Topic: pooja-vidhi

Chandra Darshan is the religious observance of sighting the very first crescent moon immediately following Amavasya (the New Moon). In Hinduism, this moment is considered highly auspicious and is believed to bring prosperity, purity, and mental peace.

Dhanishtha Nakshatra is active for the full night.

In the first half, Jupiter is weak (in Gemini) and Saturn is dominant. This creates confusion and delays. The energy shifts dramatically in mid-May when Jupiter enters its exalted sign (Cancer), bringing protection, wisdom, and growth.

Saturn is cold, slow, and burdensome, while Mars is fiery, impulsive, and aggressive. When they meet in the 7th house (Marriage), it creates a volatile mix of "Ice and Fire." This results in daily arguments, lack of physical intimacy, and a feeling that the marriage is just a forced duty, leading to a high divorce rate.