Chhath Puja: Evening Arghya falls on Sunday; fasting worshippers urged to watch for dizziness
By late afternoon on Sunday, the ghats will be packed. Women in yellow and red saris will walk into the water holding bamboo soops, waiting for the Sun to go down. It is the Sandhya Arghya of Chhath Puja. And the Moon moves into Capricorn the same day, a sign that cares about duty more than comfort.Sunday Arghya to a Weak SunChhath is about Surya and Chhathi Maiya. The vratis have been without food or water since Kharna.
Tonight they offer arghya to the setting Sun, and on Monday morning they will do it again at sunrise.The evening offering falls on a Sunday this year. That is the Sun’s own day. The Sun is still in Libra, where it is debilitated, though it moves into Scorpio very soon. So the planet being worshipped is not at full strength. Families praying for a parent’s health or a son’s job may find this timing worth noting.Capricorn Moon Gets Things DoneSaturn rules Capricorn.
The Moon here is not very emotional. It wants the work finished. Who is bringing the sugarcane? Has the thekua been packed? Is the car booked for 4 am? These questions will run the day, and that suits Capricorn fine.The Moon sits in Shravana nakshatra. Shravana is linked with listening. First-time vratis should follow what the older women in the family say, even if it seems old-fashioned.
They usually know which step comes first.Fasting Needs Care TooChhath is hard on the body. Thirty-six hours without water is no small thing. Capricorn gives stamina, but it can also make people ignore warning signs like dizziness or a headache.Elderly vratis, and anyone with sugar or BP problems, should have a family member standing close at the ghat. Steps near ponds get slippery after dark.
Hold children’s hands near the water. Keep a torch in the bag.A Festival Run by the Whole FamilyNobody does Chhath alone. Sons carry the daura on their heads. Daughters-in-law make prasad in a kitchen kept strictly clean. Grandchildren run errands. Capricorn likes this kind of teamwork, where each person knows their job.But tempers can rise when people are tired and hungry. The vrati should not have to settle a fight over who forgot the diya.
Sort it out quietly, away from her.Signs to WatchThe Moon is in Capricorn, so that sign feels the weight of responsibility most. Expect to be tired by night. Rest once the arghya is over.Cancer sits opposite. A husband or wife may need help with the heavy work today, and they may not ask for it.Libra holds the weak Sun. Energy is low. Offering water to Surya in the evening is a simple remedy that fits this sign well.For Aries, work calls may interrupt the holiday.
Keep the phone on silent during the puja.Leo has Mars, Jupiter and Ketu in it right now, which means plenty of energy. Use it to drive elders to the ghat or lift the heavy baskets.Taurus may think about a pilgrimage. Virgo could enjoy watching children take part in the rituals for the first time.Gemini needs to keep an eye on shared family expenses. Scorpio might work side by side with a brother or sister on preparations.Sagittarius may spend more on fruit and puja items than planned.
Aquarius feels quieter than usual. Pisces could get help from neighbours.Love, Career and MoneyLove: Doing small jobs for a fasting spouse, like carrying the water pot or arranging the soop, says more than words. Leave any disagreement for another week.Career: Use part of Sunday evening to note Monday’s tasks. People in police, transport and civic services will have long shifts near the ghats.Money: Puja items get costly near the festival.
Buy from local sellers and do not borrow for it. Giving fruit or prasad to people in need fits the day.Get the latest astrology news and horoscope updates. Download the TOI App.
