On Wednesday, 18 November 2026, it is Navami of Shukla Paksha, in the month of Kartik. The day falls on a Budhavara, traditionally ruled by Mercury, with the Moon resting in Shatabhisha nakshatra. Navami is a neutral tithi, suitable for routine work without any specific restriction.
Between 12:27 PM and 1:50 PM, 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 12:05 PM to 12:49 PM, a good slot for anything important.
Ninth day: good for weapons, machinery and valor
Fixed: stable, good for foundations
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, a month ends on Amavasya (new moon).
Dhruva is one of the 27 Yogas, calculated from the combined longitudes of the Sun and Moon. Fixed: stable, good for foundations. At sunrise the Moon is in Shatabhisha Nakshatra, Pada 1. Healing, secretive energy. Favors alternative medicine, privacy, and introspection.