagna Mithuna 03:56, Karka 04:51, Simha 07:50, Kanya 10:50, Tula 13:51, Vrischika 16:52, Dhanu 19:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 03:56–18:23: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:56–13:37+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:56–13:370 Yoga Variyana 18:23–03:57 (09.07)−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:37–03:57 (09.07)−1 Anandadi: Gada 03:56–21:48−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:56–21:48−3 Vyatipata 03:56–18:23
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — until 11:34 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1949 · Vikram 2084 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6 |
At sunrise 03:57
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 11:34 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 2 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 20:46 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 15:47 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 11:34 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:34 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 11:34 | karana Gara |
| from 15:47 | yoga Parigha |
| from 20:46 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 22:46 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:57 |
| Noon | 12:34 |
| Sunset | 21:11 |
| End of twilight | 22:08 |
| Moonrise | 11:30 |
| Moonset | 22:55 |
| Day length | 17 h 13 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 3, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:34 | from 20:46 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (03:57–20:46) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (20:46–21:11) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 6
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–11:34 Ravi Yoga 03:57–20:46
Krakacha Yoga 11:34–03:58 (10.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:34–03:58 (10.07) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 20:46–03:58 (10.07)
Anandadi: Shubha 03:57–20:46 Anandadi: Amrita 20:46–03:58 (10.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:03–03:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:35 |
| Godhuli | 21:11–21:24 |
| Pradosha | 21:11–22:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (10.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:53–15:24 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:25–12:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:52–19:02 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:06–08:16 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:24–08:33, 13:08–14:17 |
| Varjyam | 04:42–06:13 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:34–16:48
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 11:34–16:48 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 11:34–16:48 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:57–07:46, 10:46–19:32 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 20:46, Hasta from 20:46; tithi Shukla-shashti until 11:34, Shukla-saptami from 11:34; lagna Mithuna 03:57, Karka 04:47, Simha 07:46, Kanya 10:46, Tula 13:47, Vrischika 16:48, Dhanu 19:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 20:46) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 20:46) — imparting radiance (to the person); Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- 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 ends by 11:34
+2 Ravi Yoga 03:57–20:46+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–11:34+1 Anandadi: Shubha 03:57–20:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:57–20:46+1 Yoga Variyana 03:57–15:47+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 11:34–03:58 (10.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 20:46–03:58 (10.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:34–03:58 (10.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Parigha 15:47–02:44 (10.07)−3 Krakacha Yoga 11:34–03:58 (10.07)
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Yamaghanta |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1949 · Vikram 2084 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7 |
At sunrise 03:58
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 10:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 2 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 20:21 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 13:41 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 10:07 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:07 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 10:07 | karana Vishti |
| from 13:41 | yoga Shiva |
| from 20:21 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 21:39 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:58 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:10 |
| End of twilight | 22:07 |
| Moonrise | 12:57 |
| Moonset | 23:05 |
| Day length | 17 h 11 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 3, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:07 | from 20:21 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (03:58–20:21) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (20:21–21:10) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:07–21:10: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 7
Muhurta
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:58–10:07 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–10:07 Yamaghanta 03:58–20:21
Anandadi: Mrityu 03:58–20:21 Anandadi: Kana 20:21–04:00 (11.07)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 10:07–21:39; Bhadra Puchha 11:52–13:01; Bhadra Mukha 13:01–14:57
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:04–03:31 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:35 |
| Godhuli | 21:10–21:24 |
| Pradosha | 21:10–22:32 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:48 (11.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:27–16:02 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:16–10:25 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:43–16:52 |
| Gulika Kalam | 03:58–06:07 |
| Dur Muhurta | 03:58–05:07, 05:07–06:16 |
| Varjyam | 05:01–06:35 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 03:58–10:07
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 03:58–10:07 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 03:58–10:07 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:58–10:07, 10:43–19:28 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Hasta until 20:21, Chitra from 20:21; tithi Shukla-saptami until 10:07, Shukla-ashtami from 10:07; lagna Mithuna 03:58, Karka 04:43, Simha 07:42, Kanya 10:43, Tula 13:43, Vrischika 16:44, Dhanu 19:28
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 20:21) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 20:21) — improvement of well-being; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 10:07–21:10: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −12
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, Yamaghanta, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:58–20:21+1 Auspicious tithi 03:58–10:070 Yoga Shiva 13:41–04:00 (11.07)−1 Ashtami 10:07–04:00 (11.07)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 10:07–04:00 (11.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:58–10:07−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–10:07−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:07–21:39−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 03:58–20:21−3 Yamaghanta 03:58–20:21
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Padma; cons: Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1949 · Vikram 2084 more |
| Period | Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8 |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 04:00
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 09:20 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 2 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 20:35 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 12:06 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 09:20 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:20 | tithi Shukla-navami |
|---|---|
| from 09:20 | karana Balava |
| from 12:06 | yoga Siddha |
| from 20:35 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 21:11 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:00 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:09 |
| End of twilight | 22:05 |
| Moonrise | 14:23 |
| Moonset | 23:16 |
| Day length | 17 h 09 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 4, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:20 | from 20:35 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:00–20:35) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (20:35–21:09) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Masik Durgashtami · Durga
The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 10:07 (10.07)–09:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Ashadha Gupta Navaratri, day 8
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 20:35–04:01 (12.07)
Anandadi: Padma 04:00–20:35 Anandadi: Lumbaka 20:35–04:01 (12.07)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-ashtami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:05–03:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:26–16:34 |
| Godhuli | 21:09–21:23 |
