Good time to start any work—Muhurta
In this section a vast area of Hindu astrology known as Muhurtha, the choosing of
auspicious times, is touched upon briefly. First is a simple summary of auspicious
times for new ventures, followed by a description of the nature of the 27 nakshatras.
In fact, each and every endeavor is influenced by the nature of the moment of its conception and continues to reflect that nature throughout its existence. With this in mind, it becomes clear why one would, for example, wish to wait for the “right day” to wear new clothing for the first time, to plant a tree or set a foundation stone for a new building.
MARRIAGE, HOME-BLESSINGS AND NEW VENTURES
Below are listed auspicious nakshatras, tithis and rasis for marriage, blessing
a new home, starting a new business, and for gardening. Optimum timing occurs
when a day that has all three—suitable nakshatra, suitable rasi and suitable
tithi—for the desired activity.
BEST TIMES FOR MARRIAGE
SUITABLE NAKSHATRAS: Rohini, Uttaraphalguni, Uttarasadha, Uttaraprostapada, Anuradha, Mrigasira, Hasta, Svati, Magha. The first pada of
Magha and Mula and the last quarter of Revati are inauspicious. Those not
mentioned should be avoided.
SUITABLE TITHIS : Tithis 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11 and 13 of the bright half are good.
One should avoid the 1st, 6, 9, 14 and the full moon. Tithis not suitable during Krishna Paksha are 8, 11, 12, 13, 14 and the new moon (Amavasya).
SUITABLE RASIS FOR MARRIAGE : Mithuna, Kanya and Thula. OK are Vrishabha, Kataka, Simha, Dhanus and Kumbha. The rest are inauspicious.
BEST TIMES FOR NEW BUSINESS
BEST NAKSHATRAS : Asvi, Pushya, Uttaraphalguni, Svati, Ardra, Satabhishak,
Uttaraprostapada
BEST RASIS : Mesha, Mithuna, Simha, Thula, Makara, Meena
BEST TITHIS :  Panchami, Saptami, Dasami, Ekadasi, Trayodasi
BEST TIMES FOR HOUSE WARMING
BEST NAKSHATRAS :  Anuradha, Mrigasira, Revati, Punarvasu, Satabhishak,
Pushya, Hasta, Ardra Rohini, Uttarasadha, Uttaraphalguni, Uttaraprostapada
BEST RASIS : Vrishabha, Mithuna, Simha, Kanya, Thula, Dhanus, Kumbha,
Meena
BEST TITHIS : Dvadasi, Panchami, Saptami, Dasami, Ekadasi, Trayodasi,
Tritiya
BEST TIMES FOR GARDENING
BEST NAKSHATRAS : Planting seeds and plants: Rohini, Uttaraphalguni,
Uttarashadha and Uttaraprostapada Caring for an existing garden: Shravana, Dhanishta, Svati, Satabishak, Punarvasu
BEST TITHIS : Planting is best done during the tithis of shukla paksha, and
weeding should be done during krishna paksha.
BEST TIMES FOR TRAVEL
To choose an appropriate day to begin a journey, look in the Calendar for a
Siddha Yoga day or a Devaloka day. Avoid nakshatras followed by an asterisk in
the Calendar. These are not good days to begin a journey. The time of your departure is also important. Gulika Kala is best. Avoid leaving during the periods of Rahu and Yama. Begin with a puja to invoke the blessings of all three worlds.