December 2018 Monthly Horoscope

December, the last month of 2018 has begun. Christmas carnival will illuminate the West and the rest of the world will be partakers in the joy of celebrating the New Year and Christmas. But what the stars advice you this month? Read to know.

Zodiac signs Aries, Gemini, Leo, and Pisces will experience the blessings of almighty and will be happy to receive the gift of fortune. Winters are just around the corner and the holiday season in West will eventually affect the whole globe. Also, the changes in the planetary positions as Sun not being in a very strong position during this time and Jupiter undergoing a transit soon; will definitely prove to be a game changer.

The transit of Mars into Aquarius will affect the financial state of Pisces natives in particular. Scorpions will receive unexpected benefits. And there’s something or the other in the bag of Santa for all. Religious aspects making the month of November significant are:

The major festivals as per Hindu panchang are Utpanna Ekadashi Vrat on 3 Dec, Pradosh Vrat on 04 Dec, Masik Shivaratri Vrat on Dec 05 and Kartik Amavasya on 7th. Other than these Vivah Panchami, Dhanu Sakranti, Mokshad Ekadashi, and Margashirsha Purnima are falling on 12, 16, 18 and 22 December respectively. Let’s know the horoscope for this month.

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Aries

You will gain self-confidence, which will increase your working capacity as well as your work efficiency.….Read more

Taurus

Your tasks that have been pending for long will be brought to fruition during this month.….Read more

Gemini

You will be an intelligent person, who will possess remarkable analytical and logical skills..….Read more

Cancer

You will be involved in over-thinking, which would adversely affect your mental health.….Read more

Leo

There will be an increase in your courage and valor during this month….Read more

Virgo

You will gain confidence in your own abilities and your memory retention will be good..….Read more

Libra

There is a possibility of decline from the undeclared benefits in the working areas in this month..….Read more

Scorpio

In the business, many types of ups and downs and other problems can arise. .….Read more

Sagittarius

Due to the distractions in your mindset, there can be a negative impact on the capacity of your decision-making.….Read more

Capricorn

There is a possibility for you to likely, get profits from the sale and purchase of land, vehicles, etc. .….Read more

Also read: 12 Houses in Astrology & their significance

Aquarius

You are a person of serious tendency. You are the one who tries to do any work with stability and seriousness..….Read more

Pisces

Due to the distractions of your mind this month, there can be a bad effect on the areas of your work.….Read more

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Weekly Horoscope - 26 November to 02 December 2018

New surprises await you this week. Read to know the possibilities, luck factor and other details about your life.

With November ending and a new month beginning, New Year 2019 is coming near. AstroSage presents to you weekly horoscope for the coming week i.e. from November 26, 2018, to December 02, 2018. Read to find out how the coming week will be for you. What are the precautions to take and how to make the most of it? Is there any good news in matters concerning your career? Will your colleagues support you at the office? Is there any sudden gain on its way? Or is there any special advice for you? The weekly horoscope has all the answers.

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Aries

Aries people may experience expenditures during this week. They may also gain from foreign sources well.......Read More

Taurus

You have to work hard to accumulate your wealth during the middle of the week. Currently, you are undergoing with Ashtama Shani, which is not very good for you......Read More

Gemini

During this week, Gemini Moon Sign people may earn through travel. Long distance may also benefit you.......Read More

Cancer

According to the weekly horoscope, your family environment will be good this week. However, your marital life may disturb due to the presence of Ketu in your 7th house....... Read More

Leo

You will be inclined towards your family this time. You may visit foreign places in the middle of the week.....Read More

Virgo

According to Virgo Weekly Horoscope, you have to work hard more in order to get success........Read More

Also read: Astrological significance of Jadi

Libra

This time you will be happy inside due to the presence of your Lagna lord in your Lagna. You will be much attractive to others...Read More

Scorpio

According to Weekly Horoscope, time is very much favourable for you due to the transit of Jupiter in your Lagna......Read More

Sagittarius

According to weekly Horoscope, you may involve yourself in spiritual deeds. There are possibilities of long-distance travels this time.....Read More

