Sawan Shivaratri and Mangala Gauri Vrat Converge
Sawan Shivaratri and Mangala Gauri Vrat arrive on the eve of Amavasya. Vishti blocks the morning, Punarvasu yields to Pushya by mid-morning, and Nishita Kaal opens for Shiva.
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Sawan Shivaratri and Mangala Gauri Vrat arrive on the eve of Amavasya. Vishti blocks the morning, Punarvasu yields to Pushya by mid-morning, and Nishita Kaal opens for Shiva.
The Moon opens in Ardra's storm before crossing into Punarvasu's renewal. Krishna Trayodashi meets Vajra yoga on a Monday of sharp edges and second chances.
Kamika Ekadashi begins in Mrigashira's gentle seeking, then Ardra's Rudra arrives at midday with Ganda Moola. A Sunday split in two — devotion in the morning, clearing in the afternoon.
Saturday, August 8, 2026 witnesses Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga and Amrit Siddhi Yoga running all day while Rohini holds. Vishti blocks the morning, then triple-auspicious yogas open the afternoon. The Kamika Ekadashi fast begins tomorrow at sunrise.
The Moon enters its exaltation sign as Friday brings Venus's day with the Moon in Venus's own sign. Krittika's fire purifies the morning, Rohini's sweetness softens the evening, and Dhruva yoga makes what you build today permanent.
Mercury enters Cancer alongside the Sun and combust Jupiter. Masik Kalashtami and Bharani demand discipline before Krittika's fire arrives by evening.
Ganda Moola, Ganda yoga, and Vishti karana knot the morning while Mercury spends its final hours in Gemini. The afternoon loosens. The evening clears. Patience pays.
Tuesday, August 4 runs under Ganda Moola all day. Revati yields to Ashwini, both Ganda Moola nakshatras. Panchaka continues through the evening until the Moon finally enters Aries. Then Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Amrit Siddhi Yoga, and Ravi Yoga all activate at once in a rare late-night convergence. Sun in Ashlesha, Mars commands Tuesday from fresh Gemini.
Monday August 3 is the first Shravan Somvar in Purnimanta calendar. Mars opens its new transit in Gemini, Mercury returns to full speed, and Sukarma yoga supports meritorious work. Panchaka continues as the Moon holds in Pisces under Uttara Bhadrapada.
Sunday August 2 is Gajanana Sankashti — Ganesha's monthly fast for clearing obstacles — while Atiganda yoga runs all day creating them. Panchaka continues, Purva Bhadrapada holds the Moon, Mars crosses into Gemini by late night, and Venus settles into its first full day of debilitation in Virgo.