By Pt. Abhishek Sharma
Understand the Five Cosmic Personalities and Optimize the Success Flow of Your Life

Every day feels different. Some days, you're energized, creative, ready to celebrate. Other days, you feel withdrawn, introspective, ready to release. Still other days, you're courageous, confrontational, ready to overcome obstacles. This is not random psychology. This is cosmic rhythm. The ancient Vedic seers discovered that time itself is not uniform. Time breathes, changes and carries distinct personalities. The secret they discovered was this: every day in the lunar month belongs to one of five cosmic archetypes, governed by the precise angular relationship between the Sun and Moon. By matching your actions to the day's personality, you transform from fighting against time into dancing with it. The result is not just success, it is effortless flow, cosmic support and what appears to be "luck." This is the Nanda-Bhadra-Jaya-Rikta-Purna Cycle, the greatest secret formula in Vedic timing science.
Tithi is not merely a calendar date. It is a lunar day defined by the precise angular distance between the Sun and Moon. Every twelve degrees of angular distance equals one tithi completed. Thirty tithis multiplied by twelve degrees equals three hundred sixty degrees, which equals one complete lunar month. Each tithi carries a distinct vibrational signature, shaped by the Sun's position (representing Soul, Consciousness, Will), the Moon's position (representing Mind, Emotion, Intuition) and the specific angular relationship between them. Think of tithis as keys on a cosmic keyboard. Each key produces a different frequency. When you press the right key at the right moment, harmonious music flows. Press the wrong key and the result is discordant noise. The thirty tithis in a lunar month are not random. They follow a profound five-fold pattern that repeats six times throughout the month. During the waxing phase (Shukla Paksha), the pattern is Nanda (1st, 6th, 11th), Bhadra (2nd, 7th, 12th), Jaya (3rd, 8th, 13th), Rikta (4th, 9th, 14th), Purna (5th, 10th, 15th). Then in the waning phase (Krishna Paksha), the same pattern repeats: Nanda (16th, 21st, 26th), Bhadra (17th, 22nd, 27th), Jaya (18th, 23rd, 28th), Rikta (19th, 24th, 29th), Purna (20th, 25th, 30th). This creates a rhythmic pulse like the beating of the universe's heart: five distinct personalities, repeating in eternal cycle. This pattern is the foundation of all creation. The Vedas teach that the universe itself is made of these five energies and every time period carries the energy of one of these five archetypes.
[Nanda] means "joy," "happiness," "pleasure." This is the energy of the 1st, 6th and 11th lunar days of the month. In the waxing phase, these days are 1, 6, 11 and in the waning phase, 16, 21, 26. [Nanda] energy is ruled by Mars but expressed through pleasure and expansion. Water is the element underlying this energy. On [Nanda] days, your heart opens. Social connectedness activates. Creativity enhances. The impulse to give becomes strong. Dopamine (the reward neurotransmitter) is elevated. The cosmic energy is light and happy. There is natural sensitivity for artistic and creative expression. Material gain and pleasure-seeking energy is predominant. The power of expansion and multiplication is active.
Best activities on [Nanda] days:
Avoid on [Nanda] days:
[Bhadra] means "gentleman," "auspicious," "welfare," "good." This is the energy of the 2nd, 7th and 12th lunar days. In the waxing phase, these days are 2, 7, 12 and in the waning phase, 17, 22, 27. [Bhadra] energy is ruled by Mercury, intellect, communication, foundation. Earth is the element underlying this energy. On [Bhadra] days, your mind becomes clear and organized. Logic and reason dominate. Focus and concentration enhance. A sense of security and protection develops. The desire to build something lasting awakens. The cosmic energy is solid and protective. There is a natural inclination toward long-term and sustainable expression. The power to work constructively and systematically is present. Activities connected to earth are favored.
