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Ekādaśī, the Calendar Confusion, and the Golden Window of 31st December Every year, Ekādaśī brings with it devotion — and sometimes confusion. This year, many noticed something unusual around 30–31 December : multiple Ekādaśī labels, Gauna Ekādaśī, Vaiṣṇava Ekādaśī, and questions about what is actually valid. To understand this properly, we must go back — not to calendars or social media — but to śāstra itself . What Śāstra Actually Says About Ekādaśī The Padma Purāṇa , the primary authority on Ekādaśī, gives a clear and uncompromising rule: पूर्वविद्धा न कर्तव्या परविद्धामुपोषयेत् । Meaning: An Ekādaśī that is pierced by the previous tithi (Daśamī) should not be observed. Only the Ekādaśī that stands clean at sunrise, touching Dvādaśī later, is to be observed. In simple terms: If Daśamī exists at sunrise , Ekādaśī is invalid ( pūrvaviddhā ) If Ekādaśī exists at sunrise , free from Daśamī, it is valid ( paraviddhā ) Sunrise is the deciding factor. Not midnight. Not civil dates. What Ha...

  December Planetary Transits – A Month of Intensity, Fire & Shifting Power Key Transit Timeline November 28 – Saturn turns direct December 2 – Rahu enters Shatabhisha December 5 – Jupiter enters back to Gemini December 7 – Mars enters Sagittarius December 9 – Saturn and Mars come under 4-10 mutual aspect December 16 – Sun enters Sagittarius December 17 – Sun comes under Saturn’s 10th aspect December 20 – Venus enters Sagittarius At this point, we have four planets including Moon in Moola , aspected by Saturn and retrograde Jupiter. A Highly Charged December Sky What a series of events that takes place in December. While Saturn and Mars mutual aspect in Jupiter’s houses and with Jupiter’s aspect seem harmless, the main thing to be noted is Saturn is in Purvabhadrapada and Mars, Sun, Venus, Moon — everything — gets its aspect from this Saturn in Moola Nakshatra . Nakshatra Energies Behind These Transits Purvabhadrapada Nakshatra Me...

  Jupiter's Exalted Transit on Dhanteras – A Rare Window for Health and Wealth Renewal The Celestial Moment On October 18, 2025 , at around 10 p.m. IST , Jupiter, the divine Guru and planet of expansion, enters Cancer , its sign of exaltation . This coincides with Trayodashi of the Karthika month , widely celebrated as Dhanteras – the day of worshipping Lord Dhanvantari and Goddess Lakshmi . Remarkably, Jupiter also enters Punarvasu Nakshatra at this very moment – the star of renewal and restoration . Jupiter itself embodies both energies: as the karaka of Jeeva (life) he reflects the healing force of Dhanvantari , and as the karaka of Dhana (wealth) he mirrors the abundance of Lakshmi . Together these aspects represent a divine invitation to reset our energy, health, and prosperity through sacred intention. Why This Muhurta Is Powerful At 10 p.m. IST, the Lagna rises in Gemini , ruled by Mercury, while Jupiter , acting as both the 7th and 10th lord , is positioned in t...

Jupiter's Entry into Cancer Entry to Cancer Date:   October 18, 2025 Time:   2:03:13 pm Time Zone:   GMT+5:30 Place:   Bangalore, India (77°35'E, 12°59'N) When Jupiter enters Cancer, he moves into   Punarvasu Nakshatra, Pada 4 , where he attains   Uchcha Vargottama   — exalted both in Rāśi and Navāṁśa. This is a position of strength, but with one limitation: Jupiter does not progress beyond   1° of Cancer   during this stay. Key observations from the chart: Saturn   is retrograde in Jupiter’s own sign and becomes the only planet directly aspected by Jupiter. Sun   is   Neecha Vargottama   (debilitated in both Rāśi and Navāṁśa). Venus , the dispositor of the Sun, is also   debilitated . We may hear some bad news wrt actors/entertainment industry Moon   is conjunct   Ketu   in Rāśi, and appears   debilitated in Navāṁśa . This creates a special combination: Jupiter shines with immense dignity and doub...

Lunar Eclipse – September 7–8, 2025 Eclipse Timeline (IST) Start of penumbral phase:   8:58:13 pm (September 7, 2025) Start of partial phase:   9:56:54 pm (September 7, 2025) Start of totality:   11:00:34 pm (September 7, 2025) Maximum eclipse point:   11:41:39 pm (September 7, 2025) End of totality:   12:22:43 am (September 8, 2025) End of partial phase:   1:26:24 am (September 8, 2025) End of penumbral phase:   2:24:58 am (September 8, 2025) This eclipse is fully visible in India as it occurs during night hours. Planetary Configuration at Maximum Eclipse (IST) Body Longitude Nakshatra Pada Rasi Navamsa Sun (PK) 21° Leo 10' 54.8" Purva Phalguni 3 Leo Libra Moon (MK) 21° Aq 12' 12.5" Purva Bhadrapada 1 Aquarius Aries Mars (AK) 26° Vi 07' 56.8" Chitra 1 Virgo Leo Mercury (GK) 15° Le 51' 53.8" Purva Phalguni 1 Leo Leo Jupiter (AmK) 24° Ge 51' 17.2" Punarvasu 2 Gemini Taurus Venus (BK) 21° Cn 30' 30.7" Ashlesha 2 Cancer Capricorn Satur...

  Mars Enters Libra: A Time for Resolution On September 13, 2025, at 8:28 PM IST, Mars will move into Libra. This marks a notable shift in cosmic dynamics. The last significant influence Mars had from Jupiter was more than a year ago, during a conjunction but that coincided with other celestial events like eclipses and multi-planet alignments. Those alignments reflected periods of global unrest—felt both in the lives of ordinary people and on the world stage through wars and conflicts. This time, the picture is very different. Mars enters Libra under the benefic gaze of Jupiter’s 5th aspect. Unlike the volatility of past retrogrades and conjunctions, this placement is moderated, balanced, and purposeful. Jupiter, the planet of wisdom and expansion, acts as a restraining influence on Mars’s inherent impulsiveness. Adding to this harmony is Jupiter’s upcoming transit into Cancer, where it will again aspect Mars in Virgo. This double layer of Jupiter’s guidance creates a period of...