Guru Purnima
Saturday, July 20, 2024
A day to honour spiritual teachers and mentors. Devotees pay respects to their gurus and remember Vyasa, the compiler of the Vedas.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
Shukla Chaturdashi
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Purnima
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Chaturdashi — an intense, transformative day. Best used cautiously for major decisions.
Saturday
Saturday — ruled by Saturn. A disciplined, slow-moving day; good for completing pending work, less so for fresh starts.
- AmantaAshadhaPurnimantaAshadha
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
Purva Ashadha · Pada 1
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Fierce nakshatra — traditionally avoided for major new beginnings; better for completing or breaking patterns.
Vaidhriti
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An inauspicious yoga — sun-moon energies clash today. Traditionally avoided for major new ventures.
Gar
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Vanij
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Vishti
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A movable karana — the regular daytime half-tithi. Suitable for most everyday activities.
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Saturday, July 20, 2024