Best activities on [Bhadra] days:
Avoid on [Bhadra] days:
[Jaya] means "victory," "triumph," "conquest." This is the energy of the 3rd, 8th and 13th lunar days. In the waxing phase, these days are 3, 8, 13 and in the waning phase, 18, 23, 28. [Jaya] energy is ruled by Jupiter, but expressed as victory. Fire is the element underlying this energy. On [Jaya] days, your confidence is elevated. Courage activates. The competitive spirit rises. Power and commanding presence are felt. Warrior-like determination emerges. The cosmic energy is sharp and penetrating. There is a natural inclination toward active and combative expression. The power to overcome obstacles and claim victory is present. The capacity for transformation through challenge is available.
Best activities on [Jaya] days:
Avoid on [Jaya] days:
[Rikta] means "empty," "void," "hollow." This is the energy of the 4th, 9th and 14th lunar days. In the waxing phase, these days are 4, 9, 14 and in the waning phase, 19, 24, 29. [Rikta] energy is ruled by Venus, but expressed as absence, emptiness and value-assessment. Air is the element underlying this energy. On [Rikta] days, you become withdrawn and introspective. Emptiness and cleansing are felt. Mysterious and hidden things become important. Spirituality and transcendence are accessible. Releasing and letting-go become natural impulses. The cosmic energy is mysterious and liminal. There is a sense of emptiness between creation and dissolution. The sacred void, the source, becomes accessible. The power to work with subtle, invisible forces is available.
Best activities on [Rikta] days:
The Hidden Power: Rikta plus Saturday creates Rikta-Saturday Siddha Yoga. When a [Rikta] day falls on Saturday, an extraordinary financial alchemy occurs. Strategic financial planning becomes possible. Debt repayment is effective. Long-term financial restructuring is supported. Estate planning flows smoothly. The emptiness of [Rikta] paired with Saturn's discipline creates space for rebuilding and restructuring wealth.
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[Purna] means "complete," "full," "fulfilled," "whole." This is the energy of the 5th, 10th, 15th (Purnima, Full Moon), 20th, 25th and 30th (Amavasya, New Moon) lunar days. [Purna] energy is ruled by Saturn, but expressed as completion, harvest and manifestation. Ether/Space is the element underlying this energy. On [Purna] days, you feel satisfied and fulfilled. Completeness and wholeness are experienced. Abundance and radiance are present. Blessing and protection are felt. The impulse to celebrate is natural. Cosmic consciousness becomes accessible. The cosmic energy is full and manifest. There is a sense of perfection and completion. All intentions appear to manifest. Blessing and protection are evident. Abundance and overflow are present. The manifestation of all intentions is possible.
Best activities on [Purna] days:
Special Note: The Two Full Moons. Purnima (Full Moon, 15th tithi) is highly auspicious for all religious and spiritual ceremonies. Energy is intense and "full." Amavasya (New Moon, 30th tithi) is traditionally interpreted as a "full of darkness" [Rikta] day, avoid material beginnings. however it is powerfully auspicious for ancestral rites and deep meditation on inner void.
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Now comes the true magic: combining tithi personalities with weekday energies. Siddha Yoga literally means "perfect union" or "accomplished yoga." It occurs when a tithi falls on a weekday governed by the same planetary energy, creating exponential amplification. This is not mere coincidence, it is cosmic resonance. When tithi energy and weekday energy align perfectly, they amplify each other exponentially, creating what classical texts call "Siddhi" or "accomplishment." It is as if the universe itself conspires to support your endeavor.
First: Nanda Tithi + Friday = The Marriage and Prosperity Siddha
When the 1st, 6th or 11th lunar day falls on Friday (Venus day). Planetary Combination: Mars (Nanda ruler) + Venus (Friday ruler) + Water element. Cosmic Resonance: Venus amplifies [Nanda]'s pleasure-seeking. Both rulerships emphasize attraction and value. Water element remains dominant. Energy Signature: Maximum attraction and romance, prosperity through partnership, beauty and harmony amplified, sensual pleasure enhanced, material gain through relationships.
