The 15 Tithis

1st Tithi Pratipat The presiding deity of the first Tithi in Brahma and is good for all types of auspicious and religious ceremonies. 2nd Tithi Dwitiya Vidhatr rules this Tithi and is good for the laying of foundations for buildings and other things of a permanent nature. 3rd Tithi Tritiya Visnu is the lord of this day and is good for the cuttings of ones hair and nails and shaving. 4th Tithi Chaturthi Yama is lord of the 4th Tithi, which is good for the destruction of ones enemies, the removal of obstacles, and acts of combat. 5th Tithi Panchami The Moon rules this day, which is favourable for administering medicine, the purging of poisons, and surgery. 6th Tithi Shasthi Karttikeya presides over this day and is favourable for coronations, meeting new friends, festivities, and enjoyment. 7th Tithi Saptami The 7th Tithi is ruled by Indra; one may begin a journey, buy conveyances, and deal with other such things as a movable nature. 8th Tithi Asthami The Vasus rule this day, which is good for taking up arms, building of ones defenses, and fortification. 9th Tithi Navami The Serpent rules this day, with is suitable for killing enemies, acts of destruction, and violence. 10th Tithi Dasami

The day is ruled by Dharma and is auspicious for acts of virtue, religious functions, spiritual practices, and other pious activities. 11th Tithi Ekadasi Rudra rules this day; fasting, devotional activities, and remembrance of the Supreme Lord are very favourable. 12th Tithi Dvadasi The Sun rules this day, which is auspicious for religious ceremonies the lighting of the sacred fire, and the performance of ones duties. 13th Tithi Trayodasi The day is ruled by Cupid and is good for forming friendships, sensual pleasures, and festivities. 14th Tithi Chaturdasi Kali rules this day suitable for administering poison and calling of elementals and spirits. 15th Tithi Amavasya or Purnima The Vasve-devas rule the New Moon suitable for the propitiation of the Manes and performance of austerities.

The 27 Yogas
01 VISHKAMBHA The Yoga is Vishkambha (Supported) prevails over others, victorious over enemies, obtains property, wealthy. 02 PRITI The Yoga is Priti (Fondness) well-liked, attracted to the opposite sex, enjoys life with contentment. 03 AYUSHMAN The Yoga is Ayushman (Long-lived) good health and

longevity, energetic. 04 SAUBHAGYA The Yoga is Saubhagya (Good Fortune) enjoys a comfortable life full of opportunities, happy. 05 SOBHANA The Yoga is Shobhana (Splendor) lustrous body and demeanor sensualist, obsessed with sex. 06 ATIGANDA The Yoga is Atiganda (Danger or obstacles) difficult life due to numerous obstacles and accidents; revengeful and angry. 07 SUKARMA The Yoga is Sukarma (Virtuous) performs noble deeds, magnanimous and charitable, wealthy. 08 DHRITI The Yoga is Dhriti (Determination) enjoys the wealth, goods and spouses of others; indulges in the hospitality of others. 09 SOOLA The Yoga is Shula (Spear, Pain) confrontational and contrary, quarrelsome, angry. 10 GANDA The Yoga is Ganda (Danger or obstacles) flawed morals or ethics, troublesome personality. 11 VRIDDHA The Yoga is Vriddhi (Growth) intelligent, opportunistic and discerning life constantly improves with age. 12 DHRUVA The Yoga is Dhruva (Constant) steady character, able to concentrate and persist, wealthy. 13 VYAGATHA The Yoga is Vyaghata (Beating) cruel, intent on harming others.

14 HARSHANA The Yoga is Harshana (Thrilling) intelligent, delights in merriment and humor. 15 VAJRA The Yoga is Vajra (Diamond, Thunderbolt) well-off, lecherous, unpredictable, forceful. 16 SIDDHI The Yoga is Siddhi (Success) skillful and accomplished in several areas; protector and supporter of others. 17 VYATAPATA The Yoga is Vyatipata (Calamity) prone to sudden mishaps and reversals, fickle and unreliable. 18 VARIYAN The Yoga is Variyana (Comfort) loves ease and luxury, lazy, lascivious. 19 PARIGHA The Yoga is Parigha (Obstruction) encounters many obstacles to progress in life; irritable and meddlesome. 20 SIVA The Yoga is Shiva (Auspicious) honored by superiors and government, placid, learned and religious, wealthy. 21 SIDDHA The Yoga is Siddha (Accomplished) accommodating personality, pleasant nature, interest in ritual and spirituality. 22 SADHYA The Yoga is Sadhya (Amenable) well behaved, accomplished manners and etiquette. 23 SUBHA The Yoga is Shubha (Auspicious) lustrous body and personality, but problems with health; wealthy, irritable. 24 SUKLA The Yoga is Shukla (Bright White) garrulous and flighty,

impatient and impulsive; unsteady and changeable mind. 25 BRAHMA The Yoga is Brahma (Priest, God) trustworthy and confidential, ambitious, good discernment and judgment. 26 INDRA The Yoga is Indra (Chief) interest in education and knowledge; helpful, well-off. 27 VAIDHRITI The Yoga is Vaidhriti (Poor Support) critical, scheming nature; powerful and overwhelming mentally or physically.