A general muhurat becomes personal through two checks. Tarabala counts from your birth nakshatra to the day’s nakshatra: divide the count by 9, and remainders 3 (Vipat), 5 (Pratyari) and 7 (Naidhana) are avoided. Chandrabala looks at the transiting Moon from your Moon sign: the 1st, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 10th and 11th houses are good, with the 2nd, 5th and 9th also accepted in the bright fortnight.
Tarabala
| Remainder (count ÷ 9) | Tara | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Janma | Mixed — avoid major starts |
| 2 | Sampat | Wealth — good |
| 3 | Vipat | Danger — avoid |
| 4 | Kshema | Well-being — good |
| 5 | Pratyari | Obstacles — avoid |
| 6 | Sadhana | Achievement — good |
| 7 | Naidhana (Vadha) | Loss — avoid |
| 8 | Mitra | Friendly — good |
| 9 (0) | Parama Mitra | Very friendly — good |
Example: birth star Rohini (4th), day’s star Hasta (13th). Count from Rohini to Hasta inclusive = 10; 10 ÷ 9 leaves 1 — Janma tara, so not ideal for a major start.
Chandrabala
- Count the sign of the day’s Moon from your natal Moon sign.
- Good: 1st, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 10th, 11th.
- Also accepted in Shukla Paksha (waxing Moon): 2nd, 5th, 9th.
- Avoid: 4th, 8th, 12th.
How to use them
- First choose a day with a good tithi, nakshatra, weekday, yoga and karana.
- Then check tarabala and chandrabala for the main person (for a wedding, both partners).
- If both are good, pick a strong lagna within that day.
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Frequently asked questions
What is tarabala?
A check that counts from your birth nakshatra to the day’s nakshatra; remainders 3, 5 and 7 after dividing by 9 are avoided.
What is chandrabala?
The transit Moon’s house from your Moon sign; 1, 3, 6, 7, 10 and 11 are good.
Which taras are avoided?
Vipat (3), Pratyari (5) and Naidhana (7).
Do both partners need good tarabala for a wedding?
Yes, it is checked for both.
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