Panchang for Jodhpur, Saturday, May 23, 2026
Saturday panchang ruled by Saturn. Tithi is Shukla Ashtami, nakshatra is Magha (pada 2), yoga is Vyaghata (inauspicious), karana is Vishti,Vishti, exercise caution. Sunrise at 5:48 AM, sunset at 7:22 PM.
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Today at a Glance
- Tithi: Shukla Ashtami (Shukla Paksha), Jaya (Victory) tithi, generally favorable
- Nakshatra: Magha, sharp, avoid auspicious starts
- Yoga: Vyaghata, inauspicious yoga, exercise caution
- Karana: Vishti (Bhadra) is active, traditionally inauspicious for starting any new work
Today’s Panchang at a Glance
Auspicious & Inauspicious Periods, Quick Summary
Best Times Today
- Brahma Muhurta ·
Ideal for meditation, prayer, and study - Abhijit Muhurta ·
Universally auspicious, best for all important tasks - Amrit Choghadiya ·
Nectar period, excellent for any auspicious start - Labh Choghadiya ·
"Profit" period, best for business and financial transactions
Avoid These Times
- Rahu Kaal ·
Avoid starting new ventures, travel, or transactions - Gulika Kaal ·
Inauspicious for new starts, especially spiritual work - Yamaganda ·
Avoid travel and important decisions - Kaal Choghadiya ·
Most inauspicious Choghadiya, avoid all auspicious activity - Kaal Choghadiya ·
Most inauspicious Choghadiya, avoid all auspicious activity
Sunrise & Sunset in Jodhpur
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Day length
- 13.56h
Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat)
| Window | Start | End | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 54 min | ||
| Brahma Muhurta | 48 min |
Abhijit Muhurta is the ~48-minute window around local noon, universally auspicious. Brahma Muhurta (96–48 minutes before sunrise) is ideal for meditation and spiritual study.
Inauspicious Timings
| Window | Start | End | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahu Kaal | 102 min | ||
| Gulika Kaal | 102 min | ||
| Yamaganda | 102 min |
Avoid starting new ventures, signing contracts, or traveling during these windows. Rahu Kaal is calculated from the local sunrise and sunset for Jodhpur.
Choghadiya Timings for Jodhpur
Choghadiya divides the day and night into 8 equal segments, each ruled by a planet. Amrit and Shubh are most favorable; Kaal and Rog are to be avoided for auspicious starts. Char is good for travel; Udveg is neutral for government work only.
Day Choghadiya (5:48 AM – 7:22 PM)
| # | Choghadiya | Ruler | Start | End | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaal | Saturn | Avoid | ||
| 2 | Shubh | Jupiter | Auspicious | ||
| 3 | Rog | Mars | Avoid | ||
| 4 | Udveg | Sun | Avoid | ||
| 5 | Char | Venus | Neutral | ||
| 6 | Labh | Mercury | Auspicious | ||
| 7 | Amrit | Moon | Auspicious | ||
| 8 | Kaal | Saturn | Avoid |
Night Choghadiya (7:22 PM – next sunrise)
| # | Choghadiya | Ruler | Start | End | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Labh | Mercury | Auspicious | ||
| 2 | Amrit | Moon | Auspicious | ||
| 3 | Kaal | Saturn | Avoid | ||
| 4 | Shubh | Jupiter | Auspicious | ||
| 5 | Rog | Mars | Avoid | ||
| 6 | Udveg | Sun | Avoid | ||
| 7 | Char | Venus | Neutral | ||
| 8 | Labh | Mercury | Auspicious |
Hora (Planetary Hours) for Jodhpur
Each day has 24 Horas,12 during the day and 12 at night, each ruled by a Vedic planet in the classical Chaldean sequence. The first hora of the day is always ruled by the weekday’s lord: Saturn for Saturday. Mercury, Jupiter, and Venus horas are generally favorable; Mars and Saturn horas are inauspicious for new starts.
