Panchang for Rajkot, Monday, May 18, 2026
Monday panchang ruled by Moon. Tithi is Shukla Dwitiya, nakshatra is Mrigashira (pada 1), yoga is Sukarma (auspicious), karana is Kaulava. Sunrise at 6:06 AM, sunset at 7:21 PM.
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Today at a Glance
- Tithi: Shukla Dwitiya (Shukla Paksha), Bhadra (Auspicious) tithi, generally favorable
- Nakshatra: Mrigashira, fixed, good for permanent commitments
- Yoga: Sukarma, auspicious yoga supports new ventures
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
Sunrise & Sunset in Rajkot
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Day length
- 13.25h
Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat)
| Window | Start | End | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 53 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 | 99 min | ||
| Gulika Kaal | 99 min | ||
| Yamaganda | 99 min |
Avoid starting new ventures, signing contracts, or traveling during these windows. Rahu Kaal is calculated from the local sunrise and sunset for Rajkot.
Choghadiya Timings for Rajkot
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 (6:06 AM – 7:21 PM)
| # | Choghadiya | Ruler | Start | End | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amrit | Moon | Auspicious | ||
| 2 | Kaal | Saturn | Avoid | ||
| 3 | Shubh | Jupiter | Auspicious | ||
| 4 | Rog | Mars | Avoid | ||
| 5 | Udveg | Sun | Avoid | ||
| 6 | Char | Venus | Neutral | ||
| 7 | Labh | Mercury | Auspicious | ||
| 8 | Amrit | Moon | Auspicious |
Night Choghadiya (7:21 PM – next sunrise)
| # | Choghadiya | Ruler | Start | End | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Char | Venus | Neutral | ||
| 2 | Labh | Mercury | Auspicious | ||
| 3 | Amrit | Moon | Auspicious | ||
| 4 | Kaal | Saturn | Avoid | ||
| 5 | Shubh | Jupiter | Auspicious | ||
| 6 | Rog | Mars | Avoid | ||
| 7 | Udveg | Sun | Avoid | ||
| 8 | Char | Venus | Neutral |
Hora (Planetary Hours) for Rajkot
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: Moon for Monday. Mercury, Jupiter, and Venus horas are generally favorable; Mars and Saturn horas are inauspicious for new starts.
Day Horas (6:06 AM – 7:21 PM)
| # | Planet (Hora) | Start | End | Quality | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moon | Auspicious | emotional matters, travel by water, purchases | ||
| 2 | Saturn | Avoid | manual labor, agriculture, avoid new starts | ||
| 3 | Jupiter | Auspicious | learning, spiritual practice, marriage, wealth | ||
| 4 | Mars | Avoid | conflict, litigation, surgery, debt recovery | ||
| 5 | Sun | Mixed | authority, government, health, leadership | ||
| 6 | Venus | Auspicious | love, beauty, luxury, purchases of jewelry | ||
| 7 | Mercury | Auspicious | business, education, communication, writing | ||
| 8 | Moon | Auspicious | emotional matters, travel by water, purchases | ||
| 9 | Saturn | Avoid | manual labor, agriculture, avoid new starts | ||
| 10 | Jupiter | Auspicious | learning, spiritual practice, marriage, wealth | ||
| 11 | Mars | Avoid | conflict, litigation, surgery, debt recovery | ||
| 12 | Sun | Mixed | authority, government, health, leadership |
Night Horas (7:21 PM – next sunrise)
| # | Planet (Hora) | Start | End | Quality | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venus | Auspicious | love, beauty, luxury, purchases of jewelry | ||
| 2 | Mercury | Auspicious | business, education, communication, writing | ||
| 3 | Moon | Auspicious | emotional matters, travel by water, purchases | ||
| 4 | Saturn | Avoid | manual labor, agriculture, avoid new starts | ||
| 5 | Jupiter | Auspicious | learning, spiritual practice, marriage, wealth | ||
| 6 | Mars | Avoid | conflict, litigation, surgery, debt recovery | ||
| 7 | Sun | Mixed | authority, government, health, leadership | ||
| 8 | Venus | Auspicious | love, beauty, luxury, purchases of jewelry | ||
| 9 | Mercury | Auspicious | business, education, communication, writing | ||
| 10 | Moon | Auspicious | emotional matters, travel by water, purchases | ||
| 11 | Saturn | Avoid | manual labor, agriculture, avoid new starts | ||
| 12 | Jupiter | Auspicious | learning, spiritual practice, marriage, wealth |
Understanding Today’s Panchang
Shukla Dwitiya Tithi,Shukla Paksha
Type: Bhadra · Presiding Deity: Brahma
Dwitiya is a Bhadra (auspicious) tithi ruled by Brahma the creator. Good for building, learning, and establishing lasting foundations. Auspicious for construction, forming partnerships, and beginning educational courses.
