Panchang Power: How Tithi Can Make or Break Your Relationships

On each lunar day, the Moon moves away from the Sun by 12 degrees. For the fifteen days of the Shukla paksha, the Moon moves away from the Sun, and during the Krishna paksha, the Moon moves towards the Sun. Each day, whether moving towards or away from the Sun, the Moon covers up a distance of 12 degrees – thus, completing a total of 360 degrees in the month.

In mathematical terms, tithi can be calculated as

Tithi = Longitude of Moon – longitude of the Sun (of the orbit of 360 degrees).

But why so much dry math about the tithis? Why so much underlying importance to this relative motion of the Moon w.r.t Sun?

Yes, we agree the above particulars about the tithis are drearily dull, but we did save on some fun of how tithis can actually draw a huge impact on your lives.

Let’s ask you a question, this time a relevant one!

Besides money, what really consumes a huge chunk of your life?

We believe it's relationships!

Now here, by relationships, we not only mean your relationship with your sweetheart or spouse. We mean all types of relationships.

The tithi that you’re born on has a deep impact on your relationships. Tithi, in fact, alters the way you think and behave; you would have done it otherwise.

In Vedic astrology, Sun denotes your ‘Soul’ and speaks of your personal growth, while Moon is the karaka of your mind and indicates your mental health.

A tithi, whether that of Shukla or Krishna Paksha, is a combination of both the Sun and Moon. Sun also indicates masculine power, and Moon is the symbol of feminine energy.

Each one of us is a fusion of sperm and ovum and are born on either of the 30 tithis. Thus, we, too, are born out of the union of solar and lunar energies.

It’s no doubt that tithis have a profound influence on your personality, mental health and outlook on life here, in specific our relationships.

The tithi you are born on extensively influences your relationships, interpersonal skills and inclination to develop lifelong alliances.

To figure out how you will fare in relationships for the rest of your life and the reasons why you have been (the way you have been) in your personal connections, you need to check the following,

1. Your birth tithi

2. Your tithi lord

3. Position of your tithi lord and the planets (or combination) of planets that aspect your tithi lord

Your tithi can give a gaping insight to what kind of a person you could be. Check your tithi here and read on to see what traits you have and how you conduct yourself, especially in forging relationships.

Pratipada is the first tithi. Being the first tithi, your ruling planet is Sun, and the presiding deity is Shri Brahma. You are intelligent and wealthy. You are wonderful in relationships but need to be careful, as you may develop extramarital alliances quickly. You also need to watch out for your huge ego, as that could be a major spoiler for all your relationships.

The second tithi is ruled by the planet Moon. Its presiding deity is Shri Hari. If you’re born on this tithi, then you are liked by all. In relationships, you hate lying and being lied to. You are a seeker of truth, and this could easily lead you into prying into other’s lives an create problems in your relationships.

Your ruling planet is Mars, and your deity is Shri Vishnu. You are a storehouse of passion and dreams. You will enjoy wonderful relationships if you skillfully channelize your negative energy, control your aggression and learn to say things in the right way.

Born on the fourth tithi, you are ruled by the planet Mercury, and the deity is Yama. You are witty, charming and wonderful in friendships. But your pleasure-seeking tendencies and materialistic comforts can surely jeopardize your relationships.

The fifth tithi is ruled by the planet Jupiter, and the presiding deity is Chandra. Your strong moral character is the pillar in all your relationships.

If you’re born on Sashti, the sixth tithi, your ruling planet is Venus, and the deity is Agni Dev. Your confidence is contagious, and empathy is a boon to others. You’ll enjoy huge circle of friends, but watch out for your inclination towards sensual pleasures.

Saturn is your ruling lord, and your presiding deity is Indra Dev. If you’re born on Saptami, then you may not have cordial relationships with your family members. Though you might be aware, responsible and have a strong character, social interactions could be a bit troublesome for you.

Born on the eighth day, your ruling planet is Rahu, and the deities are Vasus. Besides your loyalty, your power of speech will win you friends and other relationships lifelong. Your relationships will become healthier if you open yourself more and become more accepting of others.

If you’re born on the 9th day, Sun is your ruling planet, and Naga is the presiding deity. You are brilliant in handling all your relationships, but you gotta watch out for your bold nature. You may get reckless at times which could irreversibly damage your relationships.

Born on the tenth day, your ruling planet is Moon, and the presiding deity is Aryaman. You have strong convictions, which enable you to make solid commitments in your relationships. But your convictions could also lead to obstinacy.

Planet Mars rules the tithi of Ekadashi. Its presiding deity is Rudra Dev. Born on this tithi, you’re considerate, helpful and loveable. But you need to watch out for your anger if you wish to enjoy secured relationships.

The twelfth day of the month is ruled by the planet Mercury. Its ruling deity is Aditya. You are witty, intelligent and popular with the opposite sex. As far as relationships go, you now know where you have to be careful.

The thirteenth day of the month is ruled by the planet Jupiter. The presiding deity of Trayodashi is Manmatha or Bhaga. You love interacting with people and will have many relatives. You are also popular among your friends.

The 14th day of the month is ruled by the planet Venus and is presided over by Maa Kali. While you have a strong personality, being born on this tithi could cause some troubles in your relationship. You’ll be able to enjoy healthy relationships if you channelize your anger.

The fifteenth day of Shukla paksha is called the Purnima. Purnima is ruled by the planet Saturn, and its presiding deity is Vishvadevas. If you’re born on this tithi, then you will be able to easily draw people towards you. People truly admire you and love being around you.

The ruling planet of Amavasya is Rahu, and its presiding deity are the Pitris. There are very high chances that you could be introvert and shy while interacting with people.

Of all the above tithis, Amavasya and Krishna Chaturdashi are believed to be the most inauspicious. So, does this mean that people born on these tithis perpetually lead their lives in poverty? Of course NOT.

Though these two tithis are widely considered inauspicious, people born on these tithis are highly intuitive and profoundly receptive. Yes, they could have some major relationship issues, but they posses the strongest minds and a spirit of a go-getter that can often be lethal.

There’s no relationship issue that people born on these tithis cannot resolve. All they need to do is train themselves for healthy interactions with people.

Being born on any tithi carries both positive and negative aspects. The negative ones are the flaw or the doshas in your horoscope and can be corrected or alleviated by suitable remedies. For instance, if you’re born on the Chaturdashi tithi, then regularly meditate on the mantra, ‘Om Namah Shivay,’ to lessen the negative effects of this tithi on your relationships.

The tithi you are born provides a blueprint on your personality and relationships. It tells you everything about your mind and the kind of soul you are. Handling the relationship part of our lives is often confusing and the most complex one. But reading the positive and negative aspects of the tithi can help us deal with our relationships in a better way.

Deciphering the tithis not only gives us astrological remedies but also give a chance to bring behavioral changes without putting us into the glare of people’s attention. It can help you work secretly on yourself.

Since personality and relationships are closely connected with each other, in the end, what’s important is enhancing the positive aspects and weeding out the negative ones in our personality. It’s no doubt that understanding your tithi can help foster better and healthier relationships throughout your life.