Tithi and Yoga

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1 Tithi and Yoga

Among the Pancha-Anga (5 limbs) the Tithi and Yoga emerge from the movements of

the Sun and the Moon.

These two give rise to two Guru’s, namely Brihaspati (Jupiter) and Shukracharya

(Venus). The former is the embodiment of the Akasha Tattwa or binding element

which keeps all forms together and at peace, whilst the latter is the

embodiment of the Jala Tattwa which sustains the native in this birth, just as

the rain feeds the earth and causes the growth of crops. These are very

important in Muhurta, as well as Prasna and can also be used in natal charts to

see the trends of events to come (Dasa Pravesh Chakra).

1.1 Tithi

1.1.1 Calculation

Tithi is calculated by deducting the difference in degrees between Sun and Moon,

and dividing this by 12 degrees. The qoutient+1 will indicate the Tithi you were

born on.

There are 30 tithi’s, which form the basis of the lunar calendar and are used to

determine times of worship, Muhurta and we can even use them for timing events

in Jyotish.

 

These 30 tithi’s spread over 2 pakshas, or 2 fortnights (time between full moon

and new moon). The phase of waxing, i.e. increasing motion towards the full

moon is called Sukla paksha. The other is called Krishna paksha.

The Tithi’s are hence divided into two halves.. Those which occur in Sukla

paksha, and those which occur in Krishna paksha. This gives us 14 tithis which

repeat twice (14x2=28), whilst the last two – Full moon and New moon occur only

once a month, giving a total of 28+2=30 Tithi’s in a month.

 

Tithi #

Tithi name

Graha lord

1,9

Pratipad, Navami

Sun

2,10

Dwiteeya, Dashami

Moon

3,11

Triteeya, Ekadasi

Mars

4,12

Chaturthi, Dwadasi

Mercury

5,13

Panchami, Trayodasi

Jupiter

6,14

Shasti, Chaturdasi

Venus

7,Full Moon

Saptami, Pournimasya

Saturn

8, New Moon

Ashtami, Amavasya

Rahu

 

The Tithi embodies the Jala Tattwa and is very important for the native. The

Tithi a native is born on holds great sway in deciding the native’s passions in

this birth. A person born on Triteeya Tithi has a lot of aggression in them

(Mars – 3rd house) and is often tempted to express themselves very violently,

and may have some mastery over weapons. However a native born on Dashami tithi

maybe greatly attracted to fame and success (Moon in 10th) and hence also needs

to control these aspirations. Similarly in a muhurta chart its important to

choose the appropriate tithi will will correspond well to the focus of the

muhurta. Whilst in natal charts the passion or innate desire and its fulfilment

is seen from the Tithi Pravesh Chakra.

1.2 Yoga

1.2.1 Calculation

Yoga is found by adding the longitude (starting from Aries) of the Sun and Moon.

This result should be divided by 13:20 degrees. The quotient+1 indicates a

Nakshatra number.

This number will reveal one of the 27 Yoga’s, and should be counted from Pushya Nakshatra.

The reason for the counting starting from Pushya is because its deity is

Brihaspati who is the guru of the demigods, and hence Jupiter. “Among Guru’s I

am Brihaspati!” – Sri Krishna. These Yoga refer to the union or

Sambandha/relationship with the people around you.

The 27 Yogas are given as follows, and their lords are as per the Vimshottari scheme:

Yoga #

Yoga Name

Graha

1,10,19

Vishkumbha, Ganda, Parigha

Sat

2,11,20

Priti, Vridhi, Shiva

Merc

3,12,21

Ayushman, Dhruva, Siddha

Ketu

4,13,22

Saubhagya, Vyaghata, Sadhya

Ven

5,14,23

Shobhna, Harshna, Shubha

Sun

6,15,24

Atiganda, Vajra, Shukla

Moon

7,16,25

Sukarma, Siddhi, Brahma

Mars

8,17,26

Dhriti, Vyatipata, Indra

Rah

9,18,27

Shula, Variyan, Vaidhriti

Jup

 

The Yoga we are born on shows how we get along with the world and will show the

success of any type of relationship. In a Muhurta chart its important that the

various working forces helping to achieve a common goal work together and

enmity doesn’t arise. This can be extended to Natal charts as well…

 

 

This and the 3 other constituents of the Panchanga will be taught and discussed

in full length on the 21st of September in the Weekend Workshop:

 

Muhurta Principles & mundane astrology

For more information on attending this refer to: http://srath.com/conf/2003_workshop.htm

Hope this helps.

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