| Pradosha | 21:09–22:31 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (12.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:07–15:44 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 19:00–21:09 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:34–14:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:52–19:00 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:52–20:00 |
| Varjyam | 04:26–06:03, 02:23–04:02 (12.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:00–07:38, 10:39–19:24 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Chitra until 20:35, Swati from 20:35; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 09:20, Shukla-navami from 09:20; lagna Mithuna 04:00, Karka 04:39, Simha 07:38, Kanya 10:39, Tula 13:39, Vrischika 16:40, Dhanu 19:24
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 20:35) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 20:35) — relief from all suffering; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 04:00–09:20: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 09:20–21:09: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 Yoga Siddha 12:06–04:01 (12.07)+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:00–20:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:00–20:350 Ravi Yoga 20:35–04:01 (12.07)0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 20:35–04:01 (12.07)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:00–09:20−1 Rikta tithi 09:20–04:01 (12.07)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Yoga Siddha, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 09:11; auspicious time — until 11:02 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1949 · Vikram 2084 more |
At sunrise 04:01
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 09:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 2 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 21:26 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 11:02 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 09:11 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:11 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
|---|---|
| from 09:11 | karana Taitila |
| from 11:02 | yoga Sadhya |
| from 21:20 | karana Gara |
| from 21:26 | nakshatra Vishakha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:04 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:01 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:08 |
| End of twilight | 22:04 |
| Moonrise | 15:49 |
| Moonset | 23:30 |
| Day length | 17 h 06 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:11 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:01–21:08) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Yamaghanta 21:26–04:02 (13.07)
Anandadi: Chhatra 04:01–21:26 Anandadi: Mitra 21:26–04:02 (13.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:06–03:34 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:25–16:34 |
| Godhuli | 21:08–21:22 |
| Pradosha | 21:08–22:31 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (13.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:19–13:59 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:09–08:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:26–12:34 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:43–16:51 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:09–14:17, 16:34–17:42 |
| Varjyam | 02:23–04:02, 03:22–05:04 (13.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:35–16:36
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 10:35–16:36 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 10:35–16:36 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 10:35–19:20 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Shukla-navami until 09:11, Shukla-dashami from 09:11; lagna Mithuna 04:01, Karka 04:35, Simha 07:34, Kanya 10:35, Tula 13:35, Vrischika 16:36, Dhanu 19:20
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 04:01–09:11: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 09:11
Auspicious time ends by 11:02
+2 Yoga Siddha 04:01–11:02+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:01–21:26+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:01–21:26+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:11–04:02 (13.07)−2 Rikta tithi 04:01–09:11
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1949 · Vikram 2084 more |
At sunrise 04:02
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 09:39 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 22:52 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 10:28 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 09:39 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:39 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
|---|---|
| from 09:39 | karana Vanija |
| from 10:28 | yoga Shubha |
| from 22:06 | karana Vishti |
| from 22:52 | nakshatra Anuradha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:06 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:02 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:07 |
| End of twilight | 22:02 |
| Moonrise | 17:11 |
| Moonset | 23:51 |
| Day length | 17 h 04 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 10, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:39 |
|---|
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, Vishakha (04:02–21:07) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:02–22:52
Krakacha Yoga 04:02–09:39 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:39–04:04 (14.07)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:02–22:52 Anandadi: Vajra 22:52–04:04 (14.07)
- Bhadra in heaven: 22:06–10:40 (14.07); Bhadra Puchha 03:10–04:25 (14.07); Bhadra Mukha 04:25–06:30 (14.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 09:14–10:04
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:07–03:35 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:00–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:25–16:33 |
| Godhuli | 21:07–21:21 |
| Pradosha | 21:07–22:30 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (14.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:33–15:14 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:51–18:59 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:18–10:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:34–14:43 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:27–08:35, 23:53–00:21 (14.07) |
| Varjyam | 03:22–05:04, 03:11–04:55 (14.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:02–07:30, 10:31–16:32
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:02–07:30, 10:31–16:32 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:02–07:30 |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:02–07:30, 10:31–16:32 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:02–07:30, 10:31–19:16 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Shukla-dashami until 09:39, Shukla-ekadashi from 09:39; lagna Mithuna 04:02, Karka 04:31, Simha 07:30, Kanya 10:31, Tula 13:31, Vrischika 16:32, Dhanu 19:16
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:02–22:52+1 Yoga Shubha 10:28–04:04 (14.07)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:02–22:52+1 Auspicious tithi 04:02–09:390 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:39–04:04 (14.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:02–09:39
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha; auspicious time — after 10:40 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1949 · Vikram 2084 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) |
At sunrise 04:04
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 10:40 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 1 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 00:48 (15.07) more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 10:19 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:40 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:19 | yoga Shukla |
|---|---|
| from 10:40 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 10:40 | karana Bava |
| from 23:22 | karana Balava |
| from 00:48 (15.07) | nakshatra Jyestha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:04 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:05 |
| End of twilight | 22:01 |
| Moonrise | 18:27 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 17 h 01 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 4, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:40 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:04–21:05) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:04–10:40: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Devshayani Ekadashi (Harishayani, Padma) · Vishnu
Vishnu enters his four-month sleep on the serpent Shesha — Chaturmasya begins. Weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras are not held until Devutthana Ekadashi; vows are taken and sadhana is intensified.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 09:39 (13.07)–10:40
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:05–07:29 (15.07)
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:04–00:48 (15.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:04–00:48 (15.07) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:40–04:05 (15.07)
Anandadi: Saumya 04:04–00:48 (15.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 00:48–04:05 (15.07)
