Daily Muhurat Update (January 02, 2025): Tithi, Festivals, Auspicious Yogas, Rahu Kaal for New York City – Times of India

“Muhurat Today” is your essential daily guide for planning your day with precision, rooted in the spiritual wisdom of the Hindu calendar. By staying informed, you not only uphold and celebrate cherished traditions but also make mindful decisions that align with your spiritual journey. This helps you stay connected to your cultural roots, fostering a deep sense of belonging and balance in your everyday life. Below are the important Muhurat details for January 02, 2025, for New York City, USA:
Sunrise and Sunset:
The Sun will rise at 7:20 AM and set at 4:40 PM. The daylight hours are constant and promote working, yet they also allow for some contemplation as the night falls.
Moonrise and Moonset:
The Moon will rise at 9:34 AM and set at 7:42 PM, which gives emotional balance. The light of the moon after sunset is helpful for relaxation and clear-headedness, which is perfect for cultivating new aspirations and plans.
Tithi (Lunar Day):
Shukla Tritiya governs the day until 2:38 PM, followed by Chaturthi. Tritiya is propitious for initial development and slow and steady advancement; hence, it is an excellent time to start new ventures. Chaturthi is the day of perseverance, and hence, it motivates people to work hard to overcome small hurdles.
Nakshatra (Lunar Mansion):
Shravana Nakshatra prevails until 12:40 PM, promoting a learning, humble, and listening attitude. After this, Dhanishtha Nakshatra comes into operation, giving the qualities of ambition and leadership. This shift is a balance between receiving knowledge and making a decision.
Moonsign (Rashi):
The Moon remains in Makara (Capricorn) until 12:17 AM, after which it goes to Kumbha (Aquarius). Capricorn energy during the day helps to focus on work and set goals, while Aquarius at night brings ideas and progressive thinking that is great for idea generation.
Auspicious Timings on January 2, 2025
Brahma Muhurta (05:23 AM to 06:21 AM):
The Brahma Muhurta is a very effective way to start the day without stress and with full concentration. It is best for prayer, meditation, visualisation, and intention setting and, therefore, has the added benefit of increasing focus and serenity. This is the best time to remind yourself of your goals and set good intentions for the day.
Vijaya Muhurta (01:34 PM to 02:11 PM):
The Vijaya Muhurta is the best time to start new projects or undertake significant work in the afternoon. This period increases the chances of success, making it appropriate for career choices, financial moves, and personal development initiatives.
Inauspicious Timings and Considerations
Rahu Kalam (01:10 PM to 02:20 PM):
Rahu Kalam occurs slightly after midday, and it is considered inauspicious to initiate any major activities or make any major vows. However, to prevent disruptions, it is advisable to stick to mundane tasks or self-reflection exercises.
Recommendations for the Day
This is the best time to lay the foundation for long-term goals because the energy of the day is stable. Start the day with a schedule; let Capricorn’s energy guide you and make you organised and disciplined. Shravana Nakshatra is all about thinking and acquiring knowledge, so reading, learning or having meaningful conversations will be quite satisfying.
When it turns to the afternoon under Dhanishtha Nakshatra, the concentration is on authority and power. This is a good time to act, assume a position of authority, or initiate a project or a project with others. The evening Moon in Aquarius makes people open to new ideas, fresh solutions to old problems, and new visions. Interactions with people during this time can be informative or lead to a new contact or connection.
It is suggested to end the day with creative visualisation or light meditation, to synchronise the spirit with the Kumbha Rashi movement. Think about the day’s accomplishments and sow the seeds for the next day.
Spiritual Significance of the Day
The combination of Shravana and Dhanishtha Nakshatras gives a spiritual meaning of harmony—of knowledge with courage. In the evening, light a diya or a candle to represent this duality, to be thankful for what has been learned and for the strength to follow dreams. Praying or even meditating during this time may help sharpen the mind and provide a sense of calm determination.