Topic: fasting for beauty

If you are observing a 'Phalahar' fast, you can eat Fruits, Milk, Curd, Sabudana (Sago), Kuttu (Buckwheat), and Potatoes (without onion/garlic/common salt). Use Rock Salt (Sendha Namak). Many devotees observe a 'Nirjala' (waterless) fast until the Puja is complete.

Being a Thursday, Rahukaal generally falls in the early afternoon hours. Today, it is from 01:50 PM to 03:25 PM. It is highly advised to avoid starting new business deals or traveling for auspicious purposes during this time.

Cancer (कर्क): Do not interfere in anyone's personal disputes today. You might feel frustrated due to unrewarded hard work, so keep your anger in check. Scorpio (वृश्चिक): Be prepared for unexpected heavy expenses. Avoid arguments with your father and try to maintain a calm environment at home to combat stress.

Yes. According to Brihat Jatak, if this conjunction is afflicted by Saturn, Rahu, or Ketu, or if the Moon is very weak (Amavasya), the "Lakshmi" turns into "Daridrata" (poverty). The native might earn well but lose all their money in litigation, medical bills, impulsive decisions, or family fights.