- Bhadra in heaven: 22:06 (13.07)–10:40; Bhadra Puchha 03:10–04:25; Bhadra Mukha 04:25–06:30
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:08–03:36 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:25–16:33 |
| Godhuli | 21:05–21:19 |
| Pradosha | 21:05–22:29 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (15.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:34–15:18 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:35–14:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:11–08:19 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:27–12:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:01–13:09 |
| Varjyam | 03:11–04:55 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:04–16:28
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:04–16:28 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:04–07:26, 10:27–16:28 |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:04–16:28 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:04–07:26, 10:27–19:12 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 10:40, Shukla-dvadashi from 10:40; lagna Mithuna 04:04, Karka 04:28, Simha 07:26, Kanya 10:27, Tula 13:27, Vrischika 16:28, Dhanu 19:12, Makara 21:04
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”); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +11
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 10:40
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:04–00:48 (15.07)+2 Yoga Shubha 04:04–10:19+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 10:40–04:05 (15.07)+1 Anandadi: Saumya 04:04–00:48 (15.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:04–00:48 (15.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:04–10:400 Chaturmasya−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:04–10:40
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Kaladanda |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1949 · Vikram 2084 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 04:05
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 12:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 1 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 03:10 (16.07) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 10:33 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 12:11 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:33 | yoga Brahma |
|---|---|
| from 12:11 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 12:11 | karana Kaulava |
| from 01:05 (16.07) | karana Taitila |
| from 03:10 (16.07) | nakshatra Mula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:05 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:04 |
| End of twilight | 21:59 |
| Moonrise | 19:30 |
| Moonset | 00:22 |
| Day length | 16 h 59 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 12, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 12:11 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:05–21:04) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 21:04–22:29
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 03:10–04:07 (16.07)
Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:05–03:10 (16.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:10–04:07 (16.07)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:32–09:48 (16.07)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:09–03:37 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:25–16:32 |
| Godhuli | 21:04–21:18 |
| Pradosha | 21:04–22:29 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:49 (16.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:30–19:15 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:42–16:49 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:05–06:13 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:20–10:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:45–10:53, 16:32–17:40 |
| Varjyam | 06:57–08:43 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:05–07:22, 10:23–21:04
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:05–07:22, 10:23–21:04 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:05–07:22, 10:23–16:24 |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:05–07:22, 10:23–21:04 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:05–07:22, 10:23–21:04 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 12:11, Shukla-triodashi from 12:11; lagna Mithuna 04:05, Karka 04:24, Simha 07:22, Kanya 10:23, Tula 13:23, Vrischika 16:24, Dhanu 19:08, Makara 21:00
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Brahma 10:33–04:07 (16.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 12:11–04:07 (16.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:05–03:10 (16.07)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:05–03:10 (16.07)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Brahma, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 09:48; auspicious time — until 11:06 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1949 · Vikram 2084 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:07
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 14:05 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 05:51 (17.07) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 11:06 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 14:05 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mithuna (Gemini), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:06 | yoga Indra |
|---|---|
| from 14:05 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 14:05 | karana Gara |
| from 03:10 (17.07) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:07 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:03 |
| End of twilight | 21:57 |
| Moonrise | 20:16 |
| Moonset | 01:08 |
| Day length | 16 h 56 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 6, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:05 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:07–21:03) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 14:05–21:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day
Anandadi: Sthira all day
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:32 (15.07)–09:48
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:10–03:38 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:24–16:32 |
| Godhuli | 21:03–21:17 |
| Pradosha | 21:03–22:28 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (17.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:44–00:31 (17.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:28–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:49–18:56 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:14–08:21 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:30–08:38, 13:09–14:16 |
| Varjyam | 04:05–05:51 (17.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:07–14:05
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:07–14:05 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:07–07:18, 10:19–14:05 |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:07–14:05 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:07–19:04 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 14:05, Shukla-chaturdashi from 14:05; lagna Mithuna 04:07, Karka 04:20, Simha 07:18, Kanya 10:19, Tula 13:19, Vrischika 16:20, Dhanu 19:04, Makara 20:56
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 14:05–21:03: 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
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 09:48
Auspicious time ends by 11:06
+2 Yoga Brahma 04:07–11:06+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Sthira all day+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:07–14:050 Chaturmasya−1 Rikta tithi 14:05–04:08 (17.07)−1 Gandanta 04:07–09:48−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Sankranti day |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1949 · Vikram 2084 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) |
At sunrise 04:08
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 16:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 05:51 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 11:53 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 16:18 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:51 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
|---|---|
| from 11:53 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 16:18 | tithi Purnima |
| from 16:18 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:14 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:08 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:02 |
| End of twilight | 21:56 |
| Moonrise | 20:47 |
| Moonset | 02:08 |
| Day length | 16 h 53 min |
Sky
| Karka Sankranti | 03:19 — the Sun enters Karka (Cancer) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 3, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:51 | from 16:18 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:08–05:51) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (05:51–21:02) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 16:18–21:02: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 04:08–16:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Karka Sankranti (Dakshinayana) · Surya
The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Cancer — the beginning of Dakshinayana, the Sun’s southward course and the “night of the gods”. Holy bath, charity and ancestor rites are favourable.
Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 04:08–12:35
on the day the Sun enters the sign
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:08–05:51 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–16:18
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:18–04:10 (18.07)
Anandadi: Matanga 05:51–04:10 (18.07) Anandadi: Gada 04:08–05:51
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 16:18–05:30 (18.07); Bhadra Puchha 00:54–02:13 (18.07); Bhadra Mukha 02:13–04:25 (18.07)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:11–03:40 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:24–16:31 |
| Godhuli | 21:02–21:16 |
| Pradosha | 21:02–22:27 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (18.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:25–05:12 (18.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:21–10:28 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:42–16:48 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:08–06:15 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:08–05:16, 05:16–06:23 |
| Varjyam | 04:05–05:51, 16:38–18:26 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:51–07:14, 10:15–19:00 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Mula until 05:51, Purva-Ashadha from 05:51; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 16:18, Purnima from 16:18; lagna Mithuna 04:08, Karka 04:16, Simha 07:14, Kanya 10:15, Tula 13:15, Vrischika 16:16, Dhanu 19:00, Makara 20:52
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 05:51) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 05:51) — ruin of the family; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 04:08–16:18: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Purnima 16:18–21:02: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Sankranti at 03:19 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vaidhriti 11:53–21:02: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti, Sankranti day
+2 Yoga Indra 04:08–11:53+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:08–16:18+1 Anandadi: Matanga 05:51–04:10 (18.07)0 Ravi Yoga 04:08–05:510 Chaturmasya0 Anandadi: Gada 04:08–05:51−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 16:18–04:10 (18.07)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 16:18–04:10 (18.07)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:08–05:51−2 Rikta tithi 04:08–16:18−3 Vaidhriti 11:53–04:10 (18.07)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1949 · Vikram 2084 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Ashadha Purnima · Lunar eclipse, penumbral (not visible here) |
At sunrise 04:10
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 18:44 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 08:48 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 12:51 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:30 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:30 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 08:48 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 12:51 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 18:44 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 18:44 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:16 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:10 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 21:00 |
| End of twilight | 21:54 |
| Moonrise | 21:08 |
| Moonset | 03:20 |
| Day length | 16 h 50 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 18:44 |
|---|---|
| Lunar eclipse, penumbral | greatest eclipse 19:03, magnitude 0.001 |
| Phases | Penumbral eclipse begins 18:57 Penumbral eclipse ends 19:08 |
| Visibility | not visible here (below the horizon) |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 4, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:48 | from 18:44 |
|---|
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, Purva-Ashadha (04:10–08:48) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (08:48–21:00) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:10–05:30: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima) · Veda Vyasa and spiritual teachers
The day of honouring spiritual teachers and Veda Vyasa, the compiler of the Vedas, the Puranas and the Mahabharata. Guru Puja is performed, gifts are offered to teachers and the study of sacred texts is begun.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise and lasting at least 3 muhurtas after it, 04:10–18:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Ashadha Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon of Ashadha — Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima), the day of honouring teachers.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 16:18 (17.07)–18:44
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:48–04:11 (19.07)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 18:44–04:11 (19.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:44–04:11 (19.07)
Anandadi: Shubha 04:10–08:48 Anandadi: Amrita 08:48–04:11 (19.07)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 16:18 (17.07)–05:30; Bhadra Puchha 00:54–02:13; Bhadra Mukha 02:13–04:25
- Gandanta (tithi): 18:18–19:11
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:13–03:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:23–16:31 |
| Godhuli | 21:00–21:15 |
| Pradosha | 21:00–22:26 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (19.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:25–05:12 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:54–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–14:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:48–18:54 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:45–19:53 |
| Varjyam | 17:50–19:38 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:10–07:10, 10:11–18:56 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 08:48, Uttara-Ashadha from 08:48; tithi Purnima until 18:44, Krishna-pratipat from 18:44; lagna Mithuna 04:10, Karka 04:12, Simha 07:10, Kanya 10:11, Tula 13:11, Vrischika 16:12, Dhanu 18:56, Makara 20:48
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 08:48) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 08:48) — improved health; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 04:10–18:44: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vaidhriti 04:10–12:51: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:48–04:11 (19.07)+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:10–08:48+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:48–04:11 (19.07)0 Auspicious tithi 18:44–04:11 (19.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 18:44–04:11 (19.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 18:44–04:11 (19.07) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:10–05:30−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:10–08:48−3 Vaidhriti 04:10–12:51
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 11:53 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1949 · Vikram 2084 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 04:11
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 21:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 3 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 11:53 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 13:56 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 08:01 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:01 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 11:53 | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 13:56 | yoga Priti |
| from 21:18 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 21:18 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:11 |
| Noon | 12:35 |
| Sunset | 20:59 |
| End of twilight | 21:52 |
| Moonrise | 21:22 |
| Moonset | 04:37 |
| Day length | 16 h 47 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 3, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:53 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (04:11–11:53) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (11:53–20:59) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Shravana Somvar · Shiva
A Monday of the month of Shravana (here by the purnimanta reckoning, as in North India): a fast and abhisheka of Shiva with water and milk — special worship in the month of Shiva.
Rule: by weekday
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:53–04:13 (20.07)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:11–11:53 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:18–04:13 (20.07)
Anandadi: Siddhi 13:42–04:13 (20.07) Anandadi: Mrityu 04:11–05:06 Anandadi: Kana 05:06–13:42
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:14–03:42 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:01–13:09 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:23–16:30 |
| Godhuli | 20:59–21:13 |
| Pradosha | 20:59–22:26 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (20.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:40–06:28, 03:16–05:04 (20.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:17–08:23 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:29–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:41–16:47 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:09–14:16, 16:30–17:37 |
| Varjyam | 16:25–18:13 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:11–07:06, 10:07–18:52 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 11:53, Shravana from 11:53; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Karka 04:11, Simha 07:06, Kanya 10:07, Tula 13:07, Vrischika 16:08, Dhanu 18:52, Makara 20:44
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 11:53) — improved health; Shravana (from 11:53) — bodily development (physical growth); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 11:53
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 11:53–04:13 (20.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:11–11:53+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:11–21:180 Anandadi: Siddhi 13:42–04:13 (20.07)0 Yoga Priti 13:56–04:13 (20.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:11–11:53 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya−1 Eclipse nearby−3 Anandadi: Kana 05:06–13:42
