A Karana is half of a lunar day — lasting about 6 hours. It tells you whether the current window of time is favorable or unfavorable for starting new things.
YOUR BAD KARANA: Taitila — avoid all new beginnings when active!
YOGA
--
WHAT IS YOGA?
Yoga is the combined energy of the Sun and Moon on a given day. There are 27 Yogas — some bring success and flow, others bring obstacles and delays.
YOUR BAD YOGA: Vaidhriti — brings obstacles and blocked energy when active!
TITHI
--
WHAT IS TITHI?
Tithi is the lunar day — the Moon's phase relative to the Sun. There are 30 Tithis in a lunar month. Each carries a different energy quality for actions and decisions.
YOUR BAD TITHIS: 3rd, 8th and 13th lunar days — avoid important decisions on these days!
NAKSHATRA
--
WHAT IS NAKSHATRA?
Nakshatra is the lunar mansion — the star constellation the Moon is traveling through right now. There are 27 Nakshatras. Each one carries a unique energy that influences your day.
YOUR BAD NAKSHATRA: Bharani — extra caution when Moon is here!
TODAY'S TIME WINDOWS
ABHIJIT MUHURTA (Best moment of the day — peak cosmic power)
--
Most auspicious window — start anything important NOW
AMRIT KALAM (Nectar time — blessed by the Moon)
--
Excellent for new actions, decisions, launches
RAHU KALAM (Shadow planet's inauspicious window)
--
Avoid ALL new beginnings during this window
GULIKA KALAM (Son of Saturn — heavy, slow energy)
--
Inauspicious — avoid contracts and decisions
YAMAGANDA (Lord of Death's time — avoid at all costs)
--
Most inauspicious — rest and wait it out
DUR MUHURTAM (Bad moment — avoid starting new things)