Tithi Astrology Master Reference Guide

Tithi Astrology Master Reference Guide

The 30 lunar days (15 in Shukla Paksha / waxing and 15 in Krishna Paksha / waning) repeat sequentially across these 5 groups. Each group corresponds to a specific Pancha Mahabhuta (element) and planetary energy:

Tithi Group

Associated Lunar Days (Tithis)

Ruling Planet

Element (Bhuta)

Nanda(Prosperity/Joy) 1st (Pratipada), 6th (Shashti), 11th (Ekadashi) Venus(Shukra)

Gives pleasure and growth. Ideal for festivals, fine arts, farming, wearing new clothes, and music. Bhadra(Auspicious/Good) 2nd (Dwitiya), 7th (Saptami), 12th (Dwadashi) Mercury(Budha)

Gives community and stability. Ideal for education, charitable works, starting business, or making peace. Jaya(Victory/Conquest) 3rd (Tritiya), 8th (Ashtami), 13th (Trayodashi) Mars(Mangal)

Gives victory and power. Ideal for litigation, battles, sports, legal arguments, and overcoming enemies. Rikta(Empty/Void) 4th (Chaturthi), 9th (Navami), 14th (Chaturdashi) Saturn(Shani)

Gives destruction or release. Inauspicious for major beginnings. Best for surgical operations, demolitions, or ending bad habits. Poorna(Full/Complete) 5th (Panchami), 10th (Dashami), 15th/30th (Purnima/Amavasya) Jupiter(Guru)

Gives fulfillment and abundance. Ideal for marriages, religious ceremonies, travel, or finalizing contracts.

When a specific Tithi group falls on its corresponding planetary weekday, it manifests as Siddha Yoga (a day of highly successful outcomes). Conversely, some days create a clash: Nanda Tithis falling on a Friday (ruled by Venus) \(\rightarrow \) Siddha Yoga. Bhadra Tithis falling on a Wednesday (ruled by Mercury) \(\rightarrow \) Siddha Yoga. Jaya Tithis falling on a Tuesday (ruled by Mars) \(\rightarrow \) Siddha Yoga. Rikta Tithis falling on a Saturday (ruled by Saturn) \(\rightarrow \) Siddha Yoga. Poorna Tithis falling on a Thursday (ruled by Jupiter) \(\rightarrow \) Siddha Yoga.

This index traces both the waxing (Shukla Paksha) and waning (Krishna Paksha) cycles consecutively so you can look up any specific day. Day #

Thithi Name

Tithi Group

Element

1

Nanda Venus Fire

2

Bhadra Mercury Earth

3

Jaya Mars Space

4

Rikta Saturn Water

5

Poorna Jupiter Air

6

Nanda Venus Fire

7

Bhadra Mercury Earth

8

Jaya Mars Space

9

Rikta Saturn Water

10

Poorna Jupiter Air

11

Nanda Venus Fire

12

Bhadra Mercury Earth

13

Jaya Mars Space

14

Rikta Saturn Water

15

Poorna Jupiter Air

16

Nanda Venus Fire

17

Bhadra Mercury Earth

18

Jaya Mars Space

19

Rikta Saturn Water

20

Poorna Jupiter Air

21

Nanda Venus Fire

22

Bhadra Mercury Earth

23

Jaya Mars Space

24

Rikta Saturn Water

25

Poorna Jupiter Air

26

Nanda Venus Fire

27

Bhadra Mercury Earth

28

Jaya Mars Space

29

Rikta Saturn Water

30

Poorna Jupiter Air

Deep rest, internal psychological reflection, ancestral honors

Vedic astrology tracks two types of planetary associations for Tithis. Do not confuse the general Tithi Group Lord (detailed above) with the individual Daily Tithi Lord. Individual lunar day lords follow a chronological sequence based on the days of the week starting from Sunday:

Sun: 1st & 9th Tithis

Moon: 2nd & 10th Tithis

Mars: 3rd & 11th Tithis

Mercury: 4th & 12th Tithis

Jupiter: 5th & 13th Tithis

Venus: 6th & 14th Tithis

Saturn: 7th & 15th (Purnima)

Vaar / Weekday to Auspicious & Inauspicious Nakshatra Mapping Weekday

Dagdha Yoga (Burnt Energy)

Mrityu Yoga (Destructive)

Utpata / Kana (Calamity)

Amrit Siddhi Yoga (Nectar/Highest Success)

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga (All Desires Fulfilled)

Bharani Anuradha Jyeshtha Hasta Hasta, Mula, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada, Ashwini, Pushya Monday(Soma) Chitra

Shravana Mrigashira

Tuesday(Mangala)

Shatabhisha

Ashwini

Wednesday(Budha) Dhanishta Ashwini Bharani Anuradha

Thursday(Guru)

Mrigashira Ardra

Pushya (Guru Pushya)

Friday(Shukra) Jyeshtha Ashlesha

Revati

Saturday(Shani) Revati Hasta Chitra Rohini

The Unified Master Reference Table: Nitya Yogas & Stellar Mapping No.

