First Ashtami of 2026: Why You Should Not Buy ‘Blue’ or ‘Black’ Clothing Today to Avoid Rahu’s Shadow

In the Hindu calendar’s smooth rhythmic cycle, Ashtami Tithi (the eighth lunar day) is the moment of raw, transformative power. The energy is sharpest on Sunday, January 11th, 2026. We are then in the Krishna Paksha (waning phase) of the month of Magha, and the Moon and Mars are in a complex dance affecting the sky. This particular alignment is known to have the effect of a psychic “pressure cooker,” which can result in unexplained mental agitation, sudden irritability, and a feeling of being “watched” or even drained.This day is regarded as a high-alert period for Nazar (the evil eye) in Indian spiritual tradition. The shadow planet Rahu, which is responsible for illusion and sudden shocks, plays a major role during the transition into the work week; thus, our energetic boundaries are weaker than normal. To protect your luck and mental peace, certain “forbidden” actions for this Sunday can help keep Rahu’s shadow from crossing your professional path.

The mall might be a good place for you to get a nice new outfit for Monday morning this Sunday. But if blue or black are your colour choices, then it is better to heed the advice of the Vedic colour therapy experts and hold off.Black and dark blue, the two colours picked by Rahu and Shani, are considered primary colours. On certain days, in fact, these colours can be very grounding, but actually, on this particular Ashtami Sunday, they serve as “suckers.” Today, because of Rahu’s heavy shadow, wearing or buying these colours is like being a magnet for “Negative Drashti” (ill-willed gazes).The Risk: If you buy blue or black today, you’ll bring “stagnant” energy into your wardrobe, which will likely result in a “heavy head,” a lack of motivation, or a feeling of “invisible” to your bosses when the new week starts.The Alternative: White, Yellow, or Cream colours are your best choice. The “Sattvic” colours, which are White, Yellow, and Cream, allow the light to enter and keep the negative looks of others at a distance, thereby maintaining your aura as light and bright as it is.

The agitation that most people are experiencing these days is not merely “work-related anxiety.” Rather, it is the outcome of the impact of the Moon-Mars in the zodiac sign of Libra. Mars supplies a lot of energy and urges, while the Moon has control over our feelings. When these two come together on an Ashtami, the result is a “flickering” of the mind.You might be pondering over a comment made by a co-worker last week, or you might have a sudden “desire” to get into an argument. This is the influence of Rahu—the creator of “Maya” (illusions) and the distractor from your objectives. The mental turmoil renders us susceptible to Nazar, for a mind that is not at peace cannot sustain its defensive “Kavach” (shield). Acknowledging this force is the initial move towards its disarmament.

This Sunday, Lal Kitab gives you an easy yet powerful ritual to ensure your upcoming week is full of business smooth sailing and that your “Nazar” is off. Sun and Jupiter rule almonds, and when used properly, they can “take” the friction produced by Rahu.The Remedy:1. Take 11 whole almonds (make sure they are not broken). 2. Go to the nearest temple or find a person in need on your way out. 3. The Intention: As you give them away, silently say: “May my way be opened, and may all malicious looks be sent back to the earth.” If you cannot find a temple, burying these 11 almonds in a pot of clean soil at home also works to “ground” the Rahu energy. This small act of charity changes the planetary vibration from “Acquisition” (taking) to “Contribution” (giving), which both Shani and Rahu respect.

Just as the clock is about to chime midnight and the new week is going to start, do a fast Nazar Utaarna (Evil Eye removal) ceremony to get rid of the bad energy at your home’s entrance.You will need a piece of rock salt and a lemon.Move the lemon three times around the main entrance of your house in a clockwise direction.Throw away the lemon outside (it’s best to do it at a crossroads or in a bin that is really far from your door) and put the salt on the doorstep.This is how the “Salt Barrier” is formed, which will not allow the restless energies of the weekend to accompany you to your office on Monday morning.