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Electional astrology (called Muhurt or Muhurtha in Hindu astrology) concerns itself with finding the best time to do a particular activity. A part of Vedic astrology, this system proposes that the results of any action are based not only on who or how they are performed, but also when. This system takes in account the individual person, and the place where the action is performed to suggest the best time to perform the activity in order to get the best results possible. Natal astrology is based upon the concept that each individuals personality or path in life can be determined by constructing a natal chart for the exact date, time, and place of a persons birth. ... Horary astrology is a very old branch of astrology by which an astrologer will try to answer a question by drawing up an astrological chart or horoscope for the exact time and place at which that question came to mind or when it was put to them. ... Mundane Astrology (also known as political astrology) is the application of astrology to world affairs and world events, taking its name from the Roman word Mundus, meaning the World. Mundane astrology is branch of Judicial astrology and is widely believed by astrological historians to be the most ancient branch of... Jyotisha (, in Hindi and English usage Jyotish; sometimes called Hindu astrology, Indian astrology, and/or Vedic astrology) is the Hindu system of astrology, one of the six disciplines of Vedanga, and regarded as one of the oldest schools of ancient astrology to have had an independent origin, affecting all other...

The basis of electional astrology lies in the assumption that just as the destiny of an individual is governed by the state of the heaven when he was born, the outcome of the action also depends on the stars governing it.

Hindu system of electional astrology

The Vedic system of Electional astrology is more than a way to find out the best time to perform actions that you wish to gain fruit from. It is a guide to life itself and suggests the best time to do not only the important, but even mundane rituals of life like shaving, bathing, etc. This article discusses the adherents of Hinduism. ...

Muhurtha uses the person's horoscope, mundane influences, omens, prevailing religious & social customs etc., to suggest when the heavens are harmonious with an individual's desire and thus arrive on the best time to perform an action.

In Hindu system of electional astrology, electional astrology is distinct from horary astrology; having separate logics, rules, factors for consideration, application & utility, though the fundamental rules of astrology are applicable to both the branches. Separate treatises are available on each of these two branches. Horary is predictive astrology while electional astrology is predictive, preventive & prescriptive in nature. Jyotisha (, in Hindi and English usage Jyotish; sometimes called Hindu astrology, Indian astrology, and/or Vedic astrology) is the Hindu system of astrology, one of the six disciplines of Vedanga, and regarded as one of the oldest schools of ancient astrology to have had an independent origin, affecting all other... Horary astrology is a very old branch of astrology by which an astrologer will try to answer a question by drawing up an astrological chart or horoscope for the exact time and place at which that question came to mind or when it was put to them. ...

Considerations in selection of an election

To arrive at precise (Sukshama) election for a specific activity, following main factors are considered :

Nativity of the aspirant, his name, birth ascendant, lunar sign (the radical Moon sign), lunar asterism, his status (social status, age, religion, cast), place where activity is to be performed, social & religious considerations. [Image:Natal Chart -- Adam. ...

Availability of universal purified time length, Panchang Shuddhi [suitable availability of fundamental five elements of Hindu ephemeris – day, asterism, half lunar day (Tithi), Karan & Yoga], Special Muhurt Yogas, selection of purified time (year, month, solstice, Lunar half, hora). Presence of special Muhurt Yogas (specific combinations of weekday, asterism, lunar day, asterism transited by the Sun etc.) fortifies an election, which is hallmark of Hindu electional astrology. Suitability of specific elements of Hindu ephemeris has been separately prescribed for specific elections. Hora is the name of a circle dance in a number of countries. ... The Sun is the star at the center of the Solar System. ... Jyotisha (, in Hindi and English usage Jyotish; sometimes called Hindu astrology, Indian astrology, and/or Vedic astrology) is the Hindu system of astrology, one of the six disciplines of Vedanga, and regarded as one of the oldest schools of ancient astrology to have had an independent origin, affecting all other... An ephemeris (plural: ephemerides) (from the Greek word ephemeros = daily) was, traditionally, a table providing the positions (given in a Cartesian coordinate system, or in right ascension and declination or, for astrologers, in longitude along the zodiacal ecliptic), of the Sun, the Moon, the planets, asteroids or comets in the...

Bright & luminous Moon lays foundations of an election. No good election is thought possible without detailed consideration of the Moon, as other planets gets strength from the Moon, & the Moon is mind of the election.

Absence of universal malefic / prohibited time like– junctional points (Gandantas), eclipses, solar ingresses into a new sign, Vishti Karan, Mahapaatas, Latta-Paata-Baana-Sangrahas- Kartari-Dash Doshas, malefic Yogas, blind / deaf signs-months-Tithis, combustion of Jupiter & Venus, etc. etc.), malefic / poisonous Yogas (combination of astrological elements) the list is long to mention here all the factors.

Absence of malefic time for the doer – adverse transit of the Moon & significator of the event, adverse asterisms; adverse killer (Ghaata) ascendant-Tithi- day- part of the day- Yoga-Karan etc. [Image:Natal Chart -- Adam. ...

Favourable transits of planets for the native selected through various Hindu systems – like Gochar, Ashtakvarga, Vaam Vedha, Karam Vedha, auspicious asterism, Ansha Chakra, Sarvaobhadra Chakra etc., favourable Dasha (Hindu progression system), Omens, portents, proper Swar (mode of breathing), incantation of Mantras & Vedic hymns. Extensive rules have been laid down to fortify & purify the election chart & election ascendant. Jyotisha (, in Hindi and English usage Jyotish; sometimes called Hindu astrology, Indian astrology, and/or Vedic astrology) is the Hindu system of astrology, one of the six disciplines of Vedanga, and regarded as one of the oldest schools of ancient astrology to have had an independent origin, affecting all other... In Tibet, many Buddhists carve mantras into rocks as a form of devotion. ... Veda redirects here. ... [Image:Natal Chart -- Adam. ...

The unsullied election – without any maleficence is the best but is rarely available. Next middling election, having more beneficence & less maleficence is used by specialist astrologer through his expertise after balancing the election & examining the antidotes. The election having lesser beneficence is used in emergency. In Hindu system, other styles of Muhurtas (elections) like Do Ghati Muhurt, Shivprokat Muhurt, Chaughadia Muhurt & Brihaspati Muhurtas are also in vogue. An astrologer practices one or more forms of astrology. ... Jyotisha (, in Hindi and English usage Jyotish; sometimes called Hindu astrology, Indian astrology, and/or Vedic astrology) is the Hindu system of astrology, one of the six disciplines of Vedanga, and regarded as one of the oldest schools of ancient astrology to have had an independent origin, affecting all other...

Time range / limitations available to the doer, nature of activity – degree of its signification / importance. Some events are time bound like first feeding, Jaatakaram (propitiations just after birth) have to be initiated within specific time limit.

Antidotes: No election is feasible unless antidotes to the maleficence is available & the election is balanced by a specialist astrologer. He has to examine compliance to the laid down logics, purification of divisional charts; arriving at the precise moment to start the event for the best benefits of the aspirants explaining him the limitations & constraints, as perceived by the specialist astrologer. An astrologer practices one or more forms of astrology. ... An astrologer practices one or more forms of astrology. ...

