Muhurat · Business
New Business Muhurat
Auspicious days to open a new business, shop or company over the next 90 days, scored on tithi, nakshatra, weekday and yoga.
Favourable nakshatras
Ashwini, Pushya, Uttara-Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra and Uttara-Ashadha.
Nakshatras to avoid
Bharani, Krittika, Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Moola are avoided for a new business.
Weekday rule
Saturday and Sunday are generally not chosen to start a new business.
Other things to note
- Avoid Rikta tithis (Chaturthi/Navami/Chaturdashi) and Amavasya for a new venture.
- Time the actual opening within an auspicious choghadiya (Amrit, Shubha, Labha) and outside Rahu Kaal.
- Diwali puja day, Akshaya Tritiya and Gudi Padwa are traditionally treated as auspicious for a new business by themselves, regardless of the score.
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FAQ
Questions about new business muhurat
Do these rules apply to launching an online business too?
Yes, tradition marks the day of "beginning", whether the business is a shop or a website. The day you can accept the first customer or first order counts as the start.
Should partners’ birth charts also be considered?
This tool only covers the day itself. Many traditions also read the founder’s birth chart, the 10th (karma) and 2nd (wealth) houses, for a fuller pick; that layer needs a consultation.
What if Diwali or Akshaya Tritiya shows a low score?
These days are treated as self-evidently auspicious and are traditionally placed above the score. The score does not override them; opening on these days is a common tradition regardless.
Is this tool free?
Yes, completely free. Check any date range up to 90 days as often as you like.