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Hora — Chicago18 December 2026

Shukravara · Pausha · Shukla Paksha

शुक्रवार · पौष · शुक्ल पक्ष

Sidereal · Lahiri

Tithi

Navami

नवमी

Nakshatra

Revati

रेवती

Yoga

Variyan

वरीयान्

Karana

Kaulava

कौलव

Vara

Shukravara

शुक्रवार

Waxing Gibbous

Sunrise 07:14 — Sunset 16:19 · day 9h 05m

≈ 64% illuminated · increasing

Panchang — the five angas पञ्चाङ्ग

Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana and Vara with their end-times, plus the month and the Moon’s and Sun’s signs — computed for this city’s sunrise. Times after midnight use the traditional extended clock (e.g. 27:23 = 03:23 next morning).

Tithi: Navamiनवमीtill 11:44
What this means
The lunar day. It is set by how far the Moon has pulled ahead of the Sun — each 12 degrees of separation is one tithi. The tithi shapes which activities the tradition favours, and it ends at the time shown, when the next one begins.
Muhurta Chintamani — Tithi-prakaranam (Nanda/Bhadra/Jaya/Rikta/Purna tithi-types)
Nakshatra: Revatiरेवतीtill 28:28
What this means
The Moon's star-mansion — the patch of sky it sits in today, one of 27. Each nakshatra has its own temperament that classical texts use to judge what the day is good for.
Brihat Samhita — Nakshatra chapters (nakshatra qualities)
Yoga: Variyanवरीयान्till 23:05
What this means
A combined Sun-and-Moon measure (one of 27 nitya-yogas) — not the physical posture practice. A few yogas, such as Vyatipata and Vaidhriti, are best avoided; most are ordinary.
Muhurta Chintamani — Yoga enumeration (tyajya-yoga list, v. 33)
Karana: Kaulavaकौलवtill 11:44
What this means
Half of a tithi — each lunar day holds two karanas. One of them, Vishti (also called Bhadra), is treated as inauspicious; the rest are workable.
BPHS — Karana-jnana-vidhi (11 karanas including Vishti)
Vara: Shukravaraशुक्रवार
What this means
The weekday and its ruling planet. Each day's planet colours which tasks the tradition recommends — e.g. Thursday (Jupiter) for auspicious beginnings.
Muhurta Chintamani — Vara-prakaranam (weekday lords)
Maasa: Paushaपौष
What this means
The lunar month. India uses two reckonings — Amanta (new-moon to new-moon) and Purnimanta (full-moon to full-moon) — so the name can differ by region. An 'Adhika' (extra) month is inserted to keep the lunar and solar years aligned.
Nirnaya Sindhu — Adhikamasa-nirnaya (intercalary month)
Paksha: Shukla (waxing)शुक्ल पक्ष
What this means
The fortnight. Shukla is the waxing half (Moon growing toward full); Krishna is the waning half (toward the new moon).
Calendar definition
Chandra Rashi: Meena
What this means
The zodiac sign the Moon occupies now. Together with your birth Moon-sign it drives Chandrabala — the Moon's day-to-day favourability for you.
Muhurta Chintamani — 2.4-2.5 (Chandrabala)
Surya Rashi: Dhanuधनु

Sidereal (Lahiri) ephemeris; anga end-times computed to the city’s actual sunrise. “Adhika maas” marks an intercalary lunar month (no solar sankranti within it).

How we compute this panchang

Every time on this page is calculated from the actual positions of the Sun and Moon using the Swiss Ephemeris (the same high-precision astronomical engine used by professional astronomers), not from a printed almanac or a fixed table.

Sidereal zodiac, Lahiri ayanamsha — the standard used by the Indian government calendar. All nakshatra, rashi, tithi and yoga boundaries follow from it.
Local true sunrise — muhurta windows (Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya, Hora, Abhijit and the rest) are measured from the true sunrise computed for Chicago's exact coordinates, so they are correct for your location, not a regional approximation.
Two month conventions — we show both the Amanta (new-moon-to-new-moon) and Purnimanta (full-moon-to-full-moon) lunar month, because different regions of India follow different ones; an Adhika (intercalary) month is marked when it occurs.

