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Shani Astha / Shani Modhyami / Saturn Combustion 2043, Bangalore
The slow judge of karma withdraws from view, then resumes its watch
What is Shani Astha?
When the Lord of Karma Withdraws
Shani (the planet Saturn, regent of discipline, endurance, and karmic reckoning) is the slowest of the visible planets, so its combustion is infrequent: typically once a year, near solar conjunction, for a relatively brief span.
Traditional muhurta practice treats Shani Astha with the same broad caution applied to Guru and Shukra Astha for new auspicious undertakings, while daily religious observance and existing commitments continue unaffected.
Dates for 2043 · Bangalore
Shani Modhyami Timeline
Shani Modhyami (Astha) Ends (East)
Friday, November 27, 2043
Guidance
What the Tradition Says
Avoid During Astha
New auspicious rites (marriage, upanayana, housewarming) are traditionally deferred while Shani is hidden, similar to Guru and Shukra Astha.
Continue as Normal
Daily pūjā and existing commitments are unaffected: this restriction applies only to newly initiated undertakings.
Scientific Basis
Computed from real ephemeris data for Saturn and the Sun, using the standard Nautical Almanac visibility threshold.
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