May 18, 2025, holds significant astrological importance due to the transit of the shadow planets Rahu and Ketu. According to the Hindu Vedic Calendar, today is primarily the Shashthi Tithi (starting after 5:57 AM) and the Nakshatra is Uttara Ashadha until 6:52 PM, followed by Shravana. The Moon remains in Makara (Capricorn) throughout the day. A major event is the transit of Rahu into Aquarius (Kumbha) and Ketu into Leo (Simha) at 4:30 PM. Other planetary positions include the Sun in Taurus (Vrishabha), a debilitated Mars in Cancer (Kark), Jupiter in Gemini (Mithuna), an exalted Venus in Pisces (Meena), and Saturn in Pisces (Meena). The sunrise Lagna for New Delhi is Simha (Leo).
Here is your detailed daily horoscope based on these Vedic influences:
Panchang for May 18, 2025 (New Delhi, India):
- Sunrise: 05:29 AM
- Sunset: 07:07 PM
- Tithi: Panchami up to 05:57 AM, then Shashthi
- Nakshatra: Uttara Ashadha up to 06:52 PM, then Shravana
- Yoga: Shubha up to 06:43 AM, then Shukla
- Karana: Taitila up to 05:57 AM, then Garaja up to 06:08 PM, then Vanija
- Paksha: Krishna Paksha
- Lunar Month: Jyeshtha (Purnimanta), Vaishakha (Amanta)
- Vikram Samvat: 2082 (Kalayukta)
- Shaka Samvat: 1947 (Vishvavasu)
Subh Muhurat (Auspicious Timings) for May 18, 2025 (New Delhi, India):
- Brahma Muhurta: 04:06 AM to 04:47 AM
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:50 AM to 12:45 PM
- Vijaya Muhurat: 02:34 PM to 03:29 PM
- Godhuli Muhurta: 07:05 PM to 07:26 PM
- Amrit Kalam: 12:10 PM to 01:51 PM
- Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga: 05:29 AM to 06:52 PM
- Ravi Yoga: 06:52 PM to 05:28 AM (May 19)
Inauspicious Timings (New Delhi, India):
- Rahu Kalam: 05:24 PM to 07:07 PM (Avoid initiating important new tasks during this time)
Rashifal (Horoscope) for May 18, 2025:
Mesha (Aries): The Rahu-Ketu transit shifts these energies to your 11th and 5th houses respectively. The day begins with potential for focused work due to Uttara Ashadha, moving towards a more thoughtful approach with Shravana. Your ambitions (11th house Rahu) might see a new direction, while matters related to children, creativity, or speculation (5th house Ketu) could require detachment or bring unexpected lessons. Handle finances carefully.
- Lucky Color: Coral Red
- Lucky Number: 9
Vrishabha (Taurus): With the Sun in your sign, personal matters are highlighted. The Rahu-Ketu transit impacts your 10th and 4th houses. This transit could bring changes or intensity in your career (10th house Rahu) and potentially affect domestic peace or property matters (4th house Ketu). The Nakshatras favor discipline and later, listening and learning. Focus on building a strong foundation at work and finding harmony at home.
- Lucky Color: Rose Pink
- Lucky Number: 6
Mithuna (Gemini): Jupiter in your sign continues to bring opportunities for growth and learning. The Rahu-Ketu transit affects your 9th and 3rd houses. This shift could influence your beliefs, long journeys, or relationship with mentors (9th house Rahu). Communication, siblings, or short travels (3rd house Ketu) might see unexpected events or a need for detachment. The Nakshatras support focused effort followed by adaptability.
- Lucky Color: Light Green
- Lucky Number: 5
Karka (Cancer): Mars is still in your sign, creating some emotional intensity, while Rahu and Ketu transit into your 8th and 2nd houses. The 8th house Rahu can bring sudden changes, research interests, or joint finances into focus. The 2nd house Ketu might impact your speech, family wealth, or values, possibly requiring a change in perspective. The Nakshatras encourage perseverance followed by a reflective approach. Be mindful of your words and finances.