Significance and auspicious/inauspicious flags are drawn from classical texts (Muhurta Chintamani, Brihat Samhita, the Puranas and others) and cited inline — we never assert an effect a text does not state.

Your panchang today

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Birth nakshatraBirth Moon-sign (rashi)

Is today good for…?

Pick what you’re planning. We check today’s panchang against the classical muhurta rule and show you the verdict, the best window, and the source.

Planned activity

Hora schedule (text table)

#	Planet	Start	End
1	Venus	07:14	07:59
2	Mercury	07:59	08:45
3	Moon	08:45	09:30
4	Saturn	09:30	10:16
5	Jupiter	10:16	11:01
6	Mars	11:01	11:47
7	Sun	11:47	12:32
8	Venus	12:32	13:18
9	Mercury	13:18	14:03
10	Moon	14:03	14:48
11	Saturn	14:48	15:34
12	Jupiter	15:34	16:19
13	Mars	16:19	17:34
14	Sun	17:34	18:48
15	Venus	18:48	20:03
16	Mercury	20:03	21:18
17	Moon	21:18	22:32
18	Saturn	22:32	23:47
19	Jupiter	23:47	01:01
20	Mars	01:01	02:16
21	Sun	02:16	03:30
22	Venus	03:30	04:45
23	Mercury	04:45	05:59
24	Moon	05:59	07:14

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	10:39	11:47	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	14:03	15:11	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	08:22	09:30	inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta	11:29	12:05	auspicious

#Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

Sunrise- and nakshatra-keyed windows that classical muhurta texts recommend for sadhana, study, and beginnings.

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

05:38 – 06:26

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

06:09 – 07:14

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

13:18 – 13:54

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

16:07 – 16:31

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

16:19 – 17:24

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:23 – 24:11

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

20:32 – 22:07

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Nirnaya Sindhu. Sub-window arithmetic from sunrise + Surya nakshatra position at the city’s coordinates.

#Inauspicious Windows अशुभ काल

Classical periods to avoid for new ventures, beyond Rahu Kaal, Yamaghanda, and Gulika (already shown on the daylight timeline above).

Varjyam

वर्ज्यम्

16:34 – 18:09

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 4

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

09:03 – 09:39

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 9

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

12:05 – 12:41

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Dharma Sindhu. Sub-window arithmetic from sunrise + nakshatra position.

#Sun Today सूर्य

Surya rashi and nakshatra — the sun-side complement to the moon-side tithi and nakshatra shown in the hero above.

Surya Rashi

Dhanu#9

Surya Nakshatra

Mula मूल

Pada 1 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

10:38
16:34
22:29
04:25

Source: Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) sidereal ephemeris. Pada arithmetic from nakshatra division into 4 equal arcs of 3° 20′ each.

#Hindu Year विक्रम संवत्

Vikram, Shaka and Gujarati Samvat for the current year, with the cycle name (Samvatsara) from the 60-year governance cycle.

Vikram Samvat

2083

Parabhava पराभव

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Shaka Samvat

1948

Kilaka कीलक

Gujarati Samvat

2082

Vishvavasu विश्वावसु

Mantri Mandala — Year Governance

Position	Deity
Raja	Moon
Mantri	Moon

Remaining governance positions (8) will populate as the engine resolves them.

Source: Nirnaya Sindhu; Suryasiddhanta. Samvatsara from the 60-year Brihaspati cycle.

#Daily Directions दिशा

Direction-of-the-day lookups used in muhurta selection — Disha Shool for travel, Agnivasa for yajna, Chandra/Rahu Vasa for direction-of- gain, Shivavasa for ritual timing.

