On Monday, 19 October 2026, it is Navami of Shukla Paksha, in the month of Kartik. The day falls on a Somavara, traditionally ruled by Moon, with the Moon resting in Shravana nakshatra. Navami is considered an auspicious tithi, so it is a favorable day for new beginnings, ceremonies, or important decisions. Between 8:51 AM and 10:16 AM, Rahu Kaal is in effect; elders advise against starting anything new during this window. The most auspicious moment of the day is Abhijit Muhurta, from 12:43 PM to 1:29 PM — a good slot for anything important.
Ninth day — good for weapons, machinery and valor
Steadiness — good for long-term commitments
Navami is the 9th day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik. Ninth day — good for weapons, machinery and valor In the Gujarati Amanta tradition, months end on Amavasya (new moon).
Dhriti is one of 27 Yogas in Vedic astrology, calculated from the combined longitudes of Sun and Moon. Steadiness — good for long-term commitments The Moon is in Shravana Nakshatra (Pada 1) — Listening, learning energy — favors education, communication, and spiritual knowledge.