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Chicago Panchang — 18 December 2026

PANCHANG Shukravara
Validated
TITHI
Navami
Until 12:28 PM
Shubh
NAKSHATRA
Revati
Pada 1 · Until 5:31 AM
Gentle, nourishing energy — ideal for travel, completion, and acts of kindness.
YOGA
Variyan
Until 11:58 PM
Shubh
KARANA
Kaulava
Until 12:28 PM
VARA
Shukravara
Venus
MASA
Posh
Shukla Paksha
Panchang Summary — 18 December 2026
General information only — not personal advice.

On Friday, 18 December 2026, it is Navami of Shukla Paksha, in the month of Posh. The day falls on a Shukravara, traditionally ruled by Venus, with the Moon resting in Revati nakshatra. Navami is considered an auspicious tithi, so it is a favorable day for new beginnings, ceremonies, or important decisions. Between 10:39 AM and 11:47 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 11:29 AM to 12:05 PM — a good slot for anything important. Special note: સર્વાર્થ સિદ્ધિ યોગ is active on Friday, 18 December 2026 — a particularly auspicious combination for important undertakings.

CHOGHADIYA — 18 December 2026
Night Choghadiya
Now
Amrit
7:13 AM
8:22 AM
Now
Kaal
8:22 AM
9:30 AM
Now
Shubh
9:30 AM
10:39 AM
Now
Rog
10:39 AM
11:47 AM
Now
Udveg
11:47 AM
12:56 PM
Now
Char
12:56 PM
2:04 PM
Now
Labh
2:04 PM
3:13 PM
Now
Amrit
3:13 PM
4:21 PM
RAHU KAAL
10:39 AM 11:47 AM
Avoid
ABHIJIT
11:29 AM 12:05 PM
Best window
COMPLETE MUHURAT TIMINGS
Rahu Kaal
10:39 AM – 11:47 AM
Avoid
Gulika Kaal
7:13 AM – 8:22 AM
Avoid
Yamaghanta
12:56 PM – 2:04 PM
Avoid
Abhijit Muhurta
11:29 AM – 12:05 PM
Most auspicious
Brahma Muhurta
5:37 AM – 6:25 AM
Meditation & prayer
Sunrise / Sunset
7:13 AM / 4:21 PM
Tithi Navami

Ninth day — good for weapons, machinery and valor

Yoga Variyan

Comfort — good for leisure and rest

Hora — 24 Planetary Hours
Auspicious timing for this date
PLANET POSITIONS Lahiri · Sidereal
Sun Dhanu
Moon Meena
Mars Simha
Mercury Vrishchika
Jupiter Simha
Venus Tula
Saturn Meena
Rahu Makara
Ketu Karka
SUNRISE
7:13 AM
SUNSET
4:21 PM
MOONRISE
12:23 PM
MOONSET
1:43 AM
Brahma Muhurta
5:37 AM 6:25 AM
Moon Sign
Meena

About Navami & Variyan

Navami is the 9th day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Posh. Ninth day — good for weapons, machinery and valor In the Gujarati Amanta tradition, months end on Amavasya (new moon).

Variyan is one of 27 Yogas in Vedic astrology, calculated from the combined longitudes of Sun and Moon. Comfort — good for leisure and rest The Moon is in Revati Nakshatra (Pada 1) — Gentle, nourishing energy — ideal for travel, completion, and acts of kindness.