Best activities during [Nanda]-Friday Siddha:
Why This Works: Venus (ruler of Friday) and Mars (ruler of [Nanda]) represent the masculine-feminine cosmic dance. When united, they create the perfect energy for partnerships based on mutual attraction, respect and material benefit. Historical Use: Many successful entrepreneurs time their major partnership announcements during [Nanda]-Friday combinations. Royalty historically scheduled marriages during these windows.
Second: Bhadra Tithi + Wednesday = The Learning and Communication Siddha
When the 2nd, 7th or 12th lunar day falls on Wednesday (Mercury day). Planetary Combination: Mercury (Bhadra ruler) + Mercury (Wednesday ruler) + Earth element. Cosmic Resonance: Double Mercury amplification (ultra-powerful), both ruled by the same planet, Earth element grounds communication. Energy Signature: Maximum communication clarity, commerce and trade thrive, learning accelerates, intellectual understanding crystallizes, practical implementation smooth.
Best activities during [Bhadra]-Wednesday Siddha:
Why This Works: Mercury is the god of commerce, communication and intellect. When doubly activated by both [Bhadra] and Wednesday, communication becomes crystal clear, ideas flow perfectly and commerce flows smoothly. Historical Use: Scholars traditionally began major academic works on [Bhadra]-Wednesday. Traders historically initiated major business discussions during this timing.
Third: Jaya Tithi + Tuesday = The Victory and Power Siddha
When the 3rd, 8th or 13th lunar day falls on Tuesday (Mars day). Planetary Combination: Jupiter (Jaya ruler) + Mars (Tuesday ruler) + Fire element. Cosmic Resonance: Mars amplifies [Jaya]'s warrior energy. Jupiter (wisdom) moderates Mars (aggression) into righteous action. Fire element burns through all obstacles. Energy Signature: Maximum courage and confidence, victory becomes almost inevitable, obstacles dissolve before determination, power and authority claimed with ease, triumph over adversaries assured.
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Why This Works: Mars is the god of war, courage and victory. Tuesday is Mars's day. When combined with Jupiter's wisdom, they create the ultimate warrior's energy, righteous, powerful, victorious. Historical Use: Ancient warriors scheduled battles during [Jaya]-Tuesday combinations. Modern entrepreneurs use this timing for bold business moves and competitive launches.
Fourth: Rikta Tithi + Saturday = The Financial Transformation Siddha
When the 4th, 9th or 14th lunar day falls on Saturday (Saturn day). Planetary Combination: Venus (Rikta ruler) + Saturn (Saturday ruler) + Air element. Cosmic Resonance: Saturn's discipline meets Venus's value-assessment. Emptiness ([Rikta]) meets structure (Saturn). Air element brings perspective and clarity. Energy Signature: Financial discipline activated, strategic wealth planning clarified, long-term restructuring supported, hidden financial opportunities revealed, serious financial commitments backed by cosmic support.
Best activities during [Rikta]-Saturday Siddha:
Why This Works: While [Rikta] is traditionally avoided for material beginnings, combined with Saturn (discipline, structure, karma), it becomes a portal for strategic financial transformation. Venus in [Rikta] assesses value accurately; Saturn grounds it in long-term reality. Historical Use: Institutional investors unconsciously gravitate toward this timing for major financial decisions. Wealthy families historically restructured estates during [Rikta]-Saturday combinations.
Fifth: Purna Tithi + Thursday = The Spiritual Fulfillment and Success Siddha
When the 5th, 10th, 15th (Purnima), 20th, 25th or 30th (Amavasya) lunar day falls on Thursday (Jupiter day). Planetary Combination: Saturn (Purna ruler) + Jupiter (Thursday ruler) + Ether element. Cosmic Resonance: Jupiter (greatest benefic) ruling Thursday amplifies blessings exponentially. Saturn provides grounding and completeness. Ether element connects to divine consciousness. Energy Signature: Universal blessings flow, spiritual fulfillment assured, long-held wishes manifest, divine protection and grace active, completion blessed by divine forces.