- Lucky Color: Pearl White
- Lucky Number: 2
Simha (Leo): The day begins with your sign as the Lagna, giving you an initial boost of energy. The Rahu-Ketu transit directly impacts your 7th and 1st houses. This is a major shift affecting your partnerships, marriage, and public image (7th house Rahu) and your sense of self, personality, and physical body (1st house Ketu). Expect significant changes or lessons in these areas. Maintain focus and self-awareness amidst external shifts.
- Lucky Color: Orange
- Lucky Number: 1
Kanya (Virgo): The Rahu-Ketu transit moves these nodes into your 6th and 12th houses. The 6th house Rahu can bring focus on daily work, health, or overcoming obstacles and enemies. The 12th house Ketu might lead to increased spirituality, expenses, or a desire for solitude or foreign connections. The Nakshatras encourage diligent work and attention to detail. Prioritize your health and daily routines.
- Lucky Color: Grey Green
- Lucky Number: 5
Tula (Libra): With Venus exalted in Pisces, your relationships generally receive positive energy, but the presence of Saturn and Rahu there requires discernment. The Rahu-Ketu transit affects your 5th and 11th houses. This shift can bring intensity or unconventional experiences related to children, creativity, or speculation (5th house Rahu). Your network, income, and aspirations (11th house Ketu) might see unexpected results or require a detached approach. Seek balance in your social and creative life.
- Lucky Color: Sky Blue
- Lucky Number: 6
Vrishchika (Scorpio): Your ruler, Mars, is debilitated, suggesting a need for cautious action. The Rahu-Ketu transit impacts your 4th and 10th houses. This shift influences your home environment, emotional peace, and mother (4th house Rahu), potentially bringing changes or desires related to these areas. Your career, public image, and father (10th house Ketu) might experience sudden shifts or a feeling of detachment from outcomes. Focus on your inner stability.
- Lucky Color: Crimson
- Lucky Number: 9
Dhanu (Sagittarius): The Moon is in Capricorn today, focusing on practical matters. The Rahu-Ketu transit affects your 3rd and 9th houses. This transit can bring intensity or unconventional experiences in communication, short travels, or with siblings (3rd house Rahu). Your beliefs, long journeys, or relationship with mentors (9th house Ketu) might see unexpected lessons or a need to question established norms. The Nakshatras support moving from focused effort to thoughtful action.
- Lucky Color: Golden Yellow
- Lucky Number: 3
Makara (Capricorn): The Moon is in your sign today, enhancing your emotions and intuition. The Rahu-Ketu transit impacts your 2nd and 8th houses. This shift can influence your finances, family wealth, and speech (2nd house Rahu), potentially bringing sudden gains or losses, or unconventional ways of earning. Joint finances, research, or sudden changes (8th house Ketu) might involve detachment or unexpected events. Be prudent with your resources.
- Lucky Color: Dark Brown
- Lucky Number: 8
Kumbha (Aquarius): Today marks the entry of Rahu into your sign, the 1st house, and Ketu into your 7th house. This is a significant transit for you, bringing focus to your personality, self-image, and individual desires (1st house Rahu). Your partnerships, marriage, and interactions with others (7th house Ketu) will experience considerable shifts and require a focus on detachment or spiritual lessons within relationships. Brace for a period of personal transformation and changes in how you relate to the world.
- Lucky Color: Violet
- Lucky Number: 4
Meena (Pisces): With Venus exalted in your sign, creative and relational energies are strong, but Saturn and Rahu’s presence requires careful management. The Rahu-Ketu transit affects your 12th and 6th houses. The 12th house Rahu can bring foreign connections, spiritual pursuits, expenses, or hidden matters to the forefront. The 6th house Ketu might influence your daily work, health, or ability to overcome obstacles, potentially bringing unexpected ease or requiring a detached approach to challenges. Balance your spiritual and material life.
- Lucky Color: Aqua Blue
- Lucky Number: 3
Note: These are general predictions based on Vedic Astrology. For a personalized horoscope, a detailed analysis of your individual birth chart is recommended.