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Ежеквартальный дайджест #4/2026-2
Diwali in Vedic Astrology: Why the New Moon Matters
Diwali is the festival of lights, yet it is celebrated on the darkest night of the lunar month. That is not a coincidence. In Vedic astrology (Jyotish), the new moon night, called Amavasya, is the moment when the Sun and the Moon meet in the sky, and Diwali is tied to it by tradition. In 2026 the main Diwali night falls on Sunday, 8 November, on Kartik Amavasya. Exact timings depend on your location, so always check a local panchang.
This guide explains what Amavasya means in Jyotish, why lighting lamps on the darkest night makes sense symbolically, and how you can look at this new moon in your own birth chart.
Importance of the 8th house in Muhurta
One of the most important factors in the selection of Muhurta is the favourability of the 8th house. This factor, along with the recommendations and general rules of the Vara-Tithi-Nakshatra, was mentioned by the ancient seers.
The 8th house indicates the defect of Muhurta and the negative consequences associated with starting actions during this period. So, any planet located in the 8th house of the beginning of activity will show what unexpected events will accompany the started business. As a rule, a malefic Graha will indicate difficulties and unpleasant events, while benefics can bestow unexpected bonuses and gifts of fate.
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