Disha Shool

West पश्चिम

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Chandra Vasa

North उत्तर

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

East पूर्व

avoid

Source: Direction occupied by Rahu; avoid offerings facing here

Agnivasa

Akasha आकाश

neutral

Source: Agni's dwelling for homa-suitability assessment

Shiva Vasa

Vrishabha वृषभ

favourable

Source: Shiva's location for rudrabhisheka timing

Homahuti

Venus शुक्र

favourable

Source: Benefic planet: offering auspicious

#Today’s Strength Tables

Tarabala and Chandrabala — the two classical strength lookups used in muhurta selection. If your birth nakshatra or birth rashi appears in the favourable set, the day is workable for new beginnings.

Favourable Janma Rashis Today

Vrishabha, Mithuna, Kanya, Tula, Makara, Meena

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
2	Bharani	Mitra मित्र	auspicious
3	Krittika	Vadha वध	inauspicious
4	Rohini	Sadhaka साधक	auspicious
5	Mrigashira	Pratyari प्रत्यरि	inauspicious
6	Ardra	Kshema क्षेम	auspicious
7	Punarvasu	Vipat विपत्	inauspicious
8	Pushya	Sampat सम्पत्	auspicious
9	Ashlesha	Janma जन्म	inauspicious
10	Magha	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
11	Purva Phalguni	Mitra मित्र	auspicious
12	Uttara Phalguni	Vadha वध	inauspicious
13	Hasta	Sadhaka साधक	auspicious
14	Chitra	Pratyari प्रत्यरि	inauspicious
15	Swati	Kshema क्षेम	auspicious
16	Vishakha	Vipat विपत्	inauspicious
17	Anuradha	Sampat सम्पत्	auspicious
18	Jyeshtha	Janma जन्म	inauspicious
19	Mula	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
20	Purva Ashadha	Mitra मित्र	auspicious
21	Uttara Ashadha	Vadha वध	inauspicious
22	Shravana	Sadhaka साधक	auspicious
23	Dhanishtha	Pratyari प्रत्यरि	inauspicious
24	Shatabhisha	Kshema क्षेम	auspicious
25	Purva Bhadrapada	Vipat विपत्	inauspicious
26	Uttara Bhadrapada	Sampat सम्पत्	auspicious
27	Revati	Janma जन्म	inauspicious

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

#	Janma Rashi	House from Janma	Favourable
1	Mesha	12	no
2	Vrishabha	11	yes
3	Mithuna	10	yes
4	Karka	9	no
5	Simha	8	no
6	Kanya	7	yes
7	Tula	6	yes
8	Vrishchika	5	no
9	Dhanu	4	no
10	Makara	3	yes
11	Kumbha	2	no
12	Meena	1	yes

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Brihat Samhita. Tarabala uses the 9-cycle from janma-nakshatra to today’s nakshatra.

#Udaya Lagna (Rising Sign) Timeline

Which rashi is rising on the eastern horizon at each point of the day. Segment width is proportional to the actual rising duration.

All 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
9	Dhanu धनु	07:14	09:09
10	Makara मकर	09:09	10:39
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	10:39	11:49
12	Meena मीन	11:49	12:59
1	Mesha मेष	12:59	14:19
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	14:19	16:04
3	Mithuna मिथुन	16:04	18:24
4	Karka कर्क	18:24	20:59
5	Simha सिंह	20:59	23:34
6	Kanya कन्या	23:34	02:04
7	Tula तुला	02:04	04:39
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	04:39	07:04
9	Dhanu धनु	07:04	07:14

#Panchaka Rahita Muhurta पञ्चक रहित मुहूर्त

15 classical day-muhurta segments labelled by panchaka category. Green = auspicious; rose = avoid. Width is proportional to actual duration.

