Every year, whenever a festival tithi begins on one Gregorian date and ends on another, one confusion immediately starts:Should the festival be observed on the day the tithi begins, or on the next day?Radha Ashtami 2026 is a good example.The Ashtami Tithi begins on September 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM and ends on September 19,…
Radha Ashtami is celebrated on September 19, 2026, on Bhadrapada Shukla Ashtami. Traditionally, Radha Rani is worshipped during Madhyahna, or the noon period. The festival is especially important across Braj, Barsana and Vrindavan, where it is celebrated as the appearance day of Shri Radha.For most people celebrating at home, the puja does not have to…
Every year, one question quietly comes up between Janmashtami and Radha Ashtami.Why does Radha Ashtami come around 15 days after Krishna Janmashtami? Is there any deeper meaning behind this gap?The first answer comes from the lunar calendar.Krishna Janmashtami is observed on Krishna Paksha Ashtami, the eighth tithi of the waning phase of the Moon. Radha…
Chinese zodiac animals face varied energies during the Autumnal Equinox and Mid-Autumn Festival. Some zodiac signs require careful attention to finances and communication this week. Others may experience smoother progress in practical matters and relationships. The week emphasizes balance, family connections, and fair exchange for all. Reviewing commitments and practicing gratitude are key actions for…
General:Today’s lesson is plain. Watch your spending and watch your temper. The Moon pressures your financial zone, while Saturn, your ruler, makes every imbalance feel heavier than it should. If money leaks through thoughtless purchases, travel extras, subscriptions, or social obligations, stress can build by evening. You’ll need discipline from the first half of the…
The week of September 21st to 27th, 2026, marks a spiritual shift towards ancestor remembrance. Ganesh Visarjan and Anant Chaturdashi occur on September 25th, followed by Purnima Shraddha. Pitru Paksha, a significant period for ancestral rituals, begins on September 27th. Mercury enters Libra on September 26th, emphasizing diplomacy and communication in partnerships. Auspicious timings are…
General:The weather is turning to your advantage Today is a day of change. Work pressure starts to ease, and concerns that were buried like stones in your pocket are less burdensome as your day progresses. Jupiter assists you in your work and the Moon helps you bring people of value closer to your doorstep. This…
General:It’s a calm day, not boring or gloomy. The pace of events is in a consistent pattern, and for a lot of Aquarians it can be a comforting feeling. Saturn makes expectations realistic and the Moon is able to balance outflow and inflow thus ensuring that expenses and earnings generally match on the other. There’s…
General:You may wake up ready to take on something bigger than usual. That’s your sign’s natural fire, and today it rises with force. Mars pushes courage to the front, while the Moon adds movement, so you’ll want action, challenge, maybe even a bit of risk. Small journeys are likely too, perhaps for errands, work, a…
General:You’ll have to pull yourself together a bit today. There’s some laziness in the air, and at the same time an odd inner restlessness, as if your body wants rest but your mind keeps tapping its foot. The Moon stirs that unease, yet Mars gives courage underneath it. Once you take one bold step, the…
