Q- What are the 15 Kalas of the Moon ?
Q And the SIxteenth
A – The FIfteen Lunations. The SIxteenth is Transcendence . Transcendence is the true Hexa Decimal !
Lunations or Thidhis in Hindu Astrology
Tidhi means a lunation. When the Moon is 0 to 12 degrees away from the Sun, it is the first Lunation or Prathama. The second lunation is Dwitheeya, when the Moon is 12 to 24 degrees away from the Sun. There are 15 Thithis in all. The fifteenth is Pournami or Full Moon, when the Moon is 180 degrees away from the Sun. When the Moon is 0 degrees away from the Sun, it is Amavasi or New Moon.
Lc – Lr = T, where Lc is Longitude of Chandra, Moon, Lr is Longitude of Ravi, Sun and T is Lunar Day or Thithi.
Chandra Sphuta -Soorya Sphuta = Thithi.
The Thidhis 4, 8, 9 & 14 are considered inauspicious & is avoided for any auspicious event. The Thidhis are very useful in Electional Astrology. We are giving below the effects of being born in different thithis.
The First Lunation : Pradhama
PRADHAMA THIDHI makes the native interested in electronics & handicrafts where physical & mental skills are required. They are high principled & noble minded. Their universal love manifests as sympathy for all and compassion for the suffering. You are more interested in the mysterious elements.
The Second Lunation : DWITHEEYA
As they are born in DWITHEEYA THIDHI they are considered wealthy by many. They are generally respected in society. They are attracted towards moving objects, animals and birds. They are in love with the mundane values of life.
The Third Lunation : THRITHEEYA
THRITHEEYA THIDHI endows them with good nature & good priciples They may be considered proud by many. They maintain high standards – aesthetic, educational and moral. They value good relatives and dress. They appreciate the fine arts and the sciences.
The Fourth Lunation : CHATHURTHY
CHATHURTHY THIDHI bestows the amazing power of contradiction as they oppose or contradict everything. Their argumentative ability can be used for their advancement and progress. Their enemies fear them as they cause fear and consternation among them.
The Fifth Lunation : PANCHAMI
PANCHAMI THIDHI bestows wealth & knowledge. They are altruists basically and many people gain as they come in contact with them. Society recognises them as acceptable personalities. They will be known for their humanitarian views.
The Sixth Lunation : SHASHTI
SHASHTI THIDHI endows them with selfcontrol which gives them control & mastery of the sense organs. Healthy & wealthy people are afraid to talk to them openly. Their personality is so domineering that they always treat them with respect. They will become
revered figures.
The Seventh Lunation : SAPTHAMI
SAPTHAMI THIDHI endows them with the power of speech or the gift of the gab & sometimes their talk becomes harsh even though they may not mean to hurt. They have to incorporate diplomacy and tact & pleasant talk in order not to have many enemies.
The Eighth Lunation : ASHTAMI
ASHTAMI THIDHI bestows love for freedom & independence. When these qualities are affected they turn to aggression & rebellion. They are calm cool & collected normally. They have a lovely body and they enjoy sex.
The Ninth Lunation : NAVAMI
NAVAMI THIDHI bestows tremendous determination & willpower & they will get all that they want. They are good at manipulation of money & materials. Conquering and covering if not stealing are easily done by them. Some people may consider them crooked.
The Tenth Lunation : DASAMI
DASAMI THIDHI bestows broadmindedness & nobility. Their calmness is very dignified & they are not exhibitionists as far as their wealth is concerned. They love the major pleasures of life and have a special affinity to the opposite sex and home entertainments.
The Eleventh Lunation : EKADASI
EKADASI THIDHI bestows some excellent qualities of head & heart They acquire special professional knowledge in their areas of specialisation. They do not lack wealth at all. Nor is there a shortage of patience and perseverance.
The Twelfth Lunation : DWADASI
DWADASI THIDHI bestows the qualities of devotion to duty and always attach great importance to a central power and influence. They are respected not for the wealth earned but for their altruistic qualities. They become spiritual quite early in life
The Thirteenth Lunation : THRAYODASI
THRAYODASI THIDHI bestows the qualities of head & heart but there may be shortage of money which makes them exercise the principle “Economy is prudence”. People may misundestand this for miserliness. But they are very truthful and have integrity. The Fourteenth Lunation : CHATHURDASI
CHATHURDASI THIDHI bestows them with the qualities of thrift. They may be considered as crooked by many. They are quite crafty when it comes to taking other’s possessions & wealth. People may say that they have evil intentions. They enjoy sex and entertainment.
POURNAMI
POURNAMI thidhi endows them with interest in science & technology. They are keen in electronics and its related fields. Their workaholism & their genuine qualities of head and heart definitely will earn them fame. People also will appreciate their humility. AMAVASI – Moon conjunct Sun
AMAVASI thidhi bestows them with many qualities of altruism. They may appear sickly even though they are not really so. They may experience shortage of money which will not be known to anybody . They are ready for any sacrifice and they are ready to help humanity.
