Hora Today New Delhi, Delhi, India - Planetary Hours & Timings

Q: What is Hora and how can it be used for daily planning?

Hora refers to planetary hours. Each day, from one sunrise to the next, is divided into 24 segments, each ruled by one of the seven classical planets (Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn). By knowing the ruling planet of a specific Hora, you can choose favorable times to undertake activities that align with that planet's energies (e.g., Jupiter Hora for auspicious beginnings, Mercury Hora for communication).

Q: How are Hora timings calculated, and do I need to adjust them for my location?

The first Hora of a day (starting at local sunrise) is ruled by the planet that lords over that day of the week. Subsequent Horas follow a specific planetary sequence. The duration of each Hora is found by dividing the time between one sunrise and the next by 24. Yes, it is absolutely crucial to use Hora timings calculated for your specific city/location because they depend directly on your local sunrise time. Our website provides these precise, location-specific timings.

Q: Which planet's Hora is good for which activities?

Generally: Sun: Government, authority, health. Moon: Public dealing, emotions, home. Mars: Courage, competition, physical tasks (use with care). Mercury: Learning, business, communication. Jupiter: All auspicious work, finance, spiritual activities. Venus: Love, arts, luxury, social events. Saturn: Discipline, long-term tasks, dealing with labor (can bring delays if not used wisely). Our website provides more details for each Hora.

Q: How do I find out the Hora for a specific time and date?

Our website provides a tool where you can select your location and the desired date. It will then display a table or timeline showing all the Horas for that day, from sunrise to the next sunrise, with their start and end times and ruling planets. We also highlight the currently active Hora.

Q: Is there a difference between day Horas and night Horas?

The sequence of planetary rulership continues uninterrupted throughout the 24-hour period from one sunrise to the next. While the activities you undertake might differ between day and night, the planetary influence of the Hora remains consistent with its ruling planet. For example, a Jupiter Hora at night is still considered auspicious for activities like meditation or planning.

Understanding Hora (Planetary Hours)

🪐What is Hora?

Hora refers to planetary hours, a traditional astrological system where each hour of the day (from one sunrise to the next) is governed by one of the seven classical planets: Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn. Each planetary ruler brings its unique energy and influence to activities undertaken during that hour.

🎯How to Use Hora for Planning

Select the Hora of a planet whose energies align with your intended activity. For example, choose Jupiter Hora for spiritual practices or important beginnings, Mercury Hora for communication and learning, or Venus Hora for artistic endeavors and social activities. This helps harness favorable planetary energies for better outcomes.

✨The Seven Planets and Their Hora Influences

Benefic Planets

☀️ Sun Hora (Surya)

Good for leadership, authority, health, government work, seeking favors from officials, and spiritual practices.

Best for: Official meetings, health treatments, spiritual activities

🌙 Moon Hora (Chandra)

Favorable for emotions, intuition, family matters, public dealings, home activities, and gentle pursuits.

Best for: Family time, emotional healing, public relations

☿ Mercury Hora (Budh)

Ideal for communication, learning, writing, business transactions, travel, and intellectual pursuits.

Best for: Studying, business deals, writing, communication

♃ Jupiter Hora (Guru)

Very auspicious for all noble activities, spiritual practices, education, finance, legal matters, and seeking blessings.

Best for: Religious ceremonies, important beginnings, education

♀ Venus Hora (Shukra)

Perfect for love, relationships, marriage, arts, music, beauty, luxury purchases, and social gatherings.

Best for: Romance, arts, social events, beauty treatments

Malefic Planets (Use with Care)

♂ Mars Hora (Mangal)

Suitable for energetic activities, competition, courage, sports, physical labor, and dealing with conflicts.

Use with caution: Can bring aggression and conflicts

♄ Saturn Hora (Shani)

Good for discipline, hard work, long-term projects, dealing with elders, and activities requiring patience.

Note: Can bring delays but good for persistent efforts

🧮How are Hora Timings Calculated?

The first Hora of any day (starting from local sunrise) is ruled by the planet that governs that day of the week. Subsequent Horas follow the Chaldean order of planetary speeds: Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon, then the cycle repeats.

Duration

~1 hour each

Total Horas

24 per day

Starting Point

Local sunrise

Sequence

Chaldean order

Example: On Sunday, the first Hora is Sun, followed by Venus, Mercury, Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, then Sun again. Each Hora's exact duration is calculated by dividing the time from one sunrise to the next by 24.