Also Read: Astrological Remedies to bring back happiness in life

Capricorn

According to Capricorn Weekly Horoscope, you will be inclined towards spiritual deeds due to the placement of Ketu in your Lagna.....Read More

Aquarius

According to the weekly horoscope, you will get heights in your career. You will also get profit from foreign sources.....Read More

Pisces

According to Weekly Horoscope, you will involve yourself towards the religious deeds. You may have long distance travels this time.....Read More

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Light Diyas on Kartik Purnima, be Blessed with God's Grace

Tomorrow, on Friday, November 23, 2018, Kartik Purnima will be celebrated all across the globe. The full moon day that comes in the month of Karthik (October-November) during the Shukla phase is called Kartik Purnima.

It is believed that this day Lord Shiva killed the demon named Tripurasur. Hence, the day is also called Tripuri Purnima. If the day coincides with Kritika Nakshatra, it is called Mahakartiki. If the constellation or nakshatra is Bharani, it yields beautiful results. If its Rohini Nakshatra, it will increase its significance to a manifold.

Muhurat for Kartik Purnima in New Delhi, India
November 22, 2018	Begins at 12:55:50
November 23, 2018	Concludes at 11:11:15

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As per Hindu religious system, on the evening of Kartik Purnima, Lord Vishnu took an avatar (incarnation) called matsya avatar (fish). This day, if your take a bath in the river Ganges, and donate lamps it is considered equivalent to ten yajnas altogether. Considering the auspiciousness of the day, it is designated as a festival of great importance by Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, Angira and Aditya. The day is also called Dev Deepawali.

Significance of Kartik Purnima

This is one of the purest days in the whole year. Full Moon day in itself is auspicious and when linked with the month of Kartik where donations, charity and taking a holy bath are of great importance, it becomes even more significant. It is said that on this day if Moon is in Kritika nakshatra and Sun in Vishaka nakshatra, Padmaka yoga is formed. This is a very rare and auspicious yoga. If in the similar state of Moon, Jupiter also coincides, it is called Mahapurnima. This day, in the evening, if you donate light, you will be freed from the cycle of birth and death.

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Fast and Rituals

As per common beliefs, on Kartik Purnima, ganga snan or taking a holy dip along with donating lamps, performing yajnas and worshipping God are inevitable. The whole proceedings for the day are as follows:

• Take a pledge for the fast when you wake up in the morning. Then take a bath in a holy river, pond or pool.
• When the moon rises, one must worship the Kritikas namely Shiva, Sambhooti, Santati (children), Preeti (love), Anusuiyya, and Chama (forgiveness).
• At night, a fast is observed and the donation of a bull is considered most beneficial. Lord Shiva blesses you with a special position in his court. 
• Cow, Elephant, Horse, Chariot and Ghee must be donated as it brings prosperity and growth in wealth.
• If you give the offerings of sheep on this day, the sufferings caused by different yoga gets over.
• From the day of Kartik Purnima, if you keep a fast on every consecutive Purnima, and a Jagran is observed, all your wishes come true. 
• Those who hold a fast on this day must offer food to needy and have a Havana in their home. 
• This day, if you take a bath in river Yamuna and worship Radha-Krishna along with donating lamps, all your wishes come true.

Legend behind Kartik Purnima

According to mythology, in ancient times there was a demon named Tripurasur. He performed a difficult religious austerity at Prayagraj. His fierceness and dedication in worshipping his Lord made the living beings as well as Devtas scared. In such a scenario, Devtas had to plan to create some disturbance in his prayers. Beautiful fairies or apsaras were sent but in vain. Lord Brahma, being happy with such tough prayer, visited him and presented him with a boon.

The boon he asked was that - I must not die by the hands of devtas or humans. Since he was blessed with the same, he was fearless and started hurting other beings. His overconfidence made him attack even Kailash and lead to a battle between him and Lord Shiva. Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu helped Lord Shiva in annihilating the powerful beast.

AstroSage wishes you a Happy Kartik Purnima and Happy Guru Nanak Birthday!

Weekly Horoscope - 19 to 25 November, 2018

Find what is special this week! Weekly Horoscope for November 19 to 25, 2018 is here to reveal the mysteries about your personal and professional life. 

