The new moon — the seed of the new cycle. Prana is at its lowest ebb; this is the time of the ancestors. Sacred for pitru-tarpana and beginning inward retreat.
Ruled by the Moon and governed by Brahma, the creator. The Moon's most beloved nakshatra, bestowing fertility, beauty, and the creative impulse that sustains the manifest world.
The yoga of the thorn — associated with friction and sharp edges. Not favoured for new ventures; good for tasks that require precision, critique, or removing what is harmful.
A fixed karana of the four-footed ones, associated with animals, agriculture, and the land. Favours work connected to the earth and the physical body.
Sunday — the day of the Sun (Surya). Favours activities related to authority, the father, government, health, and the vitality of the self. Good for solar worship and leadership decisions.