Western system of electional astrology

It is a subsection of horary astrology that attempts to determine the ideal time to initiate an action, such as buying a house, starting a business, getting married, buying a car, beginning a journey/travel, or any other important moment in the native's life. By drawing up a selection of horoscopes (also called natal charts or astrological charts) usually on a computer the astrologer then determines the merits of various dates, times and/or places and suggests those that will be most favorable in an astrological sense. The horoscopes of the main protagonists will also be taken into consideration in most cases. Horary astrology is a very old branch of astrology by which an astrologer will try to answer a question by drawing up an astrological chart or horoscope for the exact time and place at which that question came to mind or when it was put to them. ... Several two-story houses located in Lynnwood, WA. A house in Pathanapuram, Kerala (India) A house, a structure used for habitation by people, generally has walls and a roof to shelter its enclosed space from precipitation, wind, heat, and cold. ... Wall Street, Manhattan is the location of the New York Stock Exchange and is often used as a symbol for the world of business. ... “Matrimony” redirects here. ... Karl Benzs Velo (vélo means bicycle in French) model (1894) - entered into the first automobile race 2005 MINI Cooper S. An automobile (also motor car or simply car) is a wheeled passenger vehicle that carries its own motor. ... Look up travel in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... A horoscope calculated for January 1, 2000 at 12:01:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time in New York City, New York, USA (Longitude: 074W0023 - Latitude: 40N4251). In astrology, a horoscope is a chart or diagram representing the positions of the Sun, Moon, and planets, the astrological aspects... Example of a natal chart In astrology, a natal chart is a horoscope drawn for the exact time of an individuals birth at a particular place on Earth for the purposes of gaining information about the individual. ... A BlueGene supercomputer cabinet. ... An astrologer practices one or more forms of astrology. ...

Depending on the type of action proposed, certain planets are considered stronger or more dignified in the astrological chart and others are "weaker" - for example, a strong or well aspected Venus will be considered good for romance or marriage, but not for military action such as an invasion, as Mars is supposed to suit much better for that purpose (see astrological signs for further discussion). A planet (from the Greek πλανήτης, planetes or wanderers) is a body of considerable mass that orbits a star and that produces very little or no energy through nuclear fusion. ... (*min temperature refers to cloud tops only) Atmospheric characteristics Atmospheric pressure 9. ... Romantic love is a form of love that is often regarded as different from mere needs driven by sexual desire, or lust. ... An invasion is a military action consisting of armed forces of one geopolitical entity entering territory controlled by another such entity, generally with the objective of conquering territory, or altering the established government. ... Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun in the solar system, named after the Roman god of war (the counterpart of the Greek Ares), on account of its blood red color as viewed in the night sky. ... A fundamental part of astrology is the belief that space and time (as seen from the earth) are ordered into twelve equal segments or divisions called the zodiac. ...

One of the problems faced in this type of astrology is the determination of the exact time an activity begins. For example, does a business begin with the decision to start it, the time at which certain documents are signed, or when it starts trading? It might be necessary to take the astrological charts for each of these events into consideration. Hand-coloured version of the anonymous Flammarion woodcut. ...

Common usages of electional astrology

Usage by astrologers of Western world

Probably the most widely used function of electional astrology in the Western world today (yet not often talked about) is to determine the exact moment when a marriage ceremony should begin and the vows are exchanged. In electional astrology, the exact positions of the celestial bodies at the crucial first moments of the official relationship becomes eternally binding and is supposed to contain the "tenor" and "map" of the entire relationship in the future for as long as the union may last. It is especially popular amongst more progressive, spiritual, or so-called New Age couples, often being spread or advertised through word-of-mouth only. The term Western world or the West (also on rare occasions called the Occident) can have multiple meanings depending on its context (i. ... “Matrimony” redirects here. ... ... New Age describes a broad movement characterized by alternative approaches to traditional Western culture. ...

In modern India, where Vedic astrology has become firmly entrenched in the culture of the local people over thousands of years, this form of electional strology is and was used for the vast majority of marriage ceremonies taking place, even into the present day. Because arranged marriages are still very widespread in most parts of India, a couple's Astrological Compatibility (evaluated by examining each person's natal chart in relation to the other's in a process known as synastry) is often taken into consideration before a definitive arrangement and match is made, thus hypothetically increasing the overall stability and lovingness of the arranged marriage over the years. This article needs cleanup. ... Culture (from the Latin cultura stemming from colere, meaning to cultivate), generally refers to patterns of human activity and the symbolic structures that give such activity significance. ... An arranged marriage is a marriage that is established before involving oneself in a lengthy relationship, and often involves the arrangement of someone else other than the person getting married. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Example of a natal chart In astrology, a natal chart is a horoscope drawn for the exact time of an individuals birth at a particular place on Earth for the purposes of gaining information about the individual. ...

Electional astrology is still used widely today in gardening and even in commercial farming operations, as is obvious if one has ever read the famed Farmer's Almanac, first began by Ben Franklin over 200 years ago. The almanac was (and still is) widely used across the World for planting/harvesting by the phases of the Moon. Plants and crops are believed to grow and flourish much better when initially planted under a waxing Moon because the Moon is increasing (i.e. growing) in light. Please see this website for extensive information on using electional astrology for gardening using the phases of the Moon. A gardener Gardening is the art of growing plants with the goal of crafting a purposeful landscape. ... Farmers Almanac is a reference book used by farmers to determine astronomical positions. ... Portrait of Benjamin Franklin Dr. Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706–April 17, 1790) was an American journalist, publisher, author, philanthropist, abolitionist, public servant, scientist, librarian, diplomat, and inventor. ... In astronomy, a phase of the Moon is any of the aspects or appearances presented by the Moon as seen from Earth, determined by the portion of the Moon that is visibly illuminated by the Sun. ... u fuck in ua ... Farmlands in Hebei province, China. ... In astronomy, a phase of the Moon is any of the aspects or appearances presented by the Moon as seen from Earth, determined by the portion of the Moon that is visibly illuminated by the Sun. ...

During the Middle Ages, the Age of Exploration, and throughout much of recorded history, electional astrology was widely use in Old Europe and other areas across the globe to determine the most favorable, exact astrological moment for the launching of a ship going on a (usually long and dangerous) major journey by sea (and sometimes even by foot/horse) -- the "best moment for embarkation" was chosen so that the crew would accomplish their mission safely (whether it be trade, war, exploration, fishing, etc.) and return home quickly. The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times, beginning with the Renaissance. ... The so-called Age of Exploration was a period from the early 15th century and continuing into the early 17th century, during which European ships were traveled around the world to search for new trading routes and partners to feed burgeoning capitalism in Europe. ... History studies the past in human terms. ... In January 2003 the term Old Europe surfaced after U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld used it to refer to European countries that did not support the 2003 invasion of Iraq, most notably France and Germany. ... Hand-coloured version of the anonymous Flammarion woodcut. ... Italian Full rigged ship Amerigo Vespucci in New York Harbor, 1976 A ship is a large watercraft capable of deep water navigation. ... Sea as seen from jetty in Frankston, Australia Look up maritime in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

With today's emphasis within astrological circles on the said person's personality/inner psychology and the development of their unique character, this type of astrology is somewhat out of fashion, but it is a widely acknowledged fact that the timing of many key events in the career of Ronald Reagan were recommended using electional astrology, by Nancy Reagan's personal astrologer Joan Quigley. These astrologers were particularly used after the assassination attempt when she became nothing short of obsessed with her husband's personal safety. It finally became a major embarrassment, as it was disclosed that Nancy influenced the White House time schedule of her husband. Days were color-coded according to the astrologer's advice, being classified as "good" days, "neutral" days, or days that should be avoided. Many important speeches and key press conferences were scheduled according to the advice of the various astrologers that Nancy Reagan used. The White House Chief of Staff, Donald Regan (of no relation to her husband), finally became extremely frustrated with this regimen, causing a power struggle between Regan and the First Lady. Donald Regan resigned in 1987. In particular, it is claimed that the dates of Reagan's inauguration as Governor of California and a Reagan-Gorbachev summit (December 8, 1987) were chosen by her. Nancy Reagan understandably became increasingly paranoid for her husband's safety after the assassination attempt and was said to use electional astrology much more than she had in the past after this traumatic event. to: Personality is to stop coping with lifes hard accomplishments. ... Psychology is an academic or applied discipline involving the scientific study of mental processes such as perception, cognition, emotion, personality, behavior, and interpersonal relationships. ... Ronald Wilson Reagan (February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004) was the 40th President of the United States (1981 – 1989) and the 33rd Governor of California (1967 – 1975). ... Hand-coloured version of the anonymous Flammarion woodcut. ... Nancy Davis Reagan (born Anne Frances Robbins July 6, 1921) was the First Lady of the United States of America from 1981 to 1989. ... Joan Quigley, of San Francisco, is a famous astrologer best known for her top secret devotion to the Reagan White House in the 1980s. ... An astrologer practices one or more forms of astrology. ... North façade of the White House, seen from Pennsylvania Avenue. ... Donald Thomas Regan (December 21, 1918 – June 10, 2003) was the 66th United States Secretary of the Treasury, from 1981 to 1985, and Chief of Staff from 1985 to 1987 in the Reagan administration, where he advocated supply-side economics and tax cuts to create jobs and stimulate production. ... ... Donald Thomas Regan (December 21, 1918 – June 10, 2003) was the 66th United States Secretary of the Treasury, from 1981 to 1985, and Chief of Staff from 1985 to 1987 in the Reagan administration, where he advocated supply-side economics and tax cuts to create jobs and stimulate production. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... An inauguration is a ceremony of formal investiture whereby an individual assumes an office or position of authority or power. ... Governors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Gray Davis with President George W. Bush (2003) Seal of the Governor of California (without the Roman numerals designating the governors sequence) See also: List of pre-statehood governors of California, List of Governors of California The Governor of California is the highest executive authority... Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev (Russian: ; Pronunciation: mih-kha-ILL ser-GHE-ye-vich gor-bah-CHOFF) (born March 2, 1931), was leader of the Soviet Union from 1985 until 1991. ... December 8 is the 342nd day (343rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been suggested that Extrajudicial Executions and Assasinations be merged into this article or section. ...