Day Horas (5:48 AM – 7:22 PM)
| # | Planet (Hora) | Start | End | Quality | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saturn | Avoid | manual labor, agriculture, avoid new starts | ||
| 2 | Jupiter | Auspicious | learning, spiritual practice, marriage, wealth | ||
| 3 | Mars | Avoid | conflict, litigation, surgery, debt recovery | ||
| 4 | Sun | Mixed | authority, government, health, leadership | ||
| 5 | Venus | Auspicious | love, beauty, luxury, purchases of jewelry | ||
| 6 | Mercury | Auspicious | business, education, communication, writing | ||
| 7 | Moon | Auspicious | emotional matters, travel by water, purchases | ||
| 8 | Saturn | Avoid | manual labor, agriculture, avoid new starts | ||
| 9 | Jupiter | Auspicious | learning, spiritual practice, marriage, wealth | ||
| 10 | Mars | Avoid | conflict, litigation, surgery, debt recovery | ||
| 11 | Sun | Mixed | authority, government, health, leadership | ||
| 12 | Venus | Auspicious | love, beauty, luxury, purchases of jewelry |
Night Horas (7:22 PM – next sunrise)
| # | Planet (Hora) | Start | End | Quality | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercury | Auspicious | business, education, communication, writing | ||
| 2 | Moon | Auspicious | emotional matters, travel by water, purchases | ||
| 3 | Saturn | Avoid | manual labor, agriculture, avoid new starts | ||
| 4 | Jupiter | Auspicious | learning, spiritual practice, marriage, wealth | ||
| 5 | Mars | Avoid | conflict, litigation, surgery, debt recovery | ||
| 6 | Sun | Mixed | authority, government, health, leadership | ||
| 7 | Venus | Auspicious | love, beauty, luxury, purchases of jewelry | ||
| 8 | Mercury | Auspicious | business, education, communication, writing | ||
| 9 | Moon | Auspicious | emotional matters, travel by water, purchases | ||
| 10 | Saturn | Avoid | manual labor, agriculture, avoid new starts | ||
| 11 | Jupiter | Auspicious | learning, spiritual practice, marriage, wealth | ||
| 12 | Mars | Avoid | conflict, litigation, surgery, debt recovery |
Understanding Today’s Panchang
Shukla Ashtami Tithi,Shukla Paksha
Type: Jaya · Presiding Deity: Shiva
Ashtami is a Jaya tithi sacred to Lord Shiva. The eighth lunar day carries transformative power, ideal for spiritual practice, overcoming deep challenges, and Shaivite devotion. Avoid purely material new starts.
Magha Nakshatra (Pada 2)
Ruler: Mercury · Deity: Sarpas · Symbol: Coiled serpent
Ashlesha is ruled by Mercury with the Sarpa (serpent) deities. It carries kundalini energy, psychological depth, and the power to both heal and harm. Avoid starting new ventures. Powerful for energy healing, deep research, hypnotherapy, and exploring hidden psychological realms.
Vyaghata Yoga
Quality: inauspicious
Vyaghata yoga carries violent, striking energy. Avoid new starts and physical risks. Good for intensive cleanup, dismantling what no longer serves, and force-clearing energy.
Is Today Good For…
Quick muhurta indicators based on today’s tithi, nakshatra, and yoga. These are general signals, not a substitute for a full electional astrology reading.
Magha is a Tikshna (sharp) nakshatra, sharp energy suits confrontation but not auspicious business starts
Tip: Use this time for research, competitive analysis, or finalizing existing negotiations rather than formally launching.
Magha is a Tikshna (sharp) nakshatra, increases friction during travel, particularly for long journeys
Tip: Short, essential trips are acceptable. For important long-distance travel, choose Ashwini, Hasta, or Swati nakshatra days.
Magha is traditionally avoided for marriage in Vedic astrology, associated with discord or difficult beginnings
Tip: Marriage ceremonies ideally begin on Rohini, Mrigashira, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada, or Revati nakshatras.
