The Wheel of Horoscopes

The Effects of the Yogini's Position

When the Yogini In Sanskrit astrology, the Yogini is a celestial energy that moves to different directions based on the lunar date (tithi). Traveling toward her is considered dangerous. is on the right, there is an abundance of wealth. When she is on the left, there is loss. When she is in front original: "करे" (kare); literally "in the hand," referring to the direction one is facing. or behind, death is certain.

The Cycle of the Yogini

On the first and ninth days of the lunar month, the Yogini resides in the East.

On the third and eleventh days, she is situated in the South-East original: "अग्नि कोणे" (Agni kone); the corner of the fire god. corner. 3

On the thirteenth and fifth days, the Beloved of Shiva original: "शिव प्रिया" (Shiva Priya); another name for the Yogini, identifying her with the goddess Parvati. is in the South.

On the twelfth and and fourth The OCR reads "trunyam," but contextually this refers to the 4th (Chaturthi). days, she moves to the South-West original: "नैर्ऋते कोणे" (Nairitya kone). corner. 5

On the fourteenth and sixth days, the Yogini is in the West.

On the Full Moon and seventh days days, Parvati is in the North-West original: "वायु कोणे" (Vayu kone); the corner of the wind god. corner. 5

On the tenth and second days, the auspicious Shiva Yogini original: "शिवा" (Shivā); the feminine form of Shiva, referring to the goddess. shall be in the North.

In the North-East original: "ईशान्य कोणे" (Ishanya kone). corner, on the eighth day and also on the New Moon original: "दर्शे" (darshe); referring to Amavasya., the Yogini stands.

Whenever she is on the left or behind, she brings that [loss or death]; on the right, she does not kill [she is favorable]. In front, she brings death. 8 This is the Yogini Cycle original: "योगिनी चक्रम्" (Yogini Chakram)..

The Positioning Table

This table summarizes the lunar days (Tithis) and their corresponding directions for the Yogini.

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On the Timing of Vishti

The third [day] of the dark fortnight original: "कृष्ण पक्षे" (Krishna pakshe); the waning phase of the moon. in the second half, and on the seventh and fourteenth days in the world-half interpretive note: likely referring to specific divisions of the day or 'Karanas'. is remembered. 9 On the eleventh and fourth days, in the Vishti Vishti (or Bhadra) is considered an inauspicious astrological period or 'Karana' during which important works are avoided. [period] in the East...