Usage by ancient & present astrologers adopting Hindu Electional system

References are found in vedic literatures about directions & usage of electional astrology primarily for evolution of human being in performing Samskaras. Samskaras are special Vedic sacraments & rituals, which remove evil qualities in the persons & inculcate good virtues. The man is cleaned of his sins & is shown a path of Moksha (relieving from cycle of births & deaths). He is purified of his sins & is given a new form through the rites & rituals prescribed in Vedas, Shrutis & Smritis. In Vedic era there were 48 Samskaras but subsequently only 16 were performed. For attaining higher & higher degree of success & increase in measure of pleasure in life activities & especially purification of the mind, body & the soul, the Samskar sacraments are performed in auspicious election (Muhurt). The 16 Samskaras in Hindu religion are : Veda redirects here. ... This article discusses the historical religious practices in the Vedic time period; see Dharmic religions for details of contemporary religious practices. ... Veda redirects here. ... Åšruti (Sanskrit श्रुति, what is heard) is a canon of Hindu scriptures. ... Smriti (what is fit/deserves to be remembered) refers to a canon of Hindu religious scripture. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Garbhadaan (conception), Punvasan (the sacrament to change sex of the embryo), Seemant (for safety of the foetus), Jaatakaram (to ward off evil effects of inauspicious birth time), Naamkaran (baptizing- to get name & fame), Nishkraman (taking the child first time out of the house), Mundan (tonsure), Annaprashan (taking grain for the first time), Upanayana (wearing the sacred thread), Karan Vedha (ear piercing), Veda Arambh (start of education), Keshanta (hair cut after completion of the education), Vrata Snaana – Vidya , Snaana, Marriage, Agniparigrah and Tretaagnisangraha. Subsequently usage of Hindu electional astrology was found in worldly life activities. It covers such activities which are performed generally once in life time. Certain activities of importance are repeatedly performed are also covered in electional system. For following main activities Hindu electional astrology is effectively used now -a- days:

Marriage related elections : Engagement, solemnising of marriage ruituals, first entry into husband’s house, first sexual union, cooking by bride, re-marriage, return to father’s house just after marriage, matching of horoscopes / compatibility in marriage.

Education related elections: Start of education of different types of education like : archery, architecture, astrology, cinematography, dance & singing, dance, Shaastra, gemology, grammar, handicraft, initiation of Mantras, law, foreign languages, mathematics, mechanics, medicine, music, instrumental music, painting, philosophy, religious, physical exercise, theater, Veda, painting). Hand-coloured version of the anonymous Flammarion woodcut. ... Veda redirects here. ... In Tibet, many Buddhists carve mantras into rocks as a form of devotion. ... The Vedas are part of the Hindu Shruti; these religious scriptures form part of the core of the Brahminical and Vedic traditions within Hinduism and are the inspirational, metaphysical and mythological foundation for later Vedanta, Yoga, Tantra and even Bhakti forms of Hinduism. ...

Agriculture related elections : Sowing seeds, tilling, crop gathering, eating, new grains, entering into field, harvesting, irrigation, land, sale-purchase, manufacture, agricultural products, mustard oil extraction, plouging, seed storing, selling, agricultural products, storing agricultural products, water storing, gardening,

Female matters : Make up, ornamentation, decoration, first breast feeding, first feeding on milk wearing of new clothes & ornaments, stitching of new clothes, cradling of child, signification of start of puberty, bath after menses, first wearing of bangles, piercing of ears & nose, first feeding of grain, tailoring etc.

Travel related elections: Beneficial time to start travel, Yogis in traveling, Omens in traveling, delayed start of traveling Return from journey.

Religion related elections: Religious discourses, oblation to fire (Haven), idol installation, idol making, initiation of Mantras, worship of fire etc. Haven can mean: A harbor A sanctuary // Companies Pizza Haven, an Australian pizza chain Haven & British Holidays, a company which runs a number of holiday parks in the United Kingdom and Europe Amoco Haven- an oil tanker which sank in 1991 Entertainment Haven (TNG episode), an episode of Star Trek... In Tibet, many Buddhists carve mantras into rocks as a form of devotion. ...

Animals related elections: Bringing up, their sale-purchase, castration, training, and hunting of different types of animals.

Clothe related elections: Manufacture wearing of clothes of different colors, dyeing, stitching, washing new clothes.

House related elections: Start of digging, foundation laying, start of construction, fixing of main door, entering into house, repair / white washing, obstructions to dwellings.

Medical treatment : Preparation of medicines, administration of medicines, bath after recovery, surgery, drinking, treatment of different diseases (bile illness, blood purification, gonorrhea, leprosy, phlegm disorder, taking purgative, poison taking, rheumatism, typhoid, vomiting, wind complaints, etc.)

Money matters: Burying / hiding, collection, money borrowing, money lending, opening of shop, printing currency, property division, shop opening, making a will, manufacture of different items, library, sculpturing.

Government & service matters: Coronation, wearing of crown, oath by head of state, oath taking by ministers, filing nomination paper for elections, relations between employer & employee. employing a servant, making application to employer, joining a service, making war, making a treaty, litigation, friendship making printing currency, manufacture of weapons, wearing of weapons, catching a thief, Inauguration of army, to see a king or high official etc.

The above list is not complete & exhuastive. In modern day applications, the electional astrology is extensively used in filing nomination papers for elections, taking oath by ministers, start of cinematography project, release of motion pictures, and travel to foreign lands, performing marriage rituals, start of house & entry into the same. However, its most useful applications can be first feeding of child to ensure good food with dignity, conception of child to ensure birth of a prosperous & lucky progeny, felicitous marriage by careful examination of compatibility & selection of marriage related elections, spiritual development and purification by wearing of sacred thread, happy & prosperous living in new house by selecting beneficial time of its construction & first entry. “Matrimony” redirects here. ...

The usage of Hindu electional astrology is so vast and can find its application to any life activity, as the exponents have clearly laid down principles & rules for its application. Astrologer having its deep study, having virtues of astrologer & God’s blessings can effectively use this most useful branch of Vedic astrology Jyotisha (, in Hindi and English usage Jyotish; sometimes called Hindu astrology, Indian astrology, and/or Vedic astrology) is the Hindu system of astrology, one of the six disciplines of Vedanga, and regarded as one of the oldest schools of ancient astrology to have had an independent origin, affecting all other... Jyotisha (, in Hindi and English usage Jyotish; sometimes called Hindu astrology, Indian astrology, and/or Vedic astrology) is the Hindu system of astrology, one of the six disciplines of Vedanga, and regarded as one of the oldest schools of ancient astrology to have had an independent origin, affecting all other...