With Devutthana Ekadashi and Kartik Purnima falling in this week of November, the festival season is about to get over. This will be followed by an auspicious period for marriages. Lord Vishnu was in Yoga Nidra for quite a while but now with Devutthana Ekadashi, ceremonies of marriage will commence again. This period will witness the union of many couples for a blissful life. Which are the zodiac signs that will get particularly lucky during this time? How will be the love life of Scorpio? Will Leo natives achieve their goals? Read to know!

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Aries

A long journey and rise in expenditure show a warning sign for Arians. However, your income will be enough to cope up with it, yet you need to carefully make investments of both your time and money........Read More

Taurus

Profit and a fruitful journey are indicated by the position of planets for Taureans. At your workplace, your powers, as well as reputation, will get modified for good.....Read More

Gemini

Better performance of Geminis shall be appreciated this week. Family matters will be stable but your father’s health can trouble you......Read More

Cancer

Health Alert for natives of cancer zodiac sign suggests you need to take a balanced and healthy diet....... Read More

Leo

Anything you put your efforts in this week will reach its desired end. You will be glad as an auspicious event will bring about closed ones together.....Read More

Virgo

You will strive hard to maintain a balance between your family and professional life. An argument at home can take away your solace.......Read More

Also read: Astrological significance of Jadi

Libra

You will experience a unique attractive force working within you. Your voice will be sweet and people will easily come under your influence....Read More

Scorpio

Success, victory and valor are the three words for you this week. Family life may pose some stress, but you will manage it well.....Read More

Sagittarius

Religious attributes you possess will reveal themselves. You will spend happily on such activities......Read More

Also Read: Astrological Remedies to bring back happiness in life

Capricorn

Financial gains and opportunities are on their way. Be open to accept them. This is a wonderful week for those who enjoy challenges and overcome them with a smile.....Read More

Aquarius

A small trip with friends or family will make your week beautiful. Family life will be pleasant. You will feel contented.....Read More

Pisces

You will work extra heard at your office this week. Don’t feel annoyed for this as it is the guiding light that will determine the road to success in your near future....Read More 

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Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2018: Awakening of Lord Vishnu!

Auspicious period for Marriage has finally come! The occasion of Devutthana brings joy and music of shehnai along.

The month of Kartik is particularly auspicious. Diwali and the Diwali season is followed by a period considered Shubh for marriages. Why are marriages prohibited in Hindu Shastras until the day of Dev Utthan? Read to know.

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Dev Uthani Ekadashi Muhurat 2018

Ekadashi Tithi Begins	13:35	18th November
Ekadashi Tithi Ends	14:31	19th November

The above muhurat is for New Delhi. Find for your city: Dev Uthani Ekadashi Muhurat

Parana Muhurat

Parana the breaking of fast, is carried out on the next day of Ekadashi, i.e. on Dwadashi or 12th day.

Parana Time

06:47:17 to 08:55:00

20th November

Rituals

• Take a holy dip early morning.

• Carry out Tulsi Vivah - the marriage ceremony of Lord Vishnu with Tulsi Mata. 

• Observe a fast from the day of Dashmi till the Parana is done.

Legend

It is said that Goddess Lakshmi was unhappy with the sleeping pattern of Lord Vishnu. She complained to him about the same Since Devtas had to wait for a long period to meet him. He promised to goddess that he will find a solution to it. Meanwhile, Vedas were stolen by Sankhyayan, a demon. Lord Vishnu then went to bring back the Vedas and was so tired afterwards that he slept for 4 months. This was termed as Yoga Nidra. Those 4 months are considered inauspicious in Hindu religion and no ceremony is carried out during this phase.

Significance

Attainment of Moksha is considered to be the ultimate goal of a soul that has been granted human race. With the grace of God, if a person worships Lord Vishnu on the day of Devutthana Ekadashi, the doors of heaven are opened for him as well as his ancestors. The festival is celebrated in different forms in different places in India. 

Maharashtra: In Maharashtra, Lord Vithoba, another incarnation of Lord Vishnu is worshipped.

