Hora 3 March 2026
होरा मुहूर्त • Planetary Hours
New York, New York, United States
Day Hora
Hours 1-12| # | Time | Planet | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | ☉Sun | Neutral |
| 2 | 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM | ♀Venus | Auspicious |
| 3 | 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM | ☿Mercury | Auspicious |
| 4 | 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM | ☽Moon | Auspicious |
| 5 | 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM | ♄Saturn | Inauspicious |
| 6 | 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM | ♃Jupiter | Auspicious |
| 7 | 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM | ♂Mars | Inauspicious |
| 8 | 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM | ☉Sun | Neutral |
| 9 | 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM | ♀Venus | Auspicious |
| 10 | 4:00 AM - 5:00 AM | ☿Mercury | Auspicious |
| 11 | 5:00 AM - 6:00 AM | ☽Moon | Auspicious |
| 12 | 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM | ♄Saturn | Inauspicious |
Night Hora
Hours 13-24| # | Time | Planet | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | ♃Jupiter | Auspicious |
| 14 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | ♂Mars | Inauspicious |
| 15 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | ☉Sun | Neutral |
| 16 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | ♀Venus | Auspicious |
| 17 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | ☿Mercury | Auspicious |
| 18 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | ☽Moon | Auspicious |
| 19 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | ♄Saturn | Inauspicious |
| 20 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | ♃Jupiter | Auspicious |
| 21 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | ♂Mars | Inauspicious |
| 22 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | ☉Sun | Neutral |
| 23 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | ♀Venus | Auspicious |
| 24 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | ☿Mercury | Auspicious |
Hora (होरा) divides the day and night into 24 planetary hours, each ruled by one of the seven classical planets. Activities started during a planet's hora are believed to carry that planet's influence, making it useful for timing important tasks.
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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.