The Craftsman's Sunday: Varaha Jayanti and the Steady Hand of Hasta

Sunday, September 13, 2026, arrives with the precision of a craftsman at his bench. The Moon travels through Hasta, the nakshatra of the open palm, symbolizing skill, dexterity, and the ability to manifest with one’s own hands. The Sun, this weekday’s ruling planet, sits at 26 degrees Simha in its own sign (swakshetra), radiating authority from Purva Phalguni pada 4. Add to this a Shukla Paksha Moon in the waxing phase of Bhadrapada, and the day carries a tangible sense of building something real, something that lasts.

The Open Palm and the Waxing Moon

Hasta nakshatra governs the early hours, after which the Moon moves into Chitra. The tithi at sunrise is Shukla Dwitiya, holding briefly before yielding to Tritiya. Together, these two lunar markers speak of a day that begins with gentle continuation and shifts into forward momentum. The Moon at 22 degrees Kanya (Hasta pada 4) is placed in an earth sign, grounding the emotional register in practical matters: work, craft, and tangible results.

The planetary roster for this Sunday is striking. Mercury at 10 degrees Kanya (Hasta pada 1) is both exalted (uchcha) and combust, a paradox that grants sharp intellect while cautioning against overconfidence in communication. Jupiter at 21 degrees Karka (Ashlesha pada 2) is also exalted, lending weight to any undertaking that requires wisdom or counsel. Venus at 7 degrees Tula (Swati pada 1) occupies its own sign, favoring aesthetics, agreements, and financial matters. Mars at 26 degrees Mithuna (Punarvasu pada 3) adds restless energy, while Saturn at 18 degrees Meena (Revati pada 1) remains retrograde, asking for patience with long-term structures. The nodal axis holds Rahu at 4 degrees Kumbha (Dhanishtha pada 4) and Ketu at 4 degrees Simha (Magha pada 2), both retrograde, pointing to tensions between innovation and tradition.

Varaha Jayanti and the Day’s Sacred Thread

This Sunday marks Varaha Jayanti, the celebration of Lord Vishnu’s boar incarnation. The Varaha Avatara is the act of rescuing the Earth itself from the cosmic depths, a myth that resonates with Hasta’s theme of skilled hands pulling order from chaos. The day also falls on the 21st day of the second Chaturmasa period, the four-month sacred observance that anchors the spiritual calendar of Bhadrapada. Rudra Savarni Manvadi is observed as well, connecting this date to the larger cycles of cosmic time.

The yoga for the day is Shukla, transitioning later to Brahma, a pairing that moves from clarity of purpose into creative authority. The karana sequence runs Kaulava first, then Taitila through the bulk of the day, and finally Garaja through the rest of the day. Kaulava favors social interactions and new beginnings in the early morning; Taitila supports structured work through the bulk of the day.

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga and Amrita Siddhi Yoga both hold through the morning hours in the Indian zone, making the morning window doubly auspicious for any meaningful start. Vidaal Yoga is active in that same window. Ravi Yoga takes over in the afternoon, a period that favors bold action. Abhijit Muhurta around midday offers a sweet spot, and Amrit Kalam near dawn is a brief, potent window.

Panchang at a Glance

Raviwara (Sunday), Shukla Paksha, Bhadrapada month. Tithi: Dwitiya to Tritiya. Nakshatra: Hasta to Chitra. Moon sign: Kanya. Yoga: Shukla to Brahma. Karana: Kaulava to Taitila to Garaja. Samvats: Vikram Samvat 2083 (Siddharthi), Shaka Samvat 1948 (Parabhava). Ritu: Sharad (Autumn). Ayana: Dakshinayana.

Regional Panchangam & Timings

India & South Asia (Mumbai, IST)

• Tithi: Dwitiya until 07:08 AM; then Tritiya
• Nakshatra: Hasta until 01:07 PM; then Chitra. Moon sign: Kanya
• Yoga: Shukla until 01:43 PM; then Brahma
• Karana: Kaulava until 07:08 AM -> Taitila until 07:02 PM -> Garaja
• Special: Varaha Jayanti, 2nd Chaturmasa Day 21, Rudra Savarni Manvadi, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga ACTIVE (06:26 AM to 01:07 PM), Amrita Siddhi Yoga ACTIVE (06:26 AM to 01:07 PM), Vidaal Yoga ACTIVE (06:26 AM to 01:07 PM), Ravi Yoga ACTIVE (01:07 PM to 09:53 PM)

UK & Europe (London, BST)

