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Naga
नाग • Naga
"Serpent Karana"
Sthira Karana
Vasuki / Naga Devata
Inauspicious (Ashubha)
Naaga Karana
Type
Sthira
Type Meaning
Fixed/Immovable
Occurrences/Month
1
Ruling Deity
Vasuki / Naga Devata
Symbol
Serpent/Snake
Nature
Inauspicious (Ashubha)
Element
Water (Jala)
Quality
Toxic, hidden, secretive, transformative
Temperament
Cunning, dangerous, mysterious, regenerative
Vasuki / Naga Devata
Vasuki is the king of serpents (Nagas) who served as the rope during the churning of the cosmic ocean (Samudra Manthan). The Nagas dwell in Patala (the nether world) and guard immense underground treasures and mystical knowledge.
Serpent/Snake (सर्प/नाग)
— Hidden power, transformation, toxicity, Kundalini energy, underground secrets
| Degree Span | 6° |
| Description | Each Karana spans 6° of lunar movement (half of a Tithi) |
Auspicious & Inauspicious Activities
Auspicious For
- Snake-related rituals and Naga Puja ceremonies
- Underground work including mining and excavation
- Laying underground pipes and drainage systems
- Digging foundations and subterranean construction
- Tantric practices and esoteric rituals
- Kundalini yoga and serpent energy awakening
- Worship of Naga deities and serpent gods
- Preparing anti-venom and snake-related medicines
Inauspicious For
- Marriage and engagement ceremonies
- Starting new businesses or commercial ventures
- Financial investments and stock market trading
- Long-distance travel and journeys
- Buying property or real estate above ground
- Celebrations and festive gatherings
- Auspicious ceremonies and samskaras
- Signing contracts and legal agreements
Effects
Positive Effects
- Profound spiritual transformation and Kundalini awakening
- Success in underground mining and discovery of hidden treasures
- Effective results in Naga Puja and serpent deity worship
- Powerful outcomes in tantric and esoteric practices
Negative Effects
- Heightened risk of poisoning and toxic exposure
- Danger from snake bites and venomous creatures
- Betrayal and treachery from hidden enemies
- Underground dangers and accidents in excavation work
- Secrets exposed and hidden matters coming to light adversely
Health & Travel
Health
| Focus | Unfavorable for general treatments; suitable for toxicology and anti-venom preparation |
| Suitable | Water-element ailments, poisoning, blood impurities, reproductive disorders |
| Advice | Avoid swimming, water-related activities, and handling venomous substances without precaution |
Travel
| Recommendation | Inauspicious - travel should be avoided |
| Best Direction | None recommended |
| Purpose | Only for underground site visits or Naga temple pilgrimages |
Profession
- Mining and geological exploration
- Underground construction and tunneling
- Plumbing and sewage engineering
- Kundalini yoga teaching and practice
- Herpetology and reptile research
- Toxicology and anti-venom research
Work Nature: Underground, secretive, transformative, research-oriented work
Remedies
- Worship Naga Devata by offering milk and turmeric at a snake anthill
- Perform Naga Puja or Sarpa Shanti rituals for protection
- Recite Naga Gayatri or Naga Stotra to appease serpent energies
Mantra
Om Nagarajaya Namah
Classical References
| Muhurta Chintamani | Naga Karana is connected to the nether world (Patala Loka); only underground work and serpent-related rituals bring success during this period |
| Brihat Samhita | Naga Karana occurs in the second half of Amavasya, intensifying its dark and subterranean effects; it is suited for mining, digging, and worship of serpent deities |
