Natural Omen (Prakritik Shakun)
Starting Venture on New Moon
अमावस्या पर नया काम शुरू करना
Category: Natural Omen (Prakritik Shakun)
Significance: Inauspicious (Ashubh)
Quick Answer
Starting a new venture on Amavasya (new moon) is generally inauspicious, wait for Pratipada or Shukla Paksha.
Last updated: 14 June 2026· Based on Brihat Samhita & classical Shakun Shastra
What Does It Mean?
New moon energy is contracting, not expanding, beginnings lack light and momentum
Ventures begun on Amavasya may face invisible obstacles
The seed has no sunlight to germinate in
Remedies (Upay)
- 1.Postpone the beginning to Pratipada (first day of waxing moon)
- 2.If unavoidable, perform a Ganesh puja first
- 3.Amavasya is for completion, rest, and ancestor worship, not new beginnings
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Is Amavasya a good day to start a new venture?
No, wait for Pratipada or Shukla Paksha. If urgent, perform Ganesh puja first.