Guru Asta (Jupiter Combustion): Muhurta Guidelines Every Family Should Know
Guru Moudyam starting and ending times for the year 2025
Guru Asta (Moudyam)—the “setting” of Jupiter—happens when mighty Jupiter comes too close to the Sun in the sky. Astronomy calls it combustion; Jyotiṣa treats it as a period when Jupiterian blessings dim, affecting marriage prospects, education, and sacred samskāras.
1. What Defines Jupiter Combustion?
Classical works like Bṛhat Samhitā (8.22) state that Jupiter is burnt when its longitude lies within 11 ° of the Sun. Modern Panchāṅgas accept this orb universally—whether Jupiter is direct or retrograde.
Timings above are calculated for Asia/Kolkata. Check our live Sukra Moudya (Asta) calculator for any latitude & timezone.
3. Muhurtas Prohibited During Guru Asta
Avoid These Ceremonies | Classical Reason |
---|---|
Upanayana (Sacred-Thread) | Jupiter rules Brahma-vidyā; combust denies Vedic study blessings. |
Griha Praveśa (House-Warming) | Guru is karaka for Vāstu & prosperity; entry during Asta weakens stability. |
Naming Ceremony ( Nāmakaraṇa) | Jupiter governs wisdom and children; combust phase blurs auspicious naming. |
Pītāmbara Dāna & Grand Yajñas | Any Jupiter-centric charity or Vedic ritual loses efficacy when he is burnt. |
4. Transit Effects on Individual Horoscopes
- Education: Students feel motivation dip; results of exams taken now may disappoint.
- Finances: Long-term investments stall; loan approvals get delayed.
- Children: Conception efforts or kids’ health may face hurdles, especially for Cancer & Leo natives.
5. Time-Tested Remedies During Guru Asta
- Chant Jupiter Bīja Mantra—“ Om Graṁ Grīṁ Graũṁ Sah Gurave Namaḥ” 19 mala daily.
- Light a ghee lamp on Thursdays under a Peepal tree and circumambulate it 11 times.
- Donate yellow lentils, turmeric, or books to needy students each Thursday.
- Perform Guru Gayatri Homa if a major life event must occur during combustion.
Conclusion
Astrologers since Varāhamihira agree: when Śrī Guru is combust, auspicious starts lose momentum. By respecting the above muhurta restrictions and engaging in simple remedies, you ensure Jupiter’s benevolence returns full-force once he rises ( Guru Udaya) again.
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