Hindu vs Western electional astrology

Electional (Muhurt/ Muhurtha) astrology dictums in jyotisha / Hindu / Vedic astrology are found in Vedic literature, canonical books, and scriptures & in mythological books; which were primarily prescribed “for the good of all, for the gain of all” especially in conduction of religious rites & auspicious activities. Latter on their application was used in worldly activities including wars & battles. “Vasishtha Samhita” (see Notes & references - 11, 12 & 13) is one of the oldest treatises on Hindu system of electional astrology is believed to have been written by Sage Vasishtha one of the 18 divine Sages who have contributed to jyotisha / Hindu / Vedic astrology as per their traditions / bliefs. The Vedic astrology has unbroken traditions of over several thousands years ago BC (see Notes & references - 1,2,3,4,5 & 6). There are numerous specific treatises exclusively on Hindu system of electional astrology gifted by exponents of Hindu astrology, who were specialist in the said field. Jyotisha (, in Hindi and English usage Jyotish; sometimes called Hindu astrology, Indian astrology, and/or Vedic astrology) is the Hindu system of astrology, one of the six disciplines of Vedanga, and regarded as one of the oldest schools of ancient astrology to have had an independent origin, affecting all other... Veda redirects here. ... Vasishtha, in Hindu mythology was chief of the seven venerated sages (or Saptarishi) and the Rajaguru of the Suryavamsha or Solar Dynasty. ... Jyotisha (, in Hindi and English usage Jyotish; sometimes called Hindu astrology, Indian astrology, and/or Vedic astrology) is the Hindu system of astrology, one of the six disciplines of Vedanga, and regarded as one of the oldest schools of ancient astrology to have had an independent origin, affecting all other...

While Western electional astrology is of recent origin, and there is perhaps no exclusive book of ancient past on this most useful branch of astrology (see Notes & references No. 9). The Western astrology covers mainly the present day-to-day worldly activities (see Notes & reference No. 7, 8 & 9), while the ancient Vedic system deals more on the spiritual aspect of elections.

Both the systems are branches of horoscopy, and fundamental principals of horoscopy are applied in general, and the figure of Heavens drawn at the moment of initiation of the desired activity is the birth time of the event. Western electional astrology has been derived from Horary astrology, & general rules of the latter are applied, while Hindu electional astrology is distinct from Horary astrology and its specific rules are not applicable; but separate guidelines & rules are laid down in the treatises of Hindu electional astrology. Hindu system opines that delineations based on horary has time limit (say up to seven years) to foresee the effects, but effects of election performed are permanent. Natal astrology is based upon the concept that each individuals personality or path in life can be determined by constructing a natal chart for the exact date, time, and place of a persons birth. ... Natal astrology is based upon the concept that each individuals personality or path in life can be determined by constructing a natal chart for the exact date, time, and place of a persons birth. ... Horary astrology is a very old branch of astrology by which an astrologer will try to answer a question by drawing up an astrological chart or horoscope for the exact time and place at which that question came to mind or when it was put to them. ... Jyotisha (, in Hindi and English usage Jyotish; sometimes called Hindu astrology, Indian astrology, and/or Vedic astrology) is the Hindu system of astrology, one of the six disciplines of Vedanga, and regarded as one of the oldest schools of ancient astrology to have had an independent origin, affecting all other... Horary astrology is a very old branch of astrology by which an astrologer will try to answer a question by drawing up an astrological chart or horoscope for the exact time and place at which that question came to mind or when it was put to them. ...

Universally accepted auspicious / benefic & prohibited time, Special Muhurt Yogas, suitability of the five Hindu ephemeral elements (Panchang), specific prescriptions for specific elections, different styles / modes of elections etc. are special features of Hindu electional astrology which is fundamentally based on Lunar mansions (constellation occupied by the Moon). While in western system, emphasis in given on fortification of electional chart and event significator. In agreement to this, the Hindu system believes that election chart is body, the Moon is mind, the Sun is soul of the election; and a composite & holistic view is considered. An ephemeral river is one in which lasts only a few days. ...

In Hindu system of electional astrology clear & consistent guidelines & rules for selection of suitable moment for elections have been dilated in length. Nature, signification and effect of each element (weekday, Tithi, constellation, Yoga & Karan) of Hindu Panchang (ephemeris) has been clealy defined, along with their effects when the elements are concurrent. With the available guidelines, astrologer with his skill can arrive at an election for which detailed dictums / guidelines are not available. Jyotisha (, in Hindi and English usage Jyotish; sometimes called Hindu astrology, Indian astrology, and/or Vedic astrology) is the Hindu system of astrology, one of the six disciplines of Vedanga, and regarded as one of the oldest schools of ancient astrology to have had an independent origin, affecting all other... An ephemeris (plural: ephemerides) (from the Greek word ephemeros = daily) was, traditionally, a table providing the positions (given in a Cartesian coordinate system, or in right ascension and declination or, for astrologers, in longitude along the zodiacal ecliptic), of the Sun, the Moon, the planets, asteroids or comets in the...

Exponents of the Hindu system of electional astrology had mastered the branch as a special subject and have gifted a vast number of exclusive treatises on this most useful branch of astrology. They were specialist in electional branch and have spread vast knowledge. Such exponents have not dealt on the other branches of astrology. On the contrary, western astrologer have dealt election as a small part / chapter in their treatises. Perhaps on record there have been no specialist electional astrologer in the anicient past in Western astrology. Jyotisha (, in Hindi and English usage Jyotish; sometimes called Hindu astrology, Indian astrology, and/or Vedic astrology) is the Hindu system of astrology, one of the six disciplines of Vedanga, and regarded as one of the oldest schools of ancient astrology to have had an independent origin, affecting all other... An astrologer practices one or more forms of astrology. ... Western astrology is the system of astrology most popular in Western countries. ...

In both the systems, nativity, planetary strength & planetary conditions and status, critical degrees; as per their own system, is taken into account at the time of initiation. In Western system radical twelfth house is considered as the worst while in Hindu system eighth house from radical ascendant as well as radical Moon is prohibited. Planetary day & hours are similarly considered. But some western astrologers consider planetary hours (Hora)as division of daytime & nighttime separately. Via Combusta, cazimi, Part of Fortune, Void of course Moon, the Moon’s applying & separating aspects; are some of features in western electional astrology which are not considered in Hindu system of electional astrology. Western astrology is the system of astrology most popular in Western countries. ... Hora is the name of a circle dance in a number of countries. ... Cazimi (also spelled Casimi, and sometimes called Zaminium) is a technical Arabic word meaning heart of the Sun or in the heart of the Sun. ... In astrology, the Lots or Arabian Parts (or Arabic parts) are based on a mathematical calculation of three points in the horoscope. ...

One of the subtle difference is that William Lilly opines cazimi planets to be “wondrous strong” and followers may thus select cazimi Moon (Solar eclipse period) in good elections; but as per Hindu election system it is shunned in all good elections & has no remedy. Cazimi Jupiter similarly may be selected in elections following principals of Western electional astrology, but is certainly prohibited in auspicious elections & rituals (like marriage, tonsure, wearing of sacred thread, start of education etc.) in the Hindu electional system, and it has no 'antidote'. William Lilly William Lilly (May 1 (O.S.)/May 11 (N.S.), 1602 - June 9, 1681), was a famed English astrologer and occultist during his time. ... Cazimi (also spelled Casimi, and sometimes called Zaminium) is a technical Arabic word meaning heart of the Sun or in the heart of the Sun. ... Cazimi (also spelled Casimi, and sometimes called Zaminium) is a technical Arabic word meaning heart of the Sun or in the heart of the Sun. ... “Matrimony” redirects here. ...

Both the systems agree that it is rarely feasible to have the best possible election chart all meeting the desired requirements, but Hindu system have unique mode to balance the electional chart by “antidotes”, for which enough guidelines are available.