Nitya Yoga Name

Yoga Nature

Planet Lord (Vimshottari Order)

Correct Yogi Nakshatra

1 Vishkumbha Inauspicious Saturn Pushya Yama 2 Priti Auspicious Mercury Ashlesha Vishnu 3 Ayushman Auspicious Ketu Magha Chandra 4 Saubhagya Auspicious Venus

Brahma 5 Shobhana Auspicious Sun

Brihaspati 6 Atiganda Inauspicious Moon Hasta Chandra 7 Sukarma Auspicious Mars Chitra Indra 8 Dhriti Auspicious Rahu Swati Jala 9 Shoola Inauspicious Jupiter Vishakha

10 Ganda Inauspicious Saturn Anuradha Agni 11 Vriddhi Auspicious Mercury Jyeshtha Surya 12 Dhruva Auspicious Ketu Mula

13 Vyaghata Inauspicious Venus

Purva Ashadha

14 Harshana Auspicious Sun

Bhaga 15 Vajra Inauspicious Moon Shravana Varuna 16 Siddhi Auspicious Mars Dhanishta Ganesha 17 Vyatipata Inauspicious Rahu Shatabhisha Rudra 18 Variyan Auspicious Jupiter

Kubera 19 Parigha Inauspicious Saturn

Vishvakarma 20 Shiva Auspicious Mercury Revati

21 Siddha Auspicious Ketu Ashwini Kartikeya 22 Sadhya Auspicious Venus Bharani Savitri 23 Shubha Auspicious Sun Krittika Lakshmi 24 Shukla Auspicious Moon Rohini Parvati 25 Brahma Auspicious Mars Mrigashira

26 Indra Auspicious Rahu Ardra Pitara 27 Vaidhriti Inauspicious Jupiter Punarvasu Dhriti

Latta (Sanskrit: लत्ता), which literally means "kick", is a critical concept in Vedic astrology used primarily to analyze transits (Gocharas) and elect auspicious timings (Muhurtas). It refers to the special malefic mathematical aspect where a transiting planet "kicks" or afflicts a specific Nakshatra located at a fixed distance either ahead of or behind its current position. If this "kick" falls on a person’s Janma Nakshatra (birth star), it initiates Latta Dosha, causing major material, emotional, or physical setbacks. This phenomenon is not found in the original four Vedas but is documented in authoritative Jyotish Vedanga treatises and Samhitas. [1, 2, 3] The exact mapping of Latta, its mathematics, and its specific outcomes as validated by classical texts and renowned scholars is detailed below: [1]

Planets are divided into two categories based on the direction of their "kick": [1, 2] Puro-Latta (Forward Kick): Malefic planets kick Nakshatras located ahead of them in regular zodiacal sequence. Prashchat-Latta (Backward Kick): Benefic planets and Rahu kick Nakshatras located behind them in reverse sequence. [1, 2]

Transiting Planet

Latta Classification

Target Nakshatra (Counted from Current Position)

Sun

12th Nakshatra ahead Ruin of ventures, legal troubles, friction with father or authority. Mars

3rd Nakshatra ahead Utter ruination, physical injuries, accidents, and severe conflict with siblings. Jupiter

6th Nakshatra ahead Ultimate ruin, financial losses, separation from family, and insecurity. Saturn

8th Nakshatra ahead

Bodily discomfort, long-term illness, and depression.

Full Moon

22nd Nakshatra behind

Mercury

7th Nakshatra behind

Venus

5th Nakshatra behind Marital disharmony, illness or trouble to the spouse, and relationship strain. Rahu

9th Nakshatra behind Deception, sudden miseries, and illness to elders or grandparents.

To trace how this principle is applied, classical treatises and modern authoritative scholars outline the rules of Latta as follows: Text / Scholar Source [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]

Scope of Application & Classical Commentary

Transit Analysis (Gochara): Chapter 26 deals extensively with Nakshatra transits. Mantreswara highlights Latta as a primary hidden affliction that neutralizes otherwise positive planetary transits. If multiple planets kick the same star, the crisis escalates exponentially.

Electional Astrology (Muhurta): Dedicated chapters on marriage and travel note that a Muhurta Nakshatra must be completely free from Latta Dosha. A marriage or venture initiated on a "kicked" star will experience early decay.

General Transit Neutralization: This text describes exceptions to the rule. For example, it explains that if a planet causing Latta is retrograde, or if the ruling lord of the birth star is exceptionally strong, the severity of the "kick" is significantly diminished.

Practical Application: In works such as Muhurta or Electional Astrology, Dr. Raman emphasizes that while common planetary strengths (like exaltation) are visible, subtle energetic blemishes like Latta can quietly derail personal undertakings if they strike the native's Janma Nakshatra. The Unified Master Reference Table: Karanas, Benefic/Malefic Status, & Allowed Activities No.

