Vedic_Astrology_Panchang_Handbook

1. The 27 Nakshatras and Their Ruling Lords In Vedic astrology, the zodiac is divided into 27 lunar mansions or constellations known as Nakshatras. Each Nakshatra spans 13 degrees and 20 minutes of the zodiac and is governed by a specific ruling planet (Graha) and a presiding deity. | ०. | Nakshatra Ruling Planet Presiding Deity 1 Ashwini Ketu Ashwina Kumar 2 Bharani Venus (Shukra) Lord Yama 3 Krittika Sun (Surya) Agni 4 Rohini Moon (Chandra) Brahma 7 Punarvasu Jupiter (Guru) Aditi | 8 | Pushya Saturn (Shani) Brihaspati | 9 | Ashlesha Mercury (Budh) Sarpa or Nagas 10 Magha Ketu Pitra or Forefathers 11 Purva Phalguni Venus (Shukra) Aryaman 12 Uttara Phalguni Sun (Surya) Bhaga 13 Hasta Moon (Chandra) Saviti or Surya 14 Chitra Mars (Mangal) Tvastar or Vishwakarma 15 Swati Rahu Vayu 16 Vishakha Jupiter (Guru) Indra and Agni 17 Anuradha Saturn (Shani) Mitra 18 Jyeshtha Mercury (Budh) nda 19 | 008 | Ketu Nirti 20 Purva Ashadha Venus (Shukra) Apah 21 Uttara Ashadha Sun (Surya) Vishvedevas 22 Shravana Moon (Chandra) Vishnu 23 Dhanishtha Mars (Mangal) Eight Vasus 24 Shatabhisha Rahu Varuna 25 Purva Bhadrapada Jupiter (Guru) Ajikapada 26 Uttara Bhadrapada Saturn (Shani) Ahir Budhyana 27 Revati Mercury (Budh) Pushan Page 1 --- ## Page 2

2. Tithis, Their Nature, and Dagdha Rashi A Tithi is a lunar day. Tithis are categorized into five groups based on their nature: Nanda (joy), Bhadra (auspicious), Jaya (victory), Rikta (empty), and Purna (full). 'Dagdha Rashi' translates to 'burnt sign' and refers to zodiac signs considered weak or afflicted based on the birth Tithi. Tithi Name Lunar Day Nature Dagdha Rashi Context Pratipada 1/16 | Nanda | Libra, Capricorn Dwitiya 2/17 Bhadra Sagittarius, Pisces Tritiya 3/18 Jaya Leo, Capricorn Chaturthi 4/19 Rikta Taurus, Aquarius Panchami 5/20 | Puma | Gemini, Virgo Shashti 6/21 | Nanda | Aries, Leo (or Capricorn)

Ashtami Jaya Gemini, Virgo Becomes Victorious Jaya on Tuesday

Navami Rikta Leo, Scorpio

Dashami | Puma | Leo, Scorpio

Dwadashi 12/27 Bhadra Libra, Capricorn Trayodashi 13/28 Jaya Taurus, Leo Chaturdashi 14/29 Rikta Pisces, Gem, Vir, Sag | Pumima | 15 | Puma | Nore | Full Moon Amavasya 30 | Puma | Nore | New Moon Page 2 --- ## Page 3

3. Auspicious (Shubh) and Inauspicious (Ashubh) Yogas Yogas are specific combinations of Weekdays (Vara), Lunar Days (Tithis), or Nakshatras that produce highly auspicious or inauspicious periods for Muhurat (timing).

Auspicious Yogas:

Ravi Pushya Yoga Sunday Pushya Best for gold, contracts, new responsibilities Guru Pushya Yoga Amrit Siddhi Yoga Amrit Siddhi Yoga Amrit Siddhi Yoga Amrit Siddhi Yoga Thursday

Pushya Best for new business, investments

Sunday Hasta Real estate and vehicles

Monday Shravana New ventures, lawsuits

Tuesday Ashwini Medical treatments, bold actions

Wednesday Anuradha Commerce, networking

Yoga Name Weekday Tithi Effects Vish Yoga Sunday 4th (Chaturthi) Destroys karma; avoid new ventures Vish Yoga Monday 6th (Shashti) Destroys karma; avoid new ventures Vish Yoga Tuesday 7th (Saptami) Destroys karma; avoid new ventures Hutashana Yoga Sunday 2nd (Dwitiya) All auspicious acts avoided Hutashana Yoga Monday 6th (Shashti) All auspicious acts avoided Hutashana Yoga Tuesday 7th (Saptami) All auspicious acts avoided 4. Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Translates to ‘accomplishment of all goals'. Formed when a specific Nakshatra coincides with a specific day of the week. This Muhurat brings success to new ventures. Weekday Nakshatras forming Yoga Sunday Hasta, Pushya, Moola, Ashwini, U. Phalguni, U. Ashadha, U. Bhadrapada Monday Shravana, Rohini, Mrigashira, Pushya, Anuradha Tuesday Ashwini, Krittika, Ashlesha, U. Bhadrapada Wednesday Hasta, Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashira, Anuradha Thursday Revati, Anuradha, Ashwini, Punarvasu, Pushya Friday Revati, Anuradha, Ashwini, Punarvasu, Shravana Saturday Rohini, Swati, Shravana Page 3 --- ## Page 4

5. Do Ghati Muhurat (Time Cycles) A Ghati is approx. 24 minutes. 'Do Ghati' means two Ghatis, making a 48-minute block. The day consists of 30 Do Ghati Muhurats. Each is linked to a specific Nakshatra/Deity. Seq Muhurat/Deity Nakshatra Nature Offset Ex: 6:00AM Sunrise 1 | Rudra | Ardra Inauspicious 0:00 to 0:48 6:00 AM to 6:48 AM 2 Uraga (Ahi) Ashlesha Inauspicious 0:48 to 1:36 6:48 AM to 7:36 AM 3 Mitra Anuradha Auspicious 1:36 to 2:24 7:36 AM to 8:24 AM 4 Pitara Magha Inauspicious 2:24 10 3:12 8:24 AM to 9:12 AM 5 Vasu Dhanishtha Auspicious 3:1210 4:00 9:12 AM to 10:00 AM | 6 | Ambu 4:00 to 4:48 10:00 AM to 10:48 AM 7 Vishwedeva 4:48 to 5:36 10:48 AM to 11:36 AM | 8 | Vidhi Rohini Auspicious 5:36 to 6:24 11:36 AM to 12:24 PM | 9 | Brahma (Abhijit) Abhijit Auspicious 6:24 10 7:12 12:24 PMto 1:12 PM 10 | Indra | Jyeshtha Auspicious 7:12 10 8:00 1:12 PM to 2:00 PM 11 | Indragni | Vishakha Inauspicious 8:00 to 8:48 2:00 PM to 2:48 PM 12 Daitya | Moola | Inauspicious 8:48 to 9:36 2:48 PM to 3:36 PM 13 Varuna 9:36 10 10:24 3:36 PM to 4:24 PM 14 Aryama 10:24 10 11:12 4:24 PM to 5:12 PM 15 Bhaga Purva Phalguni Inauspicious 11:12 to 12:00 5:12 PM to 6:00 PM 16 Ishwara Ardra Inauspicious 12:00 to 12:48 6:00 PM to 6:48 PM 17 Ajaikapada P. Bhadrapada Inauspicious 12:48 10 13:36 6:48 PM to 7:36 PM 18 Ahirbudhnya U. Bhadrapada Auspicious 13:36 to 14:24 7:36 PM to 8:24 PM 19 Pusha Revati Auspicious 14:24 10 15:12 8:24 PM to 9:12 PM 20 Ashwini Kumar Ashwini Auspicious 15:12 to 16:00 9:12 PM to 10:00 PM 21 Yama 16:00 to 16:48 10:00 PM to 10:48 PM 22 Agni 16:48 10 17:36 10:48 PM to 11:36 PM 23 Brahma Rohini Auspicious 17:36 to 18:24 11:36 PM to 12:24 AM 24 Chandra Mrigashira Auspicious 18:24 to 19:12 12:24 AM 10 1:12 AM 25 Aditi Punarvasu Auspicious 19:12 t0 20:00 1:12 AM to 2:00 AM 26 Brihaspati Pushya Auspicious 20:00 to 20:48 2:00 AM to 2:48 AM 27 Vishnu Shravana Auspicious 20:48 10 21:36 2:48 AM to 3:36 AM 28 Surya 21:36 t0 22:24 3:36 AM to 4:24 AM 29 Tvashta 22:24 10 23:12 4:24 AM 10 5:12 AM 30 Samirana Swati Auspicious 23:12 to 24:00 5:12 AM to 6:00 AM Page 4 ---