For fruition of an initiated activity, election plays one part. The Hindu system directs aspirants for purification of mind & body, operation of proper mode of breathing, environmental purification by incantation of Mantras & Vedic hymns and oblation to fire, donations to poor, observation of omens & portents etc. etc. at the start of electional activity; for which separate guidelines are prescribed. In Tibet, many Buddhists carve mantras into rocks as a form of devotion. ... Omens or portents are signs encountered fortuitously that are believed to foretell the future. ...

Works which fructifiy on specific weekdays - Hindu / Vedic astrological guidance

Vedic or Hindu astrology provides detailed guidance as to which activity fructify on specific weekdays. In Hindu system, a weekday starts from the local Sunrise & ends at the following Sunrise, which is distinct from the Gorgian calendar in which a weekday along with date starts at expiry of 1200 a.m. of the Zonal Standard Time. Seven days a week system is prevalent throughout the world. Weekdays are given due importance in selection of election as the desired work which easily gets fructified (Siddhi) when its day lord is strong, the same work does not get fructified when day lord is weak / powerless, even after extra efforts & facing of discomforts. To fortify election, a strong day lord (planet) should be properly placed in the election chart. Jyotisha (, in Hindi and English usage Jyotish; sometimes called Hindu astrology, Indian astrology, and/or Vedic astrology) is the Hindu system of astrology, one of the six disciplines of Vedanga, and regarded as one of the oldest schools of ancient astrology to have had an independent origin, affecting all other... Weekdays are the days of the week which are not part of the weekend, i. ... Universal Time (UT) is a timescale based on the rotation of the Earth. ...

Based on nature & signification of the weekday, day lord (ruling planet), tutelary lord and other electional considerations following works (& works related to the mentioned items) are recommended for conduction & initiation in different weekdays. It is opined that on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday all types of works fructify; while on Sunday, Tuesday & Saturday only prescribed activities fructify. Here is the list of works which aspirants should do on different weekdays.

Sunday: Coronation, service to the government / king, king worship, fire, fire related works, weapon making & usage, war, bravery, service & employment, travel, thief, doctor, transaction of medicine, purchase of cows, bullocks & animals, gold-silver-copper-wood-works, bones-skin-hides, auspicious (Manglik) works, Yagya, teaching Mantras (Agni Mantras), religious discourse, music learning, woolen clothes, wearing of new clothes, mountain, stones, dessert, forest, trees, usage of forest items, snake, animal rearing & husbandry, food grain, trade. In Tibet, many Buddhists carve mantras into rocks as a form of devotion. ...

Monday: Agriculture, farming, gardening, fragrant trees, lotus & flowers, milk, food, food-grains, sugar, sugarcane, raw sugar / molasses, Yagya, ornament making & wearing, silver, deer, sale & purchase of cows - buffaloes, gems-pearl & shells, conch-shell, singing & dancing- starting thereof, water related works, popular works, movable works, starting of education, night movements, benefit to mother’s brother, Brahmins, article causing phlegm, clothes, female related works, king, road. In Hinduism, Yajna (यज्ञ IAST , also anglicized as Yagna or Yagya) is a Vedic ritual of sacrifice (Monier-Williams gives the meanings worship, prayer, praise; offering, oblation, sacrifice), performed to please the Devas, or sometimes to the Supreme Spirit Brahman. ... Young Indian brahmachari Brahmin A Brahmin (less often Brahman) is a member of the Hindu priestly caste. ...

Tuesday: Killing, arresting, inciting insurgency, cruel works, piercing, army commanding, treaty, backing off treaty / agreement, fort, igniting fire, weapon, storing of war material, poison, lying, deception, thief, thievery, coral, gold related works & collection thereof, metal work, forest, night worker, doctor, ascetic / religious mendicant, treasurer, business of catching snakes, animal, trees with red coloured flowers, red colour items, works related to blood.

Wednesday: Fine arts, literature-music- dancing & starting thereof; poetry, sculpturing, all type of art, theater, education, writing, learning of Vedas, idol making, Mantra Kriya, meritorious works, marriage, friendship, starting of fast, holy bathing, trade, clever works, ordinary works, science, metal work, war, argument, intelligence, skill, ingenuity, messenger, physical exercise, collection of articles, juices & food grains, green sapphire, earth, clothes, fragrant articles, works which end fast - works which take long time – works which finish in the middle. Veda redirects here. ... In Tibet, many Buddhists carve mantras into rocks as a form of devotion. ...

Thursday : Auspicious (Manglik) works, Yagya, Havan, worshipping, peaceful religious works, fast, oblation to the deads (Pitri Sharadh) , temple, installing of idol, Alankaar, education, knowledge related works, learning in general, Shaastras, truthful works, wearing new clothes & trading thereof, ornaments, starting living in house, doctor, medicine, trading in medicine, physical works, health related works, physical works, development & expanding works, king, wealth, trees, gold, silver, elephant, horse, bullock, transport, travel. See Yajna and Yagyas ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Agnihotra. ... Veda redirects here. ...

Friday: Good for starting dance, music, singing painting; luxurious works, festivals, wearing new clothes & ornaments, friendship, worshipping sex God (Kamdev), females, passionate women, sex, passion, prostitutes, beds, increase in semen, fragrance, comedy, laughter, cows, trade related to food grain & agriculture, farming, selling & purchase of land, sugar cane, juicy foods, gems, gold, silver, coffer, transport, lotus, earth, medicine.

Saturday : Entering into new house & city, trading with deceit & forgery, telling lies, dreadful deeds, insurgency, works related to obstruction, trading of arms & ammunition, poisoning, bereft of courtesy, usage of iron & steel, arm & armory, dead, servant, debased person, old persons, thief, buffalo, camel, birds, trapping of elephant, stable works, profession related to capturing, collection of houses, departure, broken utensils, glass, stones, learning secret Mantras from Guru (Deeksha), service.

According to Sage Narad, Acharya Garga, Ramdeen, & host of other exponents it is opined that it is beneficial & augurs fortunate effects to initiate & conduct works related to iron on Saturdays. With this the learned readers may help remove doubts / superstition in certain parts of the country that purchase or sale of iron items, & doing works related to iron (steel) on Saturdays is inauspicious.

Logics for selection of weekdays

Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus & Saturn in order are the rulers of the weekdays. Depending upon the inherent natures of the ruling planets, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday are auspicious, benefic & good days; while Sunday, Tuesday & Saturday in general are malefic & cruel days. Tuesday & Saturday are maximum malefic, while Sunday is partially malefic. Auspicious & Manglik works are done on benefic days; while cruel, sinful (Paap Karamas), unethical works in general; & the specified works are done on Saturday, Tuesday & Sunday. Some benefic works also fructify on malefic days depending upon the nature of the work & special dictums regarding Muhurt (election). There is no very tight demarcation of the allocated works for the weekdays, and the day is selected based on the type of work, planet signifying the work, time of starting & host of other factors related to the weekday.

Nature of Sunday is fixed / stationary; of Monday is movable; of Tuesday is cruel; of Wednesday is mixed / ordinary; of Thursday is small / short; of Friday is sweet; & of Saturday is sharp / horrible. When constellation (occupied by the Moon) & day lord are of same nature then, the combined efficacy increases many folds – like when asterisms of Rohini & 3 Uttras coincide on a Sunday; fixed / stationary types of works fructify.

Thursday, Friday & Sunday are effective during daytime; Monday, Tuesday & Saturday are effective during night-time while Mercury is effective both during daytime & night-time.

Malefic effect of Sunday, Tuesday & Saturday does not exist after mid-day. Some opine that “Vaar Dosha” (evil effects of weekday) does not prevail during night (Acharya Chandeshwar).

Colour of the work: Consistent with the colour of the ruling planet of the day, it is beneficial to conduct work with that colour on the weekday ruled by the planet .The Sun’s colour is red mixed with black or blood red; Moon’s - white; Mars’ - pale red; Mercury’s - grass green; Jupiter’s - yellow; Venus’s - swarthy (dark skin) & Saturn’s - black. Wearing of the clothes of the above stated colours during planets’ weekdays is beneficial to the user. Aspirant may also use colours ruled by the rulers of the weekdays. Some opine that, copper-red, white, ultra red, blue, ultra yellow, variegated (mixed, spotted) & black are the colours ruled by the planets from the Sun to Saturn.

