Purva Ashadha on Raviwara: Sunday Ignites the Archer's Flame

Sunday, September 20, 2026, arrives under the bow of Purva Ashadha, the nakshatra of invigoration and unstoppable momentum, ruled by the cosmic waters of Apas. The Moon occupies 18 degrees of Dhanu, the Sagittarian fire sign, and the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Navami, the ninth day of the waxing moon in Bhadrapada. With Ravi Yoga holding the entire day and Mars sitting debilitated in Karka while Mercury reaches its exaltation peak in Kanya, this is a Sunday that asks you to channel fire through discipline rather than impulse.

The Archer’s Fire Meets the Maiden’s Precision

Purva Ashadha is the “undefeated” star, the nakshatra that refuses to give up. Its deity Apas, the water goddess, nourishes what the arrow strikes. Today that arrow lands in the domain of Saubhagya yoga, the “good fortune” conjunction, which holds through the morning and early afternoon before giving way to Shobhana, the “beautiful” yoga. The first half of the day carries a particular warmth, a sense that effort placed now will bear fruit in ways that look effortless to onlookers.

The nakshatra transitions to Uttara Ashadha overnight into September 21, so the entire waking day of most regions remains under Purva Ashadha’s invocative grip. This is a nakshatra of beginnings that cannot be undone, of victories that don’t require a second attempt.

Mars at 1 degrees of Karka in Punarvasu nakshatra is debilitated, its fiery initiative dampened by the Moon’s watery sign. The warrior planet struggles here, and you may feel it as a hesitation in execution or a mismatch between desire and follow-through. Meanwhile, Mercury at 21 degrees Kanya sits in Hasta nakshatra, fully exalted, the planet of communication and commerce operating at its highest register. Jupiter at 23 degrees Karka in Ashlesha is also exalted, though the nakshatra’s serpentine energy adds complexity to the teacher planet’s grace. The Sun holds its position in Kanya within Uttara Phalguni, the nakshatra of patronage and structured beginnings, grounding the day’s solar energy in practical generosity.

Chaturmasa Continues, the Second Cycle Deepens

Today marks the 28th day of the 2nd Chaturmasa period, the four-month observance that runs through the monsoon and into autumn. Bhadrapada’s Shukla Paksha is a time of growing light and expanding ritual significance. The Sharad Ritu (autumn) has begun, and Dakshinayana continues its southward arc. The Vikram Samvat 2083 (Siddharthi) and Shaka Samvat 1948 (Parabhava) both tick forward as the year ages.

Venus at 11 degrees Tula in Swati nakshatra occupies its own sign, lending a quiet elegance to relationships and aesthetics. Saturn at 18 degrees Meena in Revati moves retrograde, as do Rahu in Kumbha (Dhanishtha nakshatra) and Ketu in Simha (Magha nakshatra), creating a reflective undertone beneath the day’s outward fire.

Panchang at a Glance

Sunday, September 20, 2026. Shukla Paksha, Bhadrapada month. Navami tithi transitions to Dashami in the evening hours across most regions. Purva Ashadha nakshatra holds through the day, transitioning to Uttara Ashadha overnight into the following day. Saubhagya yoga transitions to Shobhana in the mid-afternoon across most regions. Kaulava karana transitions to Taitila in the evening. Moon in Dhanu, Sun in Kanya (Uttara Phalguni nakshatra). Vikram Samvat 2083 (Siddharthi), Shaka Samvat 1948 (Parabhava). Sharad Ritu, Dakshinayana. Exact transition windows vary by region; see the Regional Panchang blocks below.

Regional Panchangam & Timings

India & South Asia (Mumbai, IST)

• Tithi: Navami until 05:51 PM; then Dashami
• Nakshatra: Purva Ashadha until 04:34 AM (Sep 21); then Uttara Ashadha. Moon sign: Dhanu
• Yoga: Saubhagya until 03:23 PM; then Shobhana
• Karana: Kaulava until 05:51 PM -> Taitila
• Special: 2nd Chaturmasa Day 28, Ravi Yoga ACTIVE (all day)

UK & Europe (London, BST)

• Tithi: Navami until 01:21 PM; then Dashami
• Nakshatra: Purva Ashadha until 12:04 AM (Sep 21); then Uttara Ashadha. Moon sign: Dhanu
• Yoga: Saubhagya until 10:53 AM; then Shobhana
• Karana: Kaulava until 01:21 PM -> Taitila until 02:28 AM (Sep 21) -> Garaja
• Special: 2nd Chaturmasa Day 28, Ravi Yoga ACTIVE (all day)