Mrigashira Nakshatra (Pada 1)
Ruler: Moon · Deity: Brahma · Symbol: Ox cart / chariot
Rohini is the Moon's own nakshatra, ruled by the Moon with Brahma the creator as deity. Supremely fertile, sensuous, and creative. The Moon is most comfortable here. Ideal for agriculture, beauty, romance, arts, and beginning ventures meant to grow and flourish abundantly.
Sukarma Yoga
Quality: auspicious
Sukarma yoga supports good deeds and meritorious actions. Excellent for charity, service, spiritual practices, and activities that benefit others.
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.
Shukla Dwitiya and Mrigashira give mixed signals for starting a new business today
Tip: If timing is flexible, wait for a Pushya or Hasta nakshatra day with a Nanda or Purna tithi.
Mrigashira is a Sthira (fixed) nakshatra, journeys started now may face unexpected delays or feel "stuck"
Tip: If you must travel, perform a brief prayer at departure. For long journeys, prefer a Chara nakshatra day.
Mrigashira nakshatra is among the classical marriage-auspicious nakshatras, and Shukla Paksha (waxing Moon) adds to the blessing
Tip: Note: a complete marriage muhurta also requires checking the Lagna (ascendant at ceremony time), Jupiter's position, and the couple's charts. Use the full muhurta tool for final confirmation.
Mrigashira nakshatra is favorable for financial matters, and Sukarma yoga is auspicious
Tip: Conduct financial transactions during the Labh or Amrit Choghadiya window today and avoid Rahu Kaal.
For personalized muhurta based on your birth chart, see the business timing tool or consult the full Mrigashira nakshatra guide.
Today’s Moon Through Your Rising Sign
The Moon is in Mrigashira (Pada 1), transiting Taurus (Vrishabha). 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) | 2nd | Wealth & family | Favorable | Money and family interactions come into sharp focus. A favorable day for financial planning and family discussions.Today, Moon in Taurus for Aries ascendant transiting the 2nd house highlights the effects on accumulated wealth, family bonds, and the power of speech. |
| Taurus (Vrishabha) | 1st | Self & body | Neutral | Emotional awareness is heightened. Good for self-care, personal decisions, and starting anything that requires self-expression.Today, Moon in Taurus for Taurus ascendant transiting the 1st house reveals its impact on personal identity, self-expression, and physical vitality. |
| Gemini (Mithuna) | 12th | Rest & retreat | Neutral | Energy turns inward. Excellent for meditation, charity, and spiritual retreat. Not ideal for launching new worldly ventures.Today, Moon in Taurus for Gemini ascendant transiting the 12th house underscores the effects on rest, foreign connections, charitable work, and spiritual solitude. |
| Cancer (Karka) | 11th | Gains & fulfillment | Favorable | Favorable for financial gains and fulfillment of desires. Networking and group activities are especially productive.Today, Moon in Taurus for Cancer ascendant transiting the 11th house opens meaning around income gains, social networking, and fulfillment of long-held desires. |
| Leo (Simha) | 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 Taurus for Leo ascendant transiting the 10th house signals the impact on career decisions, public status, and professional reputation. |
| Virgo (Kanya) | 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 Taurus for Virgo ascendant transiting the 9th house reflects the effects on fortune, spiritual elevation, and long-distance or educational pursuits. |
| Libra (Tula) | 8th | Research & transformation | Caution | Depth and investigative energy. Favorable for research, occult study, and completing existing commitments.Today, Moon in Taurus for Libra ascendant transiting the 8th house deepens meaning around transformation, hidden research, and long-term wealth cycles. |