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Priti; cons: Anandadi: Utpata, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1949 · Vikram 2084 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:13
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 23:51 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 3 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 15:01 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 15:02 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 10:35 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:35 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 15:01 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 15:02 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 23:51 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 23:51 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:20 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:13 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:57 |
| End of twilight | 21:50 |
| Moonrise | 21:32 |
| Moonset | 05:55 |
| Day length | 16 h 44 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 10, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:01 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:13–15:01) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 15:01–23:51 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:51–04:14 (21.07)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 04:13–15:01 Anandadi: Utpata 15:01–04:14 (21.07)
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:15–03:44 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:22–16:29 |
| Godhuli | 20:57–21:12 |
| Pradosha | 20:57–22:25 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:50 (21.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:16–05:04 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:46–18:52 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:24–10:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:35–14:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:34–08:41, 23:52–00:21 (21.07) |
| Varjyam | 19:32–21:20 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:13–07:02, 10:03–16:05, 20:40–20:57
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:13–07:02, 10:03–16:05, 20:40–20:57 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:13–07:02, 10:03–16:05, 20:40–20:57 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shravana until 15:01, Dhanishtha from 15:01; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Karka 04:13, Simha 07:02, Kanya 10:03, Tula 13:03, Vrischika 16:05, Dhanu 18:48, Makara 20:40
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 15:01) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 15:01) — longevity (increased vitality); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:13–15:01+1 Yoga Priti 04:13–15:02+1 Auspicious tithi 04:13–23:510 Chaturmasya0 Dwipushkar Yoga 15:01–23:51−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Anandadi: Utpata 15:01–04:14 (21.07)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1949 · Vikram 2084 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:14
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 02:17 (22.07) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 2 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 18:05 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 16:05 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 13:05 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:05 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 16:05 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 18:05 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 02:17 (22.07) | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 02:17 (22.07) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:22 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:14 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:56 |
| End of twilight | 21:48 |
| Moonrise | 21:41 |
| Moonset | 07:12 |
| Day length | 16 h 41 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
| task | at sunrise | from 18:05 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (18:05–20:56) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:05–20:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:14–18:05 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–02:17 (22.07) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–02:17 (22.07)
Anandadi: Mitra 04:14–18:05 Anandadi: Manasa 18:05–04:16 (22.07)
- Bhadra on earth: 13:05–02:17 (22.07); Bhadra Puchha 21:39–22:59; Bhadra Mukha 22:59–01:11 (22.07)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 04:34–02:44 (26.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:16–03:45 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:22–16:29 |
| Godhuli | 20:56–21:10 |
| Pradosha | 20:56–22:24 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (22.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:21–08:09 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:35–14:40 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:20–08:25 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:30–12:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Varjyam | 02:08–03:55 (22.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:14–06:58, 09:59–13:05
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 04:14–06:58, 09:59–13:05 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:14–13:05 |
| Cutting toenails | good 04:14–06:58, 09:59–13:05 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:14–06:58, 09:59–18:44, 20:36–20:56 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 18:05, Shatabhisha from 18:05; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Karka 04:14, Simha 06:58, Kanya 09:59, Tula 12:59, Vrischika 16:01, Dhanu 18:44, Makara 20:36
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 18:05) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 18:05) — gaining strength; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 13:05–20:56: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Mitra 04:14–18:05+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:14–18:05+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:14–16:05+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:14–02:17 (22.07)0 Chaturmasya−1 Panchaka 04:34–04:16 (22.07)−1 Bhadra on earth 13:05–02:17 (22.07)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–02:17 (22.07)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:14–02:17 (22.07)−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:14–18:05
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Tryahasparsha, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1949 · Vikram 2084 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana) |
At sunrise 04:16
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 04:26 (23.07) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 2 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 20:55 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 16:57 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 15:24 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:24 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 16:57 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 20:55 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:24 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:16 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:54 |
| End of twilight | 21:46 |
| Moonrise | 21:47 |
| Moonset | 08:27 |
| Day length | 16 h 38 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:16–20:54) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Sankashti Chaturthi (Gajanana) · Ganesha
The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).
Rule: at moonrise, 21:47
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day
Anandadi: Vajra 04:16–20:55 Anandadi: Mudgara 20:55–04:18 (23.07)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 04:34 (21.07)–02:44 (26.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:17–03:47 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:21–16:28 |
| Godhuli | 20:54–21:09 |
| Pradosha | 20:54–22:23 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (23.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:52–14:39 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:40–16:45 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:16–06:21 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:26–10:30 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:49–10:55, 16:28–17:35 |
| Varjyam | 03:59–05:44 (23.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Karka 04:16, Simha 06:54, Kanya 09:55, Tula 12:56, Vrischika 15:57, Dhanu 18:40, Makara 20:32
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 04:16–20:54: 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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:16–20:55+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:16–16:57+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya−1 Anandadi: Vajra 04:16–20:55−1 Panchaka all day−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day−2 Rikta tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shobhana, Auspicious weekday; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1949 · Vikram 2084 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:18
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 04:26 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 23:24 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 17:34 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 04:26 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:26 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
|---|---|
| from 04:26 | karana Kaulava |
| from 17:22 | karana Taitila |
| from 17:34 | yoga Atiganda |
| from 23:24 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:26 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:18 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:53 |
| End of twilight | 21:44 |
| Moonrise | 21:54 |
| Moonset | 09:42 |
