Enhance your birthday luck

Q: HI Mahesh, December 20 is my birthday and I will turn 25 years old. I would like to know what I should do on that day to increase my luck and what does the future hold for me? I hope to receive a reply before my birthday. I also have another question. My girlfriend would like to know if you keep an ornament of an elephant and cow, does it bring good luck or not?

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A: According to your horoscope, in 2026, rahu will be your ruling planet. Due to Rahu’s favourable position in your chart, the next 18 years are extremely good for you. To make rahu more favourable for you, sleep early and avoid gossip.

If you get the opportunity next year move to Cape Town as you will attain success faster there.

The following are general tips to maximise your luck on your birthday, because an individual receives maximum blessings and good wishes on that day. There are a few times when there is a shift in the planets in one’s horoscope on that day.

1. When celebrating your birthday, try not to blow out the candles with your mouth, use a fan instead.

2. Always keep at least one candle burning. A lit candle represents light (jyoti) and as per Hinduism we worship light (Sun). Light is also worshipped in some form among all religions, therefore you should keep one candle burning.

3. Have an intense amount of gratitude towards God and your parents especially on your birthday.

4. Rise early and do your prayer in the morning. According to Hinduism it is considered auspicious to put a red tilak (dot), if you can. If possible, visit any temple on this day.

5. You should also offer sweetmeats to your favourite deity and distribute it to your family. Eat a sweet dish on this day.

6. If you meet your parents and/or elders, touch their feet for blessings.

7. Try to be vegetarian on this day.