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Shubha शुभ	07:14	07:50	auspicious
2	Roga रोग	07:50	08:27	inauspicious
3	Mrityu मृत्यु	08:27	09:03	inauspicious
4	Agni अग्नि	09:03	09:39	inauspicious
5	Raja राज	09:39	10:16	inauspicious
6	Chora चोर	10:16	10:52	inauspicious
7	Shubha शुभ	10:52	11:29	auspicious
8	Roga रोग	11:29	12:05	inauspicious
9	Mrityu मृत्यु	12:05	12:41	inauspicious
10	Agni अग्नि	12:41	13:18	inauspicious
11	Raja राज	13:18	13:54	inauspicious
12	Chora चोर	13:54	14:30	inauspicious
13	Shubha शुभ	14:30	15:07	auspicious
14	Roga रोग	15:07	15:43	inauspicious
15	Mrityu मृत्यु	15:43	16:19	inauspicious

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Nirnaya Sindhu.

#Season & Sun Path

Vedic ritu, ayana, day/night length, and solar-noon — the seasonal scaffolding around today’s panchang.

Ritu (Vedic)

Hemantaहेमन्त

Ritu (Drik)

Hemantaहेमन्त

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

9h 5m

Ratrimana

14h 55m

Madhyahna

11:47

Source: Suryasiddhanta. Dinamana = sunrise→sunset minutes; Madhyahna = local solar noon.

Hora - Chicago, 18 December 2026

On Friday, the 18th of December 2026, the Vedic calendar for those in Chicago carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The morning light begins at 7:14 AM and dipping below the horizon at 4:19 PM, bringing 9 hours 5 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Navami of Shukla side of the lunar month, and the nakshatra of the day is Revati. Yoga for the day is Variyan, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-12-18. Pre-dawn, from 5:38 AM to 6:26 AM, is Brahma Muhurta: the period the Vedic tradition reserves for prayer, meditation, and study.

For those in Chicago, From 10:39 AM to 11:47 AM Rahu Kala is in force — the period to avoid for new endeavours. On Friday the Disha Shool (directional affliction) is West; the classical recommendation is to delay West-facing departures. On the auspicious side, Labh (8:22 AM–9:30 AM) is the top-quality choghadiya of the day. Revati nakshatra is governed by Mercury, grounding the cosmic calendar in the rhythms of this specific place and time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Chicago on 18 December 2026?

In Chicago on 18 December 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 10:39 AM to 11:47 AM. This 90-minute window is governed by Rahu and is traditionally avoided for starting new work, travel, or auspicious ceremonies. The timing shifts daily based on local sunrise, so it differs from city to city.

Why is sunrise in Chicago on 18 December 2026 at 7:14 AM?

Sunrise at 7:14 AM in Chicago on 18 December 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (41.88°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (4:19 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Chicago's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in Chicago on 18 December 2026?

The yoga operative in Chicago on 18 December 2026 is Variyan, active from 12:49 AM to 11:05 PM local time. In the Vedic panchang, yoga is calculated from the combined longitudes of the Sun and Moon and cycles through 27 named yogas. Variyan yoga carries its own quality and influences the day's overall character — affecting the auspiciousness of activities begun during its span.

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Sadhana Prescriptions

Amrit Siddhi Yoga Sadhana

अमृत सिद्धि योग साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani, Dharmasindhu

Amrit Siddhi Yoga Diksha Sadhana

अमृत सिद्धि योग दीक्षा साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani, Mantra Mahodadhi

Durga Navami Puja

दुर्गा नवमी पूजा

- Devi Bhagavata Purana, Durga Puja Paddhati

Bhuvaneshwari Navami Homa

भुवनेश्वरी नवमी होम

- Shakta Pramoda, Devi Rahasya

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शिकागो — 18 दिसम्बर

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 07:14
सूर्यास्त: अपराह्ण 16:19
तिथि: नवमी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: रेवती (प्रथम पाद)
योग: वरीयान्
करण: कौलव
माह: पौष
चन्द्र राशि: मीन
सूर्य राशि: धनु
राहु काल: प्रातः 10:39–प्रातः 11:47
शुभ चौघड़िया: लाभ (प्रातः 08:22–प्रातः 09:30)