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Planetary Transits

Upcoming cosmic shifts

Verified planetary transits, retrogrades, and eclipses for 2026. Vedic sidereal zodiac (Lahiri ayanamsa). These affect everyone — their specific impact depends on your birth chart.

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Jupiter enters Cancer (Karka) — EXALTED
June 2, 2026
major

Jupiter enters Cancer at 2:25 AM IST — its sign of EXALTATION. This is the most powerful and positive transit of 2026. Jupiter at maximum strength brings blessings to family, home, emotional wellbeing, property, motherhood, and spiritual growth. Occurs only once every 12 years.

Most affected:CancerPiscesScorpioCapricorn
Advice

Your best window for property investment, family expansion, emotional healing, and spiritual practice. Start a home-based venture. Don't waste this rare once-in-12-years transit.

Me
Mercury Retrograde #2 begins (Cancer → Gemini)
June 29, 2026
major

Second retrograde in emotionally sensitive Cancer, moving back into Gemini. Family communications break down, real estate deals stall, childhood patterns resurface. Nostalgia runs high.

Most affected:CancerGeminiCapricornSagittarius
Advice

Don't make emotional decisions about home or family. Old childhood patterns surface for healing. Excellent time to reconnect with family.

Sa
Saturn Retrograde begins in Aries
July 13, 2026
major

Saturn retrogrades at 14°45' Aries. The discipline and restructuring lessons from March turn inward. External obstacles become internal doubts. Authority and independence get questioned.

Most affected:AriesCancerLibraCapricorn
Advice

Don't start major career moves. Focus on internal discipline, reviewing your approach to independence, and restructuring personal goals.

Me
Mercury Retrograde #2 ends
July 24, 2026
moderate

Mercury stations direct in Gemini. Family and home conversations resume. Real estate matters proceed.

Most affected:GeminiCancerVirgo
Advice

Home purchases and family decisions can proceed after July 29.

Annular Solar Eclipse in Cancer (Ashlesha Nakshatra)
August 12, 2026
major

Solar eclipse in sidereal Cancer under Ashlesha Nakshatra — the serpent star of transformation. Combined with exalted Jupiter in Cancer, this is a powerful karmic reset for home, family, emotional security, and motherhood.

Most affected:CancerCapricornAriesLibra
Advice

Powerful time for setting intentions around home, family, and emotional healing. Jupiter's exaltation amplifies the positive potential of this eclipse.

Total Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius/Pisces cusp
August 28, 2026
moderate

Lunar eclipse at the edge of sidereal Aquarius activating Saturn's ongoing transit themes. Emotional revelations about community, friendships, and humanitarian ideals.

Most affected:AquariusPiscesLeoVirgo
Advice

Pay attention to dreams and intuitive signals. A friendship or community involvement reaches a turning point.

Me
Mercury Retrograde #3 begins in Libra (Tula)
October 24, 2026
major

Third and final Mercury retrograde of 2026 in partnership-focused sidereal Libra. Relationship communication breaks down, legal matters stall, old relationship issues resurface.

Most affected:LibraAriesCancerCapricorn
Advice

Don't make relationship decisions or sign legal documents. Revisit old agreements. Good for reconnecting with former partners or contacts.

Ju
Jupiter enters Leo (Simha)
October 31, 2026
major

Jupiter moves from exalted Cancer into Leo. The energy shifts from family/emotional expansion to creative expression, leadership, and children. Jupiter in Leo brings optimism, generosity, and opportunities in performance, politics, and speculation.

Most affected:LeoSagittariusAriesAquarius
Advice

Shift focus from home/family to creative projects, leadership roles, and children's matters. Step into the spotlight.

Me
Mercury Retrograde #3 ends
November 13, 2026
moderate

Mercury stations direct in Libra. Relationship and legal communications clear up. Decisions postponed since October can proceed.

Most affected:LibraGeminiVirgo
Advice

Green light for relationship decisions and legal matters after November 18.

Sa
Saturn Retrograde ends in Aries
November 28, 2026
major

Saturn stations direct after 4.5 months retrograde. The internal restructuring of identity, courage, and independence now manifests externally. Delayed career and personal results arrive.

Most affected:AriesCapricornLibraCancer
Advice

Projects and goals blocked since July finally move forward. Commit to long-term structures. The discipline you built during retrograde pays off.

Ra
Rahu enters Capricorn, Ketu enters Cancer
December 5, 2026
major

The karmic axis shifts — a once-in-18-months event. Rahu in Capricorn amplifies career ambition, worldly status, and material drive. Ketu in Cancer detaches from emotional security and family patterns. Major karmic themes shift for everyone.

Most affected:CapricornCancerAriesLibra
Advice

Expect significant life theme changes over the next 18 months. Career-focused ambition rises but watch for neglecting emotional needs. Family dynamics undergo karmic clearing.

Ju
Jupiter Retrograde begins in Leo
December 13, 2026
moderate

Jupiter retrogrades at 2°52' Leo. Creative expansion and leadership growth turn inward. A period of reflection about self-expression, children, and creative purpose.

Most affected:LeoAquariusScorpioTaurus
Advice

Don't overcommit to creative projects or speculative ventures. Reflect on and integrate the growth received since October.

Earlier This Year

Feb 17Annular Solar Eclipse in Aquarius (Dhanishta Nakshatra)
Passed
Feb 26Mercury Retrograde #1 begins (Aquarius → Pisces)
Passed
Mar 3Total Lunar Eclipse in Leo (Purva Phalguni)
Passed
Mar 8Saturn enters Aries (Mesha) — New 28-year cycle begins
Passed
Mar 11Jupiter stations Direct in Gemini
Passed
Mar 20Mercury Retrograde #1 ends
Passed
Vedic sidereal zodiac (Lahiri ayanamsa). Dates verified via AstroSage, DrikPanchang, VedicMarga, JagannathHora.

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