Magha nakshatra with Shukla Ashtami tithi creates unfavorable conditions for major financial decisions
Tip: Delay significant financial commitments. Routine transactions are unaffected, this caution applies to new investments, loans, or major purchases.
For personalized muhurta based on your birth chart, see the business timing tool or consult the full Magha nakshatra guide.
Today’s Moon Through Your Rising Sign
The Moon is in Magha (Pada 2), transiting Cancer (Karka). Find your rising sign (ascendant / lagna) below to see which area of life comes into focus today. Don’t know your ascendant? Calculate your birth chart.
| Your Rising Sign | Moon’s House | Today’s Theme | Impact | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aries (Mesha) | 4th | Home & comfort | Favorable | The mind turns toward home, mother, and inner peace. Excellent for real estate decisions and domestic activities.Today, Moon in Cancer for Aries ascendant transiting the 4th house signals its impact on home life, property matters, and inner emotional comfort. |
| Taurus (Vrishabha) | 3rd | Courage & communication | Favorable | Initiative and boldness are heightened. Strong day for writing, short travel, and connecting with siblings or colleagues.Today, Moon in Cancer for Taurus ascendant transiting the 3rd house carries meaning for short journeys, sibling relationships, and courageous communication. |
| Gemini (Mithuna) | 2nd | Wealth & family | Favorable | Money and family interactions come into sharp focus. A favorable day for financial planning and family discussions.Today, Moon in Cancer for Gemini ascendant transiting the 2nd house highlights the effects on accumulated wealth, family bonds, and the power of speech. |
| Cancer (Karka) | 1st | Self & body | Neutral | Emotional awareness is heightened. Good for self-care, personal decisions, and starting anything that requires self-expression.Today, Moon in Cancer for Cancer ascendant transiting the 1st house reveals its impact on personal identity, self-expression, and physical vitality. |
| Leo (Simha) | 12th | Rest & retreat | Neutral | Energy turns inward. Excellent for meditation, charity, and spiritual retreat. Not ideal for launching new worldly ventures.Today, Moon in Cancer for Leo ascendant transiting the 12th house underscores the effects on rest, foreign connections, charitable work, and spiritual solitude. |
| Virgo (Kanya) | 11th | Gains & fulfillment | Favorable | Favorable for financial gains and fulfillment of desires. Networking and group activities are especially productive.Today, Moon in Cancer for Virgo ascendant transiting the 11th house opens meaning around income gains, social networking, and fulfillment of long-held desires. |
| Libra (Tula) | 10th | Career & reputation | Favorable | Professional life comes into focus. Strong day for career decisions, public meetings, and taking visible action on goals.Today, Moon in Cancer for Libra ascendant transiting the 10th house signals the impact on career decisions, public status, and professional reputation. |
| Scorpio (Vrishchika) | 9th | Fortune & dharma | Favorable | Luck, spiritual elevation, and connection to teachers and mentors. Excellent day for education, religious activities, and long-distance travel.Today, Moon in Cancer for Scorpio ascendant transiting the 9th house reflects the effects on fortune, spiritual elevation, and long-distance or educational pursuits. |
| Sagittarius (Dhanu) | 8th | Research & transformation | Caution | Depth and investigative energy. Favorable for research, occult study, and completing existing commitments.Today, Moon in Cancer for Sagittarius ascendant transiting the 8th house deepens meaning around transformation, hidden research, and long-term wealth cycles. |
| Capricorn (Makara) | 7th | Partnerships & negotiations | Favorable | Partnership and relationship energy is activated. Favorable for business meetings, collaborations, and travel.Today, Moon in Cancer for Capricorn ascendant transiting the 7th house reveals the impact on business partnerships, marriage dynamics, and key negotiations. |
| Aquarius (Kumbha) | 6th | Health & service | Mixed | Good energy for overcoming obstacles and completing service-oriented work. Minor health sensitivity, prioritize rest.Today, Moon in Cancer for Aquarius ascendant transiting the 6th house highlights the effects on daily work discipline, health routines, and overcoming obstacles. |
| Pisces (Meena) | 5th | Creativity & love | Favorable | Creative and romantic energy peaks. Strong day for artistic projects, spending time with children, and matters of the heart.Today, Moon in Cancer for Pisces ascendant transiting the 5th house brings meaning to creative intelligence, romantic pursuits, and children-related matters. |
How to use this
- Find your rising sign (ascendant / lagna),the sign that was on the eastern horizon at the moment of your birth.