Like for election of white washing / painting of a house certain criteria have been laid down. Meeting those requirements, the colour of the white washing / painting if done in yellow on Thursday or in green shade on Wednesday, enhances the beneficence. Similar guidance is taken in respect of other usages of the colours. Saturday is not recommended to sow seeds, but is considered fruitful to sow seeds of black grains, more profitable if Saturn is in the rising sign.

Shiva, Parvati, Ganesh, Vishnu, Brahma, Indra & Yama are tutelary lords of the weekdays in the order. Each day has Adhi Devta (superior lords) also, which are Agni, Jal, Bhumi, Hari, Indra, Indrani & Brahma. Desired results are obtained by worshipping (Smaran) tutelary lords & Adhi Devatas on their weekdays.

Based on nature & signification of the weekday, day lord, tutelary lord and other electional considerations following works (& works related to the mentioned items) are recommended for conduction & initiation in different weekdays. It is opined that on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday all types of works fructify; while on Sunday, Tuesday & Saturday only prescribed activities fructify. If on a Sunday the Sun is strong, it is extremely beneficial to see king & do works related to king (in the modern context – works related to administration & government is beneficial). If the Moon is strong on a Monday then all types of the works fructify. Similarly on Tuesday - war; Wednesday - education (study of Shaastras); Thursday - marriage; Friday - travel & on Saturday receiving initiatory Mantras of Yagya (a ceremony in which oblations are offered) are beneficial. According to Brihat Jaatak (104/61-63) works allocated to the weekday gets fruition when conducted on the same weekday & when either of the following also coincides: The Vedas are part of the Hindu Shruti; these religious scriptures form part of the core of the Brahminical and Vedic traditions within Hinduism and are the inspirational, metaphysical and mythological foundation for later Vedanta, Yoga, Tantra and even Bhakti forms of Hinduism. ...

a)day lord is in Upchaya (3,6,10,11) signs from radical Moon's sign. Hand-coloured version of the anonymous Flammarion woodcut. ...

b)day lord is in the election ascendant. [Image:Natal Chart -- Adam. ...

c)sign ruled by the day lord is rising, or

d)day lord is in angle.

Acharya Varahamihira has stressed that on non- compliance to the above, aspirant may not get any fruitful result; like as one does not get a drop of water even after going to the sea. Varahamihira (505 – 587) was an Indian astronomer, mathematician, and astrologer born in Ujjain. ...

Thus accordingly, if an aspirant wants to start education, he may choose auspicious day as Thursday. Better if he selects Hora of Thursday, and the ruling planet of the day Jupiter is in the rising sign. To further fortify the election, he may select Sagittarius or Pisces as the rising sign; and if either of these signs are 3, 6, 10 or 11th sign from his radical ascendant or from the natal Moon sign; the election shall be extremely fortified. To find such highly beneficial election one may have to wait for a long time. Natal is a former British colony, and a South African province. ...

The day when the Moon is weak, or Mars or Saturn is retrograde, is not auspicious. But if such a day lord is in 11th in the election chart, then the said Dosha does not prevail, & benefic results are felt. A day is inauspicious, when the day lord is set or afflicted (Brihat Daivygya Ranjan). That day whose lord is retrograde, causes destruction in many ways if used in election of travel.

Acharya Shripati opines that if the day-lord is in Upchaya (3,6,10,11) houses from the election ascendant, the work fructifies. And if it is not in the said Upchaya houses then, it does not fructify even after efforts (Brihat Daivygya Ranjan).

Omens & portents and their significations in Hindu Electional astrology

Omens play a vital role in execution of elections. Omen seen or heard or even visualized at the initiation of an activity, certainly foretells fate / success of the activity. Omens & portents (Shakun & Utpaats) is a useful branch of India astrology, which includes interpretation of dreams, status of living & non-living items in the environment, sounds produced by human & animals, portents, mode of pacification of adverse omens & portents. It acts as a guide in horary astrology, to clinch the issue when there is a stalemate. Coming events cast their shadows before & it is the ingenuity & skill of the interpreters to decode omens correctly for their profitable usage in their daily life. now. ... Horary astrology is a very old branch of astrology by which an astrologer will try to answer a question by drawing up an astrological chart or horoscope for the exact time and place at which that question came to mind or when it was put to them. ...

Treatises on omen (Shakun) have commended that omen has the final say in Election. Omens seen at the start of an action does foretell its success. In case adverse omen is seen or heard or even visualized; the activity should not be initiated.

Omen is a wonderful knowledge which acts like a medicine. Vasant Raj in his treatise titled ‘Vasantraj Shakunan’ - an authoritative book on the subject - has opined that when ephemeral elements (Tithi, Nakshatra, election ascendant etc.) are fully auspicious & efficacious (Uttam & Gunyukta), fortified ascendant & strong Moon is present, but there prevails an inauspicious omen (Shakun) then, nothing materializes regarding election.

Some opine that an election clinched only on the basis of an omen, does not have lasting effects. Some has opined that in the matter like making a theft or the like activities, omen is to considered. The treatises on Hindu /Vedic electional astrology have dilated omens in details in travel elections. On seeing an inauspicious omen, the person should return (not undertake journey), & recite Pranayam (a specific Mantra’s recitation) eleven times & then start the journey. If inauspicious omen is again is seen, then he should return & recite Pranayam 16 times & start the journey. And if inauspicious omen is again observed at the third start of the journey, the journey should be abandoned. Best of the sages agree with this, & from this one may infer the importance given to omens in elections. Jyotisha (, in Hindi and English usage Jyotish; sometimes called Hindu astrology, Indian astrology, and/or Vedic astrology) is the Hindu system of astrology, one of the six disciplines of Vedanga, and regarded as one of the oldest schools of ancient astrology to have had an independent origin, affecting all other... In Tibet, many Buddhists carve mantras into rocks as a form of devotion. ...

One must develop faculty of interpretation of omen seen or heard or even visualized at the initiation of an activity, & use it profitably. In case of adverse omen of high potency, execution of an election should be withheld / postponed.

Interpretation of omens Omens or portents are signs encountered fortuitously that are believed to foretell the future. ...

Exponents have laid down rules to interpret omens, examine potency of an omen & timing of event based on omens. Potency of an omen is examined based on its position with respect from the observer (front / back / left / right / higher & lower level), position of omen in geographical direction (East-South-West-North), time of its observation, motion / speed of the omen, sound produced / heard, expression, place where it is observed.

Here are some items & persons signifying auspicious / favourable & inauspicious / unfavourable omens. The list in no means is exhaustive, but provides adequate information. Omens differ from place to place, country to country & religion to religion.

Items signifying omens Omens or portents are signs encountered fortuitously that are believed to foretell the future. ...

Auspicious items: Following fifty items are auspicious items & seeing them is auspicious at all the times. Curd, milk, rice, pot filled with water, ripe food, mustard, sandal, mirror, fresh green grass (Durva- a kind of grass), conch shell, meat, fish, soil (wet), a bright yellow pigment prepared from urine of cow (Gorochan), cow dung, cow, honey, idol of god, Veena (a musical instrument), fruit, seat of king, flower, black items used to decorate eyes (Anjan / Kajal / Surma), ornaments, hand weapon, beetle leaves, conveyance, palanquin (Palki - man carried conveyance), a covered pot or box to keep medicine or wine (Sharavsanput) , flag, parasol (Chhatra), hand fan, clothes, lotus, Kakash (pot), glowing fire, elephant, goats, drums, device to control elephant (Ankush), tail of animal used to whisk flies (Chaamar), gems, gold, silver, copper, herd of tied animals or an animal whose legs are tied, medicine, drink, tree with fruit, fresh vegetables.

