The festival of Diwali will be celebrated this year on November 12. This festival is observed as the victory of light over darkness. On this day, people perform the traditional worship of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi. Diwali is a day when various rituals and practices are carried out to seek the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. According to beliefs, on Diwali day, Goddess Lakshmi visits the homes of her devotees, and those whose homes she favors, she chooses to reside there.
Here are the things that you must do before Diwali:
If you also wish that this Diwali, Goddess Lakshmi permanently resides in your home, there are certain tasks that you should complete before Diwali. It is believed that these actions please Goddess Lakshmi and help dispel poverty. Let's delve into these practices:
- Before Diwali, pay special attention to cleaning your home. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi enters a house that is clean and well-organized. Finish your Diwali cleaning a few days in advance. Keep your home thoroughly organized because Goddess Lakshmi is said to never visit a disorganized home.
- Three days before Diwali, start this practice. For this, mix honey with a little raw milk and divide it into two portions. Add one portion to the water used by the family members for bathing, while using the other portion to cleanse every area of the house. According to beliefs, this practice dispels negative energy, and on Diwali day, it invites wealth and prosperity.
- Before Diwali, ensure that all the doors and furniture in your home are properly arranged. No noise should come from the doors. A dysfunctional door and furniture can bring poverty into the house, while well-kept furniture generates positive energy in the home.
- Goddess Lakshmi is considered to be the embodiment of wealth, prosperity, luck, and riches. The lotus symbol on her feet holds special significance. It is believed that by worshipping the lotus symbol at her feet, one can especially attain wealth and prosperity. Before Diwali, mark the symbol of Goddess Lakshmi's feet at the main entrance of the house, making sure that the lotus feet are facing inside the house. This is believed to invite the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.
- It is said that on the day of Diwali, Goddess Lakshmi visits the homes of her devotees. Therefore, to mark her arrival at the main entrance of the house, it is advisable to hang a traditional decorative string or "toran" with mango and banana leaves.
Diwali For Each Zodiac Sign:
Rachit Dua who is a Vedic Astrologer and founder of The Astro GPS, an online vedic astrology consultancy platform shared how happening Diwali will be for each zodiac sign:
Aries
Aries people will have an engaging Diwali. However, make sure you avoid heated arguments with your partners this week. Maintaining and building relationships will be the main focus for aries during this period. Overall it is a favorable period for Aries.
Taurus
Since Venus is in its debilitated sign these days, for Taurus people they need to be careful in the matter of love affairs. This Diwali make sure you gift something to your father as well and spend some time with family. Take care of your gut health by over indulging in junk food.
Gemini
For Gemini people this is the period to transform. If you are planning to upskill yourself by enrolling in some course or a job, well this is the time for you. Get into the research mode and focus on bringing out the evolved version of yourself. Mentally it is a slightly tough period for the Gemini.
Cancer
Cancerians will be busy with family matters this week. Decorating the house with new stuff will be on the top of the head for cancerians. However, take care of your mother’s health. A short travel can also be expected by this zodiac sign. For people with heart issues, be extra careful this week.
Leo
This royal zodiac can expect a short travel this week. However, traveling may affect their health in a negative sense. Shifting to a new house can also be there for many Leos. Work on your communication and avoid heated arguments with your siblings and neighbors specifically.
Virgo
Money is coming to Virgo people this week. Financially a lucrative week for virgo. This is the period to be involved in celebrations with family. Since they are perfectionists, it is advised not to be very critical and just enjoy the week nicely. Overall a good period.
Libra
Libras can expect some good shopping this week for themselves. Libras will be spending a lot this week not just on themselves but they will be seen giving the gifts more than usual. Limelight will be on the Librans around Diwali, so enjoy!
Scorpio
Dating and sensuality will be at peak for the scorpion this week. Late night talks with your partner will be more frequent this week. It is a mix period for scorpions as a feeling a loneliness can also be experienced by some. Make sure to socialize more this week. Avoid rash driving and risky investments.
Sagittarius
A very productive period for the sagittarius people can be expected. Meeting new people, involving their studies and work with more productivity can be experienced by this zodiac. Mental clarity will be evidently improved for this zodiac sign. Overall a good period.
Capricorn
This is the time to finish off the compiled up work for the capricorns and enjoy the festival week with family and friends. Work will be in their head most of the time which will by default improve their productivity this week. Overall a good period for the capricorn people.
Aquarius
The Aquarius zodiac can feel like a couch potato during this week. However, devotion and a religious trip can be expected for this zodiac. It is advised to avoid laziness and be involved in some spiritual activity. Overall a mixed period
Pisces
Pisces can experience some health issues this week. Not a very favorable time for the pisces. It is advised to take utmost care of health by eating clean. Best is to involve in some research work related to your area of interest. Your research skills will bring out some favorable outcome for you.
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