| Scorpio (Vrishchika) | 7th | Partnerships & negotiations | Favorable | Partnership and relationship energy is activated. Favorable for business meetings, collaborations, and travel.Today, Moon in Taurus for Scorpio ascendant transiting the 7th house reveals the impact on business partnerships, marriage dynamics, and key negotiations. |
| Sagittarius (Dhanu) | 6th | Health & service | Mixed | Good energy for overcoming obstacles and completing service-oriented work. Minor health sensitivity, prioritize rest.Today, Moon in Taurus for Sagittarius ascendant transiting the 6th house highlights the effects on daily work discipline, health routines, and overcoming obstacles. |
| Capricorn (Makara) | 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 Taurus for Capricorn ascendant transiting the 5th house brings meaning to creative intelligence, romantic pursuits, and children-related matters. |
| Aquarius (Kumbha) | 4th | Home & comfort | Favorable | The mind turns toward home, mother, and inner peace. Excellent for real estate decisions and domestic activities.Today, Moon in Taurus for Aquarius ascendant transiting the 4th house signals its impact on home life, property matters, and inner emotional comfort. |
| Pisces (Meena) | 3rd | Courage & communication | Favorable | Initiative and boldness are heightened. Strong day for writing, short travel, and connecting with siblings or colleagues.Today, Moon in Taurus for Pisces ascendant transiting the 3rd house carries meaning for short journeys, sibling relationships, and courageous communication. |
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 Monday, May 18, 2026 in Rajkot?
- The tithi for Monday, May 18, 2026 in Rajkot is Shukla Dwitiya (Shukla Paksha). Dwitiya is a Bhadra (auspicious) tithi ruled by Brahma the creator. Good for building, learning, and establishing lasting foundations. Auspicious for construction, forming partnerships, and beginning educational courses. The tithi lord is Brahma.
- What nakshatra is active on Monday, May 18, 2026 in Rajkot?
- The Moon is in Mrigashira nakshatra (Pada 1) on Monday, May 18, 2026 in Rajkot. Rohini is the Moon's own nakshatra, ruled by the Moon with Brahma the creator as deity. Supremely fertile, sensuous, and creative. The Moon is most comfortable here. Ideal for agriculture, beauty, romance, arts, and beginning ventures meant to grow and flourish abundantly.
- When is Rahu Kaal in Rajkot on Monday, May 18, 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Rajkot on Monday, May 18, 2026 is from 7:45 AM to 9:24 AM. Rahu Kaal is an inauspicious window occurring each day, avoid starting new ventures, signing contracts, or traveling during this period. It falls on Monday and is calculated from the day's sunrise and sunset times.
- What is the best muhurta (auspicious time) today in Rajkot?
- Abhijit Muhurta (12:17 PM–1:10 PM) is a universally auspicious time today in Rajkot. This ~48 minute window around local noon is considered favorable for all activities regardless of tithi or nakshatra. The first auspicious Choghadiya today is Amrit (auspicious) starting at 6:06 AM. Brahma Muhurta (before sunrise) is also excellent for meditation and spiritual practices.
- What is the yoga on Monday, May 18, 2026 and is it auspicious?
- The yoga on Monday, May 18, 2026 is Sukarma, which is auspicious. Sukarma yoga supports good deeds and meritorious actions. Excellent for charity, service, spiritual practices, and activities that benefit others.
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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 Rajkot using precise astronomical coordinates (latitude 22.3039, longitude 70.8022) and are specific to the date Monday, May 18, 2026.