Rajasthan: In Rajasthan, Pushkar Mela (fair) begins and Lord Brahma is offered reverence. 

Gujarat: In Gujarat, a Parikrama (circumambulation) is performed by the devotees around Mount Girnar for 2 days to please the Lord.

Why is Tulsi Vivah carried out on Devutthana Ekadashi?

As per a legend, Tulsi was the wife of a demon named Jalandhar. She was called Brinda or Vrinda. Since she was a devoted wife, it was impossible to kill Jallandher in the battlefield. Devtas insisted to Lord Vishnu to find a solution. He then had to take the disguise of Jalandhar and come to Vrinda. She on knowing the truth, after her husband was killed in the fight, cursed Lord Vishnu. Since Lord Vishnu himself was guilt-ridden, he declared that Vrinda is as pure as a virgin and she in the form of a plant shall be married to him. Since then, it is accustomary to carry out Tulsi Vivah or the marriage of tulsi to Lord Vishnu. The ritual is of immense significance and considered equivalent to a performing a Kanyadaan.

AstroSage wishes you a Happy & Auspicious Dev Uthani Ekadashi. 

Sun Transit in Scorpio Will Change Your Life!

Sun is undergoing a transit! Read how your life will be influenced by this change? In astrology, Sun is considered the king of all planets. It undergoes a transit every month. This change in the house is called Surya Sankranti. 

Being the king of the nine planets, Sun holds a reputation of glory, power, fame and administration. It is linked with positions of power and respect, father figure, government, etc. the transition of Sun does affect all these segments of your life. With the transition in Capricorn, Sun starts getting stronger but as the months of winter approach, it enters zodiac signs not supportive for him. During this time, taking precautions is a must.

Time of Transit

As per the Hindu scriptures, Sun stays in every zodiac sign for a period of one month. On Friday, November 16, 2018, at 6:48 pm Sun will transit into Scorpio and remain there till December 16, 2018, 9:25 am.

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Aries

Sun will transit into your eighth house. As a result, your health will be problematic. Fever, headache, etc. cam surround you….Read more

Taurus

Sun in your seventh house indicates growth in career. A promotion may make you gaily but family life appears to be stressed.….Read more

Gemini

Residing in the sixth house, Sun brings a good news of efforts being turned into possibilities along with opportunities being turned into success.….Read more

Cancer

Sun will transit into your fifth house. This indicates financial gains but conflicts with loved ones or family members.….Read more

Leo

In your fourth house, Sun will transit. Benefits from the government, modification in vehicle or house, and promotion of your spouse are indicated by this transit. ….Read more

Virgo

With Sun entering into your third house, your courage may appear to be diminishing. Stay strong and do not take a single step backwards….Read more

Libra

In your second house, Sun will make your voice harsh and create situations of conflict.….Read more

Scorpio

Sun in the first house will take your focus away from everything but work….Read more

Sagittarius

Sun entering into your twelfth house indicates fever, stomach diseases, insomnia or eye-related problems….Read more

Capricorn

This transit of Sun in your eleventh house will bring unanticipated rewards.….Read more

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Aquarius

Sun is moving into the tenth house of your sign. This indicates success, promotion and happiness.….Read more

Pisces

Sun in going into your ninth house. Your struggles will increase and you will need to put in extra efforts to accomplish your tasks….Read more

Best wishes from AstroSage!

Follow Chhath Puja Rituals To Fulfil Your Wishes!

Chhath Puja begins today! Six days after Diwali, the mega festival of Chhath Puja is celebrated with high fervor and certain puja rituals are followed. Let's read the puja vidhi and know auspicious muhurat of Chhath. Along with that, read the importance of Sandhya (Evening) Arghya and Usha (Morning) Arghya as well.

Chhath Puja Muhurat 2018 for New Delhi, India
13 November Sandhya Arghya, Sunset Timings	17:28:46 PM
14 November Usha Arghya, Sunrise Timings	06:42 :31 AM

Note: Above mentioned muhurat is applicable within New Delhi. Click here to know the Chhath Puja muhurat for your city.