Inauspicious items: A sparkle without smoke, ash, fuel-wood-cow dug cake (Upla), rope, mud, device used to make powder by hammering action (Tilkuta), cotton, husk (Tush), bones, opened hair (untied hair), black item, iron, bark of a tree (Valkal), skin of a tree, black sesame (Til) or black pulse, stone, stool, snake, medicine, oil, raw sugar, boneless meat, empty or broken utensil, salt, dry grass, butter milk, wood, iron chain, rain & wind.

Omens related to persons Omens or portents are signs encountered fortuitously that are believed to foretell the future. ...

Auspicious persons: Sight of the following persons is auspicious: a king, happy Brahmin, prostitute, virgin girl, gentle person, well dressed person sitting on a horse or ox, a fair complexion lady in white dress & wearing white garland on her fore head; a pious Brahmin wearing white clothes-sandal & flowers-having properly fed & having received donations, reciting Mantras; a lady with a man or either of them having fruit in his or her hands- seen in front; a child saying something on his own; a beautiful person, person dressed in white clothes-wearing white garland, speaking sweetly if is found coming from front or right side during journey or at the time of entrance- it is an auspicious omen. A Brahmin (anglicised from the Sanskrit word IAST ; Devanagari ), also known as Vipra, Dvija, Dvijottama (best of the Dvijas), (god on Earth) is the highest caste in Indian caste system within Hindu society. ... A Brahmin (anglicised from the Sanskrit word IAST ; Devanagari ), also known as Vipra, Dvija, Dvijottama (best of the Dvijas), (god on Earth) is the highest caste in Indian caste system within Hindu society. ...

Inauspicious persons: A person doing vomiting; hair-less or clean shaved head; having any body part severed; naked; lowest cast; body part oiled; ill; dirty; angry, drunkard; having long hair (Jatadhari); quarrelsome; having black complexion; opened hair; sitting on a camel / ass / buffalo; loudly weeping; eunuch; ascetic; a lady wearing black clothes & black garland on her fore-head; a lady having menstruation; pregnant woman.

Abhijit Muhurt

Abhijit Muhurt is a powerful election as per Hindu astrology. Exponents of Vedic / Hindu electional astrology have prescribed Abhijit Muhurt (election) as on of the most powerful election & has general acceptance of exponents for initiating a wide spectrum of life activities, especially for fruition of worldly activities. Its Puranik name is ‘Abhijit or Kutup Muhurt’. This election (Muhurt) is also called ‘Swami Tithiyansha’, ‘Vijay Unhurt’ & ‘Chaturlagna’. It is ruled by Abhijit (Vega 19) asterism, a benefic one. Jyotisha (, in Hindi and English usage Jyotish; sometimes called Hindu astrology, Indian astrology, and/or Vedic astrology) is the Hindu system of astrology, one of the six disciplines of Vedanga, and regarded as one of the oldest schools of ancient astrology to have had an independent origin, affecting all other... Jyotisha (, in Hindi and English usage Jyotish; sometimes called Hindu astrology, Indian astrology, and/or Vedic astrology) is the Hindu system of astrology, one of the six disciplines of Vedanga, and regarded as one of the oldest schools of ancient astrology to have had an independent origin, affecting all other...

It has power to annihilate / destroy numerous malevolent influences in elections. However, its efficacy is enhanced by presence of special Muhurt Yogas, prescribed beneficial Hindu ephemeris (Panchang) elements, luminous Moon, fortified & purified ascendant, specific disposition of election related planets, favourable transits of the planets to the aspirant etc. etc. This election is that powerful that some exponents have praised to the extent that when a suitable election is not available, it can be selected for fruition of the desires. An ephemeris (plural: ephemerides) (from the Greek word ephemeros = daily) was, traditionally, a table providing the positions (given in a Cartesian coordinate system, or in right ascension and declination or, for astrologers, in longitude along the zodiacal ecliptic), of the Sun, the Moon, the planets, asteroids or comets in the... [Image:Natal Chart -- Adam. ...

This election is as or similarly powerful as Vijay Dashmi, Ravi Yoga, Sade-Teen Muhurt, Sarva-Karya-Arambha Muhurt, Gow-Dhuli, and Vijay Muhurt & Amrit Ghatis for initiating a wide spectrum of life activities.

Abhijit Muhurt starts from 24 minutes before the Local Noon Time (LNT) & remains till 24 minutes thereafter (total duration 48 minutes) for 12-hour duration of daytime. For variable length of daytime its duration should be calculated proportional to non-nocturnal (daytime) length. Proportional election time (total duration) of this election is 15th part of the daytime length. Thus at a place of activity on a given day the election shall be current during:

LNT ± [(proportional election time) ÷ 2]

=[(Sunset time + Sunrise time)÷2] ± [(Sunsettime - Sunrisetime)÷ 30]

For example if Sunrise is at 07.00 GMT & the Sunset time is 18.00 GMT at a place of an activity then, its total duration shall be 44 minutes (11 h ÷2 = 44 m). Local Noon Time shall be 12.30 GMT. The said election time shall start from 12.08 & ends at 12.52 GMT (12.30 ± 22 m). For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ...

In the corresponding duration during night-time, equally auspicious election prevails which is called ‘Brahma Muhurt’. Most of the authoritative writers have eulogized this Muhurt as suitable to initiate all types of works, & as the most powerful & efficacious Muhurt capable of removing plurality of maleficence (Doshas).

Lord Shiva killed a powerful demon named Tripurasur in this Muhurt. This Muhurt has blessing of Lord Vishnu who destroys innumerable Doshas with His Sudarshan Chakra during the currency of this Muhurt. Aspirants (not having in-depth knowledge of Muhurt astrology) may select this powerful election for day-to-day life activities without going into intricacies of the knowledge regarding election & ephemeris.

Exceptions : But this powerful Muhurt is not suitable for auspicious / sacraments (Manglik activities like marriage, Upanayana etc.) functions on Wednesdays, as it forms a malefic Muhurt. Further travel in the South direction should be refrained during this powerful election.

Some exponents have advised that ± 4 minutes of time (total 8 minutes) from the junction of forenoon & after-noon (mid-day), and also the first & latter part of night (mid-night - Mahanisha) are malefic & should be refrained in a benefic Muhurt (elections). Thus aspirants should not use this election during LNT ± 4 minutes.

Readers shall find that some of the countries whose birth took place in the said election have thrived & progressed merely by virtues of this powerful election.

Phonetical Astrology (Swar Shaastra) - its significance in electional astrology

Swar Shaastra – is a unique oriental knowledge based on breathing and speech. Sound is one of the most effective energies playing leading role in interpersonal and spiritual development. The exponents of jyotisha /Hindu / Indian astrology had mastered this knowledge and had gifted numerous treatises (Shiv Swarodaya, Samarsaar, Narpatijacharya, seven Yamalaas) on this subject. However, subtleties of its usage and application are still kept highly secret. It has been held that for maximum possible success in a venture, assistance from harmonious sound is essential. Jyotisha (, in Hindi and English usage Jyotish; sometimes called Hindu astrology, Indian astrology, and/or Vedic astrology) is the Hindu system of astrology, one of the six disciplines of Vedanga, and regarded as one of the oldest schools of ancient astrology to have had an independent origin, affecting all other...

As opined by exponents of Hindu electional astrology, electional astrology is not merely selecting a suitable moment through astrology, but ensuring that harmonious / beneficial environment prevails through incantation of holy sound / Mantras and the aspirant has the right mode of breathing to attain highest feasible success in the venture. This highly developed branch of knowledge has fundamental role in spiritual evolution of human being through various mode of breathing (Pranayam & Yogas), incantation of Mantras and fine art of music. Its derived applications are found in selection (election) of suitable time for initiation of life (and also day-to-day) activities based on name of person; judging compatibility among persons; using suitable style of breathing while initiation of specific activity; horary astrology, and providing vital assistance in clinching the issue; independent mode to decipher future; selection of breathing mode for health maintenance and removal of illness; enchantment of persons. It is a subject in itself and its application in electional astrology is very briefly given for delight and benefit of aspirants. In Tibet, many Buddhists carve mantras into rocks as a form of devotion. ... Hatha Yoga posture Yoga is a form of mysticism that developed on the Indian subcontinent in the Hindu cultural context. ... In Tibet, many Buddhists carve mantras into rocks as a form of devotion. ... Horary astrology is a very old branch of astrology by which an astrologer will try to answer a question by drawing up an astrological chart or horoscope for the exact time and place at which that question came to mind or when it was put to them. ...

