Nakshtra Vishanadi or Visha Ghati

Like the Tithis, each Nakshtra has a negative Vishanadi, “poison vein,” "Toxic Channel" period, in all Nakshtras, is a certain length of arc, which weakens the Moon.

These periods have to be avoided. Generally it takes Moon 1H 36Min (4 Ghati) to transit this toxic channel in the zodiac. Hence in each Nakshtra there is a period of 1H 36Min, which is inauspicious.

 The following table gives the negative period for each Nakshtra along with the Nadis converted to degrees of longitude for ease of reference:

Nakshtra	Visha Ghati	Longitude of Moon (from)		Moon Zodiac Ends
Ashwini	51 to 54	Aries	11° 06′ 40″	12° 00′ 00″
Bharani	25 to 28	Aries	18° 40′ 00″	19° 33′ 20″
Krittika	31 to 34	Taurus	03° 20′ 00″	04° 13′ 20″
Rohini	41 to 44	Taurus	18° 53′ 20″	19° 46′ 40″
Mrigshira	15 to 18	Taurus	26° 26′ 40″	27° 20′ 00″
Ardra	22 to 25	Gemini	11° 20′ 00″	12° 13′ 20″
Punarvasu	31 to 34	Gemini	26° 40′ 00″	27° 33′ 20″
Pushya	21 to 24	Cancer	07° 46′ 40″	08° 40′ 00″
Ashlesha	33 to 36	Cancer	23° 46′ 40″	24° 40′ 00″
Magha	31 to 34	Leo	06° 40′ 00″	07° 33′ 20″
P. Phalguni	21 to 24	Leo	17° 46′ 40″	18° 40′ 00″
U. Phalguni	19 to 22	Virgo	00° 40′ 00″	01° 33′ 20″
Hasta	22 to 25	Virgo	14° 40′ 00″	15° 33′ 20″
Chitra	21 to 24	Virgo	27° 46′ 40″	28° 40′ 00″
Swati	15 to 18	Libra	09° 46′ 40″	10° 40′ 00″
Vishakha	15 to 18	Libra	23° 06′ 40″	24° 00′ 00″
Anuradha	11 to 14	Scorpio	05° 33′ 20″	06° 26′ 40″
Jyeshtha	15 to 18	Scorpio	19° 46′ 40″	20° 40′ 00″
Moola	57 to 60	Sagittarius	12° 26′ 40″	13° 20′ 00″
P. Ashada	25 to 28	Sagittarius	18° 40′ 00″	19° 33′ 20″
U. Ashada	21 to 24	Capricorn	01° 06′ 40″	02° 00′ 00″
Sravana	11 to 14	Capricorn	12° 13′ 20″	13° 06′ 40″
Dhanishta	11 to 14	Capricorn	25° 33′ 20″	26° 26′ 40″
Shatbhisha	19 to 22	Aquarius	10° 40′ 00″	11° 33′ 20″
P. Bhadrapada	17 to 20	Aquarius	23° 33′ 20″	24° 26′ 40″
U. Bhadrapada	25 to 28	Pisces	08° 40′ 00″	09° 33′ 40″
Revati	31 to 34	Pisces	23° 20′ 00″	24° 13′ 20″

Vishanadi is inauspicious for 4 Nadis. The 1st Nadi is said to bring ruin; the 2nd to adversely affect the life of the individual; the 3^rd to ruin everything and everyone; and the 4th is said to hurt the prosperity of the family.

Exception: Rohini, Mrigshira, Ardra, Swati, Anuradha, Uttara Ashadha and Sravana have no significant Vishanadi.

Exception: The Moon in the 9th or 10th aspected by Jupiter overcomes Vishanadi.

Exception: The waxing Moon in exaltation, in own Navamsa, in the Lagna, or in Simhasanamsa removes the ill effects of Vishanadi.

Swayam Siddha Muhurta – Sade Teen Muhurtas in Hindu Astrology

In Hindu Calendar Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (starting of new Samvat year), Vaisakha Shukla Tritiya (Akshay Tritiya), Vijaya Dashmi (Ashwin Shukla Dashmi) and Kartik Shukla Pratipada (half muhurta) are four Tithis which are considered highly auspicious.

These three and a half Muhurtas in Hindu election astrology is called aboojh muhurta. Out of these four Tithis, the first three Tithis are counted as full Muhurtas and the last one i.e. Kartik Shukla Pratipada is counted as a half Muhurta that is why these Muhurtas are called Sadhe Teen Muhurta. These Sadhe Teen Muhurtas are Swayam Siddha Muhurtas or self-proven Muhurtas. So on these four Tithis there is no need to consult the Panchang i.e. Panchang Shuddhi is not considered for starting any new task.

