Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Moon Phase
Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha
Paksha refers to the two fortnights of the lunar month. Shukla Paksha (bright half) runs from New Moon (Amavasya) to Full Moon (Purnima), and Krishna Paksha (dark half) runs from Full Moon to New Moon. People born during Shukla Paksha are believed to have more externally directed energy and public success, while those born during Krishna Paksha tend to be more introspective and spiritually inclined. The specific Tithi within each Paksha further refines these tendencies.
Moon Phase and Your Birth
The phase of the Moon at your birth reflects your emotional nature and instinctive patterns. Born near the New Moon, you may be a natural initiator with strong willpower. Born near the Full Moon, you tend to be expressive, social, and emotionally aware. The waxing quarter suggests growth-oriented energy, while the waning quarter indicates wisdom and releasing patterns. In Vedic astrology, the birth Tithi also determines the starting letter for naming and is used in all Muhurat calculations.