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 Venus and governed by Apas, the water deities. The irresistible force of water — Purva Ashadha bestows purification, invincibility, and the power to cleanse and renew.
The yoga of the tiger — powerful but unpredictable. Associated with sudden reversals. Best used for competitive endeavours where bold action is required and risk is accepted.
A fixed karana of the serpent deity. Associated with mystical undertakings, occult practices, and activities that require the ability to hold secrets.
Thursday — the day of Jupiter (Guru). The most auspicious vara for spiritual matters, teaching, legal affairs, marriage, and the honouring of teachers and elders.