As per traditional Hindu astrology, the Sun (Surya) and Moon (Chandra) are astrologically believed to be at their most exalted position on the day. Each second on the day is highly auspicious. The day can comfortably be chosen for marriages, house warming, opening of new business and shops and for making investment in property and valuable items.

Chaitra Shukla Pratipada – The first day (Tithi) of the Shukla Paksha or waxing phase of moon in Chaitra month (March – April). It is said Lord Brahma begin his creation on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada.  The day is observed as traditional Hindu New Year in North India (vikrami Samvat), Maharashtra (Gudi Padva), and Karnataka (Ugadi).  Also Lord Vishnu took Matasya avatar on this day. Vasant Navratri also begins on this day.

Akshay Tritiya – The third day (Tithi) during the Shukla Paksha/ Bright half of Vishakha month (April – May).This day is known as Parshuram Jayanti. It is also regarded as the beginning of the Treta Yuga. So day is considered auspicious. The day is also known as Akha Teej and Akhatrij. The word Akshay means that which never diminishes, so the things done on this day are considered certain to bring success. So the beginning of an event or purchasing valuables on this day are considered certain to bring luck and success. Hayagriva, Parshuram (the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu) and Nar Narayan incarnated on this day. On this day Veda Vyas and Lord Ganesha began to write Mahabharata.
If no Muhurta is available for marriage, Akshay Tritiya is the popular Muhurta for marriage ceremony.
If Lakshmi puja is done on this day, it brings prosperity. Akshay Tritiya interestingly never gets Kashaya from the lunar calendar like other Tithis sometimes getting vridhi or Kashaya depending upon the movement of sun and moon.
Akshay Tritiya is also called Navanna Parvam. Akshay Tritiya falling on a Rohini star on Monday is considered more auspicious.


Dashmi or Vijaya Dashmi – The tenth day of the Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month (September – October) is also considered as aboojh muhurta. On this day Lord Ram killed Ravan. So this day is celebrated as Ram`s victory over Ravan, the victory of good over bad. Vijaya Dashmi is the indicator of end of rainy season. The Kshatriyas worship their weapons and Brahmin worship their shashtras on this day. 10 day long Durga puja ends with visarjan of maa Durga idols on this day. Aprajita Pujan and Shami pujan are done on this day.

Half Muhurta
Kartik Shukla Pratipada – The first day (Tithi) of bright half of Kartik month. Kartika Shukla Pratipada is included in one of the Sadhe Teen Muhurtas, the Swayam Siddha Muhurta for starting a new business or for buying a new vehicles etc. or Grah Pravesh or constructing a new house etc. if proper Muhurta for any of these events is not available. It is considered the beginning of New Year in some parts of India. This is considered half Muhurtas. On Kartik Shukla Pratipada Lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan Parvat on His little finger and saved the people of Braj from the heavy rain fall caused by Indra.  Govardhan Pooja is celebrated on this day.

Vishhutashan yoga

Krakach Yoga /क्रकच योग

Selective Use of Hora Table

Tithi Its Lordship and Energy

Tithi	Tithi Name	Lords	Planetary Ruler	Division	Deity	Energy Concept
1, 16	Pratipada	Agni(Fire)	Sun	Nanda	Brahma	Thermal energy
2, 17	Dwitiya	Brahma (Creator)	Moon	Bhadra	Vishnu	Evolution
3, 18	Tritiya	Gauri(Shiva'swife)	Mars	Jaya	Viñëu	Fecundity, growth
4, 19	Chaturthi	Ganesha (Shiva'son)	Mercury	Rikta	Yama	Overcoming obstacles
5, 20	Panchami	Sarpa (Snake)	Jupiter	Purna	Chandra	Infinite time
6, 21	Shashthi	Kartikeya(Shiva's son)	Venus	Nanda	Agni (Subrahmanya)	Destruction of evil
7, 22	Saptami	Surya (Sun	Saturn	Bhadra	Indra	Life energy
8, 23	Ashtami	Shiva	Rahu	Jaya	Vasus	Involution
9, 24	Navami	Durga (Shiva's wife)	Sun	Rikta	Naga	Protective energy
10, 25	Dashami	Yama (Dharma)	Moon	Purna	Dharma (Aryamä)	Universal Justice
11, 26	Ekadasi	VishvaDev	Mars	Nanda	Rudra	Universal energy
12, 27	Dwadashi	Vishnu	Mercury	Bhadra	Äditya (Savitre)	Sustaining principle
13, 28	Trayodashi	Kama Deva (Cupid)	Jupiter	Jaya	Manmatha (Bhaga)	Sexual energy
14, 29	Chaturdashi	Shiva	Venus	Rikta	Kali	Involution
15, 0	Purnima, Amavasya	Moon (Poomima/Manes (spirit of dead)	Saturn/ Rahu	Purna	Vishvadevas/ Pitris	Mental energy/Diabolic energy