Karana Name

Type / Classification

Ruling Planet

Ruling Deity

Inherent Quality

1 Bava

Sun Indra Benefic Initiating long-term ventures, business expansions, coronation/leadership roles, health recovery, and spiritual ceremonies. 2 Balava

Moon Brahma Benefic Performing religious rites (Yajnas), spiritual practices, educational pursuits, arts, and acts of charity or social welfare. 3 Kaulava

Mars

Benefic Strengthening friendships, setting up partnerships, purchasing or caring for animals, agriculture, and love/marriage affairs. 4 Taitila

Mercury Vishvakarma Benefic Architectural design, building homes (Griha Arambha), interior decor, signing administrative deals, and taking up public office. 5 Gara

Jupiter Prithvi Benefic Farming, digging wells, laying building foundations, land acquisitions, and planning long-range corporate strategies. 6 Vanija

Venus Lakshmi Benefic Commercial trading, retail launches, high-value financial investments, networking, and public relations events. 7

Vishti (Bhadra)

Saturn Yama

Strictly avoid auspicious beginnings. Recommended only for legal actions, fighting court battles, surgery, destroying old buildings, and defensive activities. 8 Shakuni

Rahu

Kaliyuga Deva

Curing long-term diseases, administering medicine, handling herbs, architectural repairs, and settling ongoing disputes. 9 Chatuspada

Ketu Rudra

Governance, political activities, interactions with cattle/livestock, ancestral rites (Shraddha), and internal structural demolition. 10 Naga

Rahu

Malefic Direct operations related to mining, mineral extraction, land clearings, and forceful actions aimed at neutralizing an opposition. 11 Kintughna

Ketu Vayu Benefic Marriage ceremonies, starting a new project, making vows, installing deities, and performing acts focused on absolute peace (Shanti).

The term Ghaat (घात) means "injury," "harm," or "trauma." This matrix outlines the specific, highly inauspicious astronomical elements that act as energetic blind spots for an individual based entirely on their Janma Rashi (Birth Moon Sign). 📊 The Ghaat Chakra Master Reference Table (English Translation) The table below translates the entire matrix from your image into English, correcting minor typographical errors from the original Hindi chart for standard astrological reference:

Birth Moon Sign (Janma Rashi)

Ghaat Moon Sign & Position

Ghaat Tithi Class (Lunar Days)

Ghaat Weekday (Vaar)

Ghaat Constellation (Nakshatra)

Ghaat Lunar Month (Maah)

Ghaat Sun Sign (Surya Rashi)

Lord / Ruler

Ghaat Lagna (Samaan / Same)

Aries(Mesha)

Aries (1st)

Sunday Magha Kartik Scorpio Jupiter Aries Libra Taurus(Vrishabha)

Virgo (5th)

Saturday Hasta Margashirsha Sagittarius Jupiter Taurus Scorpio Gemini(Mithuna)

Aquarius (9th)

Monday Swati Ashadha Cancer Moon Cancer Capricorn Cancer(Karka)

Leo (2nd)

Wednesday Anuradha Pausha Capricorn Saturn Libra Aries

Leo (Simha)

Capricorn (6th)

Saturday Mula Jyeshtha Gemini

Capricorn Cancer Virgo(Kanya)

Gemini (10th)

Saturday Shravana Bhadrapada Virgo Mercury Pisces Virgo

Libra (Tula)

Sagittarius (3rd)

Thursday Shatabhisha Magha Aquarius Saturn Virgo Pisces Scorpio(Vrischika)

Taurus (7th)

Friday Revati Ashwin Libra Mercury Scorpio Taurus Sagittarius(Dhanu)

Pisces (4th)

Friday Bharani Shravan Leo Moon Sagittarius Gemini Capricorn(Makara)

Leo (8th)

Tuesday Rohini Vaishakha Taurus

Aquarius Leo Aquarius(Kumbha)

Sagittarius (11th)

Thursday Ardra Chaitra Aries Venus Gemini Sagittarius Pisces(Meena)

Aquarius (12th)

Friday Ashlesha Phalguni Pisces Venus Leo Aquarius 🛠️ How to Read and Use the Ghaat Chakra To use this table, locate your Birth Moon Sign (Janma Rashi) in the far-left column. All other elements in that specific row represent your unique structural vulnerabilities. Ghaat Chandrama (Moon): When the transiting Moon enters this specific sign relative to yours (e.g., when the Moon transits Virgo for a Taurus native), your mental clarity drops. Avoid making high-stakes emotional or life decisions during these 2.25-day windows. Ghaat Tithi & Vaar: Avoid scheduling highly auspicious events—such as weddings, signing business contracts, buying property, or undergoing optional major surgeries—on your specific Ghaat lunar day class or weekday. Ghaat Nakshatra: The day the Moon transits your designated Ghaat star represents a period of low vitality. It is traditionally used for internal rest, spiritual contemplation, or routine tasks rather than aggressive public launches. Ghaat Lagna: If you are selecting a precise hour (Muhurta) for an event, ensure the rising sign (Lagna) of that hour does not match either your Samaan (Same) or Vipareet (Opposite) Ghaat Lagnas listed in the final columns. 📜 Validation from Classical Texts Classical texts emphasize that the Ghaat Chakra is not a permanent curse, but a rhythmic cosmic cycle of low energy. The Phaladeepika notes that while general transits might appear favorable on a standard calendar, an overlapping alignment with one's personal Ghaat elements can cause unexpected friction or delays.