In the rhythm of the Hindu calendar, some dates quietly pass by, while others arrive carrying a sense of spiritual weight and cosmic significance. May 21, 2026, falls into the second category. The day is marked by the rare and highly revered Guru Pushya Yoga, a combination many astrologers consider one of the most auspicious periods for prosperity, new beginnings, investments, spiritual practices, and sacred rituals.
With Pushya Nakshatra aligning with Thursday, the day creates a powerful spiritual atmosphere that devotees and astrology followers often wait months to witness. Alongside this, Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga and Amritsiddhi Yoga further elevate the Panchang, making the date especially important for people planning major decisions, pujas, purchases, or personal milestones.
Panchang for May 21, 2026
Sunrise and Moon Timings
- Sunrise: 5:47 AM
- Sunset: 6:59 PM
- Moonrise: 10:06 AM
- Moonset: 11:53 PM
The Moon remains in Cancer throughout the day and night, creating an emotionally sensitive yet nurturing energy. The Sun stays in Taurus, adding stability and grounded thinking to the day’s astrological climate.
Tithi Nakshatra and Yog Details
Tithi
- Shukla Paksha Panchami: Until 08:26 AM
- Shukla Paksha Shashthi: Begins after 08:26 AM
Shashthi Tithi is traditionally associated with discipline, spiritual progress, and devotion. Many devotees observe fasting or prayers dedicated to divine feminine energies on this lunar phase.
Nakshatra
- Pushya Nakshatra: Till 02:49 AM on May 22
- Ashlesha Nakshatra: Begins after that
Pushya Nakshatra is often described as one of the most sacred and nourishing constellations in Vedic astrology. Activities related to education, wealth, spirituality, business expansion, and family welfare are considered highly favourable during this period.
Yoga
- Gand Yoga: Till 10:58 AM
- Vriddhi Yoga: Begins after 10:58 AM
Vriddhi Yoga symbolises growth, expansion, and progress, making the second half of the day particularly beneficial for important decisions and constructive work.
Rare Auspicious Yogas on May 21, 2026
One of the biggest highlights of the Panchang is the simultaneous occurrence of three powerful yogas.
Guru Pushya Yoga
Guru Pushya Yoga runs from 5:47 AM on May 21 to 2:49 AM on May 22. This yoga forms when Pushya Nakshatra aligns with Thursday, the day ruled by Jupiter or Guru.
In Hindu traditions, this combination is linked with wisdom, prosperity, spiritual blessings, and success. Many people choose this period for:
- Buying gold or property
- Starting a new business
- Opening bank accounts or investments
- Performing religious ceremonies
- Beginning educational pursuits
- Purchasing vehicles or valuables
Unlike many other auspicious timings, Guru Pushya Yoga is believed to remain powerful for nearly all constructive activities.
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
This yoga is considered beneficial for achieving success in long-term goals. Astrologers often recommend using this period for career-related decisions, official work, and personal milestones.
Amritsiddhi Yoga
Amritsiddhi Yoga is associated with positivity, abundance, and spiritual fortune. It is believed to amplify the results of good deeds and sacred rituals performed during this period.
Auspicious Timings
People following Panchang closely often organise important work around favourable Muhurtas. The key auspicious timings include:
Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:57 AM to 12:49 PM
This is regarded as one of the strongest Muhurtas for initiating important tasks when no separate Muhurta is available.
Brahma Muhurta
- 04:10 AM to 04:58 AM
The early morning spiritual window is considered ideal for meditation, yoga, chanting, and spiritual discipline.
Amrit Kaal
- 08:47 PM to 10:17 PM
This timing is believed to carry highly positive energy for spiritual work and peaceful reflection.
Inauspicious Timings
Even on a spiritually strong day, certain periods are traditionally avoided for major activities.
- Rahu Kaal: 02:02 PM to 03:41 PM
- Yamaganda: 05:47 AM to 07:26 AM
- Gulik Kaal: 09:05 AM to 10:44 AM
- Durmuhurta: 10:11 AM to 11:04 AM and 03:28 PM to 04:21 PM
- Varjyam: 11:44 AM to 01:14 PM
These periods are generally avoided for financial decisions, travel, or beginning new ventures.
Day and Night Choghadiya
Day Choghadiya
- Labh: 12:23 PM to 02:02 PM
- Amrit: 02:02 PM to 03:41 PM
- Shubh: 05:47 AM to 07:26 AM and 05:20 PM to 06:59 PM
Night Choghadiya
- Amrit: 06:59 PM to 08:20 PM
- Shubh: 03:05 AM to 04:26 AM
- Amrit: 04:26 AM to 05:47 AM
These windows are often selected for travel, purchases, and religious rituals.
Moon Sign and Zodiac Influence
The Moon remains in Cancer throughout the day, intensifying emotional awareness, compassion, intuition, and family-oriented thinking. Since Cancer is ruled by the Moon itself, the emotional energies become even stronger.
Meanwhile, the Sun continues its transit through Taurus, an earth sign connected with stability, material comfort, patience, and practical planning.
Astrologers believe this combination creates a balance between emotional sensitivity and grounded decision-making. It is considered especially useful for people focusing on home matters, investments, relationships, and personal security.
Gandmool Nakshatra Alert
Ashlesha Nakshatra begins after 02:49 AM on May 22 and enters the Gandmool category. In Vedic astrology, Gandmool Nakshatras are treated carefully, especially concerning childbirth and naming rituals.
The Gandmool period runs from:
- May 22, 02:49 AM to May 23, 02:08 AM
Many families consult priests or astrologers for specific remedies if a child is born during this period.
Festival and Religious Observance
The day observes Shashthi, a tithi associated with devotion and spiritual discipline. In several parts of India, devotees worship deities connected with protection, strength, and family well-being on this lunar day.
Combined with Guru Pushya Yoga, the spiritual atmosphere becomes even more significant for temple visits, donations, mantra chanting, and sacred ceremonies.
For followers of astrology and Panchang traditions, it becomes a powerful reminder of how cosmic alignments continue to shape cultural beliefs, rituals, and everyday decisions across generations.
