The ninth lunar day, governed by Durga in her fierce form. A powerful tithi associated with the Shakti traditions, protective rites, and the overcoming of adversaries.
Ruled by Jupiter and governed by Aditi, mother of the gods. The return home — Punarvasu renews what was lost and restores the wanderer to wholeness and grace.
The yoga bearing Shiva's name — auspicious for spiritual practice, meditation, renunciation, and the conscious dissolution of what is no longer needed.
A movable karana associated with the elephant — steady, strong, and enduring. Favours work requiring patience and the capacity to carry heavy loads.
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.