| Day length | 16 h 34 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 2, bad — 11
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 04:26 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:18–20:53) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Anandadi: Dhwaja 23:24–04:19 (24.07) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:18–23:24
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 04:34 (21.07)–02:44 (26.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:19–03:48 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:21–16:27 |
| Godhuli | 20:53–21:07 |
| Pradosha | 20:53–22:22 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (24.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:34–16:20 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:31–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:44–18:48 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:22–08:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:37–08:43, 13:08–14:15 |
| Varjyam | 03:59–05:44 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:26–20:53
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:26–20:53 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:26–20:53 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 04:26, Krishna-panchami from 04:26; lagna Karka 04:18, Simha 06:51, Kanya 09:51, Tula 12:52, Vrischika 15:53, Dhanu 18:37, Makara 20:28
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 04:18–04:26: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:18–17:34+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:26–04:19 (24.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Atiganda 17:34–19:59−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 04:18–23:24−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:18–23:24−2 Rikta tithi 04:18–04:26
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1949 · Vikram 2084 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:19
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 06:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 1 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 01:22 (25.07) more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 17:48 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 06:11 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:11 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 06:11 | karana Gara |
| from 17:48 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 18:52 | karana Vanija |
| from 01:22 (25.07) | nakshatra Revati |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:28 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:19 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:51 |
| End of twilight | 21:42 |
| Moonrise | 22:01 |
| Moonset | 10:58 |
| Day length | 16 h 31 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 4, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:11 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:19–20:51) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 01:22–04:21 (25.07)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:19–06:11 Krakacha Yoga 06:11–04:21 (25.07) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 01:22–04:21 (25.07)
Anandadi: Prajapati 01:22–04:21 (25.07) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:19–01:22 (25.07)
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 04:34 (21.07)–02:44 (26.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 05:45–06:36
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:20–03:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:20–16:26 |
| Godhuli | 20:51–21:06 |
| Pradosha | 20:51–22:21 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (25.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:11–21:54 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:27–10:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:39–16:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:19–06:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:19–05:25, 05:25–06:32 |
| Varjyam | 09:47–11:31 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:19–06:47, 09:48–15:49, 20:24–20:51
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:19–06:47, 09:48–15:49, 20:24–20:51 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:19–06:47, 09:48–15:49, 20:24–20:51 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:19–06:47, 09:48–18:33, 20:24–20:51 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-panchami until 06:11, Krishna-shashti from 06:11; lagna Karka 04:19, Simha 06:47, Kanya 09:48, Tula 12:48, Vrischika 15:49, Dhanu 18:33, Makara 20:24
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:19–01:22 (25.07)+1 Auspicious tithi 04:19–06:110 Yoga Sukarma 17:48–04:21 (25.07)0 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:19–06:11−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 06:11–04:21 (25.07)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:19–01:22 (25.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Krakacha Yoga 06:11–04:21 (25.07)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Samvartaka Yoga |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1949 · Vikram 2084 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:21
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 07:23 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 1 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 02:44 (26.07) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 17:33 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 07:23 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:23 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 07:23 | karana Vishti |
| from 17:33 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 19:44 | karana Bava |
| from 02:44 (26.07) | nakshatra Ashwini |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:30 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:21 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:49 |
| End of twilight | 21:40 |
| Moonrise | 22:10 |
| Moonset | 12:17 |
| Day length | 16 h 28 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 7, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:23 |
|---|
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, Revati (04:21–20:49) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:23–19:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:21–02:44 (26.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:44–04:23 (26.07)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:21–07:23 Samvartaka Yoga 07:23–04:23 (26.07)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:21–02:44 (26.07) Anandadi: Ananda 02:44–04:23 (26.07)
- Bhadra on earth: 07:23–19:44; Bhadra Puchha 12:17–13:31; Bhadra Mukha 13:31–15:33
- Dosha-free Panchaka: 04:34 (21.07)–02:44 (26.07)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:27–08:58 (26.07)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-shashti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:21–03:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:20–16:26 |
| Godhuli | 20:49–21:04 |
| Pradosha | 20:49–22:20 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (26.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:12–01:53 (26.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:46–20:49 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:35–14:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:42–18:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:37–19:43 |
| Varjyam | 14:03–15:44 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:21–06:43, 19:44–20:49
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:21–06:43, 19:44–20:49 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:21–06:43, 19:44–20:49 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:21–06:43, 07:23–20:49 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Krishna-shashti until 07:23, Krishna-saptami from 07:23; lagna Karka 04:21, Simha 06:43, Kanya 09:44, Tula 12:44, Vrischika 15:45, Dhanu 18:29, Makara 20:20
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 07:23–19:44: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:21–02:44 (26.07)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:21–02:44 (26.07)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:21–02:44 (26.07)+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:21–17:330 Chaturmasya0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:21–07:23 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Panchaka 04:21–02:44 (26.07)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 04:21–07:23−3 Samvartaka Yoga 07:23–04:23 (26.07)−3 Bhadra on earth 07:23–19:44
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Dhriti; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Gandanta |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1949 · Vikram 2084 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Kalashtami · Shravana Somvar |
At sunrise 04:23
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 07:55 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 1 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 03:23 (27.07) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 16:46 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 07:55 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:55 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 07:55 | karana Balava |
| from 16:46 | yoga Shula |
| from 19:54 | karana Kaulava |
| from 03:23 (27.07) | nakshatra Bharani |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:32 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:23 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:47 |
| End of twilight | 21:38 |
| Moonrise | 22:21 |
| Moonset | 13:39 |
| Day length | 16 h 24 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 4, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:55 |
|---|
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, 20:47–22:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Shravana Somvar · Shiva
A Monday of the month of Shravana (here by the purnimanta reckoning, as in North India): a fast and abhisheka of Shiva with water and milk — special worship in the month of Shiva.
