What is The Role of Tithi and Nakshatra in Vedic Astrology
Tithi and Nakshatra: These are two most important facts in vedic astrology while doing a puja or checking a good muhrat. Below is the detail description and comparison between tithi and nakshatra.
What Is Tithi?
A Tithi means a lunar day in the Hindu calendar. It is based on the movement of the Moon. There are 30 Tithis in a lunar month. Each Tithi shows a different moon phase — like Amavasya (new moon), Purnima (full moon), and others. Tithis are divided into two parts. They are
- Shukla Paksha (bright half – waxing moon)
- Krishna Paksha (dark half – waning moon)
Each Tithi carries a different energy. Some days are good for starting new work, while others are better for rest, prayer, or spiritual activities.
What Is Nakshatra?
A Nakshatra is a constellation or group of stars. In Vedic astrology, the sky is divided into 27 Nakshatras (some say 28). Each Nakshatra has its own name and meaning. Your birth Nakshatra (called Janma Nakshatra) is the Nakshatra in which the Moon was placed at the time of your birth.
Each Nakshatra affects your personality, emotions, thinking style, and behavior. It also plays a big role in marriage matching, naming ceremonies, and daily predictions.
Why Are Tithi and Nakshatra Important in Astrology?
Let’s look at the reasons why these two are very important in our daily and spiritual life.
- Choosing the Right Time (Muhurta)
When we want to do something important — like marriage, griha pravesh (house warming), or starting a business — we must check the Tithi and Nakshatra. Some Tithis like Dwitiya, Panchami, Dashami, Ekadashi, and Trayodashi are considered auspicious. Some Nakshatras like Rohini, Pushya, Uttara Phalguni, etc., are good for important events. Right timing brings success and peace. - Birth Chart and Personality
Your Janma Tithi and Janma Nakshatra give clues about your character, strengths, and life path. Such as
- A person born on Saptami Tithi may be confident and good at leadership.
- A person born in Ashwini Nakshatra may be active, brave, and fast in work.
- Marriage Matching (Kundli Milan)
In Hindu culture, before marriage, astrologers check the Nakshatra of bride and groom. The system of Guna Milan (like Nadi, Bhakoot, etc.) depends on Nakshatra. It helps in checking compatibility, health, and family harmony. Tithi is also checked to choose the right wedding date. - Daily Panchang and Planning
Many people read the Panchang (Hindu calendar) daily, which shows:
- Tithi
- Nakshatra
- Yoga
- Karana
- Vaar (weekday)
It helps in deciding which day is good or bad for travel, shopping, or religious work.
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