Friday, January 29, 2016

Amavasya 2016 - The No moon Day in Hindu Calendar 2016

In 2016, there are 12 Amavasya based on the Indian Standard Time
Mahalaya Amavasi in 2016 is on September 30. 
Amavasya is known as the no moon day in traditional Hindu calendar. It is the darkest day in the Hindu month and also the last day in a month in the traditional Hindu calendars.
There are many Hindus who undertake a complete fast on Amavasi. 
Some Hindu communities only take a single meal on the day. 
The day is considered apt for doing Tarpan and Shradh for dead parents and other relatives.

February 8, 2016, Monday
March 9, 2016, Wednesday
April 7, 2016, Thursday
May 6, 2016, Friday
June 5, 2016, Sunday
July 4, 2016, Monday
August 2, 2016, Tuesday
September 1, 2016, Thursday
September 30, 2016, Friday - Mahalaya - Pitrupaksha Shradh ends
October 30, 2016, Sunday - Diwali - Lakshmi Puja - Kali Puja
November 29, 2016, Tuesday
December 29, 2016, Wednesday

Thursday, January 14, 2016

Mercury retrograde 2016

Mercury will be in retrograde until Jan. 25. It's a time of confusion and delays, but it's also a time for reflection.

What does Mercury in retrograde mean? Sometimes it appears as though planets are moving backwards through the zodiac, which is called “retrograde motion,” according to Almanac.com. Mercury does this three to four times a year. When this happens people can experience confusion, frustration and delay.

How do you handle Mercury in retrograde? Because of the negative effects Mercury in retrograde has, it’s best to be as laid back as possible.

Travel and automobiles: One of the things people can do to make commuting easier is allow for extra time to travel. It’s also considered a bad time to buy a new car or sign a lease.

Communication: Tradition says that there’s a lot of miscommunication when Mercury is in retrograde, so people should choose their words carefully. Try not to get frustrated if there is an issue understanding friends and family-- just blame Mercury!

Technology: One way to not be too affected by breakdowns is to anticipate that electronics might not work as planned. Double-check spelling in texts, emails and social media since people are normally accident-prone during this time.

Contracts: Don’t sign any contracts. Instead, look over projects and plans during this time and wait until Mercury is out of retrograde to make final decisions.

Finding the positive: Mercury in retrograde is normally associated with negativity, but it can be a good time to reflect. Since it’s happening early in 2016, why not set goals for the new year?

Mercury will be in retrograde from Jan. 5-25. 
April 28-May 22
Aug. 30 to Sept. 22 and 
Dec. 19 to 31.

Monday, January 4, 2016

Chinese Year of the Monkey

2016 will be the Year of the Monkey according to Chinese zodiac.
The Year of the Monkey will start from Feb. 8, 2016 (Chinese New Year) and last to Jan. 27, 2017.

Years of the Monkey: 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028.
Lucky Numbers: 1, 7, 8
Lucky Colors: white, gold, blue
Lucky Flowers: chrysanthemum, alliums
Lucky Directions: north, northwest, west

Personality of the Monkey

The monkey is a clever animal. It is usually compared to a smart person, clever and intelligent, especially in their career and wealth. They are lively, flexible, quick-witted and versatile. In addition, their gentleness and honesty bring them an everlasting love life. Although they were born with enviable skills, they still have several shortcomings, such as an impetuous temper and a tendency to look down upon others.

Strengths
enthusiastic, self-assured, sociable, innovative
Weaknesses
jealous, suspicious, cunning, selfish, arrogant

Love Compatibility of the Monkey

Perfect Matches: Ox, Rabbit
They seem like made for each other, having several similarities in personality and life. Both of them can tolerate everything of each other, as long as they have enough space and freedom. Their love lives are full of fun because they have a strong sense of curiosity to get to know each other. Usually, they share common attitudes and opinions about life.

Bad Matches: Tiger, Pig
Holding different values and views, they don’t have many common topics in daily life. It’s difficult for them to communicate with patience and respect. Quarrels and conflicts will bring lots of negative influences to their relationship.



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