There are three modes of breathing, viz, flow from left nostril, flow from right nostril & flow from both the nostrils. The last mode is generally for a short duration when breathing switches from left to right & vice versa. Mode of breathing can be checked by examining air flow while exhaling. When breath is flowing from both the nostrils, the time is beneficial for worshipping & devotional activities only; all other activities must not be then initiated. Following are some of the specific activities which should be initiated when left or right nostrils are active. Some activities are listed under both the modes, which the aspirant may select based on the functional / piousness of the activity. In general for pious activities are initiated during currency of left nostril.

Activities recommended during running of left nostril:

It is beneficial / auspicious in long distance travels; charity; donation; wearing of clothes and ornaments; treaty & agreement; installation of God’s idol; practicing Yoga; oblation of fire for peace; worshipping; marriage; administering of medicine, treating of difficult illness, removing poison; starting of education-singing-dancing-playing musical instruments; discussion on dance - drama; stationary & fixed works; entering into house - city - village; coronation, seeing king (high official, master, employer); sweet & friendly activities, making friends; auspicious deeds; teachings; initiation of Mantras; leaning of futurity knowledge; collection of domestic items - wealth & grains; starting of water tank-pond-well; peaceful & developmental works; trade (give & take by the hand presenting the mode of breathing); agriculture works, sowing seeds, buying agricultural land.

Activities recommended during running of right nostril:

Currency of breathing through right nostril is auspicious / beneficial for performing accurate & difficult works; writing alphabets; learning and practicing use of arms and weapons; destruction of enemy war, attack, encounter; enmity; inflicting punishment; breaking / splitting; gambling; bathing; taking food; sleeping; sex, visiting women & prostitutes, enchanting females, attracting others; creating fear, cruel works; short distance travel; entry into house; boarding ship / big boat; drinking intoxicants, administration of poison, removal of poison; usage of Mantras; study of holy books; study & teaching of difficult & destructive branches of knowledge climbing mountains & forts; riding on horse / elephant and transports; physical exercise; sale of animals; crossing pond-river; taking medicine; giving donations; sale-purchase; grinding of bricks-stones-wood-metals; conduction of ‘Six-Works’: “beating, charming, hindering, enmity, vexing & subduing”.

Aspirant user of this knowledge must change mode of breathing suitably at the time of initiating specific desired activity. When left nostril is working, body gets cooled; while right nostril is working, the body gets heated up. Most of the practicing electional astrologers have observed that compliance to the dictums of Swar Shaastra is more efficacious than omens.

Books on electional astrology

Books on western electional astrology

• Carmen Astrologorum - (Dorotheus of Sidon, 1st century CE - book V (in Pingree edition of Arabic translation)
• Peri Katarkhōn - (Maximus - astrologer of 2nd century CE)
• Electional astrology – (Vivian E. Robson)
• Electional astrology – (Joann Hamper)
• Electional astrology : art of timing - (Mountain astrologer)
• Authoritative Text on Electional
• Astrology restored - (William Ramesey)

Classical treatises / books on Vedic / Hindu electional astrology

Following is list of the treatises on Vedic / Hindu / India electional (Muhurt / Muhurtha astrology. Election has also been dealt in other books but these are exclusive books on the subject. Electional astrology has also been dealt exhaustively / partly in some of the Samhitas whose list is also appended. These books are in Sanskrit, but those available in English translation or commentary are marked as * & in bold letters.

• Adbhuta Sagaar
• Brihannarad
• Brihatdaivygyaranjan
• Brihatjyotisaar
• Daivygyamanoranjan
• Daivygyamanohar Granth
• Ganak Mandan
• Gian Manjari
• Hindu Electional Astrology (in English)
• Jaganmohan Granth
• Jyotiprakash
• Jyotirnibandh
• Jyotish Ratan
• Jyotisha Tattwa
• Jyotishsaar
• Jyotish Chintamani
• Jyotirvidabharnam
• Kaal Khanda
• Kaal Nirnaya Deepika
• Kaal Prakashika *
• Madhaveeyam
• Muhurtarnava
• Muhurt Bhaskar
• Muhurt Chintamani *
• Muhurt Chudamani
• Muhurt Darpaan
• Muhurt Deepak
• Muhurt Deepika
• Muhurt Ganpati
• Muhurt Kalpadrum
• Muhurt Maala
• Muhurt Manjari
• Muhurt Martanda
• Muhurt Muktaavali
• Muhurt Prakash
• Muhurt Saagar
• Muhurt Sangraha
• Muhurt Tattva
• Muhurt Tattvapradeep
• Muhurtarnava
• Muktaavali
• Narpatijacharyaaswarodaya
• Naardeeya
• Nibandh Chudamani
• Poorva Kaalamrit
• Rajmartanda
• Ratan Koosh
• Ratanmaala
• Samarsaar
• Shiv Swarodaya *
• Vaivahaar Pradeep
• Vivah Kautuhal
• Vivah Patal
• Vivah Pradeep
• Vivah Saar
• Vivah Vrindavan
• Vyvahaarochchya
• Yoga Yatra
• Vyvaharsaar
• SAMHITAS : Following is list of Samhitas; treatises on mundane, omens, portents, electional, meteorology etc.
• Brahmarshi Samhita
• Brihaspati Samhita
• Brihat Samhita *
• Charak Samhita
• Guru Samhita
• Kashyap Samhita
• Lomasha Samhita
• Maanav Samhita
• Naagarjun Samhita
• Narad Samhita
• Shakalya Samhita
• Samaas Samhita
• Samhita Pradeep
• Samhita Sidhhanta
• Satya Samhita
• Sur Samhita
• Vaikhaan Samhita
• Vasist Samhita
• Hindu Electional Astrology

Notes and references

[1] Florida Vedic College

[2] " A Brief History of Astrology" by Dr. Jai Maharaj

[3] - "Astrology and Religion Nexus - see Hinduism & astrology

[4] "History Vedic Indian Astrology Hindu Astrology Branches of Astrology"

[5] "American College of Vedic Astrology" - Explore & learn about Vedic Astrology.

[6] - a tribute to a Vedic astrologer.

[7]- Astrology books: Horary and electional, page 1; Describes contents of electional activities covered in four famous books on Western Electional astrology.

[8] - Title index; no details of any Western electional astrology book of BCE era.

[9] "Electional Asrology" by Vivian B Robson - (p-3) "... for no book on Electional Astrology has ever before been published, ..."

[10] - Sage Vasishtha - author of many treatises on Yoga, Spiritrulism & Vedic astrology, according to Hindu Mythology.

[11] - "Vasishta head" - found to be around 3700 B.C.

[12] - era in which Sage Vasishtha existed

[13]-"Vasishtha Samhita" - One of the most ancient treatise on Vedic Electional astrology, written in pre Vedic era.

External links

• Online High precision Panchangam for your city a tool for muhurtha
• Articles on Vedic Astrology and Muhurta
• Extensive Article on Electional Astrology (by a Notable Modern Astrologer)
• Good Information regarding Electional Astrology (from Renaissance Astrology)
• Electional Astrology through History (from an astrology web site)

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Electional Astrology Books

• [14] "Hindu Electional Astrology" - a compendium on Vedic / Hindu system of electional (Muhurt) astrology detailing their principles, prescriptions & database of over 250 elections of important life activities.

• [15]-"Vasishtha Samhita" - One of the most ancient treatise on Vedic Electional astrology, written in pre Vedic era.

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