- The house column shows which area of life the Moon is activating today from your chart.
- Not sure of your rising sign? Use the birth chart calculator to see it instantly.
- Want a deeper reading for your ascendant? See the full ascendant guide for any sign.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the tithi on Saturday, May 23, 2026 in Jodhpur?
- The tithi for Saturday, May 23, 2026 in Jodhpur is Shukla Ashtami (Shukla Paksha). Ashtami is a Jaya tithi sacred to Lord Shiva. The eighth lunar day carries transformative power, ideal for spiritual practice, overcoming deep challenges, and Shaivite devotion. Avoid purely material new starts. The tithi lord is Shiva.
- What nakshatra is active on Saturday, May 23, 2026 in Jodhpur?
- The Moon is in Magha nakshatra (Pada 2) on Saturday, May 23, 2026 in Jodhpur. Ashlesha is ruled by Mercury with the Sarpa (serpent) deities. It carries kundalini energy, psychological depth, and the power to both heal and harm. Avoid starting new ventures. Powerful for energy healing, deep research, hypnotherapy, and exploring hidden psychological realms.
- When is Rahu Kaal in Jodhpur on Saturday, May 23, 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Jodhpur on Saturday, May 23, 2026 is from 9:11 AM to 10:53 AM. Rahu Kaal is an inauspicious window occurring each day, avoid starting new ventures, signing contracts, or traveling during this period. It falls on Saturday and is calculated from the day's sunrise and sunset times.
- What is the best muhurta (auspicious time) today in Jodhpur?
- Abhijit Muhurta (12:07 PM–1:02 PM) is a universally auspicious time today in Jodhpur. This ~48 minute window around local noon is considered favorable for all activities regardless of tithi or nakshatra. The first auspicious Choghadiya today is Shubh (auspicious) starting at 7:29 AM. Brahma Muhurta (before sunrise) is also excellent for meditation and spiritual practices.
- What is the yoga on Saturday, May 23, 2026 and is it auspicious?
- The yoga on Saturday, May 23, 2026 is Vyaghata, which is inauspicious. Vyaghata yoga carries violent, striking energy. Avoid new starts and physical risks. Good for intensive cleanup, dismantling what no longer serves, and force-clearing energy.
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What is Panchang?
Panchang (from Sanskrit pancha-anga, “five limbs”) is the traditional Vedic almanac listing the five timekeeping elements of each day: Tithi (lunar day), Vara (weekday), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga (Sun+Moon longitude combination), and Karana (half-tithi). Together these five determine the auspicious and inauspicious windows for initiating any action.
Choghadiya (“four ghadi”) is a secondary timing system that divides each day and night into 8 equal parts, each ruled by a planet. Hora (from Sanskrit hora, related to hour) divides the 24-hour day into planetary hours in the classical Chaldean sequence. Both systems are used alongside tithi and nakshatra to choose the most favorable moment for important actions.
Rahu Kaal, Gulika Kaal, and Yamaganda are inauspicious windows derived from the weekday and day length, each linked to a malefic planet. Abhijit Muhurta is a universally auspicious ~48-minute window around local noon. Brahma Muhurta, the 48-minute window ending 48 minutes before sunrise, is considered ideal for meditation and spiritual practice.
All timings on this page are calculated for Jodhpur using precise astronomical coordinates (latitude 26.2389, longitude 73.0243) and are specific to the date Saturday, May 23, 2026.