The eighth lunar day, the half-moon, governed by Rudra. Associated with duality, heroism, and intensity. Powerful for tantric practice; approach material ventures with care.
Ruled by Saturn and governed by Ahir Budhnya, the serpent of the cosmic deep. Bestows profound wisdom, unshakeable steadiness, and the capacity for final liberation from conditioned existence.
The yoga of calamity and crossing — a time when opposing forces collide. Traditionally inauspicious for new ventures; sacred for intense purificatory rites.
A movable karana governed by the Adityas. Generally auspicious and favours activities involving groups, community, and coordinated effort.
Thursday — the day of Jupiter (Guru). The most auspicious vara for spiritual matters, teaching, legal affairs, marriage, and the honouring of teachers and elders.