May 5, 2025 Panchang:
“From Depth to Dazzle — Moon Marches into Leo’s Royal Flame”
What’s Special Today? – Today’s cosmic cocktail is no ordinary mix — it blends divine observance, emotional churn, and bold initiation.
The day begins with the intense Ashlesha Nakshatra, known for its coiling mental patterns and karmic tests. Layer that with Masik Durgashtami — a time for internal purification, and Sita Navami, invoking patience, sacrifice, and feminine divinity. Together, they urge us to release emotional toxins and clear karmic knots.
But the shift comes after 2:01 PM, as the Moon strides into Leo and enters Magha Nakshatra, linked to royalty, ancestors, and soul purpose. This marks a moment of emotional transformation — from guarded vulnerability to confident expression.
It’s a rare fusion:
- Ashlesha’s depth + Magha’s pride
- Ashtami’s fire + Navami’s release
- Cancer’s shell + Leo’s roar
Use the first half of the day to let go. Use the second half to show up — boldly, but gracefully.
Panchang Elements
- Tithi:
Ashtami until 07:35 AM Navami thereafter - Nakshatra:-
Ashlesha until 02:01 PM Magha thereafter - Yoga:-
Vriddhi until 12:20 AM (May 6) Dhruva begins afterward - Karana:-
Bava until 07:35 AM Balava until 08:01 PM Kaulava begins afterward - Day: Somawara (Monday)
- Paksha: Shukla Paksha
Sun & Moon Timings:-
- Sunrise: 05:37 AM
- Sunset: 06:59 PM
- Moonrise: 12:38 PM
- Moonset: 02:09 AM (May 6)
- Moon Sign:
Cancer (Karka) till 02:01 PM
Leo (Simha) afterward
Auspicious Timings:-
- Brahma Muhurat: 04:12 AM – 04:55 AM
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:51 AM – 12:45 PM
- Amrit Kalam: 12:20 PM – 02:01 PM
- Ravi Yoga: 02:01 PM – 05:36 AM (May 6)
- Vijaya Muhurat: 02:32 PM – 03:25 PM
- Sayana Sandhya: 06:59 PM – 08:03 PM
- Nishita Muhurat: 11:56 PM – 12:39 AM (May 6)
Inauspicious Timings:-
- Rahu Kaal: 07:17 AM – 08:58 AM
- Yamaganda: 10:38 AM – 12:18 PM
- Gulika Kaal: 01:58 PM – 03:38 PM
- Dur Muhurat: 12:45 PM – 01:38 PM
- Varjyam: 02:56 AM – 04:40 AM (May 6)
- Aadal Yoga: Begins 02:01 PM onward
- Ganda Moola: Whole day
Additional Calendar Info:-
- Lunar Month (Chandramasa): Vaishakha (Purnimanta)
- Amanta Month: Vaishakha
- Vikram Samvat: 2082 – Kalayukta
- Shaka Samvat: 1947 – Vishvavasu
- Gujarati Samvat: 2081 – Nala
- Samvatsara: Siddharthi
- Ritu (Season): Grishma (Summer)
- Ayana: Uttarayana
- Dinamana: 13 Hours 21 Mins
- Ratrimana: 10 Hours 37 Mins
- Madhyahna: 12:18 PM
Shanker’s Tip of the Day: “The day starts in introspection and ends in assertion. As the Moon enters Leo and Magha rises, own your space, but don’t let pride block wisdom. Be the silent leader — not the loudest lion in the room.”
