Karana #8 of 11 · Sthira (Fixed)
Shakuni Karana
शकुनि
Presiding deity: Kali
Ashubha — Avoid for shubh karya
Fixed karana — occurs in 2nd half of Krishna Chaturdashi. Treachery + deception risks; avoid important work.
Best for
- • Tantric sadhana
- • Kali puja
- • Removing enemies (under guru guidance)
Avoid for
- • Marriage
- • Travel
- • Contracts
- • New ventures
- • Trust-based agreements
Tradition note
Shakuni = bird of ill-omen. Fixed slot near amavasya.
Karana deity mantra
ॐ कालिकायै नमः
Om Kalikayai Namah
Recite 108 times during this karana to invoke the presiding deity's grace.
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