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Taitila
तैतिल • Taitila
"Horse Karana"
Chara Karana
Aryaman
Auspicious (Shubha)
Ashva Karana
Taitula Karana
Type
Chara
Type Meaning
Moving/Recurring
Occurrences/Month
8
Ruling Deity
Aryaman
Symbol
Horse
Nature
Auspicious (Shubha)
Element
Air (Vayu)
Quality
Dynamic, enterprising, swift, prosperous
Temperament
Energetic, business-minded, practical
Aryaman
Aryaman is a Vedic Aditya who presides over customs, contracts, and the wealth of the community. He governs patronage, hospitality, and material prosperity. As the deity of fair exchange, he blesses commercial transactions and trade undertaken during this Karana.
Horse (अश्व/घोड़ा)
— Speed, commerce, vitality, wealth, movement
| Degree Span | 6° |
| Description | Each Karana spans 6° of lunar movement (half of a Tithi) |
Auspicious & Inauspicious Activities
Auspicious For
- Trade and commercial transactions
- Financial dealings and monetary exchanges
- Buying and selling property or goods
- Business expansion and new ventures
- Horse-related activities and animal husbandry
- Travel for business and trade purposes
- Signing contracts and business agreements
- Opening new shops or commercial establishments
Inauspicious For
- Spiritual practices and deep meditation
- Acts of renunciation and Vairagya
- Charitable giving and selfless donations
Effects
Positive Effects
- Success in trade, commerce, and financial matters
- Increase in wealth and material prosperity
- Favorable outcomes in business negotiations
- Swift completion of tasks and projects
- Growth in professional reputation and influence
Negative Effects
- May promote excessive materialism and greed
- Spiritual pursuits may suffer due to worldly focus
- Restlessness and difficulty in maintaining patience
Health & Travel
Health
| Focus | Good for physical activities and treatments involving movement |
| Suitable | Air-element ailments, nervous system, lungs, respiratory issues |
| Advice | Favor active therapies, exercise, and breathing techniques; avoid sedentary habits |
Travel
| Recommendation | Auspicious |
| Best Direction | South |
| Purpose | Business trips, trade expeditions, attending markets and fairs |
Profession
- Business and entrepreneurship
- Commerce and international trade
- Finance, banking, and investments
- Merchant and retail activities
- Stock market and commodity trading
- Transportation and logistics
Work Nature: Commercial, trade-oriented, and financially productive work
Remedies
- Worship Aryaman Deva with offerings of grain and ghee
- Recite Aryaman hymns from the Rig Veda
- Perform Vaishya Dharma (righteous commerce) and engage in fair dealings
Mantra
Om Aryamne Namah
Classical References
| Muhurta Chintamani | Taitila is the fourth Chara Karana; exceedingly favorable for all Vanijya (trade) and Artha (wealth) activities. Commerce begun in Taitila yields abundant profit. |
| Brihat Samhita | Taitila Karana is commended for material gains and swift accomplishment; merchants and traders prosper when they commence business during this Karana. |