Tarabalam for Chicago — 2026-08-18 · kundlit

Tarabalam

Chicago · 2026-08-18

Today’s nakshatra

Swati स्वाती

Favourable janma rashis today

Mesha, Vrishabha, Simha, Tula, Dhanu, Makara

Full 27-row Tarabala table opens below.

ताराबलम्

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: Shashthiषष्ठीtill 07:21then Saptamiसप्तमीtill 32:50
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.

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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 (ayanamsha for this date: 24.2291°). 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.

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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

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	16:19	18:02	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	09:28	11:11	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	12:53	14:36	inauspicious

#Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

04:27 – 05:15

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

04:58 – 06:03

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

15:10 – 16:05

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

19:32 – 19:56

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

19:44 – 20:49

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

24:29 – 01:17

Amrita Kalam

#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

24:30 – 02:13

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 4

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

08:47 – 09:42

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 9

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

13:21 – 14:16

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

Simha#5

Surya Nakshatra

Magha मघा

Pada 1 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

07:19
13:49
20:20
02:51

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 (till 7 Mar 2027)

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Shaka Samvat

1948

Kilaka कीलक

Gujarati Samvat

2082

Vishvavasu विश्वावसु

Mantri Mandala — Year Governance

Position	Deity
Raja	Jupiter
Sasyadhipati	Jupiter

#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

North उत्तर

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Nakshatra Shool

North उत्तर

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction while today's nakshatra prevails

Chandra Vasa

West पश्चिम

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

#Tamil Yoga தமிழ் யோகம்

The Tamil-tradition yoga of the day from nakshatra and weekday — the Siddha / Amrita / Marana / Mushala family used in Tamil muhurta.

Tamil Yoga

Mushala मुसल

inauspicious

Source: Inauspicious Tamil yoga -- avoid new ventures

#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

Mesha, Vrishabha, Simha, Tula, Dhanu, Makara

Chandrashtama (avoid): Meena

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Sadhaka साधक	auspicious
2	Bharani	Pratyari प्रत्यरि	inauspicious
3	Krittika

#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.

#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.

#Season & Sun Path

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

Ritu (Vedic)

Varshaवर्षा

Ritu (Drik)

Varshaवर्षा

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

13h 42m

Ratrimana

10h 18m

Madhyahna

12:53

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

#Almanac & Epoch पञ्चाङ्ग गणना

Reference day-counts and calendar identifiers for this date — Kaliyuga year, Ahargana, Julian Day and the National (Saka) civil dates.

Almanac / epoch details

Kaliyuga Year	5127
Kali Ahargana	1872805
Julian Day	2461270.5
Modified Julian Day	61270
Rata Die	739846
National Civil (Saka)	Shravana 27, 1948 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Bhadrapada 3, 1948 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha

Tarabalam - Chicago, 18 August 2026

On Tuesday, 18 August 2026, the Vedic calendar throughout Chicago carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The sun rises at 6:03 AM and dipping below the horizon at 7:44 PM, bringing 13 hours 42 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Shashthi of Shukla side of the lunar month, and the nakshatra of the day is Swati. Shukla yoga presides over the day, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-08-18. Brahma Muhurta opens at 4:27 AM and closes at 5:15 AM, anchored to today's local sunrise.

Throughout Chicago, Rahu Kala occupies the stretch from 4:19 PM through 6:02 PM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. Today's Disha Shool falls in the North direction — classical guidance advises against new Tuesday journeys toward the North. On the auspicious side, the Labh choghadiya (11:11 AM–12:53 PM) is the day's prime auspicious window. Swati nakshatra is ruled by Rahu, anchoring the vedic day in the particulars of Chicago.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Chicago on 18 August 2026?

In Chicago on 18 August 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 4:19 PM to 6:02 PM. 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 August 2026 at 6:03 AM?

Sunrise at 6:03 AM in Chicago on 18 August 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 (7:44 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 August 2026?

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#Daily Authority

Tantric Banda Windows

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बेरी

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Dhataki

धातकी

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Ber (Swati prayoga — wealth)

बेर (स्वाति — धन)

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Sadhana Prescriptions

Skanda Shashthi Puja

स्कन्द षष्ठी पूजा

- Skanda Purana, Kumara Tantra

Siddha Yoga Maha Sadhana

सिद्ध योग महासाधना

- Muhurta Chintamani, Dharmasindhu

Day Rarity Score

0.16836565566729245/ 100

शिकागो — 18 अगस्त

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 06:03
सूर्यास्त: सायं 19:44
तिथि: षष्ठी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: स्वाती (द्वितीय पाद)
योग: शुक्ल
करण: तैतिल, गरज
माह: श्रावण
चन्द्र राशि: तुला → वृश्चिक
सूर्य राशि: सिंह

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

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

All 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
5	Simha सिंह	06:03	08:38
6	Kanya कन्या	08:38	11:08
7	Tula तुला	11:08	13:43
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	13:43	16:08
9	Dhanu धनु	16:08	18:08
10	Makara मकर	18:08	19:38
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	19:38	20:48
12	Meena मीन	20:48	21:58
1	Mesha मेष	21:58	23:18
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	23:18	01:08
3	Mithuna मिथुन	01:08	03:23
4	Karka कर्क	03:23	05:58
5	Simha सिंह	05:58	06:03

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Shubha शुभ	06:03	06:57	auspicious
2	Roga रोग	06:57	07:52	inauspicious
3	Mrityu मृत्यु	07:52	08:47	inauspicious
4	Agni अग्नि	08:47	09:42	inauspicious
5	Raja राज	09:42	10:37	inauspicious
6	Chora चोर	10:37	11:31	inauspicious
7	Shubha शुभ	11:31	12:26	auspicious
8	Roga रोग	12:26	13:21	inauspicious
9	Mrityu मृत्यु	13:21	14:16	inauspicious
10	Agni अग्नि	14:16	15:10	inauspicious
11	Raja राज	15:10	16:05	inauspicious
12	Chora चोर	16:05	17:00	inauspicious
13	Shubha शुभ	17:00	17:55	auspicious
14	Roga रोग	17:55	18:50	inauspicious
15	Mrityu मृत्यु	18:50	19:44	inauspicious