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The festival of Chhath is widely celebrated on the Shukla Shashti in the month of Kartik in the regions of Bihar, Jharkhand and East Uttar Pradesh. Amongst all major festivals, Chhath Puja is considered to be one of the biggest celebrations in these regions and commemorated with high zeal and enthusiasm. On this day, Chhath Mata and Lord Sun is worshiped. Although it’s a four-day affair, but third and fourth day is of great significance, which is also known as Sandhya (Evening) Argya and Usha (Morning) Arghya.

Worship Chhath Mata and Lord Sun This Way!

On the day of Chhath Puja, the Chhathi Maiya is specially worshiped. According to a mythological belief, Chhath Puja is specially done by women for the longevity of their children. It is believed that the Chhathi Maiya, who is also known as Sashthi Mata, is especially known to be the Goddess who blesses children with a long, healthy life. She is also considered as the form of Mother Katyayani, who is locally hailed as the Chhathi Maiya.

Chhath Puja: A Four-Day Festival

• First Day: Nahaye Khaye

Chhath Puja begins on this very special day. On this day, women who are keen on fasting wake up early in the morning and take a bath. They clean the house and consume vegetarian food only.

• Second Day: Kharna

Second day of Chhath Puja is called as Kharna. On this day, women keep Nirjala fast (fasting without drinking water) throughout the day and in the evening, offer jaggery based kheer, fruits and ghee-applied chapatis to the gods as a prasad and then consume themselves along with distributing other members of the family.

• Third Day: Sandhya Arghya

Sandhya Argh is considered the most important during Chhath. On the Shashthi of Kartik Shukla during Sandhya Arghya, raw milk and water is offered to Lord Sun. On this day, all the fasting women reach the Ghats with their families, and keep thekua, rice sweets or laddus and fruits on bamboo made baskets in the form of Prasad. On the evening of Sandhya Arghya during the sunset, the Sun is offered Argya and folk songs and mythological stories related to Chhathi Mata is also heard.

• Fourth Day: Usha Arghya

Usha Arghya or offering water during Sunrise marks the end of the Chhath festival. Even before sunrise, fasting women reach the ghat and offer Arghya to the rising Sun. women who are fasting wish for the longevity of their kids and happiness of the family. After worshiping, all fasting women open their fast by eating the Prasad and drinking the Sharbat made by raw milk.

Read: Mythological stories related to Chhath Puja

Chhath Puja Rituals

• Collect all these ingredients before the puja:
• Plate, milk, glass, three bamboo baskets and three bamboo or brass winnowing baskets.
• Coconut, sugarcane, sweet potato, grapefruit or big lemon, rosemary, red vermilion, rice, raw turmeric, water chestnut or Singhara.
• Camphor, sandalwood, honey, betel leaves, betel nut, pears.
• For prasad, keep Malpua, kheer puri, thekua, semolina pudding or suji ka halwa and rice laddus.

Follow this method when giving Arghya: First of all, keep all the above mentioned items in the bamboo and brass baskets. After that, light an incense stick and diya in every winnowing basket. After that, offer arghya to Sun by stepping into the river or lake.

Religious Significance

Chhath Puja is known as the mega-festival celebrating religious and cultural faith. This festival marks a special significance about making special offerings or Arghya to Lord Sun. In Hindu mythology, major importance is given to Lord Sun, as he is the only God who can be seen directly by natives. Holy sun rays are powerful enough to eliminate diseases and make a man confident and healthy enough.

On the occasion of Chhath, people worship Chhathi Maiya and Lord Sun especially for the longevity and health of their children. It is believed that if prayed with a honest and true heart, wishes get fulfilled.

Astrological & Celestial Importance of Chhath

If seen from astrological and celestial point of view, Chhath festival evokes highest importance because on the sixth day of Shukla Paksha, Sun gets located in the Southern Hemisphere of the Earth and it is considered as a special astronomical event. During this period, ultraviolet rays of Sun get accumulated within the Earth’s atmosphere in large quantities, hereby transmitting harmful effects to humans. In order to avoid such situation, Lord Sun is worshipped on the special occasion of Chhath and offered Arghya.

We hope that you like this article based on the occasion of Chhath Puja. Happy Chhath Puja to all the readers!