Astrology Ms. Bindu Shangari offers consultation over the phone, in person, and by email. Determining the Best Time for Childbirth (Garbha & Prasava Muhurta) Introduction In Vedic astrology, the timing of childbirth is considered highly significant, as the moment of birth determines the child’s Janma Kundali (birth chart), which, in turn, influences health, intelligence, character, destiny, and spiritual inclination of the child. Scriptures such as Brihat Samhita, Hora Shastra, and Muhurta Chintamani emphasize selecting an auspicious Muhurta (time) to ensure prosperity, longevity, and well-being of the child. Key Astrological Factors Lagna (Ascendant) The Lagna at the time of birth should be: Free from malefic influence (Saturn, Mars, Rahu, Ketu) Occupied or aspected by benefics (Jupiter, Venus, Mercury, Moon) Favorable Lagnas for childbirth: Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces Avoid weak or afflicted Lagnas, especially with Rahu/Ketu or Saturn conjunction Moon (Chandra) Moon represents mind, health, and emotional stability Moon should be: Waxing (Shukla Paksha) In benefic Nakshatras Not conjunct malefics Avoid Moon in: 6th, 8th, or 12th house Amavasya or Grahan (eclipse) times Nakshatra (Birth Star) Most Auspicious Nakshatras for childbirth: Rohini, Mrigashira, Uttaraphalguni, Hasta, Anuradha, Uttarashada, Revati Favorable Nakshatras for childbirth: Pushya, Shravana, Dhanishta Avoid following Nakshatras for childbirth: Moola, Ardra, Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, Bharani Tithi (Lunar Day) Best Tithis: Rohini, Mrigashira, Uttaraphalguni, Hasta, Anuradha, Uttarashada, Revati Avoid: 4th, 8th, 9th, 14th Amavasya & Purnima (unless strongly benefic charts) Planetary Strength Jupiter (Putra Karaka) should be: Strong, unafflicted, preferably in Kendra or Trikona 5th house (children) and 9th house (fortune) should be strong Malefic Influences to Avoid Rahu–Ketu axis on Lagna or Moon Saturn aspect on Lagna, Moon, or 5th house Mars Dosha (Angarak Yoga) at birth Bhadra, Vishti (Bhadra) Karana Gulika, Yamaganda, Rahu Kalam Yogas Favorable for Child’s Prosperity Some highly beneficial yogas at birth include: Gaja Kesari Yoga (Moon & Jupiter) Budha-Aditya Yoga Hamsa / Malavya Yoga Lakshmi Yoga Strong Dharma-Karma Adhipati Yoga Day (Vara) Consideration Best days: Thursday (Guruvara) – wisdom, prosperity Monday (Somavara) – mental peace, health Wednesday (Budhavara) – intelligence Avoid: Saturday (unless chart is very strong) Tuesday (Mars-dominated births) Medical & Ethical Consideration Vedic astrology never advises harming natural processes Muhurta selection is traditionally applied: When childbirth is medically scheduled (e.g., cesarean delivery) Only after ensuring medical safety of mother and child Conclusion The best time for childbirth in Vedic astrology is determined by harmonizing: A strong Lagna An auspicious Moon & Nakshatra Benefic planetary dominance Absence of major doshas For personalized accuracy, exact details such as: Mother’s & father’s birth charts Expected delivery window Location of birth are essential to calculate a customized Prasava Muhurta.