Best activities during [Purna]-Thursday Siddha:
Why This Works: Jupiter, the greatest benefic planet, rules Thursday. Jupiter brings luck, blessings and expansion to all endeavors. When combined with [Purna]'s completeness, it creates the most universally auspicious moment possible. Historical Use: Most major world religions have aligned their most important ceremonies with similar celestial timing, often unconsciously aligning with Jupiter's blessings.
Each tithi and weekday corresponds to one of five elements. When elements align, there is no internal friction. Energy flows smoothly. It is like tuning a musical instrument perfectly, all strings vibrate at the right frequency. When a tithi and weekday share the same planetary ruler, they amplify each other exponentially rather than conflict. It is like harmonizing two musical notes to create a chord rather than discord.
Your consciousness responds to cosmic cycles. When you initiate an activity during a Siddha Yoga (auspicious combination), your mind enters a heightened state of clarity, confidence, alignment with intention and reduced internal resistance. Research on goal-setting confirms that timing significantly impacts psychological readiness and success rates.
The Sun and Moon exert measurable gravitational and electromagnetic influences on Earth and all life. These forces affect water (emotions, intuition), tides literally rise and fall with the Moon. These forces affect soil (matter, physical manifestation), germination rates vary with lunar phases. These forces affect fire (transformation), biochemical reactions vary with cosmic radiation. These forces affect air (mental processes), atmospheric pressure affects brain function. These forces affect ether (consciousness), cosmic radiation affects pineal gland and consciousness. By timing activities according to lunar phases and planetary hours, you are literally working with natural forces rather than against them.
For career success, use [Jaya]-Tuesday to ask for promotions, launch aggressive business initiatives, begin competitive projects and make bold career moves. Use [Bhadra]-Wednesday to begin detailed negotiations, start communication-heavy projects, sign employment contracts and begin training programs. For relationship matters, use [Nanda]-Friday to schedule marriage ceremonies, plan engagement announcements, arrange romantic getaways and renew marriage vows. Use [Purna]-Thursday to finalize relationship commitments, complete relationship milestones, address serious relationship discussions and hold spiritual commitment ceremonies. For financial growth, use [Rikta]-Saturday to make major investment decisions, negotiate financial contracts, plan long-term financial strategies and clear debts systematically. Use [Nanda]-Friday to start wealth-generating businesses, launch luxury-based ventures, make pleasure-based purchases and begin artistic and beauty-based commerce. For learning and skill development, use [Bhadra]-Wednesday to begin educational courses, launch online learning platforms, start skill development programs, publish educational content and enroll in technical training. For spiritual growth, use [Purna]-Thursday to begin meditation practices, initiate yoga training, start spiritual retreats and perform religious ceremonies. Use [Rikta] (any day) to deepen meditation practice, perform spiritual fasting, engage in tantric practices and begin spiritual pilgrimages.
While the five Siddha Yogas are extraordinarily powerful, classical texts mention important exceptions. [Rikta] tithis are traditionally avoided for marriage and major auspicious ceremonies, unless specifically performing tantric rituals or spiritual practices. Days immediately following new and full moons are considered weak, the Moon needs time to stabilize. Planetary retrograde periods can override even the strongest Siddha Yogas, consult an astrologer. Individual birth chart matters, even during a Siddha Yoga, checking your personal birth chart adds accuracy.
Sunday and Monday carry their own significance. Sunday (ruled by Sun) is good for authority-based activities, leadership, government matters. Monday (ruled by Moon) is good for emotional matters, family affairs, intuitive pursuits.
Beyond tactical timing, the [Nanda]-[Bhadra]-[Jaya]-[Rikta]-[Purna] Cycle teaches a profound life philosophy. It recognizes that life moves through five distinct energetic seasons. [Nanda] seasons are times for joyful expansion and celebration. Start creative businesses, celebrate achievements, enjoy fruits of labor, build relationships through pleasure. [Bhadra] seasons are times for grounded learning and foundation building. Pursue education, build infrastructure, create systems and processes, develop practical skills. [Jaya] seasons are times for overcoming challenges and claiming power. Face adversaries, compete boldly, claim leadership positions, transform through challenge. [Rikta] seasons are times for inner work, release and spiritual growth. Meditate deeply, release what doesn't serve, clear energetic blocks, connect with silence. [Purna] seasons are times for completion, celebration and new beginnings. Complete projects, celebrate achievements, transition to new phases, bless new cycles. By honoring these five cosmic seasons and aligning your major decisions with them, you move with the river of life rather than against it. Success becomes effortless. Resistance dissolves.
