Daily Muhurat Update (January 04, 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 04, 2025, for New York City, USA:
Sunrise and Sunset:
On January 4, 2025, the Sun will rise at 7:20 AM and set at 4:42 PM. The increasing daylight is a sign of growth and development and allows you to synchronise your energy with productivity and introspection as the year progresses.
Moonrise and Moonset:
The Moon will rise at 10:28 AM and set at 10:08 PM. This extended moonlight brings a sense of fairness to the emotions and helps create harmony as the day turns into night.
Tithi (Lunar Day):
Shukla Panchami continues until 11:30 AM when it turns to Shukla Shashthi. Panchami brings growth and balance, while Shashthi brings strength and development. This shift is beneficial for fostering projects and for taking on new responsibilities with assurance.
Nakshatra (Lunar Mansion):
Shatabhisha Nakshatra influences the day until 10:53 AM; Purva Bhadrapada is the second Nakshatra. Shatabhisha is an introspective sign, and its energies complement Purva Bhadrapada’s healing and changing aspects. This makes it a great day for introspection and getting things done, as the energy of the number 1 is also present here.
Moonsign (Rashi):
The Moon resides in Kumbha (Aquarius) until 4:05 AM and in Meena Rasi (Pisces) after that. Aquarius is the sign of intellect, but Pisces is the sign of emotions. This movement is helpful for ideas of the head during the morning and ideas of the heart during the evening.
Auspicious Timings on January 4, 2025
Brahma Muhurta (05:23 AM to 06:22 AM):
Start your day with the kind of focus you get in the first part of the day, called Brahma Muhurta. This is the best time to practice mindfulness, say positive things to yourself, or pray to tap into the quiet, contemplative energy that supports your spiritual goals.
Vijaya Muhurta (01:35 PM to 02:12 PM):
The Vijaya Muhurta is best for starting new projects and activities, signing contracts, or beginning activities that demand confidence and assertiveness as they occur in the afternoon. Use this time for things that require guts and planning skills.
Inauspicious Timings and Considerations
Rahu Kalam (09:41 AM to 10:51 AM):
Rahu Kalam during mid-morning is not good for starting any new work or making important decisions. This is a good time to do nothing or engage in mundane tasks so that you do not experience a setback.
Recommendations for the Day
January 4 suggests that you get back in touch with your life’s physical and emotional aspects while still using your head. Starting the morning with Aquarius energy will allow you to address the practical items on the agenda with logic and innovation. It is best used for planning, idea-generating sessions, or any work that requires a lot of analysis.
When the day is transitioning towards Pisces, it is the right time to embrace creativity and emotional work. This is a great time for creativity, writing in your diary, or engaging in any form of prayer or meditation. The impact of Purva Bhadrapada helps to free you from negative patterns, so the evening is perfect for setting an intention, performing an act of kindness, or self-reflection.
Take care of your mental health by going for a walk, being thankful, or calling a friend or family member. The combination of Shukla Shashthi and Pisces energy makes the day beautiful for the flow of love and success in pursuing one’s goals, as well as for spiritual and emotional development.
Spiritual Significance of the Day
The combination of Shatabhisha and Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatras increases the day’s potential for change. It is also good to light a diya or incense in the evening to symbolise letting go of past burdens and welcoming healing and renewal. Meditation or chanting a mantra brings the spirit in tune with the Piscean attributes of the expansive nature of the self and the ability to gain access to the inner self and emotional balance.