Parsva Ekadashi Dawns on Mars Day: Shravana Moon Meets Exalted Mercury and Jupiter

The nakshatra of listening takes over the sky on this Tuesday in Bhadrapada. Shravana, the star that governs the ear, the retentive mind, and the art of absorbing knowledge, steps into the Moon’s seat early in the day after Uttara Ashadha completes its short-lived dawn appearance. This is Shukla Ekadashi, the eleventh waxing moon of the lunar fortnight, and its devotional signature is unmistakable: Parsva Ekadashi marks the occasion when Vishnu turned onto his side in eternal sleep, a cosmic gesture that devotees honor with fasting and prayer. The Sun occupies Uttara Phalguni in Kanya rashi, anchoring the solar arc in a nakshatra of contracts, partnerships, and structured generosity. The day also carries the weight of the 2nd Chaturmasa’s final stretch, a period of spiritual observation that will close with the coming Dwadashi. Under the banner of Makara rashi, the Moon in Shravana lends a grounded, disciplined emotional current, one that listens before it speaks and learns before it acts.

The Exalted Twins: Mercury and Jupiter Anchor the Day

The planetary landscape reveals a striking pairing. Mercury at 24 degrees Kanya carries its exaltation with precision, occupying Chitra nakshatra’s creative pada. This is the planet of analysis, trade, and communication at its strongest, sharpening every contract, conversation, and calculation that crosses the day’s threshold. Opposite the intellect sits the guru: Jupiter at 23 degrees Karka, exalted in Ashlesha, the nakshatra of deep knowledge and transformative wisdom. When the teacher and the student both stand at their peak, the result is a day where learning penetrates past surface impressions, where business decisions benefit from both data and discernment.

Venus at 12 degrees Tula holds its own sign in Swati, placing the planet of harmony, art, and relationship in a position of quiet authority. This is Venus without obligation, comfortable in its domicile, lending balance to social and creative ventures. Saturn in Meena, retrograde at 18 degrees in Revati, casts its familiar long shadow of introspection, urging a review of commitments and endings. The karmic axis remains active: Rahu in Kumbha at 3 degrees in Dhanishtha and Ketu in Simha at 3 degrees in Magha, both retrograde, frame a tension between collective ambition and personal authority that has lingered for months.

Mars Debilitated on Its Own Weekday

The paradox of Mars day arrives with Mars itself in a compromised position. At 2 degrees Karka, debilitated in Punarvasu nakshatra, Mars loses its aggression to the waters of Cancer. The warrior planet on the warrior’s weekday creates friction: physical energy may feel misdirected, and disputes that flare could lack the decisiveness to resolve cleanly. This is not a day for impulsive confrontation. Hanuman, the Tuesday deity, is best honored through disciplined service and quiet devotion rather than force. Channel the day’s Mars energy into physical practice, charitable acts, or structured effort, and let the exalted Mercury and Jupiter handle the heavier thinking.

Atiganda yoga governs the first portion of the day, transitioning to Sukarma thereafter. The shift from a yoga associated with obstacles to one linked with good deeds is a practical prompt: the earlier hours may require patience and careful footing, while the later stretch rewards constructive action. The karana sequence traces a similar arc: Vanija (commerce, negotiation) opens the day, gives way to Vishti (Bhadra) during the midday window, and resolves into Bava by nightfall, a progression from transactional energy through a cautionary pause and into a calm, receptive close.

Panchang at a Glance

Mangalawara, the day of Mars. Shukla Paksha, the waxing fortnight of Bhadrapada month. The tithi is Ekadashi, flowing into Dwadashi later in the evening. Shravana nakshatra carries the day’s stellar governance after Uttara Ashadha bows out at dawn. The Moon occupies Makara rashi. Atiganda yoga gives way to Sukarma in the afternoon. Vanija karana runs through the morning, followed by Vishti through the evening, then Bava for the remainder. Vikram Samvat 2083 (Siddharthi) and Shaka Samvat 1948 (Parabhava) mark the civil calendar. Sharad ritu, the autumn season, is underway. Dakshinayana, the sun’s southward journey, continues.

