Importance of Tithi in Astrology

Tithi (dates) have a special significance in astrology. In Hindu culture, auspicious mahurats are determined on the basis of tithis. Every kind of auspicious work is categorized aqccording to these tithis only.

Pratipada Tithi

This Tithi is related to works and things like construction of house, shifting to a new home, marriage, travelling,  fame and nutrition etc.. Moon has been considered to be strong during Krishna Paksha’s Pratipada, and weaker during Shukla Paksha Pratipada. Hence, alll the auspicious work is performed like marriage, fast, vastu karma, house warming etc. should not be performed during Shukla Paksha Pratipada.

Dwitya Tithi

Some works that have been considered to be auspicious are marriage, travel, buying ornaments, music as an education, matters related to state and country, Vastu Karma etc. Oiling is prohibited in this Tithi.

Tritya Tithi

Some auspicious works which are related to this Tithi are music, sculpting, wearing bangles, food, shifting to a new home, marriage, travel, matters related to state etc.

Chaturthi Tithi

This Tithi is considered to be auspicious for works related to electronics, removal of enemies, fire-related work, weapons etc. This date is considered to be good for brutal works.

Panchami Tithi

This Tithi is good for doing any auspicious work. This date is considered appropriate for all trends. This date is considered inauspicious for lending money. Anyone lending money incurs losses.

Shashthi Tithi

This Tithi is good for War-craft works, Vastu karma, beginning to stay in a new home and wearing  new garments. This Tithi is inauspicious for Tailabhyang, Abhyang, Kashth Karma, traffic, etc.

Saptami Tithi

This Tithi is auspicious for marriage, music-related work, construction and new ornaments. Travel, Bride’s access to home, shifting to a new home, state related work, Vastu karma, Upanan values, etc. can also be done.

Ashtami Tithi

This Tithi is related to works like writing assignments, war related work, Vastu Karma, craft-related work, work related to gems, weapons - weapons possession etc. can be done.

Navami Tithi

This Tithi is related to hunting, fighting, gambling, building weapons, construction, alcohol and all types of cruel deeds.

Dashmi Tithi

This Tithi is good for government related works. Works related to horses, elephants, marriage, music, garments, ornaments, beginning to stay in a new home, shifting to a new home, bride’s access to a new home and travel can also be done on this Tithi.

Ekadashi Tithi

This Tithi is good for fasts, religious works, festivals, Vastu Karma, war related works, craft, thread, and travel.

Dwadashi Tithi

Works related to marriage, cars, work on roads and nutrition can be done. This Tithi is not good for construction of a new home, shifting into a new home and travel.

Shukla Paksha - Tryodashi Tithi

Works related to this Tithi are of war, military, weapons, flags, banners on the building work, state-related work, architectural work, and music. All kinds of auspicious works can be done on this Tithi. Works related to travel, shifting to a new home, wearing new clothes-ornaments and Yagyopaveet should be avoided on this Tithi.

Chaturdashi Tithi

All kinds can be brutal and aggressive act are done on this Tithi. Arms etc. can be used. Travel is prohibited on this Tithi. Works done on Chaturthi Tithi can also be done.

Purnmasi

Works related to crafts, ornaments etc can be done. Also works related to War, marriage, sacrifice, water, travel, peace, and nurture can be carried out.

Amavasya

Works like Mahadan and Pitra Karma are carried out on this Tithi. The companionship of a woman should be avoided.

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