Today is Chaturthi (Shukla Paksha) in the month of Bhadrapad — Mangalavara, governed by Swati. Chaturthi is a neutral Tithi — suitable for routine activities. Rahu Kaal: 3:47 PM to 5:19 PM — avoid starting new activities during this period. Abhijit Muhurta (12:18 PM–1:07 PM) is the most auspicious window of the day. Today is ચોથ — an important fasting day in the Gujarati tradition.
Chaturthi is the 4th day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapad. Fourth day — associated with Lord Ganesha, mixed results In the Gujarati Amanta tradition, months end on Amavasya (new moon).
Indra is one of 27 Yogas in Vedic astrology, calculated from the combined longitudes of Sun and Moon. Royal — favorable for authority and power The Moon is in Swati Nakshatra (Pada 3) — Independent, scattered energy — favors business, trade, and starting enterprises.