
December 19, 2025 – a Friday that feels like the universe’s quiet exhale after a long week, with Krishna Paksha Amavasya draping the day in a blanket of introspection and renewal, the new moon’s nudge toward fresh starts whispering through the winter chill. It’s Pausha Amavasya’s ancestral anchor, where Jyeshtha’s elder wisdom meets Shula Yoga’s sharp edge, inviting you to honor the unseen with a simple tarpan or a silent sankalpa that sets the tone for the bright half ahead. No blaring bashes or blockbuster vrat, but this Panchang pulses with the subtle power of closure – perfect for tying up 2025’s trailing threads or lighting a diya for those who’ve lit your path. Whether you’re timing a twilight tarpan or just curious about why the stars are leaning “fortitude through family” today, think of it as your cosmic comfort food: Nourishing, nostalgic, and just the right warmth to ward off the December draft. From sunrise’s soft spark to Rahu Kaal’s quick quirk, here’s the lowdown on a day that’s more about masterful meanders than marathon marches – savour it slowly, and let the muhurats mend what the moonset misses.
Today’s Core Elements: Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga & Karana
These aren’t dusty dates – they’re the day’s dynamic diary, dishing directions for decisions that feel divinely dialled-in.
- Tithi: Krishna Paksha Amavasya New moon day from sunrise until 7:12 PM, then Shukla Pratipada. Amavasya, the shadowy summit of the dark half, summons ancestors and fresh facets – a stellar slot for pitru pujas or quiet quests that quiet the noise. It’s the tithi that teaches: Endings eclipse before enlightenment dawns, so honour the hush. Shun the superficial; summon the sacred. Evening essence: A sesame seed tarpan to tip the scales toward serenity.
- Nakshatra: Jyeshtha Until 10:42 PM. Indra-Agni’s elder edge jewels Jyeshtha’s justice – potent for protections, prowess, or pacts that protect the pride, its umbrella sway shields the seniors. It’s a nakshatra for noble networks, so if you’re mending fences or mapping legacies, the stars are your silent sponsor. Avoid the aloof; lean into the ‘we.’
- Yoga: Shula Until 3:55 PM. Shula’s spear-like sharpness sharpens strategy for morning manoeuvres – manifest those mini-milestones with might. Post-noon, Priti promotes peace for peaceful pursuits. It’s a yoga for the astute: Strike early, steady later.
- Karana: Vishti until 7:12 PM, Bava in bursts. Vishti vetoes ventures for the bulk; Bava balances the basics in blips. Begin with balance where you can, no blunders.
This stellar squad? A symphony of subtle strength – play it right, and your Friday flows.
Sunrise, Sunset & Moon Phases: Your Daily Dose of Daylight Drama
These aren’t mere markers; they’re the universe’s way of saying “rise and align.” For New Delhi:
- Sunrise: 6:55 AM IST – Greet the golden hour with a gentle stretch; Shukra’s sweet stare starts here.
- Sunset: 5:20 PM IST – As the light lingers like a lazy lover, unwind with a walk – Amavasya’s edge softens in the glow.
- Moonrise: 1:00 PM – Midday musing for emotional equanimity; the new moon calls for calm closures.
- Moonset: 12:52 PM – Midday moon fade for a moment of mental reset.
Moon in Sagittarius? It’s adventurous and aspirational – perfect for pruning plans and polishing potentials.
Shubh Muhurat: Golden Gates for Good Deeds
Muhurats are like VIP passes to the day’s best vibes – flash them for fortune’s favour.
- Brahma Muhurta: 5:23 AM – 6:11 AM – Pre-dawn poetry for pranayama or puja; clarity crystallises in the quiet.
- Abhijit Muhurat: 12:02 PM – 12:45 PM – Your midday miracle, mighty for meetings or minor milestones – lock in those loose threads.
- Amrit Kaal: 1:01 PM – 2:48 PM – Nectar nectar for nourishing nods – a family feast or friendly favour fits flawlessly.
Extras to etch in: Vijaya Muhurta (2:12 PM – 2:53 PM) for victory vibes; Godhuli (5:20 PM – 5:46 PM) for grounding graces like a golden-hour gratitude journal.
Inauspicious Timings: The Subtle Sidesteps
These are the day’s dim spots – dip out gracefully, no drama.
- Rahu Kaal: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Morning advisory: Avoid adventures or arguments; opt for oasis-like oases.
- Yama Gandam: 8:03 AM – 9:16 AM – No noon nomads; nourish nerves with a gentle glide.
- Gulikai Kalam: 12:15 PM – 1:36 PM – Dodge disputes; dive into devotion or a daydream detour.
- Dur Muhurat: 12:45 PM – 1:28 PM – Fleeting flubs; fast-forward for smoother sails.
- Varjyam: ~8:16 AM – 10:04 AM – Mid-morning meh for major moves; light loads only.
Ganda Moola lingers – a gentle guard for growth; if you’re a parent-to-be, a quick shanti puja seals the serenity.
For a fast-forward feel, here’s your 19 December 2025 Panchang cheat sheet:
- Sunrise: 6:55 AM – Dawn’s delightful debut.
- Sunset: 5:20 PM – Evening’s easy exhale.
- Moonrise: 1:00 PM – Midday aura awakening.
- Moonset: 12:52 PM – Midday moon musing.
- Abhijit: 12:02 PM – 12:45 PM – Luck’s lunch-hour lock.
- Brahma: 5:23 AM – 6:11 AM – Pre-sunrise serenity session.
- Rahu: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Mid-morning muffle.
- Yama: 8:03 AM – 9:16 AM – Gentle morning glide.
- Gulikai: 12:15 PM – 1:36 PM – Low-key lull for lunch.
- Dur: 12:45 PM – 1:28 PM – Quick-quit quarter.
- Varjyam: ~8:16 AM – 10:04 AM – Early ease era.
Panchang in your pocket – primed for puja or just a peaceful ponder.
Festivals, Vrats & Stellar Surrounds for December 19
Spotlit: Pausha Amavasya – New moon fasts for pitru peace with tarpan tilaks and sesame sweets; parana at Pratipada pradosh. Hanuman Jayanti (Tamil) shades heroic honours with Hanuman Chalisa; Vinchudo and Ganda Moola guard growth; Aadal and Jwalamukhi Yogas amp the day’s dynamic.
Vikram Samvat 2082 (Kalayukta), Shaka 1947 (Vishvavasu) in Pausha (Purnimanta)/Margashirsha (Amanta). Dakshinayan Hemant Ritu, Sun in Dhanu. Favourable Chandrabalam for Vrishchika, Dhanu, etc.; Tarabalam spans stars – consult your janma nakshatra for tailored boons.
Anandadi Yoga: Varied; Shukra Yoga smooths socialising. Chandra Vasa west – westward whispers welcome.
Harnessing the 19 December 2025 Panchang: Amavasya’s Ancestral Alchemy
Weave this Panchang beyond altars: Shula mornings? Strategy sharpen. Jyeshtha’s justice? Judge judiciously. Families: Time Amavasya aartis to Amrit Kaal for obstacle-free origins.
Remedies: Sesame for Shani solace; green gram for Budh benevolence. In 2025’s tempo, Panchang is your ally – adaptable, not absolute.
As Shukrawar sighs to Sarvartha Siddhi, muse: What legacy will you light under Jyeshtha’s jewel? The stars safeguard the sincere.
19 December 2025 Panchang pursuits? Drop your Amavasya aartis or queries below – from muhurat matches to rashi reads, we’re here. Namaste, and may the new moon nurture your new!
(Published: December 19, 2025 | Updated with real-time alignments)