• Tithi: Tritiya until 02:36 AM (Sep 14); then Chaturthi
• Nakshatra: Hasta until 08:37 AM; then Chitra. Moon sign: Kanya
• Yoga: Shukla until 09:13 AM; then Brahma
• Karana: Taitila until 02:32 PM -> Garaja until 02:36 AM (Sep 14) -> Vanija
• Special: Varaha Jayanti, 2nd Chaturmasa Day 21, Rudra Savarni Manvadi, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga ACTIVE (06:32 AM to 08:37 AM), Amrita Siddhi Yoga ACTIVE (06:32 AM to 08:37 AM), Ravi Yoga ACTIVE (08:37 AM to 05:23 PM)

North America East (New York, EDT)

• Tithi: Tritiya until 09:36 PM; then Chaturthi
• Nakshatra: Chitra until 04:25 AM (Sep 14); then Swati. Moon sign: Kanya
• Yoga: Brahma until 03:17 AM (Sep 14); then Indra
• Karana: Taitila until 09:32 AM -> Garaja until 09:36 PM -> Vanija
• Special: Varaha Jayanti, 2nd Chaturmasa Day 21, Rudra Savarni Manvadi, Ravi Yoga ACTIVE (06:35 AM to 12:23 PM)

North America West (Los Angeles, PDT)

• Tithi: Tritiya until 06:36 PM; then Chaturthi
• Nakshatra: Chitra until 01:25 AM (Sep 14); then Swati. Moon sign: Kanya
• Yoga: Brahma until 12:17 AM (Sep 14); then Indra
• Karana: Garaja until 06:36 PM -> Vanija
• Special: Varaha Jayanti, 2nd Chaturmasa Day 21, Rudra Savarni Manvadi, Ravi Yoga ACTIVE (06:35 AM to 09:23 AM)

Australia & Pacific (Sydney, AEST)

• Tithi: Dwitiya until 11:38 AM; then Tritiya
• Nakshatra: Hasta until 05:37 PM; then Chitra. Moon sign: Kanya
• Yoga: Shukla until 06:13 PM; then Brahma
• Karana: Kaulava until 11:38 AM -> Taitila until 11:32 PM -> Garaja
• Special: Varaha Jayanti, 2nd Chaturmasa Day 21, Rudra Savarni Manvadi, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga ACTIVE (05:58 AM to 05:37 PM), Amrita Siddhi Yoga ACTIVE (05:58 AM to 05:37 PM), Ravi Yoga ACTIVE (05:37 PM to 02:23 AM, Sep 14)

Your Playbook for Today

Front-load meaningful work in the Sarvartha Siddhi and Amrita Siddhi windows, then ride Ravi Yoga through the afternoon.

India & South Asia (IST)

Do: Use the morning Sarvartha Siddhi and Amrita Siddhi windows (06:26 AM to 01:07 PM IST) for important starts. Ravi Yoga from 01:07 PM supports bold afternoon action. Abhijit Muhurta around midday is ideal for launches. Honor Varaha Jayanti with prayers to Lord Vishnu. Watch out: Avoid Rahu Kalam (05:11 PM to 06:43 PM). Varjyam (09:23 PM to 11:02 PM) is unsuitable for new commitments. Retrograde Saturn in Revati cautions against forcing new structures.

UK & Europe (BST)

Do: Sarvartha Siddhi and Amrita Siddhi hold from 06:32 AM to 08:37 AM BST - a short but potent window. Ravi Yoga from 08:37 AM runs through 05:23 PM, covering the full business day. Watch out: The morning windows are narrow in London. Act early.

North America East (EDT)

Do: Ravi Yoga from 06:35 AM to 12:23 PM EDT covers the morning. Brahma yoga all day brings creative authority. Use Taitila karana until 09:32 AM for structured work. Watch out: No Sarvartha Siddhi or Amrita Siddhi windows today. Lean on the Ravi Yoga morning window instead.

North America West (PDT)

Do: Ravi Yoga from 06:35 AM to 09:23 AM PDT is brief but valuable. Brahma yoga holds all day. Watch out: No Sarvartha Siddhi or Amrita Siddhi windows. The strongest windows are compressed into early morning.

Australia & Pacific (AEST)

Do: Sarvartha Siddhi and Amrita Siddhi run from 05:58 AM to 05:37 PM AEST - the longest window globally. Ravi Yoga from 05:37 PM continues through 02:23 AM Sep 14. A generous full-day arc of auspicious energy. Watch out: An unusually restriction-free day. Use the entire business day.

The Bottom Line

This is a Sunday built for deliberate action. Hasta nakshatra rewards the skilled hand, the careful eye, the one who works with intention rather than impulse. With Mercury exalted in Kanya, Jupiter exalted in Karka, and Venus dignified in its own sign, the intellectual and creative registers are both loaded. Varaha Jayanti and Chaturmasa give the day spiritual weight.

The open palm shapes what the mind designs. Work with your hands today.

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