Today’s Panchang 18 April 2026: How will Saturday be? Know the auspicious and inauspicious time and position of the planets

Today’s Panchang:The day of Saturday, April 18, 2026 is starting with a balanced and calm energy. Today, there will neither be much rushing around nor will there be a feeling of laziness, rather there will be an innate desire to work. The mind will be more active today compared to the previous day, due to which there will be speed in taking decisions.

Today is not a very fast paced day, but it will definitely give you an experience of awareness from within. Due to the Moon being in Aries and the beginning of Shukla Paksha, the feeling of moving forward will be strong today. You will feel like leaving old matters behind and making a new beginning, however, it will be necessary to proceed wisely.

effect of date

Today Pratipada Tithi of Shukla Paksha will remain till 2:10 pm, after which Dwitiya Tithi will start. Pratipada Tithi is considered auspicious for new beginnings, hence today is a favorable time to take small decisions and start new work. With the arrival of Dwitiya Tithi after noon, there will be stability in the work and it will be easier to carry forward the work started.

change of constellation

The day will start with Ashwini Nakshatra and after 9:42 am Bharani Nakshatra will start. There is a tendency to take fast decisions and work in Ashwini Nakshatra, whereas after the arrival of Bharani Nakshatra, the same energy gets balanced and provides stability.

effect of yoga

Today Preeti Yoga will last till 11:56 pm, after which Ayushman Yoga will start. During Preeti Yoga, it becomes easier to maintain coordination with people and there is ease in work.

Karan’s status

Bava Karan will remain in effect till 2:10 pm, after which Balav Karan will start which will last till night. In Bava Karan, the beginning of work is considered good, whereas in Balav Karan it works to give stability to them. In this way, today there will be balance from beginning to carrying forward the work.

sunrise and sunset time

Today sunrise will be around 5:53 am and sunset will be around 6:48 pm. The day will be relatively long, which will provide time to complete tasks comfortably.

planetary positions

Sun is already situated in Aries and today Moon will also remain in Aries throughout the day. This will increase energy and clarity. Today a person can make up his mind to move forward on his decisions quickly without waiting much.

auspicious time

• Brahma Muhurta: 4:30 to 5:18 in the morning
• Abhijeet Muhurta: 12:01 to 12:51 pm
• Amrit Kaal: 2:52 pm to 4:18 am

Of these, Abhijeet Muhurta is considered especially auspicious for important tasks and decisions.

inauspicious time

Rahukaal will be from 9:06 to 10:43 in the morning. During this period, it would be better to avoid starting new work.

fasts and festivals

Today is the day of moon darshan. The nature of the day is also in line with this, where a calm start can help in the long run.