The thirteenth lunar day, governed by Kama, deity of love and desire. Favours arts, music, romance, and any activity that harnesses the force of creative longing.
Ruled by Saturn and governed by Brihaspati, the divine preceptor. The most auspicious of all nakshatras, nourishing like the cow's milk and bestowing spiritual growth and material abundance.
The yoga of the iron bar — rigid and obstructive. Activities requiring flexibility tend to stall; best reserved for tasks that benefit from unyielding persistence.
A movable karana associated with the elephant — steady, strong, and enduring. Favours work requiring patience and the capacity to carry heavy loads.
Tuesday — the day of Mars (Mangal). Favours courage, physical exertion, surgery, competitive activities, and all enterprises requiring decisive, vigorous action.