# Shakuni

> Fixed Karana on Krishna Chaturdashi; favorable for herbs, medicine, and study.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/panchang/karana/shakuni

Karana Names (11 Half-Tithis)

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Shakuni (शकुनि) is the 8th Karana, equal to half of a lunar Tithi (an arc of 6 degrees). Presided over by Vayu / Kali.

Ruling Deity Vayu / Goddess Kali

Nature Sthira (Fixed & Enduring)

Significance

Fixed Karana on Krishna Chaturdashi; favorable for herbs, medicine, and study. Used for fine-grained muhurat timing in daily activities.

Favorable

- Activities aligned with Vayu / Kali
- Appropriate short-term tasks

Unfavorable

- Incompatible actions during fierce periods