Rule: by weekday
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:23–07:55
Anandadi: Chara 03:23–04:25 (27.07) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:23–03:23 (27.07)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:27 (25.07)–08:58
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:22–03:53 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:19–16:25 |
| Godhuli | 20:47–21:03 |
| Pradosha | 20:47–22:19 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (27.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:59–21:38 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:26–08:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:32–12:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:38–16:41 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:08–14:14, 16:25–17:31 |
| Varjyam | 23:16–00:55 (27.07) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:23–06:39
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 04:23–06:39 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:23–06:39 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:23–06:39, 09:40–18:25, 20:16–20:47 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Krishna-saptami until 07:55, Krishna-ashtami from 07:55; lagna Karka 04:23, Simha 06:39, Kanya 09:40, Tula 12:40, Vrischika 15:41, Dhanu 18:25, Makara 20:16
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 07:55–20:47: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
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 Auspicious nakshatra 04:23–03:23 (27.07)+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:23–16:46+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Shula 16:46–18:39−1 Ashtami 07:55–04:25 (27.07)−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:23–03:23 (27.07)−1 Gandanta 04:23–08:58−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:23–07:55
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1949 · Vikram 2084 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:25
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 07:43 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 1 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 03:17 (28.07) more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 15:23 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 07:43 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:43 | tithi Krishna-navami |
|---|---|
| from 07:43 | karana Taitila |
| from 15:23 | yoga Ganda |
| from 19:20 | karana Gara |
| from 03:17 (28.07) | nakshatra Krittika |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:34 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:25 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:46 |
| End of twilight | 21:35 |
| Moonrise | 22:38 |
| Moonset | 15:06 |
| Day length | 16 h 21 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 4, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:43 |
|---|
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, Bharani (04:25–20:46) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–07:43 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:17–04:26 (28.07)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:17–04:26 (28.07)
Anandadi: Musala 04:25–03:17 (28.07) Anandadi: Gada 03:17–04:26 (28.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:24–03:54 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:02–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:19–16:24 |
| Godhuli | 20:46–21:01 |
| Pradosha | 20:46–22:18 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (28.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:30–00:06 (28.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:40–18:43 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:30–10:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:35–14:38 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:41–08:46, 23:50–00:21 (28.07) |
| Varjyam | 12:57–14:32 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 07:43, Krishna-navami from 07:43; lagna Karka 04:25, Simha 06:35, Kanya 09:36, Tula 12:36, Vrischika 15:37, Dhanu 18:21, Makara 20:13
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 04:25–07:43: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 07:43–20:46: 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
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:25–07:430 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Ganda 15:23–17:35−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:25–03:17 (28.07)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:25–03:17 (28.07)−2 Rikta tithi 07:43–04:26 (28.07)
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — after 06:45; auspicious time — until 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1949 · Vikram 2084 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
At sunrise 04:26
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 06:45 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 1 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 02:28 (29.07) more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 13:24 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 06:45 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:45 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
|---|---|
| from 06:45 | karana Vanija |
| from 13:24 | yoga Vriddhi |
| from 18:00 | karana Vishti |
| from 02:28 (29.07) | nakshatra Rohini |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:37 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:26 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:44 |
| End of twilight | 21:33 |
| Moonrise | 23:05 |
| Moonset | 16:34 |
| Day length | 16 h 17 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:45 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:26–20:44) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 18:00–20:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:26–02:28 (29.07) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:26–06:45 Krakacha Yoga 04:26–06:45
Anandadi: Siddhi 04:26–02:28 (29.07) Anandadi: Shubha 02:28–04:28 (29.07)
- Bhadra in heaven: 18:00–05:04 (29.07); Bhadra Puchha 19:35–20:42; Bhadra Mukha 20:42–22:34
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:25–03:56 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:18–16:23 |
| Godhuli | 20:44–20:59 |
| Pradosha | 20:44–22:17 |
| Nishitha | 00:21–00:51 (29.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:09–01:42 (29.07) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:35–14:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:29–08:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:33–12:35 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:03–13:08 |
| Varjyam | 14:53–16:25 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:32–15:33, 20:09–20:44
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 09:32–15:33, 20:09–20:44 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 09:32–15:33, 20:09–20:44 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 09:32–18:17, 20:09–20:44 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Krishna-navami until 06:45, Krishna-dashami from 06:45; lagna Karka 04:26, Simha 06:31, Kanya 09:32, Tula 12:32, Vrischika 15:33, Dhanu 18:17, Makara 20:09
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 04:26–06:45: 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.
- 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 06:45
Auspicious time ends by 18:00
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:26–02:28 (29.07)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:26–02:28 (29.07)0 Yoga Vriddhi 13:24–04:28 (29.07)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:26–06:45 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 18:00–04:28 (29.07)0 Krakacha Yoga 04:26–06:45−2 Rikta tithi 04:26–06:45
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Kshaya tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1949 · Vikram 2084 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Kamika Ekadashi |
At sunrise 04:28
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 05:04 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 00:58 (30.07) more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 10:50 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:04 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:04 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 05:04 | karana Bava |
| from 10:50 | yoga Dhruva |
| from 15:58 | karana Balava |
| from 00:58 (30.07) | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 02:43 (30.07) | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 02:43 (30.07) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:39 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:28 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:42 |
| End of twilight | 21:31 |
| Moonrise | 23:48 |
| Moonset | 17:57 |
| Day length | 16 h 13 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 2, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:04 |
|---|
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, Rohini (04:28–20:42) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:28–05:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Kamika Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the dark half of Ashadha (Shravana in North India), the first within Chaturmasya. Vishnu is worshipped with tulasi leaves, and oil lamps are lit.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:04–02:43 (30.07)
kshaya Ekadashi does not prevail at sunrise: Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day
Parana (breaking the fast): 14:12–17:26 (30.07)
Vaishnava date: 30.07
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:28–05:04
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:04–00:58 (30.07)
Anandadi: Utpata 04:28–00:58 (30.07) Anandadi: Mrityu 00:58–04:30 (30.07)
- Bhadra in heaven: 18:00 (28.07)–05:04; Bhadra Puchha 19:35–20:42 (28.07); Bhadra Mukha 20:42–22:34 (28.07)
- Gandanta (tithi): 04:42–05:26
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:26–03:57 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:08 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:17–16:22 |
| Godhuli | 20:42–20:58 |
| Pradosha | 20:42–22:16 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (30.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:58–23:28 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:37–16:39 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:28–06:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:32–10:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:53–10:58, 16:22–17:27 |
| Varjyam | 17:28–18:58 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:28–06:27, 09:28–15:29, 20:05–20:42
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, shaving | good 04:28–06:27, 09:28–15:29, 20:05–20:42 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:28–06:27, 09:28–15:29, 20:05–20:42 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:28–06:27, 09:28–18:13, 20:05–20:42 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Krishna-dashami until 05:04, Krishna-ekadashi from 05:04; lagna Karka 04:28, Simha 06:27, Kanya 09:28, Tula 12:28, Vrischika 15:29, Dhanu 18:13, Makara 20:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Kshaya tithi
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:28–00:58 (30.07)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:28–10:50+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:28–05:04 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:28–05:04−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:04–00:58 (30.07)−2 Kshaya tithi−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:28–00:58 (30.07)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1949 · Vikram 2084 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Kamika Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 04:30
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 23:48 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 22:54 more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 07:44 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 13:19 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:44 | yoga Vyaghata |
|---|---|
| from 13:19 | karana Taitila |
| from 22:54 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 23:48 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 23:48 | karana Gara |
| from 04:11 (31.07) | yoga Harshana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:30 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:40 |
| End of twilight | 21:29 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 19:03 |
| Day length | 16 h 10 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 1, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (04:30–20:40) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Kamika Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu
Vaishnavas (ISKCON) keep this Ekadashi on a different day from Smartas.
