Prepare for a week filled with significant celestial events and spiritual observances with the Weekly Panchang for October 11-17, 2025. This period promises enhanced courage and communication as Mars and Mercury align in Vishakha Nakshatra. Venus shifts into Hasta Nakshatra, while the Sun moves into Libra, emphasizing balance and renewal.
This week’s calendar is marked by important festivals: Ahoi Ashtami, where mothers pray for their children’s well-being, and Rama Ekadashi, dedicated to Lord Vishnu for blessings and liberation. Tula Sankranti also arrives, heralding a new solar month focused on harmony.
Auspicious Timings for Activities:
- Property Purchase: Look out for auspicious muhurats on October 16th (06:22 AM – 06:23 AM) and October 17th (06:23 AM – 06:24 AM).
- Vehicle Purchase: Good timings are available on October 12th (06:20 AM – 01:36 PM), October 13th (12:26 PM – 06:21 AM on Oct 14), and October 15th (10:33 AM – 12:00 PM).
Key Planetary Movements:
- October 11: Venus and Saturn align at a 180-degree angle.
- October 13: Mars enters Vishakha Nakshatra.
- October 16: Mercury enters Vishakha Nakshatra.
- October 17: Sun and Jupiter form a close square; Venus enters Hasta Nakshatra; Sun transits into Libra.
Festivals and Observances This Week:
- Rohini Vrat (Oct 11): A fast observed by Jain devotees for family prosperity.
- Ahoi Ashtami (Oct 13): Mothers fast from sunrise to sunset for their children’s welfare.
- Kalashtami (Oct 13): Dedicated to Lord Bhairava, worshipping him for courage and protection.
- Masik Krishna Janmashtami (Oct 13): Monthly observance for Lord Krishna, focusing on devotion and seeking blessings.
- Govatsa Dwadashi (Oct 17): A celebration honoring cows as symbols of abundance and motherhood.
- Tula Sankranti (Oct 17): The Sun’s entry into Libra, marked by purification rituals and charitable acts for balance.
- Rama Ekadashi (Oct 17): A fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu for purification of sins and spiritual upliftment.
Understanding Rahu Kalam:
Avoid the following times, influenced by the malefic planet Rahu, for any auspicious activities:
- October 11: 09:14 AM – 10:41 AM
- October 12: 04:28 PM – 05:55 PM
- October 13: 07:47 AM – 09:14 AM
- October 14: 03:00 PM – 04:26 PM
- October 15: 12:07 PM – 01:33 PM
- October 16: 01:32 PM – 02:58 PM
- October 17: 10:40 AM – 12:06 PM
The Panchanga, a vital tool in Vedic astrology, helps align daily tasks with cosmic rhythms, offering insights into planetary influences and auspicious timings. By understanding these celestial alignments, you can better navigate your week.