Panchang: June 22, 2026

Today's Panchang

June 22, 2026

 

o   Tithi – Ashtami Tithi of Jyeshtha Shukl Paksh until 15:20 (IST), followed by Navami Tithi.

o   Day – Monday.

o   Nakshatra – Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra until 09:31 (IST), followed by Hast Nakshatra for the remainder of the day.

o   Yog – Vyatipat Yog until 10:30 (IST), followed by Variyan Yog.

o   Karan – BAV Karan until 15:40 (IST), followed by Balav Karan.

o   The Moon will transit through the Virgo zodiac sign throughout the day.

o   The Sun will transit through the Gemini zodiac sign throughout the day; however, at 12:25 (IST), it will move from the Scorpio Navamsh to the Sagittarius Navamsh and remain there for the rest of the day.

 

Tithi (Lunar Day)

o   Shukl Paksh Ashtami – In Vedic astrology, this is the eighth day of the waxing phase of the moon (Shukl Paksh). When Shukl Paksh Ashtami falls on a Monday, it is considered a highly significant and spiritually charged day.

o   It combines the divine feminine energy of the Goddesses with the emotional and intuitive qualities of the Moon (which governs the mind and emotions).

o   Ashtami is primarily dedicated to the fierce form of Goddess Parvati and protective feminine powers—including Goddesses Durga, Varahi, and Pratyangira.

o   The Moon is the ruling planet of Monday; the combined energy of the lunar day and its ruling planet is believed to destroy the effects of past negative karma and usher in prosperity.

o   In other words, this Yog is excellent for calming a restless mind, removing mental obstacles, and seeking protection against the adverse effects of planets.

o   The Ashtami of the Shukl Paksh also known as 'Masik Durgashtami,' as it is considered the most auspicious day of the month for worshipping Goddess Durga. The Masik Durgashtami fast is observed every month on this day.

o   Even if you are unable to observe the fast, you should certainly worship Goddess Durga to ensure that her blessings always remain upon you and your family.

 

Nakshatra

o   Uttara Phalguni – This Nakshatra spans two zodiac signs: Leo and Virgo. Its ruling planet is the Sun, and its symbol represents the back legs of a bed. It governs leadership, responsibility, financial planning, and long-lasting partnerships.

o   It is also a 'fixed' (Sthir) Nakshatra—these Nakshatras are favourable for activities requiring stability and long-term objectives, such as planting trees, purchasing property, laying the foundation for buildings, and constructing homes or factories.

o   From a health perspective – It governs bodily organs such as the spine, intestines, and liver. Individuals born under this Nakshatra may be prone to ailments such as spotted fever, pain, blood pressure issues, fainting, insanity, cerebral blood clots, abdominal disorders, sore throat, and intestinal tumors.

o   Therefore, if a malefic planet (such as the lord of the 64th Navamsh or the 22nd Dreshkan) or a naturally malefic planet is positioned in an adverse house, the individual may suffer from one of these ailments during its Dasha- Antar dasha (planetary period). Planetary transits play a crucial role in manifesting the outcomes determined by past karma. This is another cause of health problems in their lives.

o   Such natives feel at ease in roles involving rights, contracts, and public welfare—such as diplomacy, law, HR, public administration, government service, medicine, defense, shipping, stock exchange operations, cardiology, tourism, engineering, contracting, agency work, public health, and birth and death registration.

Yog

o   Vyatipat – This Yog carries the potential for sudden accidents and reversals of fortune; the individual may be fickle and unreliable. Its presiding deity is Lord Rudra (the fierce and destructive form of Lord Shiv), and it is associated with the shadow planet Rahu; it often creates an atmosphere of cosmic tension and conflict. The term signifies "disaster" or "sudden downfall." According to traditional texts, one should strictly avoid undertaking major tasks during this period, as worldly investments or marriages initiated at this time may encounter unexpected challenges.

o   It has been observed that individuals born under this Yog often face difficulties in speech; at times, they may utter harsh words or make controversial statements.

o   It is believed that performing acts of charity or service on the day of Vyatipat multiplies one's spiritual merit manifold. To mitigate its inauspicious effects, it is specially recommended to chant mantras, practice meditation, and worship Lord Shiva.

Points to Note

o   The convergence of Monday, the Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra, and the Vyatipat Yog creates an astrologically contradictory period. While Monday fosters emotional energy and the Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra is considered favourable for planning, the Vyatipat Yog is highly inauspicious for initiating any new task; therefore, it is best to avoid worldly activities or starting new ventures during this time.

Karan

o   BAV – This is a dynamic (movable) phase associated with creative and administrative energy. It is primarily ruled by Lord Indra and Lord Vishnu, with the Sun as its planetary lord.

o   The conjunction of the BAV Karan with the Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra (ruled by the Sun and Aryaman) on a Monday creates a spiritually potent, practical, and highly auspicious astrological alignment. This combination blends the Moon's intuitive understanding with the Sun's leadership qualities, making it excellent for new beginnings, healing, and spiritual endeavours.

o   This Karan is ruled by Lord Indra and is associated with the Leo (Lion) element; it is considered a very auspicious Karan. It is highly favourable for starting new projects, performing religious rituals, and taking on creative or intellectual challenges. People under this influence are generally spiritually inclined and hardworking.

o   Remedy for today – Considering the adverse effects of Vyatipat Yog and the intense influence of the Sun, reciting the Aditya Hridaya Stotra and performing acts of charity will help align better with the energies of the Sun and Aryaman.

Please note –

o   It has been observed that most astrologers do not pay attention to the significance of 'Karan'. This is the most overlooked component of the Panchang. Furthermore, no attention is paid to the synergy (whether positive or negative) resulting from the combination of Tithi, Vara, Nakshatra, and Yog etc., on a particular day.

o   It is the Karan that indicates the practical outcomes for a specific day.

o   The Tithi reflects the mood, the Yog signifies the atmosphere or background tone, and the Karan reveals how a task will be accomplished—whether quickly, slowly, chaotically, neatly, with interruptions, or suddenly.

o   You can practice a very simple ritual daily (or for at least 40 days): before starting any task, sit for two minutes, chant "Om Ganapataye Namah" (or any mantra dedicated to Lord Ganesha) 21 times, and then begin your most important work. This is effective because 'Karan' signifies action, and Lord Ganesha removes the obstacles that arise during work.

o   Once a person begins to understand the role of 'Karan,' they stop blaming themselves for days when work slows down and start timing their efforts more effectively.