Panchang · Hora Muhurta
Hora Muhurta
Planetary Hours in Vedic Jyotisha
What is Hora?
Hora (from Sanskrit, related to the Greek "hora" meaning hour) is a system of planetary hours used in Vedic Jyotisha for Muhurta selection. The day is divided into 24 Horas, each ruled by one of the seven visible planets: Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn. The first Hora of each day begins at sunrise and is ruled by the planet that lords that weekday.
Unlike equal clock hours, Hora duration varies by season. Each daytime Hora equals one-twelfth of the day length (sunrise to sunset), and each nighttime Hora equals one-twelfth of the night length. The classical text Muhurta Chintamani prescribes specific activities for each planetary Hora.
Planetary Hora Rulerships
Today's Hora Sequence (Tuesday)
Hora 1 begins at sunrise. Each daytime Hora is approximately 60 minutes. Exact timings vary by location.
Hora 1
Ma
Mars
Hora 2
Su
Sun
Hora 3
Ve
Venus
Hora 4
Me
Mercury
Hora 5
Mo
Moon
Hora 6
Sa
Saturn
Hora 7
Ju
Jupiter
Hora 8
Ma
Mars
Hora 9
Su
Sun
Hora 10
Ve
Venus
Hora 11
Me
Mercury
Hora 12
Mo
Moon
Hora Selection for Activities
For government work or meeting officials: Select Sun Hora
For travel, public interaction, or trading: Select Moon or Mercury Hora
For starting a business venture: Select Jupiter or Mercury Hora
For marriage or romantic matters: Select Venus Hora
For legal matters or competitive work: Select Mars Hora
For spiritual practice, education, or wealth: Select Jupiter Hora
For disciplined long-term work: Select Saturn Hora with caution