North America East (New York, EDT)

• Tithi: Navami until 08:21 AM; then Dashami
• Nakshatra: Purva Ashadha until 07:04 PM; then Uttara Ashadha. Moon sign: Dhanu
• Yoga: Shobhana until 06:36 AM (Sep 21); then Atiganda
• Karana: Kaulava until 08:21 AM -> Taitila until 09:28 PM -> Garaja
• Special: 2nd Chaturmasa Day 28, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga ACTIVE (07:04 PM to 06:43 AM, Sep 21), Ravi Yoga ACTIVE (all day)

North America West (Los Angeles, PDT)

• Tithi: Dashami all day
• Nakshatra: Purva Ashadha until 04:04 PM; then Uttara Ashadha. Moon sign: Dhanu
• Yoga: Shobhana until 03:36 AM (Sep 21); then Atiganda
• Karana: Taitila until 06:28 PM -> Garaja
• Special: 2nd Chaturmasa Day 28, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga ACTIVE (04:04 PM to 06:41 AM, Sep 21), Ravi Yoga ACTIVE (all day)

Australia & Pacific (Sydney, AEST)

• Tithi: Navami until 10:21 PM; then Dashami
• Nakshatra: Mula until 06:13 AM; then Purva Ashadha. Moon sign: Dhanu
• Yoga: Saubhagya until 07:53 PM; then Shobhana
• Karana: Balava until 09:10 AM -> Kaulava until 10:21 PM -> Taitila
• Special: 2nd Chaturmasa Day 28, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga ACTIVE (05:48 AM to 06:13 AM), Ravi Yoga ACTIVE (from 06:13 AM), Ganda Moola ACTIVE (05:48 AM to 06:13 AM)

Playbook

India & South Asia (IST)

Do: Use the morning hours for important conversations (Mercury exalted). Finalize agreements, draft proposals, or reach out to contacts. Abhijit Muhurta (12:07 PM to 12:56 PM) is strong for launching something you want to last. Lean into Purva Ashadha’s energy for initiation. Watch out: Avoid Rahu Kalam (05:05 PM to 06:37 PM) for new ventures. Avoid Yamaganda (12:32 PM to 02:03 PM) for starting important work. Avoid relying on Mars energy alone today (debilitation in Karka). Avoid Dur Muhurtam (04:59 PM to 05:48 PM) and Varjyam (12:27 PM to 02:15 PM) for auspicious activities.

UK & Europe (BST)

Do: Use the morning hours for important conversations (Mercury exalted). Finalize agreements, draft proposals, or reach out to contacts. Lean into Purva Ashadha’s energy for initiation. Watch out: Avoid relying on Mars energy alone today; the debilitation in Karka means brute force won’t work as well as strategic patience.

North America East (EDT)

Do: Use the morning hours for important conversations (Mercury exalted). Finalize agreements, draft proposals, or reach out to contacts. Lean into Purva Ashadha’s energy for initiation. Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga activates after 07:04 PM. Watch out: Avoid relying on Mars energy alone today; the debilitation in Karka means brute force won’t work as well as strategic patience.

North America West (PDT)

Do: Use the morning hours for important conversations (Mercury exalted). Finalize agreements, draft proposals, or reach out to contacts. Lean into Purva Ashadha’s energy for initiation. Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga activates after 04:04 PM. Watch out: Avoid relying on Mars energy alone today; the debilitation in Karka means brute force won’t work as well as strategic patience.

Australia & Pacific (AEST)

Do: Use the morning hours for important conversations (Mercury exalted). Finalize agreements, draft proposals, or reach out to contacts. Lean into Purva Ashadha’s energy for initiation. Watch out: Avoid relying on Mars energy alone today; the debilitation in Karka means brute force won’t work as well as strategic patience. Ganda Moola is active from 05:48 AM to 06:13 AM.

The Bottom Line

A Sunday under Purva Ashadha with Navami tithi, Ravi Yoga across the board, an exalted Mercury and Jupiter backing communication and wisdom, and a debilitated Mars reminding you that force is not the same as direction. The Saubhagya into Shobhana yoga transition splits the day into a productive morning and a reflective afternoon. Venus in its own sign in Tula sweetens the social and aesthetic dimension. The Chaturmasa observance continues its 28th day in the second cycle.

This is a day for beginnings that stick, words that land, and fire that moves through water rather than against it.

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