🌅Day and Night Hora Continuity

The planetary sequence continues uninterrupted throughout the entire 24-hour period from one sunrise to the next. While your activities may differ between day and night, the planetary influence of each Hora remains consistent. A Jupiter Hora at night is still auspicious for meditation, planning, or spiritual practices, just as it would be during the day.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hora (Planetary Hours)

What is Hora and how can it be used for daily planning?+

How are Hora timings calculated, and do I need to adjust them for my location?+

Which planet's Hora is good for which activities?+

How do I find out the Hora for a specific time and date?+

Is there a difference between day Horas and night Horas?+

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Understanding Hora (Planetary Hours)

🪐What is Hora?

🎯How to Use Hora for Planning

✨The Seven Planets and Their Hora Influences

Benefic Planets

☀️ Sun Hora (Surya)

Good for leadership, authority, health, government work, seeking favors from officials, and spiritual practices.

Best for: Official meetings, health treatments, spiritual activities

🌙 Moon Hora (Chandra)

Favorable for emotions, intuition, family matters, public dealings, home activities, and gentle pursuits.

Best for: Family time, emotional healing, public relations

☿ Mercury Hora (Budh)

Ideal for communication, learning, writing, business transactions, travel, and intellectual pursuits.

Best for: Studying, business deals, writing, communication

♃ Jupiter Hora (Guru)

Very auspicious for all noble activities, spiritual practices, education, finance, legal matters, and seeking blessings.

Best for: Religious ceremonies, important beginnings, education

♀ Venus Hora (Shukra)

Perfect for love, relationships, marriage, arts, music, beauty, luxury purchases, and social gatherings.

Best for: Romance, arts, social events, beauty treatments

Malefic Planets (Use with Care)

♂ Mars Hora (Mangal)

Suitable for energetic activities, competition, courage, sports, physical labor, and dealing with conflicts.

Use with caution: Can bring aggression and conflicts

♄ Saturn Hora (Shani)

Good for discipline, hard work, long-term projects, dealing with elders, and activities requiring patience.

Note: Can bring delays but good for persistent efforts

🧮How are Hora Timings Calculated?

Duration

~1 hour each

Total Horas

24 per day

Starting Point

Local sunrise

Sequence

Chaldean order

#	Time	Planet	Quality
1	6:20 AM - 7:17 AM	☽Moon	Auspicious
2	7:17 AM - 8:15 AM	♄Saturn	Inauspicious
3	8:15 AM - 9:13 AM	♃Jupiter	Auspicious
4	9:13 AM - 10:11 AM	♂Mars	Inauspicious
5	10:11 AM - 11:09 AM	☉Sun	Neutral
6	11:09 AM - 12:07 PM	♀Venus	Auspicious
7	12:07 PM - 1:05 PM	☿Mercury	Auspicious
8	1:05 PM - 2:03 PM	☽Moon	Auspicious
9	2:03 PM - 3:01 PM	♄Saturn	Inauspicious
10	3:01 PM - 3:59 PM	♃Jupiter	Auspicious
11	3:59 PM - 4:57 PM	♂Mars	Inauspicious
12	4:57 PM - 5:54 PM	☉Sun	Neutral

#	Time	Planet	Quality
13	5:54 PM - 6:57 PM	♀Venus	Auspicious
14	6:57 PM - 7:59 PM	☿Mercury	Auspicious
15	7:59 PM - 9:01 PM	☽Moon	Auspicious
16	9:01 PM - 10:03 PM	♄Saturn	Inauspicious
17	10:03 PM - 11:05 PM	♃Jupiter	Auspicious
18	11:05 PM - 12:07 AM	♂Mars	Inauspicious
19	12:07 AM - 1:09 AM	☉Sun	Neutral
20	1:09 AM - 2:12 AM	♀Venus	Auspicious
21	2:12 AM - 3:14 AM	☿Mercury	Auspicious
22	3:14 AM - 4:16 AM	☽Moon	Auspicious
23	4:16 AM - 5:18 AM	♄Saturn	Inauspicious
24	5:18 AM - 6:20 AM	♃Jupiter	Auspicious

Understanding Hora (Planetary Hours)

🪐What is Hora?

🎯How to Use Hora for Planning

✨The Seven Planets and Their Hora Influences

🧮How are Hora Timings Calculated?

🌅Day and Night Hora Continuity

Frequently Asked Questions about Hora (Planetary Hours)

Understanding Hora (Planetary Hours)

🪐What is Hora?

🎯How to Use Hora for Planning

✨The Seven Planets and Their Hora Influences

🧮How are Hora Timings Calculated?

🌅Day and Night Hora Continuity

Frequently Asked Questions about Hora (Planetary Hours)

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