Three-step process: Step One: Identify Today's Tithi and Weekday. Consult a Panchang (Hindu calendar) or use an online calculator to determine today's lunar day (tithi number 1-30) and today's weekday (Monday-Sunday). Step Two: Check if They Match the Formula. Is today's tithi [Nanda] (1, 6, 11)? Is today Friday? Siddha Yoga! Is today's tithi [Bhadra] (2, 7, 12)? Is today Wednesday? Siddha Yoga! Is today's tithi [Jaya] (3, 8, 13)? Is today Tuesday? Siddha Yoga! Is today's tithi [Rikta] (4, 9, 14)? Is today Saturday? Siddha Yoga! Is today's tithi [Purna] (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30)? Is today Thursday? Siddha Yoga! Step Three: Align Your Activity. If a Siddha Yoga is active and matches your intended activity, initiate your endeavor during the most auspicious hours. Typically late morning (10 AM-12 PM) or early afternoon (2-4 PM) when the Sun is strong and visible.
Time is not neutral. Time is not random. Every moment carries a unique frequency, a distinct personality, a specific cosmic energy. The ancients understood this profoundly. They didn't create the [Nanda]-[Bhadra]-[Jaya]-[Rikta]-[Purna] Cycle arbitrarily. They observed reality across millennia and discovered that when you act in alignment with your intention and the day's energy, success flows. When you act against the grain, obstacles multiply. When you understand the five personalities of time, you can predict and optimize outcomes.
Without muhurat awareness, you are like a boat without a compass, paddling against invisible currents, wondering why progress is slow. With muhurat awareness, you are sailing with the wind, the currents and the tides, moving effortlessly toward your destination.
The [Nanda]-[Bhadra]-[Jaya]-[Rikta]-[Purna] Cycle is not locked in ancient history. It is supremely relevant to modern life. Starting a business? Wait for [Bhadra]-Wednesday. Planning a marriage? Choose [Nanda]-Friday. Pursuing a promotion? Go for [Jaya]-Tuesday. Making investments? Use [Rikta]-Saturday. Completing a major project? Celebrate on [Purna]-Thursday. By mastering the [Nanda]-[Bhadra]-[Jaya]-[Rikta]-[Purna] formula, you become a conscious co-creator with cosmic forces orchestrating your life's symphony with celestial precision.
Question 1: Are Siddha Yogas real or are they just superstition?
Answer: Siddha Yogas are not superstitions. They are based on astronomical observation. Each tithi and weekday is defined by Sun-Moon geometry. This geometry is measurable. When specific geometry repeats (Siddha Yoga), experiences also repeat. Thousands of years of empirical knowledge support this.
Question 2: If I cannot choose a Siddha Yoga, can I still succeed?
Answer: Yes. Siddha Yoga optimizes your success but does not guarantee it. Acting at a time that is not a Siddha Yoga is like working with diminished efficiency, possible but more difficult.
Question 3: Does personal birth chart matter even after Siddha Yoga?
Answer: Yes. Siddha Yoga provides overall energy. Personal birth chart determines your personal bias. Both matter. An astrologer should examine both.
Question 4: How often do Siddha Yogas occur?
Answer: Each of the five Siddha Yogas occurs multiple times per month. [Nanda]-Friday occurs at least once per month, typically two to three times. Other Siddha Yogas also come regularly. You should not have to wait long.
Question 5: Can I postpone an existing timeline to align with a Siddha Yoga?
Answer: Yes, often. If you want to complete something specific within a month, wait for the appropriate Siddha Yoga. Quality is worth waiting for. In crisis situations, immediate action may be necessary, but still try to choose the best possible timing within those constraints.

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