Regional Panchang

India (Mumbai)

Ekadashi until 9:43 PM, then Dwadashi. Shravana nakshatra governs after the initial Uttara Ashadha window closes at 7:06 AM. Moon in Makara. Atiganda until 4:29 PM, then Sukarma. Vanija to 8:55 AM, Vishti to 9:43 PM, Bava to close. Bhadra (Vishti karana) is active from 8:55 AM to 9:43 PM; postpone new ventures during this window. Ravi Yoga appears briefly at dawn, a short but potent muhurta for auspicious beginnings. Abhijit Muhurta around midday offers a window for important work. Amrit Kalam in the late evening is favorable for spiritual practice and meditation. Avoid Rahu Kalam in the late afternoon and Yamaganda in the mid-morning. Parsva Ekadashi and the 2nd Chaturmasa Last Day headline the day’s observances. Vikram Samvat 2083 (Siddharthi), Shaka Samvat 1948 (Parabhava).

UK & Europe (London)

Ekadashi until 5:13 PM, then Dwadashi. Shravana nakshatra persists through the day and into the early hours, when Dhanishtha takes over. Moon in Makara. Atiganda until late morning, then Sukarma. Vishti karana wraps the morning; Bhadra runs from sunrise to 5:13 PM, covering the bulk of the working day. Plan important tasks for the evening after Bhadra lifts. Parsva Ekadashi fasting aligns with the Ekadashi tithi window. No Ravi Yoga today in this region. Bava karana from 5:13 PM brings a calmer evening rhythm.

North America East (New York)

Ekadashi holds until 12:13 PM, then Dwadashi takes over for the afternoon and evening. Shravana nakshatra runs until late evening, when Dhanishtha begins. Moon in Makara. Atiganda clears early, giving way to Sukarma for the bulk of the day. Bhadra is active from sunrise to 12:13 PM, meaning the morning carries the Vishti caution; the afternoon opens up. The Ekadashi fast can be observed through midday. Bava karana from 12:13 PM onward supports steady, grounded activity. No Ravi Yoga in this region.

North America West (Los Angeles)

Ekadashi ends mid-morning, with Dwadashi governing the rest of the day. Shravana nakshatra through the evening, then Dhanishtha. Moon in Makara. Sukarma yoga runs through the day into the early hours of the following morning, when Dhriti begins. Bhadra occupies only the early morning, clearing quickly. The bulk of the day is free of Bhadra influence, making the afternoon and evening the most productive window on the West Coast. Vishti karana gives way to Bava from the mid-morning. No Ravi Yoga in this region. Ekadashi fasters should conclude their observance by mid-morning.

Australia & Pacific (Sydney)

Ekadashi extends into the early hours of September 23, giving this region the longest Ekadashi window. Uttara Ashadha nakshatra holds through the late morning, then Shravana takes over. Moon in Makara. Atiganda until late evening, then Sukarma. Vanija karana runs through the morning, then Vishti into the early hours. Bhadra is active from the afternoon through the early hours of the following day, a long window; schedule important initiations for the Vanija morning. Ravi Yoga at dawn is the day’s strongest auspicious window, spanning several hours for new beginnings, worship, and foundational work. Parsva Ekadashi and Chaturmasa observances apply through the full Ekadashi tithi.

Playbook

Do: Observe the Parsva Ekadashi fast if inclined, especially through the Ekadashi tithi window in your region. Honor Vishnu with prayer, tulsi offerings, or recitation of sacred names. Use the exalted Mercury and Jupiter alignment for study, strategic planning, negotiation, and any work that demands both analytical depth and broad perspective. Wear warm, earthy tones (reds, oranges) to honor Mars on its weekday while respecting its debilitation through service rather than force.

Avoid: Starting new projects during Bhadra (Vishti) windows in your region. Impulsive confrontation or heated arguments; debilitated Mars on Tuesday can misfire. New financial ventures during Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, or Gulikai Kalam in your region. Ignoring the Atiganda to Sukarma transition: earlier hours may require patience, the later stretch rewards constructive effort.

The Bottom Line

September 22 is a day of devotional layering, where Parsva Ekadashi fasting meets Mars’ compromised fire and the twin exaltation of Mercury and Jupiter. The Shravana Moon in Makara calls for attentive listening and disciplined learning, while the planetary landscape rewards those who think carefully and act with purpose rather than impulse. The 2nd Chaturmasa’s last chapter closes a months-long cycle of spiritual observance, and the Dakshinayana sun continues its southward arc through Sharad ritu, the season of harvest and clarity. Work within your region’s windows, respect the Bhadra pauses, and let the day’s intellectual currents carry you forward.

September 22 is a day of devotional layering, where Parsva Ekadashi fasting meets Mars’ compromised fire and the twin exaltation of Mercury and Jupiter.

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