Panchak Yoga Periods 202612
Raj Panchak
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Agni Panchak
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Mrityu Panchak
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Chor Panchak
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Rog Panchak
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Madhyam Panchak
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Raj Panchak
Panchak Yoga • 5 days
Agni Panchak
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Mrityu Panchak
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Chor Panchak
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Rog Panchak
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Madhyam Panchak
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Understanding Panchak Yoga
Panchak Yoga (also called Panchak Kaal or Panchak Nakshatra) is an inauspicious period in Hindu astrology that occurs when the Moon transits the last five nakshatras (constellations) of the zodiac, specifically:
This means the Moon passes through the last 5 nakshatras of Aquarius and Pisces before entering Aries, completing a lunar cycle. Panchak generally lasts about 4 days and 12 hours every lunar month.
🌙 Meaning and Astrological Basis
The word "Panchak" literally means five parts or five segments. It represents a group of five nakshatras. When the Moon travels through these, ancient scriptures describe the period as sensitive or vighna kaal (troublesome phase).
🕉️ Why Panchak is Considered Inauspicious
In Vedic astrology, the Moon governs our emotions, mind, and daily decisions. During Panchak, it is believed the Moon passes through a karmic or transformative zone of the zodiac — a time when human activities can bring unexpected or amplified consequences. Hence, certain activities are avoided.
⚠️ Things Traditionally Avoided During Panchak
(These are based on traditional beliefs, not scientific principles.)
🔭 Types of Panchak
Astrologers categorize Panchak based on the weekday on which it begins, giving it a specific flavor:
| Panchak Type | Begins On | Traditional Belief |
|---|---|---|
| Rog Panchak | Sunday | May bring health issues |
| Raj Panchak | Monday | Brings power struggles |
| Agni Panchak | Tuesday | Risk of fire or conflict |
| Madhyam Panchak | Wednesday/Thursday | Moderate impact; caution advised |
| Chor Panchak | Friday | Risk of theft or deceit |
| Mrityu Panchak | Saturday | Associated with death or loss |
🕰️ When Panchak Occurs
It repeats once every lunar month. For example, when the Moon enters Dhanishta Nakshatra (last quarter) and ends after Revati Nakshatra is complete. Panchang (almanacs) and PanchangBodh APIs can calculate its exact start and end for each city.
🧘 Remedies and Good Uses
🪐 Astronomical Insight
Technically, this phase corresponds to the Moon's motion through the last 40° of Aquarius and the full 30° of Pisces, right before conjunction with the Sun (Amavasya). Hence it's energetically sensitive — a natural cycle of closure before renewal.