Smarta date: 29.07
Ekadashi does not prevail at any sunrise (kshaya): Smartas fast on the day it begins, Vaishnavas on the next day, on Dwadashi.
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:40–22:14
the tithi does not cover the decisive time on either day — the day it begins is chosen
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:30–23:48
Anandadi: Manasa 04:30–22:54 Anandadi: Padma 22:54–04:32 (31.07)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:28–03:59 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:17–16:21 |
| Godhuli | 20:40–20:56 |
| Pradosha | 20:40–22:14 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (31.07) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:51–16:19 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:34–12:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:38–18:39 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:31–08:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:44–08:49, 13:07–14:12 |
| Varjyam | 06:05–07:33 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:30–06:23, 09:24–15:25, 20:01–20:40
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 04:30–06:23, 09:24–15:25, 20:01–20:40 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:30–06:23, 09:24–15:25, 20:01–20:40 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:30–06:23, 09:24–18:09, 20:01–20:40 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Karka 04:30, Simha 06:23, Kanya 09:24, Tula 12:24, Vrischika 15:25, Dhanu 18:09, Makara 20:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:30–22:54+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:30–22:54+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:30–07:44+1 Auspicious weekday0 Chaturmasya0 Yoga Vyaghata 07:44–10:48−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:30–23:48
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Harshana; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Ashadha (amanta) · Shravana (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Plavanga (No. 41) · Shaka 1949 · Vikram 2084 more |
| Period | Chaturmasya |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 04:32
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 20:28 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 20:23 more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 00:19 (01.08) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 10:11 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Karka (Cancer), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:11 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 20:23 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 20:28 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
| from 20:28 | karana Vishti |
| from 00:19 (01.08) | yoga Vajra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:32 |
| Noon | 12:36 |
| Sunset | 20:38 |
| End of twilight | 21:26 |
| Moonrise | 00:56 |
| Moonset | 19:47 |
| Day length | 16 h 06 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 11, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 20:23 | from 20:28 |
|---|
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, Punarvasu (20:23–20:38) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 20:28–20:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 20:28–20:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:20–00:52 (01.08)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Chaturmasya
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:28–04:34 (01.08)
Anandadi: Chhatra 20:23–04:34 (01.08) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:32–20:23
- Bhadra in heaven: 20:28–06:40 (01.08); Bhadra Mukha 20:28–22:10; Bhadra Puchha 05:38–06:39 (01.08)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:29–04:00 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–13:07 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:16–16:20 |
| Godhuli | 20:38–20:54 |
| Pradosha | 20:38–22:13 |
| Nishitha | 00:20–00:52 (01.08) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:26–12:52 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:33–10:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:36–16:37 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:32–06:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:32–05:36, 05:36–06:41 |
| Varjyam | 06:25–07:51 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:32–06:19, 09:20–18:05, 19:57–20:28 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Ardra until 20:23, Punarvasu from 20:23; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 20:28, Krishna-chaturdashi from 20:28; lagna Karka 04:32, Simha 06:19, Kanya 09:20, Tula 12:20, Vrischika 15:21, Dhanu 18:05, Makara 19:57
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 20:23) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 20:23) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 20:28–20:38: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Harshana 04:32–00:19 (01.08)0 Anandadi: Chhatra 20:23–04:34 (01.08)0 Auspicious nakshatra 20:23–04:34 (01.08)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:28–04:34 (01.08)0 Chaturmasya0 Vishti (Bhadra) 20:28–04:34 (01.08)0 Krishna Chaturdashi 20:28–04:34 (01.08)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:32–20:23−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:32–20:23
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
Patron: Trivikrama; Aditya — Mitra. Full moon in nakshatra Jyeshtha. Ritu: Grishma.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Raudra (No. 54)
Shaka Samvat 1949 · Vikram Samvat 2084 · Kali Yuga 5128
Next year — Kilaka, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 26.03.2028
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
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
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
no pruning or felling
Planting and sowing are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: 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)
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.
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: 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.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: 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)
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
digging, plowing, planting trees
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Vamana; Aditya — Varuna. Full moon in nakshatra Purva or Uttara Ashadha. Ritu: Grishma.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra 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-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
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.
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Meaning: 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
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death
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.
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not fell trees, any undertakings
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
plowing the ground
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
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.
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
tillage and sowing are forbidden
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
The “secret” Navaratri of the month of Ashadha — a time of hidden sadhana devoted to the Goddess.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert
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 Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
pruning and weeding
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
neutral
Four months of Vishnu’s sleep — from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi. A time for vows, fasting and sadhana; weddings, housewarmings and upanayanas are not held.
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
The four months from Devshayani to Devutthana Ekadashi, when “Vishnu sleeps”: a time for vows; weddings and housewarmings are not held.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
no pruning or felling
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): 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 Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
sowing seeds, any undertakings
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
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.
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
The Moon passes only through the Earth’s penumbra: the dimming is faint, often barely noticeable. Many panchangas do not count it as an eclipse, and Sutak is not observed in this case.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
Planting and sowing are allowed.
digging, plowing, planting trees
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Began on a Wednesday or Thursday: carries no particular dosha, but the five prohibitions of Panchaka still apply.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: 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)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
plowing the ground
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: 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
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
tillage and sowing are forbidden
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: 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
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: 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.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
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.
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
plowing, pruning and weeding
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling