Anna Prashan Sanskar According to the Sanatan dharma the Anna prashan rite should be performed when a babys

teeth start growing and she eats soli d food apart from milk for the first time. In this ceremony the baby is fed solid food, usualy its Kheer. Its light and easy to digest for the baby. This Kheer is prepared with honey, ghee, tulasi (balsam leaves), and Gangajal. Kheer made by these elements is nutritious, pure and promotes spiritual qualities. According to the scriptures our nature temperament, and personality depends a great deal on the food we eat. Thats why only pure and nutritious food is used for Anna Prashana ceremony. To make sure that this ceremony is performed at an auspicious time, Muhurtha or electional astrology is used. Time of the ceremony:According to vedic astrology the Anna prashan ceremony should be performed at different times for boy and girls. For boys the ceremony should be performed in the sixth, eighth or the tenth month. For girls it should be performed in the fifth, seventh, ninth or the eleventh month from birth. Auspicious Nakshatra:The Nakshatras considered auspicious for Anna Prashan are: Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashada, Uttara Bhadrapada, Swati, Punarvasu, Shravan, Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha, Mrigshira, Revati, Chitra, Anuradha, Hasta, Ashwani, Pushya, Shatabhisha. Try to perform the ceremony in one of these Nakshatras to enhance its auspiciousness. All other Nakshatras apart from the ones listed above are not considered auspicious for Anna Prashan. Tithi:Vedic astrology says that the Rikta tithis (fourth, ninth, fourteenth), or Nanda tithis (Pratipada, Sixth, eleventh), or eighth, twelfth, Amavas, are not considered auspicious for Anna Prashan. You can perform this ceremony on second, third, fifth, seventh, tenth, thirteenth, or Poornima for auspicious results. Day:Mondya, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday are considered most auspicious for Anna Prashan. Ascendant:The auspicious ascendants for Anna Prashan are: Taurus, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Capricorn and Aquarius. If a benefic planet is located in the first, third, fifth, seventh or ninth house, it will increase the auspiciousness. A malefic planet located in the third, sixth or the eleventh house is also considered beneficial. Avoid these factors:Avoid performing the Anna Prashan ceremony if the ascendant is Aries, Scorpio or Pisces. Also avoid the eigth ascendant from the birth ascendant of the baby. Moon should not be placed in the first, sixth or the eighth house, and the tenth house should be vacant. Moon and Tara shuddhi are also vital for this ceremony and if they are not present, it should not be performed. Special Note:A sub-ceremony called Bhoomi Upeveshan may also be performed. This ceremony should be performed when the child is allowed to touch the earth for the first time. This ceremony should be performed in the fifth month from birth. Nakshatra For Bhumi Upeveshan:Bhumi Upveshana should be performed in Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashada, Uttara Bhadrapad, Rohini, Hast, Ashwini, Pushya, Abhijit, Mrigshira, Anuradha or Jyestha Nakshatras. Tithi:All the tithis except Rikta (fourth, ninth, fourteenth) are considered auspicious for this ceremony. In this ceremony a thread is tied around the waist of the baby, thus its also called the Kati -sootra ceremony.

At 2009.09.02 09:13, V K Shridhar said: Some exponents do not recommend Swati, Anuradha & Shatabhisha. Jyotividabharanam says that 6th Tithi, Sunday when joins Anuradha , causes death- must be shiunned in Anna Prashan My request is if advice is to be given, it must be full. For Details referHindu Electional Astrology a compendiun on Hindu / Vedic elections.

Samvartak Yoga and Dagdha Yoga are Inauspicious for Auspicious Events There are many inauspicious yogas which are formed from the Tithi and day. Here we will discuss two such yogas which are made from the combination of the Tithi and day, named Samvartak yoga and Dagdha Yoga. They are inauspicious for all auspicious events. According to Vedic astrology, when Pratipada (first Tithi) is present on Wednesday then Samvartak Yoga foms and when the seventh Tithi falls on Sunday then Samvartak Yoga forms. Samwartak yoga is an inauspicious yoga. Therefore auspicious events should not be performed in Samwartak yoga. The next inauspicious Yoga is the Dagdha Yoga. Dagdha yoga is the result of the combination of day and date. Dagdha Yoga would be generated on any day if Tithi and day combine with each other. Let us consider those combinations of Tithi and day which form Dagdha Yoga.

1. When the twelfth Tithi falls on Sunday then this Dagdha Yoga forms. 2. If Monday is the day and the Tithi is the eleventh Tithi then this inauspicious Yoga forms. 3. If Tuesday is the day and the Tithi is the fifth Tithi then you may face problems in auspicious works due to Dagdha Yoga. 4. If the third Tithi falls on Wednesday then inauspicious Dagdha yoga forms. 5. If the Tithi is the sixth Tithi and the day is Thursday then this combination will give Dagdha Yoga. 6. If Friday falls on the eighth Tithi then Dagdha Yoga forms. 7. If Saturday is the day and the Tithi is the ninth Tithi then you should not perform any auspicious event in this combination.

Dagdha Yoga is inauspicious for traveling.

Ekargal, Upgraha and Yuti Dosha Many doshas appear at the time of finding Muhurutha for marriage. The date of marriage should be determined after the assessment of these doshas. If you ignore these Doshas then you may face problems in marriage and after marriage. Let us consider Ekargal, Upgraha and Yuti Dosha which create problems in the Muhurtha of marriage. Ekargal Dosha Ekargal Dosha is also known as Kharjur Dosha. At the time of finding Muhurtha, count from that Nakshatra in which sun is placed, covering all the 28 Nakshatras including Abijit Nakshatra, to that Nakshatra in which moon is placed. If in this counting, the distance of Visham planets is 1, 3, 5 and 7 then this Dosha may appear. If the distance between Nakshatras of Sun and Moon will be visham and any of Vyatipat, Shoola, Vishkumbh, Vyaghat, gand, Vaidhrat, Vajra, Paridhi and Atigand Nakshatra is there then this Dosha will be very influential. According to astrology, if Moon is in the samsangyak Nakshatra then this Dosha will not influence you. Upgraha Dosha This Dosha is formed when the Nakshatra of Sun forms a relationship with the Nakshatra of marriage. When the Nakshatra of Sun is placed on the 5th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 14th, 15th, 18th, 19th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th or 25th number from the Nakshatra of marriage. Suppose, on the day of marriage, Moon is placed in the Mrigshira Nakshatra and sun is placed in the Ashwini Nakshatra, then Mrigshira Nakshatra is placed on the fifth place from the Sun Nakshatra. In this position of Nakshatra, Upgrah Dosha will appear, which is why on that day marriage should not be performed otherwise bride and groom may suffer from this Dosha. Yuti Dosha Planets, Nakshatras and days are important while considering Muhurutha for marriage. Yuti Dosha is one of the bad Doshas for the Muhurtha of marriage. On the day of marriage, if the Nakshatra in which Moon is placed forms a conjunction with any maleficent planet such as Mars, Rahu, Ketu or Saturn then Yuti Dosha will be applied. Some astrologers believe that whether malefic planets form conjunction or auspicious planets form conjunction, this Dosha will not give good results. Sometimes, however, results of Dosha may reduce. Suppose Moon is placed in its own sign or exalted sign, then this Dosha will be canceled. If moon aspects Jupiter, or Moon and Jupiter are placed in the kendra. If Moon and malefic planet are placed in the same Nakshatra but signs are different, then Yuti Dosha will not influence Muhurutha of marriage.

Jamitra Dosha and Van Panchak Dosha If any planet is placed in the seventh house from the marriage Ascendant or Moon, then Jamitra Dosha appears. A person will get the results of this dosha according to the planet placed in the seventh house in the Ascendant of Muhurtha. If Sun is placed in the seventh house, then his married life may not be pleasurable. If Mars is placed in the seventh house, then his spouse may face conflicts in life. If Mercury is placed in the seventh house, then he may not get happiness from his child. If Jupiter is placed in the seventh house, then he may not have much interest in his married life. If Venus is placed in the seventh house, then he may face and health related problems. He may get disappointments in his life due to the placement of Saturn in the seventh house. If Rahu and Ketu are placed in the seventh house, then he may get disturbed due to mental stress. If a malefic planet is placed in the fourteenth Nakshatra from the Nakshatra of marriage, then Jamitra Dosha forms and if an auspicious planet is placed, then benefic Jamitra forms. Muhurutha will become inauspicious if malefic Jamitra forms. Dosha will not applicable in this situation

1. In the strong position of Moon 2. If auspicious planets aspect that planet which forms Jamitra Dosha 3. If strong Moon and Jupiter are placed in the seventh house from the marriage ascendant 4. If Mercury is placed in the seventh house from Moon

Vanpanchak Dosha (Ban Panchak Dosha) After Jamitra Dosha, the next inauspicious Dosha for the Muhurutha of marriage is Van Panchak Dosha. Vanpanchak is of five types: Rogvan, Agnivan, Rajvan, Chorvan and Mrityuvan. If Mrityuvan appears, then marriage should be cancelled. Let us consider how Mrityuvan forms. When Sun is placed on the 1, 10, 19 or 28 degrees in any sign, then Mrityuvan Dosha is formed. When Sun changes sign, then degrees should be assessed immediately to find out Vanpanchak. The

degrees which come are placed in five places and added into 6, 3, 1, 8 and 4. Result is divided by 9 and if the resulting number is 5 then VanDosha will appear otherwise not, because Van Dosha forms only on number 5.

Astrology Yoga and Yoga Results According to Vedic Astrology, the nature of a person depends on his/her birth Tithi, Vaar, Karan, Rashi and Yogas. Here we are discussing about the influence of Yogas on the natives nature. When we talk about the nature of a person we just look at his external personality. However, in reality it is a contribution of various elements. Let us see how the yoga in which you are born influences your behavior. Vish Kumbha Yoga Vishkumbha yoga is considered as an inauspicious yoga in Vedic Astrology, but a person born in Vishkumbha yoga will be fortunate and enriched with good qualities. He will never face economic problems and will get all the material pleasures in his life. He will have an influential personality. He will have many friends in his life. He will also be very intelligent and virtuous. Preeti YogaPreeti Yoga is very auspicious. A person born in this yoga will be very enthusiastic and lively. He will be very knowledgeable and passionate about his work. This person will also be a beauty-lover. He will be attracted towards opposite sex. Natives of this yoga are also very clever and know how to manipulate things in their favor. Ayushman Yoga Persons born in Ayushman Yoga will be blessed with longevity. They also love poetry and music. They are wealthy and powerful, and can defeat their enemies. Saubhagya Yoga A person born in Saubhagya Yoga will be fortunate. He will be very lucky, talented and enriched with good qualities. He will get respect for his qualities. He will also have great interest for opposite sex. He gets attracted to beautiful women or handsome men. Shobhan Yoga A person of Shobhan Yoga will have good and attractive appearance. He fulfills his tasks with complete perseverance. He will get a beautiful and virtuous wife. His children will obey him and he will get happiness from them. He also likes to perform in war. Atigand YogaAtigand yoga is considered as one of the malefic Yogas in Vedic Astrology. It is said that a person born in Atigand Yoga causes harm to his family values and respect. His mother also bears problems and difficulties. The person may also become a criminal if he is born during the Gandant Yoga in the Atigand Yoga. Sukarma Yoga A person of Sukarma Yoga is very generous and believes in spirituality. His nature is calm and composed. He has love and affection for all. He is virtuous and gets respect in the society. He lives a luxurious life. Dhriti Yoga A person born in tDhriti Yoga is very patient and calm in nature. He is not aggressive and takes wise decisions in life. He is physically fit and lives a healthy life. He is a virtuous and intelligent person. He lives a happy and wealthy life. Shool YogaAccording to Vedic Astrology, persons born in Shool Yoga will be spiritual in nature. They take keen interest in mythological studies and are very knowledgeable. They also know how to perform Yajnas. They are good in money savings. However, they bear problems and pain in life. A native of this yoga faces various difficulties in life. He faces many health related problems. He will also be short in height and have large head. He will be a powerful person. He is also stubborn in nature and sticks to their decisions. Vridhi Yoga A person born in Vridhi Yoga will be good in appearance and nature. He will be rich and virtuous. His son and wife will also be good in nature. He will be enriched with courage and power. He will enjoy all material pleasures in his life. Dhruv Yoga A person born in Dhruv Yoga will be have a stable mind. He completely concentrates on his work. He will be strong and wealthy. He gets love from all and has a long life. Vyaghyat YogaA person born in Vyaghyat Yoga will be sincere in his work. He will be virtuous. He will get respect and honor in the society. He becomes a renowned personality due to his innate qualities. Harshan Yoga Harshan Yoga is considered as an auspicious Yoga. A person born in Harshan Yoga will be fortunate. He will have knowledge of different subjects. He will be an expert of Shatras. He sticks to his decisions. He is wealthy and gets respect from famous personalities of the society. Vajra Yoga A person will be strong and powerful as Vajra if he is born in the Vajra Yoga. He has incredible power in his hands. He is perfect in different kinds of arts and is also an expert in using weapons. Generally he never faces financial loss in his life. He is also very brave and courageous. Siddha Yoga A person born in Siddha Yoga is an all rounder. He is perfect in almost every work. He performs all his tasks with dedication and sincerity. He has good appearance and enjoys blissful life. He is always ready to help others. He also contributes to charities for poor and helpless. He may face some health related problems and difficulties in his life. Vyatipat Yoga According to Vedic Astrology, a person born in Vyatipat Yoga faces many problems in his childhood. As he grows all his sorrows turn into happiness. In adolescence he enjoys a blissful life and gains fame.

Variyan Yoga A person born in Variyan Yoga will have interests in music, dance and different types of arts. He will achieve success if he makes a career in these fields. He will achieve success in scripture arts. He will be strong and powerful. He also sticks to his decisions. Paridh Yoga A person born in Paridh Yoga is intelligent and knowledgeable. He has delicacy in his voice. He makes his family proud, with his good deeds and qualities. He lives a luxurious life. Shiv YogaA person born in Shiv Yoga is intelligent and loves to help others. He is not self-centered and he abandons his desires for others. He is an honest and kind-hearted person. He gets respect and honor in the society because of his simple nature. Siddha Yoga According to Vedic Astrology, a person born in Siddha Yoga has interests in secret arts and worships them. His wife will also be beautiful and virtuous. He will be a rich and well-to-do person. Sadhya Yoga A person born in Sadhya Yoga is a very strong decision-maker and he sticks to his decisions. He concentrates on his work and performs efficiently to achieve success in his work. He complete his tasks with patience and avoids hastiness in his life. Shubh Yoga As its name suggests, Shubh Yoga is very auspicious. A person born in this yoga will have a good appearance. He will also be very intelligent, knowledgeable and wealthy. He is generous and donates to charities. He serves and gives respect to Brahmans. Shukla Yoga Persons born in Shukla Yoga can perform various types of arts. They have interests in poetry and can be good poets as well. They are very knowledgeable, brave and courageous. They also have sound financial status. They can win the hearts of all with their affectionate nature and behavior. Brahma Yoga A person born in Brahma Yoga is well-informed. He has knowledge of various subjects and Vedas. He is also very good in different types of arts. He is a kind-hearted person and also has faith in God. Aindra Yoga According to Vedic Astrology, a native of Aindra Yoga will be wealthy, virtuous and fortunate. He will be rich and enjoy all material pleasure in his life. He will have many good qualities. But a native of Aindra Yoga may not have a long life. Vaidhiriti Yoga According to Vedic Astrology, a person born in Vaidhiriti Yoga is very enthusiastic and energetic in his work. He is very hard working and assiduous. He is always ready to help others. But he himself does not get respect, honor and love from his own people.

Yogas of Sun and Moon Like a coin every yoga has two faces. Every yoga is neither good nor bad for every work. We will consider the yogas formed through the distance of Sun and Moon. Let us acknowledge how astrological combination forms and how they give auspicious and inauspicious results? According to the calculations of astrology, diameter of the universe is 360. Yogas are formed on the basis of different distances in the diameter of 360. 1320 is important to form a yoga between Sun and Moon. Means, 1320 is the distance between every yoga of Sun and Moon. The first yoga which forms b etween Sun on the 2640. 27 yogas are made through Sun and Moon respectively. and Moon is the Vishkumbh yoga, which is placed at the distance of 13 20. After this, the second yoga which is Preeti yoga is formed at the same distance, means

The name of 27 yogas which form on the basis of the distance of Sun and Moon are as follows:

1. Vishkumbh 2. Preeti 3. Ayushman 4. Saubbhagya 5. Shobhan 6. Atigand 7. Sukarma 8. Dhriti 9. Shool 10. Gand 11. Vridhi 12. Dhruv 13. Vyaghat 14.Harshan 15.Vajra 16. Sidhhi 17. Vyatipat

18. Variyan 19. Paridh 20. Shiva 21. Sidh 22. Sadhay 23. Shubh 24. Shukla 25. Brahma 26. Indra 27. Vaidhriti

Their names are based on their benefic or malefic influence. 9 yogas out of 27 yogas are considered as inauspicious yogas as follows:

Vishkumbh Atigand Shool Gand Vyaghat Vajra Vyatipat Paridh Vaidhriti

These inauspicious yogas also give auspicious results. If you perform any maleficent act, then these yogas will give you good results. Therefore, you can reap benefits according to the yogas.

Siddha Yoga is Auspicious for Important Work In Astrology, a friendly Yoga is called auspicious, while a yoga unfavorable for your work is called inauspicious. Here we are talking about Siddha yoga, which is considered auspicious for important works. It is formed when Vaar and Tithis meet together. Let us first know the formation of Siddha Yoga.

1. If Friday falls on Nanda Tithi or Pratiparda, sixth or eleventh, then it is considered auspicious and Siddha Yoga is formed. 2. Badhra Tithi i.e. second, seventh, twelfth if coincides with Wednesday, then Siddha Yoga is formed. 3. Jaya Tithi i.e third, eighth and thirteenth if falls on Tuesday, then it is very auspicious and Siddha Yoga is formed.

In Astrology, panchmi, dashmi, amavas and Purnima are known as Purna Tithis. If Purna tithi coincides with Thursday, then Siddha Yoga is created. Siddha Yoga is considered very auspicious in astrology. You can complete any of your important works during this Yoga. It will be beneficial for you. Hi, Yoga is beneficial for the health in ways that modern science is just beginning to understand. Even though it has beenapplied with therapeutic intention for thousand of years, Yoga Therapy is only just now emerging as a discipline initself. More health care practitioners are starting to include yogic techniques in their approach to healing andmore yoga teachers give a therapeutic intention to their teaching. People who have never tried yoga before are startingto consider including Yoga in their treatment plan. As science begins to document the importance of understanding the interrelation of all existing things, it looks to Yogawith an intrigued eye, for Yoga speaks Unity in every word. As yoga techniques are researched and new data is gathered,it becomes easier for science and the medical establishment to understand and accept the benefits of Yoga Therapy.Yet there is still not one consensual definition of the discipline. In order to arrive to an adequate definition and tocome up with proper standards for Yoga Therapy, it is crucial at this early stage to properly address some delicateprofessional and ethical issues. At the same time it is important to educatethegeneralpublic about Yoga Therapy sbenefits and careful use. so this article will really helpful to me..

Auspicious Yogas in your Birth-Chart Some planetary yogas are considered inauspicious yogas which reduce happiness and peace in life. Whereas, some planetary yogas are auspicious and bring happiness in natives life. Astrology mentions several auspicious yogas such as Mahalakshmi yoga, Nrup yoga etc which improve a persons life if they are present in the birth-chart. Mahalakshmi yoga is a great yoga which represents money and fame. This yoga forms when Jupiter which is the second lord is placed in the eleventh house and aspects the second house. This is also known as Dhankarak yoga. Similarly, there is another yoga named Saraswati Yoga, which forms when Venus, Jupiter and Mercury are together or form a relationship with each other when they are placed in the Kendra houses. A person who has this yoga in his birth-chart will be blessed by the goddess Saraswati. He will achieve fame in the field of arts, music, writing and education.

Nrup yogas name describes itself. The person who has this yoga lives his life like a king. This yoga forms when three or more than th ree planets are exalted in the birth-chart of the native. Amla yoga is also one of the great yogas. This yoga forms when any benefic planet is placed between Moon and the tenth house in the birth-chart. The person who is born in this yoga will achieve money, fame and popularity. Gajkesari Yoga is classified as an extraordinary yoga. The person who has this yoga in his birth-chart does not face any losses in his life. He will be a very successful person and will be famous and wealthy. This yoga forms when Jupiter and Moon are placed with full karak effect in the birth-chart. When Cancer, Sagittarius, Pisces, Aries or Scorpio is placed in the Ascendant this will enhance the impact of this yoga. If Jupiter is placed in the 1, 4, 7,10 Kendra houses from Moon then Gajkesari yoga forms. Besides this it also forms if Moon is placed with Jupiter. Parijaat Yoga is also considered an excellent yoga, its special feature is that the person who has this yoga will achieve the height of success but his progress would be slow. The reason is, it has an impact only after the middle age. Parijaat yoga forms when in the birth-chart the lord of the sign in which the Ascendant lord is placed, is exalted or in its own house. The person who has Chhatra Yoga will achieve a high station and continuous progress. This yoga forms when all planets are placed between the fourth house to the tenth house or between the tenth house to the fourth house. If planets are placed in groups of two in three houses, and alone in another three houses then the Nanda yoga is formed. The person who has this yoga in his birth-chart will be healthy and will have a long life. He will be blessed with a happy life due to this yoga. Astrology has many more auspicious Yogas which make an individuals life fulfilled and give him happiness and success. We wil l talk about many such yogas in subsequent articles.

The Yoga of Mars and Moon in the Birth-chart Moon is a mild and auspicious planet whereas Mars is an aggressive and malefic planet in Vedic astrology. Let us see what results they give when these planets form a Yoga. The Nature of Moon Moon is the lord of Cancer. It is exalted in Taurus and debilitated in Scorpio. Moon has a quick influence on the person due to its closeness to Earth. In Vedic astrology Moon is known as a virtuous planet and it is considered a female. It controls the state of mind of the native. The further away it is from Sun the stronger and more auspicious it will be, but if Moon is near to the Sun then it wont be so auspicious. The Nature of Mars Mars is the lord of sign Aries and Scorpio. It is a male planet and it has a cruel nature. It is exalted in Capricorn and debilitated in Cancer. Aries is the Mooltrikon sign for Mars. It is the symbol of power, courage and capability. If Mars is exalted then the native use his courage and capabilities in positive acts whereas if Mars is debilitated it makes him inert and motivated towards negative acts. Inauspicious Results of the Yoga of Moon and Mars Moon and Mars have different qualities and nature but Moon has an affection for Mars. Moon controls the soul of the person and if it has an inauspicious Yoga with Mars then he will have an angry and cruel nature due to the extreme nature of Mars. He may have instability and an unsteady state of mind due to the malefic influence of this Yoga. Auspicious Results of the Yoga of Moon and Mars An auspicious Yoga of Moon and Mars makes him capable and powerful whereas Moon makes him intelligent and gives stability to his mind. Due to these qualities of Moon and Mars, he will earn respect and honor in the society. His financial status will also be good due to this auspicious Yoga. Conjunction of Moon and Mars and Marriage Generally, Venus is known as the planet of passion but Mars also plays a similar role in the womans birth -chart. According to Vedic astrology if any woman has Mars and the aspect of malefic planets on Moon in her birth-chart then she may have hurdles in her marriage. A woman who has this kind of position in her birth-chart, may have a late marriage and may not enjoy a happy relationship with her husband after marriage. In extreme cases this may even need to be resolved in court

Role of Planetary Combinations in Love Marriage According to Vedic Astrology, positive combination of planets help you marry the person you love. When two people love each other they have the desire to live together and marry each other. But everybody is not lucky to marry the one they love. Some may succeed and some may not succeed in marrying their beloved. Vedic astrology considers planet yogas responsible for this. Let us see what role planetary combinations plays regarding love marriage in the birth-chart. According to Vedic Astrology, Venus is the significator of love. If Venus is in conjunction with the Ascendant, 5th, 7th, and 11th house then the person is very romantic. Love is a different thing and its conversion into marriage is different. According to Vedic Astrology, the 5th house is the house of love and the 7th house is the house of marriage. When both the houses form a relationship, then two lovers will tie the knot to marry each other. If the 5th house forms an auspicious relationship with the 9th house, two lovers will be blessed to marry each other and live happily ever after. Its not necessary that love marriage will be possible in only these circumstances. If there is no such combination in your birth-chart then there may be other combinations because of which you will have a successful love-life and will get your love as your life partner. If the lord of fifth house, Venus is placed in the seventh house or in its own house there is a possibility of love marriage. In addition, love marriage is also possible when Venus is placed in the Ascendant or in the Moon chart it is placed in the 5th house . Navmansh Kundali is considered as the body of the birth-chart. If there is no such yoga for love marriage in your birth-chart, but there is a combination of the 7th and 9th lord in the

Navmansh kundali, then there are high chances of love marriage. Similarly, If Venus is placed in the Ascendant along with the Ascendant-lord, there is a very strong chance for love-marriage. Saturn and Ketu are the malefic planets but their combination in the 7th house is benefic for the lovers. If the 5th lord is in conjunction or has its aspect on the 7th lord, the person will have a love-marriage. If Ascendant lord is combined with Moon in the Ascendant or the 7th lord is combined with Moon in the 7th house, it creates the yoga for love marriage . If the lord of the 7th house is in its own house then its lordship helps in love marriage. Due to the influence of malefic planets on the 11th house, the person may not able to marry his love but if it is free from the inauspicious influence of the malefic planets, he will marry the one he loves.

The Peril of Shakat Yoga In the birth chart just as the benefic Yoga gives benefic results, the presence of malefic yoga gives malefic results to the native. One of the feared malefic Yogas is the Shakat Yoga. Due to this Yoga, the native may face failures in life frequently if there is no combination to cancel the effect of this Yoga. Shakat means a Cart which moves on wheels. Just like the wheels move up and down, similarly, the person who has Shakat Yoga in their birth-chart sees many upheavals in life. According to Astrology, if this Yoga does is not cancelled by favorable combination, even a person born in a well-to-do family may face economic adversities and challenges in life. It is important to know how this yoga is canceled by favorable combinations but before that let us see howShakat Yoga is formed. The Combination for Shakat Yoga Shakat Yoga forms in the birth-chart when all the planets are present in the 1st and 7th House . Apart from this, the position of Jupiter and Moon also influence the occurrence of this Yoga. When Jupiter enters the 6th or in the 8th house from Moon and Jupiter is placed out from the Kendra Ascendant then it creates malefic Yoga in the birth chart. Due toShakat Yoga, the person may have to face economic, physical and mental problems. People who are suffering from this Yoga may not get support and respect they deserve for their good qualities. Cancellation of Shakat Yoga There is no need to be alarmed if even if Shakat Yoga is in your birth-chart, there is a saying that if nature makes you fall sick it also has a cure for your sickness. If the malefic combination of Shakat Yoga exists in your chart there could also be a positive combination which will help you combat its effects. According to Vedic Astrology if Moon is in a strong position, it gives the natives the strength to overcome the difficulties they may face due to Shakat Yoga and live their life with peace, respect and dignity. If the Ascendant lord and 12th lord are in the Ascendant, the native will lead a prosperous life even if he has to face some ups and downs. If Mars aspects Moon then Shakat Yoga will be canceled. In Shadbal, if Jupiter is better-placed than Moon or Moon is placed in exalted or its own sign then the malefic Yoga becomes less effective. When Rahu makes a combination with Moon in the birth-chart or Rahu aspects Jupiter then the malefic effect of Shakat Yoga will be canceled. If Moon or Jupiter is in the Kendra from the Ascendant or there is a conjunction of Venus and Moon in the birth-chart then even if there is Shakat Yoga, the person will have success and wealth. The situation is same when Moon is in Gemini, Virgo, Taurus or Libra signs and the there is a combination of Mercury and Venus in Cancer.

Madhusarpish Yoga is the Inauspicious Combination of Week, Lunar Day and Nakshatra In Vedic astrology the madhusarpish yoga is an inauspicious yoga formed by the combination of week, lunar day and nakshatra. The auspicious yogas become ineffective in giving positive results during madhusarpish yoga. The auspiciousness of favorable yogas is poisoned by this inauspicious combination of week, lunar day and nakshatra. Thats why this malefic combination is called madhusarpish yoga. Lets know how this yoga is formed and how it makes the auspicious Amritsiddhi yoga malefic by its negative impact. The combination of hasta and Sundays creates the auspicious amritsiddhi yoga but if the 5th lunar day falls in this combination it transforms in to malefic madhusarpish yoga. Mrigashira nakshatra and Mondays generate the auspicious amritsiddhi yoga but if the 6th lunar day combines with them it becomes the inauspicious madhusarpish yoga. The combination of 7th lunar day and Tuesdays with the transition of ashwini nakshatra makes this yoga. The conjunction of Wednesdays and anuradha nakshatra on the 8th lunar day gives birth to madhusarpish yoga. Kritika, Thursdays and 9th lunar day creates the madhusarpish yoga. Transition of revati on the combination of Fridays and 10th lunar day makes this inauspicious yoga.

When rohini nakshatra falls on Saturdays combined with the 11th lunar day then this yoga is formed. This is how the madhusarpish yoga makes the auspicious amritsiddhi yoga malefic. Astrology says that all good and important works should be avoided during the madhusarpish yoga.

Shubh yogas in your Kundli Some planetary yogas are considered inauspicious as their malefic impact snatches away peace and happiness from a persons life. Some auspicious yogas from Vedic astrology are: Mahalaxmi yoga, Nripa yoga etc. One of the most auspicious yogas in astrology is the Mahalaxmi yoga. Mahalaxmi Yoga is an auspicious yoga that gives the person immense wealth. This yoga is formed when Jupiter the lord of the house of wealth (second house) is placed in the eleventh house and aspects the second house. This yoga is considered a Dhan yoga (combination that gives wealth). Saraswati yoga is also an auspicious yoga. It is formed when Venus, Jupiter and Mercury are placed together or in the Kendra houses. This yoga is formed when either an aspect or a relation occurs between these auspicious planets. The person whose kundli has this yoga gets blessings from Devi Saraswati, the goddess of learning. The person receives fame in arts, music, creativity and studies and also earns from them. Nripa yoga, the name itself suggests that the person having this yoga in his kundli will lead the life of a king. This yoga is formed when three or more planets are in an exalted position. Amla yoga is also one of the auspicious yogas formed when Moon is in the tenth aspect with any benefic planet. The person who is born with this yoga achieves fame, wealth and prosperity. Gajkesari yoga is an exceptional yoga. The person with this yoga will never find any obstacles in fulfilling his/her necessities. Wealth, fame and success come very easily to the person born with this yoga. It is formed when Jupiter and Moon with their full intensity and effect occur in a kundli. If the Ascendant is Cancer, Pisces, Sagittarius, Taurus or Capricorn then it yields its full impact. In fact, it still proves to be beneficiary in its ineffective state but the auspicious results are of medium grade. This yoga is formed when the first, fourth, seventh and tenth houses from Moon to the Kendra house have Jupiter. It is also formed if there is a combination of Moon and Jupiter. Parijat yoga is another exceptional yoga. A person born with this yoga climbs to the peak of success and prosperity but at a sl ower pace. Thats why the yogas impact is felt when the person reaches middle age. Parijat yoga is formed when the lord of the sign where the lord of the Ascendant is placed is in exalted position, or in its own house. Chhatra yoga gives a person constant progress throughout his life. The person achieves a high status. This yoga is formed when every planet in the kundali is placed between the fourth to the tenth house or vice versa. When there are two planets placed in at least three houses, and one planet placed in at least three houses then the auspicious yoga called the Nanda yoga is formed. A persons whose kundali has this yoga g ets a healthy and long life. His/her life becomes joyful/peaceful under the influence of this yoga. There are several other yogas whose presence in ones life bring happiness and good fortune altogether.

Dagdh Yoga in your Horoscope A yoga is formed either by the combination of a solar and a lunar day or by the combination of a day and a nakshatra. There are 27 nakshatras. The auspiciousness or inauspiciousness of a nakshatra on human lives depends on the combination of the day with it. In this article we will discuss about the inauspicious Dagdh yoga amongst other yogas formed by the combination of nakshatra and a solar day. Dagdh yoga is also formed by the combination of a solar and a lunar day. Though there are some differences in the Dagdh yoga formed by nakshatra and solar day and by solar and lunar day, their influence on human lives is equivalent. Let us see how Dagdh yoga is formed by the combination of different nakshatra and solar day.

1. This yoga is created when Bharani nakshatra falls on Sundays. 2. When Chitra nakshatra falls on a Monday, Dagdha Yoga is formed. 3. Combination of Utrashadha nakshatra with Tuesdays make this yoga. 4. Combination of Dhanishta nakshatra with Wednesdays makes this inauspicious yoga. 5. Thursdays combined with Utra Phalguni creates this yoga and that is why auspicious activities are avoided on these days. 6. When Jyestha nakshatra falls on Fridays due to planetary transit then also auspicious activities are prohibited as it forms the Dagdh yoga. 7. If Revati nakshatras falls on Saturdays it forms Dagdha yoga as.

During this yoga all auspicious activities especially journeys should be avoided. It is considered very malefic for travel. Another inauspicious yoga that is formed by the combination of nakshatra and solar day is Yamghanta yoga. Let us see how this yoga is formed.

1. This inauspicious yoga is formed if the Magha nakshatra falls on Sundays. 2. If Vishakha nakshatra falls on a Monday, this yoga is formed. 3. When Ardra Nakshatra falls on Tuesdays. 4. When Moola nakshastra falls on Wednesday. 5. If Krittika falls on Thursdays this yoga is formed. On these days one should avoid performing auspicious work. 6. If Rohini Nakshatra falls on a Friday, this yoga is formed. 7. If Hasta nakshatra falls on Saturdays, the yoga is formed. On these days sacred activities should be prohibited as the yoga delivers negative results.

Importance of Muhurtha in our Daily Life Marriage is considered as a new beginning of life. Muhurtha is very important in context of marriage. It pred icts the future of couples married life. Important elements of Muhurtha Ascendant and Nakshatra along with Tithis are considered to assess the auspicious Muhurtha in astrology. Astrologers say that any auspicious work should be done in auspicious Nakshatra. Similarly, for any bad work you should consider an inauspicious and cruel Nakshatra. Purity of Ascendant is very important for a successful Muhurtha. During the assessment of Muhurat, you should always consider the purity of nakshtra and if the Navmansh is also auspicious then it will be very beneficial. It is important to note that for a good Muhurta the eighth house should not have any planet and the Ascendant house should have an auspicious planet. In the absence of such a situation, you should consider the placement of auspicious planet in the Kendra or trine and the malefic planet in the third, sixth and the eleventh house. Paap Kartari Yoga should not be created in the Ascendant, Moon and the tenth house during the analysis of Muhurtha. Ascendant of Moon should also not be located as the malefic planet in the second and the twelfth house. Precautions: Do not start any important work or project on Rikhta Tithis such as fourth, ninth and fourteenth. You should also not begin any auspicious or manglik work on Amavasya tithis. Do not sign any compromise or treaty papers on Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday. Do not celebrate any occasion on the day when yoga of day, tithi and nakshatra comes out to be 13. You should not work on any new project on Nanda tithis and pratipada, sixth and eleventh tithis. When a planet rises or sets you should not start any work before and after three days. The lord of the birth-sign or nakshatra is set, retrograde or between two enemy planets, then you should not extend the matters related to income or life. You should also renounce Shray tithis during the assessment of Muhurtha. To avoid failures in life, do not start any work on the days on which Moon transits through the fourth, eighth and twelfth signs from the birth-sign. During devshayan children should not get enrolled in school. Lending money on Wednesday and taking loan on Tuesday is not considered auspicious from the perspective of Muhurtha. If you are planning to buy a new vehicle, you should be careful that Moon should not be located in the ghaat sign from your birth-sign. Conclusion We can not deny the importance of Muhurtha in our daily life. We can not separate the importance of Muhurtha from success, failures and change in our living standards. Muhurtha also has a special place in context of the sixteen sanskars of our life and our daily activities.

Muhurtha for Yajna and Fire Sacrifice Scriptures mention that offerings in fire sacrifice or Yajnas have an auspicious effect on us. These offerings give strength and power to Gods. In other words, these offerings are food for Gods. And if they get impressed, they will shower their blessings on us. You must have read about the struggle of Dewasur. When the demons defeated the lords, they had their control on Yajnas, so that they could lessen the power of lords.

According to these assumptions, the offerings in the fire sacrifice or Yajnas reach the lords in their entire form. These offerings make lords happy. As a result, your desires come true. According to Astrologers, the Yajnas should not be performed in an inauspicious Muhurtha if they are dedicated to lords. Therefore, whenever you are planning to perform Yajnas or fire sacrifice you must consider the auspicious Muhurtha. Let us discuss the auspicious muhurtha for Fire sacrifice or yajnas and how to obtain it: Analysis on Aayan Before the assessment of Nakshatra, you should analyze the Aayan for Yajna or fire sacrifice. Utrayan is considered auspicious in theology. Aayan is the name of motion of Sun. When Sun moves in the north direction, then it is Utarayaan. Utarayaan is considered the day of lords and dakshiyaan is night. Hence, Yajna is best to be performed in Utarayaan. Analysis on Nakshatra When you start Yajna in the Utrayaan direction, you should assess the Nakshatra. And if any one of these Nakshatra Vishakha, Kritika, Utarafalguni, Uttrasadha, Uttravadrapad, Rohini, Raivti, Mrighshira, Jyeshtha, Pushya is present on the day of performing Yajna, then it will auspicious. Assessment of Ascendant We also have to consider the auspicious Muhurtha for Ascendant for performing Yajnas. In this concern when Cancer, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces signs are located in the Ascendant or Navmansh, and Sun, Moon, Mars and Mercury are located in the first, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, ninth, tenth, eleventh house, and eighth house is vacant, then it makes an auspicious Yoga to perform Yajnas. Assessment of Tithis In Astrology, fourth, ninth and fourteenth are rikta tithis. Therefore, you should not perform Yajnas in these tithis. You can perform Yajnas in any tithis other than Rikta Tithis. Assessment of Planet According to the principles of Astrology, Yajnas or fire sacrifice should not be performed on the day when Moon, Mars, Mercury and Venus are debilitated or exalted.

Muhurat : Muhurta for the foundation of Tube well or Pond According to scriptures Lord Varuna is the God of water. Sometimes after setting up a tubewell, we find that either no or very little water flows from it. Or after digging a pond, either the water is scarce or bitter and not suitable for use. And we have to do the whole work again. Therefore, to avoid these situations you should consider Muhurtha for digging pond or tube well. Let us discuss the auspicious Muhurtha to dig out pond or tube well and how to obtain it. 1. Analysis on Nakshatra To dig a tube well or pond, Uttrafalguni, Uttrashadha, Uttra Bhadrapad, Rohini, Anuradha, Hast, SatBhisha, Magha, PurvaSadha, Raivti, Mrigshira and Pushya are considered auspicious. Therefore, digging pond or tube well in the presence of one of these Nakshatra is favorable. 2. Analysis on Ascendant Astrologers say that to dig pond or tube well you should also consider the position of Ascendant. If the Ascendant is strong in the birthchart, and Mercury or Jupiter is also located in the Ascendant, or Venus is in the tenth house, and Moon is in the Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces sign on the day of digging, then this Yoga is auspicious for this work. 3. Analysis on Tithi You can dig Pond or Tube well on any tithi except in rikta tithis. They are fourth, ninth and fourteenth. These tithis are considered inauspicious to do any important work.

Muhurat : Muhurta for the foundation of Tube well or Pond According to scriptures Lord Varuna is the God of water. Sometimes after setting up a tubewell, we find that either no or very little water flows from it. Or after digging a pond, either the water is scarce or bitter and not suitable for use. And we have to do the whole work again. Therefore, to avoid these situations you should consider Muhurtha for digging pond or tube well. Let us discuss the auspicious Muhurtha to dig out pond or tube well and how to obtain it. 1. Analysis on Nakshatra To dig a tube well or pond, Uttrafalguni, Uttrashadha, Uttra Bhadrapad, Rohini, Anuradha, Hast, SatBhisha, Magha, PurvaSadha, Raivti, Mrigshira and Pushya are considered auspicious. Therefore, digging pond or tube well in the presence of one of these Nakshatra is favorable. 2. Analysis on Ascendant Astrologers say that to dig pond or tube well you should also consider the position of Ascendant. If the Ascendant is strong in the birthchart, and Mercury or Jupiter is also located in the Ascendant, or Venus is in the tenth house, and Moon is in the Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces sign on the day of digging, then this Yoga is auspicious for this work. 3. Analysis on Tithi You can dig Pond or Tube well on any tithi except in rikta tithis. They are fourth, ninth and fourteenth. These tithis are considered inauspicious to do any important work.

Auspicious Muhurat for Traveling

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Every person travels sometime or the other in his life for various purposes and works. When we travel for any particular aim or purpose, then we pray to achieve success in that work. How your journey will be and will you get suitable results from traveling, depends on the muhurutha of traveling. Astrologers say, when we determine the muhurutha for traveling then we should consider

The purpose of travel, distance of traveling,

route of traveling, means, which route will you use for travel such as, sea route, air route, road route and railway route Astrologers say that there is no need to consider the muhurutha for our daily tour. There are following rules present to acknowledge muhurutha for travel. 1. Determination of Nakshatra First of all, Nakshatra should be considered for traveling. If Hast, Ashwini, Pushya, Mragshira, Revathi, Anuradha, Punarvasu, Shravan and Ghanishtha is the Nakshatra on the day of traveling, then your tour will be auspicious and favorable to you. Besides these Naksahtras, you can travel in the Uttrafalguni, Uttrashadha, Uttrabhadrpad Nakshatra. However, these Nakshatra are medium for traveling. 2. Nakshatra Shoola: Direction should also be examined for muhurutha of traveling. According to astrology, every Nakshatra has its own direction. You should not travel in the direction of Nakshatra present on that day. Let us see one example to understand this:

East is the direction of Jayeshtha Nakshatra, therefore, you should not travel in the east direction South is the direction of Purvabhadrapad, therefore, you should not travel in this direction. Besides this direction, you can travel in any direction in this Nakshatra. West is the direction of Rohini, therefore, you should not travel in this direction. North is the direction of Uttarafalguni Nakshatra. You should not travel in the north direction in Uttarafalguni Nakshata.

Nakshatra shoola will be placed on the direction of Nakshatra present on the day of traveling. Therefore, you should avoid traveling in that direction. 3. Consideration of Tithi You should also speculate the Tithi when you find muhurutha for traveling. According to astrology, second, third, fifth, tenth, seventh, eleventh and thirteenth Tithis according to Panchang are auspicious for traveling. The pratipada Tithi of krishnapaksha is also excellent for traveling. Besides these other Tithis are not auspicious for traveling. 4. Karana Bhadra dosha will be placed due to the presence of Vishti Karana. You should not travel in this situation. 5. Consideration of Vaar Thursday and Friday are the best days for traveling. Sunday, Monday and Wednesday are medium for traveling. According to astrologers, Tuesday and Saturday are inauspicious for traveling. Therefore, if possible you try not to travel in these Vaars. 6. Vaarshoola According to astrologers, Vaar shoola should be considered for muhurutha for traveling. If you want to avoid vaar shoola, then you should not travel in the east direction on Monday and Saturday, in Aganya direction on Monday and Thursday, in the south direction on Thursday. You should not travel in the Naitranya and west direction on Sunday and Friday. Traveling in the Vayavya direction on Tuesday will become the reason of Vaarshoola. Therefore, you should avoid traveling in this direction. Travel in the north direction on Tuesday and Wednesday will be inauspicious for you because Vaarshoola will be placed in this day and direction. Vaarshoola will be placed in the Ishan direction on Wednesday and Saturday. Therefore, you should not travel in this direction. 7. Yoga: Yogas should also be determined in concern of traveling. If the following inauspicious yogas are present on the day of traveling, then you should avoid your trip. Such as

Vyatipaat yoga Mrityu Yoga Dagadh Yoga Kakrach Yoga Samvartak Yoga Hutasan Yoga Vish Yoga Yamghant Yoga

8. Chandraniwas Chandraniwas is considered to know in which direction Moon is situated. Traveling will be auspicious in the front and right direction. Whereas, backside and left direction will be inauspicious for traveling. Suppose, Moon is situated in the east direction and you want to travel in the east direction, then that will be beneficial for you. Moon will also be auspicious if you want to travel in the south direction, because this direction is right from the east direction. You can understand Chandraniwas properly through Chandraniwas Chakra. Here is the chandraniwas chakra: If Moon is located in the Aries, Leo or Sagittarius under Chandraniwas, then Moon is situated in the East direction. If Moon is placed in the Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn, then Moon is situated in the south direction. If Moon is placed in the Gemini, Libra or Aquarius, means Moon is situated in the west direction. If Moon is located in the Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces, then Moon is placed in the north direction. 9. Sammukh Venus According to Vedic astrology, Sammukh Venus should be abandoned for traveling. If Venus is located in the direction of your travel, then it is Sammukh Venus. It is inauspicious for traveling. Let us acknowledge how Sammukh Venus gives inauspicious results. If Venus transits in Kritika to Ashlesha Nakshatra, then Venus is located in the east direction, in Magha to Vishakha Nakshatra, then in the south direction, Anuradha to Shravan Nakshatra, then in the

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west direction and when Ghanishtha to Bharani Nakshatra, then in the north direction. It can be concluded that if you travel in these Nakshatras and in these directions then you will get inauspicious results. 10. Parigh Dand According to Vedic astrology, if you want to make your tour successful and fruitful, then you should determine Parigh Dand while you consider muhurutha for traveling. If Moon travels in Ghanishtha to Ashlesha Nakshatra, then traveling in the east and north direction will give benefic results. However traveling in the south or west may give malefic results. When Moon transits in the Magha to Shravan Nakshatra, then it gives auspicious results in the south or west direction and inauspicious results in the east and north direction. It is called Parigh Dand. 11. Yogini Niwas Astrology says that you should avoid front and left Yogini. The back and right yogini are considered auspicious. Yogini is placed in different directions in different Tithis. Let us see in which direction and Tithi, yogini is placed. Yogini lives in the east direction on Pratipada and the ninth Tithi.

Yogini lives in the Aganya direction on the third and eleventh Tithi. On the fifth and thirteenth Tithi, Yogini lives in the south direction. Yogini lives in the Natranya direction on the fourth and twelfth Tithi Yogini stays in the west direction on the sixth and fourteenth Tithi. Yogini lives in the Vayavya direction on the seventh and full moon Tithi Yogini lives in the north direction on the second and tenth Tithi Yogini lives in the Ishan direction on the eighth and Amavasya Tithi.

12. Purification of Star Be careful about the Nakshatras while travelling. You should not travel in the first, third, fifth, seventh, tenth, twelfth, fourteenth, sixteenth, nineteenth, twenty-first, twenty-third and twenty-fifth Nakshatra from the Nakshatra in which you were born. You may get maleficent results in these Nakshatras. Therefore, you will not get Tara dosha if you avoid to travel in these Nakshatra. It is known as the purification of star. 13. Purification of Moon According to Vedic astrology, you should consider the purification of Moon for Muhurutha for traveling. Placement of moon in the third, sixth, tenth, eleventh, first and seventh sign from your birth Moon sign will give benefic results. If Moon transits in the fourth, eighth or twelfth sign at the day of traveling, then you should postpone your tour. You will be free from Moon dosha. 14. Ghat: According to the astrological principles, every person gets Ghat month according to his sign. Therefore, he should avoid traveling in the Ghat month. Suppose your sign is Leo, then Falgun Maas, Moon of the Capricorn sign on Saturday, the first phase of Mool and Ghanishtha Nakshatra and the third, eighth and thirteenth Tithi will not be auspicious for traveling. Traveling at this time may get you some bad results. Similarly, all people of different signs should determine the ghat month before traveling. 15.The Ascendant Consider the Ascendant and sign related to the direction of your travel to get benefic results. Suppose, if you want to travel in the east direction, then the Ascendant of Aries, Leo, Sagittarius will give auspicious results. Similarly, the Ascendant of Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn will be auspicious for traveling in the south direction. The Ascendant of Gemini and Libra will give benefic results for traveling in the west direction. The Ascendant of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces Ascendant are auspicious for traveling in the north direction. If you travel in the same Ascendant and sign in which you were born, then you will reap favorable results. Suppose, if your Ascendant is Aries and your siign is Sagittarius and if you travel in the Aries Ascendant and Sagittarius sign or Sagittarius Ascendant or Aries sign then possibilities to achieve success will be high. Vargottam Ascendant and Vargottam Moon are good for travel. In this situation, if auspicious planets are placed in the Kendra house (first, fourth, seventh and tenth house) and the trine house (fifth and ninth house), and maleficent planets are placed in the third, sixth and eleventh house, then you will incur beneficial results. Prohibitions on Traveling First Prohibition on Traveling

1) Astrology says that the Aquarius Ascendant and Aquarius Ascendant of Navmansh should be deserted for traveling. Therefore, you should avoid traveling in this situation. 2) The eighth Ascendant from the birth Ascendant or the Ascendant of the eighth sign from the birth sign should be avoided for traveling. 3) According to astrologers, if Moon is placed in the first, sixth, eighth and twelfth house at the time of traveling then you should postpone your journey. 4) If the Ascendant lord is placed in the sixth, seventh, eighth or twelfth house then you should not travel in this situation. 5) If Venus is placed in the seventh house and Saturn is placed in the tenth house, then this situation is not considered an auspicious situation. Therefore, you should avoid traveling.

Second Prohibition on Traveling

1) According to Vedic astrology, Falgun Shukla Paksha is not good for travel. 2) The month without Sakranti is called the Kshay Maas and the month with two Sakrantis is called the Adhik Maas. According to astrological principles, both of these maas are inauspicious for traveling. Therefore, you should not travel in these maas. 3) You should postpone your tour in the Ashan Shukla Paksh to Kartik Shukla Paksh Ekadashi. 4) You should not travel in the Ashan, Shravan and Bhadrapad months.

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5) When Sun is placed in the Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces, then you should not travel on a long way. 6) When Sun is placed in the Taurus, Leo or Scorpio then you should not travel by sea route.

You will not face any problems in travelling if you take care of these prohibitions.

Muhurtha for the Opening Ceremony of Shop The owner of the shop wants his shop to run well. Astrologers believe that it happens when a person does not consider an auspicious Muhurtha for the opening ceremony of his shop and open it in the inauspicious Muhurtha. They say when you are planning to open or own a shop, you should consider the Muhurtha. If the Muhurtha is auspicious only then you should think about opening the shop or else wait for the auspicious Muhurtha. Let us know which is the auspicious Muhurtha for opening of the shop and how to consider the Muhurtha in this concern. 1. Consideration of Nakshatra Nakshtra is considered to assess the auspicious Muhurtha for the opening ceremony of the shop. All the stable Nakshatras such as Uttrafalguni, Uttrashadha, Uttra Bhadrapad and Rohini. Saumya Nakshatra such as Mrigshira, Raivti, Chitra and Anuradha. Laghu Nakshatra such as Hast, Ashwani, Pushya and Abhijeet Nakshatra are considered auspicious Nakshatra for the opening of the shop. 2. Consideration of Ascendant According to the principles of Astrology, the ascendant of the Muhurtha should be strong for the opening ceremony of your shop. If Moon-Venus are located in the Ascendant, it is considered as the best position of planets. To assess the auspiciousness of the Ascendant, a benefic planet should be located in the second, tenth and eleventh house from the Ascendant and no malefic planet should be placed in the eighth or twelfth house. 3. Consideration of Tithis In addition to the above mentioned elements, Tithis should also be considered during the assessment of Muhurtha for the opening ceremony of the shop. According to the scriptures of Astrology, all the tithis are auspicious for the opening of your shop except the Rikhta tithis. They are fourth, ninth and fourteenth. Hence, these tithis are not auspicious for the opening ceremony of the shop. 4. Consideration of Vaar You can celebrate the opening ceremony of your shop any day except Tuesdays. 5. Caution: If the Moon is in transit in the fourth, eighth or twelfth house from your birth-sign and Nakshatra is in third, fifth or seventh house and Bhadra or any other malefic planet is located in these houses, then you should postpone the opening ceremony of your shop.

Chaughadia: The Instant Muhurtha In the todays era, people like things which are easy to use, carry and easily available in the market. Small, wireless and light weighted mobiles have replaced heavy wired phones. Big computers are converted into small laptops, which look like notebooks. Cars and buses have replaced the bull-cart. 1. Demands of Changing Times: As times change, products are becoming simpler and comfortable. Mud utensils are converted into unbreakable utensils, used to cook in the microwave. Time changes everything. But nobody can change time. 2. According to the Time: A person should perform his acts according to the time to achieve success in life. The person who does not understand the value of time will not able to achieve success, respect and fame in the world. 3. What is the Chaughadia Muhurutha? Muhuruthas in astrology also change according to the time. Today, instant Muhuruthas are in practice. Chaughadia Muhurutha is one of these Muhuruthas. This Muhurutha is mostly used in Gujarat and western states of India. 4. Its Importance of Chaughadia: This is used to find the right time to begin auspicious and important events. For example, Chaughadia Muhurutha is used to find the Muhurutha for beginning new business. There are different types of Muhuruthas used for different purposes. 5. Other Consequences of Chaughadia Muhurutha: Some are general Muhuruthas which are used for common acts, such as, Muhurutha for robes, cereal incision etc. And some are associated with the Tithis and Vaars. Some Muhuruthas are related to sale-purchase, lending, shop and land etc. The sixteen Muhuruthas are associated with the Sixteen Sanskars of the person. There are some other Muhuruthas which are related to the planet Muhurutha, rain Muhurutha and traveling Muhurutha etc. Astrology has many types of Muhuruthas used for different works. 6. Calculation of Chaughadia Muhurutha: To find the Chaughadia Muhurutha, 24 hours of a day should be divided into 16 parts. One part is of one and half hour. Each part of the finding time is known as Chaughadia. This is the easiest way to find Muhurutha. The best thing of this Muhurutha is that the results are very accurate. Through Chaughadia Muhurutha, we can find eight Muhuruthas of noon and 112 Muhuruthas of day and night. 7. Types Of Chaughadia Muhurutha are as follows:

1. Udveg 2. Amrit 3. Rog 4. Labh

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5. Shubh 6. Char 7. Kaal 8. Udveg

8. Analysis: When to Use Chaughadia Muhurutha Udveg Kaal is an inauspicious Kaal for Muhurutha, Amrit is good, Rog is bad, Labh and Shubh are good, Char is medium and Kaal is the bad Muhurutha. The shubh kaal is used to perform good acts. But an auspicious work should not begin in the bad time, which is Kaal. Char Kaal is generally auspicious for traveling. These Muhuruthas are also influenced by the auspicious Tithi, Vaar, Nakshatra and Karan and other yogas formed in a day. For example, Pushya Nakshatra in all the nakshatras is considered for auspicious events. If Amrit Kaal is present during this Nakshatra then it will incur good results. Chaughadia Muhurutha Chakra should be used to find Chaughadia Muhurutha, which will easily determine auspicious and inauspicious time of day and night. Dishashoola Yoga should also be considered when you find Chaughadia Muhurutha. For example, if the lord of the Chaughadia Muhurutha is the Karak of Dishashool in the Muhurutha determined for travel, then the person should not travel in that Muhurutha.

Muhurtha and the Auspicious Combinations Muhurtha is a division of time. In Vedic astrology a suitable Muhurtha can be selected to perform important actions. Various special Yogas have been mentioned in Vedic Astrology for auspicious Muhurthas. Do you know how these beneficial combinations are created and what results they give? Lets learn more about how Muhurthas ar e cast. Auspicious Yogas The auspiciousness of a Muhurtha is determined through Panchang on the basis of Tithi, Day, Nakshatra, Yogas and Karan. The Auspicious Muhurtha is the one in which important and auspicious actions can be performed successfully. Apart from the factors in the Panchang, there are also several Yogas which play a role in determining the auspiciousness of the Muhurtha. Some of these Yogas are: Siddhi Yoga, Svarth Siddhi Yoga, Guru Pushya Yoga, Ravi Pushya Yoga, Pushkar Yoga, Amrit Siddhi Yoga, Raj Yoga, Dwipushkar Yoga and Tripushkar Yoga. Siddhi Yoga Siddhi Yoga is formed when there is a harmony between Day, Tithi and Nakshatra. For example, if on Monday, Tithi is ninth or tenth and the Nakshatra is Rohini, Mragshira, Pushya, Shravan or Shatbhisha, then Siddhi Yoga is created. Sarvarth Siddhi Yoga Sarvarth Siddhi Yoga is a very auspicious yoga. This yoga is formed with the combination of day and Nakshatra. If this Yoga is formed on a Thursday or Friday then this Yoga is very strong, but if it forms on any other day, then it can be canceled. Sarvarth Siddhi Yoga is auspicious if it is formed on Monday with Rohini, Mragshira, Pushya, Anuradha or Shravan Nakshatra. However, if this yoga is formed on Dwitiya tithi or Ekadashi tithi, then this auspicious yoga is transformed into a malefic yoga. Amrit Siddhi Yoga Amrit Siddhi Yoga is as auspicious as its name. All important events can be performed in this yoga. This yoga is formed by the combination of Day and Nakshatra. If this yoga is formed between inauspicious tithis then Amrit Siddhi Yoga will cancel and transform into Vish Yoga. This Yoga is auspicious on Mondays with Hast Nakshatra, but inauspicious if the tithi is 6th. Guru Pushya Yoga Due to the relation of Thursday and Pushya Nakshatra, this yoga is coined the Guru Pushya Yoga. This Yoga is very auspicious for moving to a new house, maintaining peace and in matters related to education. This yoga is considered as Shubh Muhurtha to perform other auspicious events. Ravi Pushya Yoga This yoga is formed when Pushya Nakshatra falls on a Sunday. This yoga forms an auspicious Muhurtha in which all important activities can be performed. This Yoga in Muhurtha is accorded importance similar to Guru Pushya Yoga. Pushkar Yoga This yoga is formed when Sun is placed in the Vishakha Nakshatra and Moon is in the Kritika Nakshatra. This position of Sun and Moon occurs very rarely, as a result this yoga has special importance among auspicious Yogas. Therefore, this yoga is auspicious Muhurtha to perform all important events.

Auspicious Muhurat for Sports and Exercises Gives Success Health is wealth. Everyone wants to stay healthy and fit. For this people do exercises and play games like football, squash, cricket or badminton. Sports are good for maintaining a healthy body, but now a days sports have become a career option for young people as it has money, glamour and fame. Many parents want their sons or daughters to be like Sachin Tendulkar, Sania Mirza, Leander Paes, Saina Nehwal, and Abhinav Bindra. Physical instructors and yoga teachers are in high demand and honored these days. Astrologers say that people who want to step into the sports field should consider good muhurats to get the maximum benefit from it. Natives willing for a career in sports or related fields should consider the days almanac to find out the auspicious muhurat. According to astrology nakshat ra, lunar day, week day and Ascendant are significant determinants in establishing auspicious muhurat for joining sports and exercises.

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Considering the nakshatra People who are about to take admission in an exercise club or sports institution should keep in mind that the day has cruel nakshatra like purvaphalguni, purvasadha, purbabhadrapada, bharani, magha, Jyestha, ashlesha or moola as these nakshatras are considered very benefic for sports and exercises. Considering the lunar day The 3rd, 5th, 8th, 12th, 13th and full moon day are very auspicious for beginning a career in sports and exercises. Considering the week day Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays are good for starting sports and exercises. Tuesdays and Saturdays, on the other hand, are not good. Ascendant The placement of Ascendant is very important in muhurat. The Ascendant should be strong . Ascendant becomes powerful if there is a benefic planet on the 1st, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th or 10th house on the centre and triangular houses of the muhurat kundli and malefic planet in its 3rd, 6th, or 11th house. Strong Ascendant in the muhurat kundli ensures success in sports and exercises of the native. Astrological restrictions Transition of Moon on the 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th or 10th house from the natives birth sign and presence of malefic planet on the 3rd, 6th, 10th and 11th house is inauspicious for sports and exercise.

Anna Prashan Sanskar According to the Sanatan dharma the Anna prashan rite should be performed when a babys teeth start growing and she eats soli d food apart from milk for the first time. In this ceremony the baby is fed solid food, usualy its Kheer. Its light and easy to digest for the baby. This Kheer is prepared with honey, ghee, tulasi (balsam leaves), and Gangajal. Kheer made by these elements is nutritious, pure and promotes spiritual qualities. According to the scriptures our nature temperament, and personality depends a great deal on the food we eat. Thats why only pure and nutritious food is used for Anna Prashana ceremony. To make sure that this ceremony is performed at an auspicious time, Muhurtha or electional astrology is used. Time of the ceremony: According to vedic astrology the Anna prashan ceremony should be performed at different times for boy and girls. For boys the ceremony should be performed in the sixth, eighth or the tenth month. For girls it should be performed in the fifth, seventh, ninth or the eleventh month from birth. Auspicious Nakshatra: The Nakshatras considered auspicious for Anna Prashan are: Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashada, Uttara Bhadrapada, Swati, Punarvasu, Shravan, Dhanishtha, Shatabhisha, Mrigshira, Revati, Chitra, Anuradha, Hasta, Ashwani, Pushya, Shatabhisha. Try to perform the ceremony in one of these Nakshatras to enhance its auspiciousness. All other Nakshatras apart from the ones listed above are not considered auspicious for Anna Prashan. Tithi: Vedic astrology says that the Rikta tithis (fourth, ninth, fourteenth), or Nanda tithis (Pratipada, Sixth, eleventh), or eighth, twelfth, Amavas, are not considered auspicious for Anna Prashan. You can perform this ceremony on second, third, fifth, seventh, tenth, thirteenth, or Poornima for auspicious results. Day: Mondya, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday are considered most auspicious for Anna Prashan. Ascendant: The auspicious ascendants for Anna Prashan are: Taurus, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Capricorn and Aquarius. If a benefic planet is located in the first, third, fifth, seventh or ninth house, it will increase the auspiciousness. A malefic planet located in the third, sixth or the eleventh house is also considered beneficial. Avoid these factors: Avoid performing the Anna Prashan ceremony if the ascendant is Aries, Scorpio or Pisces. Also avoid the eigth ascendant from the birth ascendant of the baby. Moon should not be placed in the first, sixth or the eighth house, and the tenth house should be vacant. Moon and Tara shuddhi are also vital for this ceremony and if they are not present, it should not be performed. Special Note: A sub-ceremony called Bhoomi Upeveshan may also be performed. This ceremony should be performed when the child is allowed to touch the earth for the first time. This ceremony should be performed in the fifth month from birth. Nakshatra For Bhumi Upeveshan: Bhumi Upveshana should be performed in Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashada, Uttara Bhadrapad, Rohini, Hast, Ashwini, Pushya, Abhijit, Mrigshira, Anuradha or Jyestha Nakshatras. Tithi: All the tithis except Rikta (fourth, ninth, fourteenth) are considered auspicious for this ceremony. In this ceremony a thread is tied around the waist of the baby, thus its also called the Kati -sootra ceremony.

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