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By rasi, I am not referring to your sun sign, i.e. sun's position in your natal chart. Sun remains in the same sign for nearly 30 days. For example people born between 15.01.2015 to 12.02.2015 belong to the sun sign Capricorn. (makara rasi). This method is followed in Kerala, in some parts of Tamil Nadu and Malabar as well as in portions of North East India. According to Western astrology which does not consider precession of equinox (ayanamsha) people born between 22.12.2014 to 19.01.2015 belong to sun sign Capricorn.
In Hindu astrology the transit effects are considered from the sign occupied by moon (nirayana position) at the time of birth, called rasi. The forecast provied here would be accurate if moon is in the middle of the sign. For complete analysis of character, future trends, suitable gem stones a personalized approach based on horoscope is desirable.
अश्वा॑वती॒र्गोम॑तीर्न उ॒षासो॑ वी॒रव॑ती॒: सद॑मुच्छन्तु भ॒द्राः । घृ॒तं दुहा॑ना वि॒श्वत॒: प्रपी॑ता यू॒यं पा॑त स्व॒स्तिभि॒: सदा॑ नः ॥
Padapatha:
अश्व॑ऽवतीः । गोऽम॑तीः । नः॒ । उ॒षसः॑ । वी॒रऽव॑तीः । सद॑म् । उ॒च्छ॒न्तु॒ । भ॒द्राः । घृ॒तम् । दुहा॑नाः । वि॒श्वतः॑ । प्रऽपी॑ताः । यू॒यम् । पा॒त॒ । स्व॒स्तिऽभिः॑ । सदा॑ । नः॒ ॥
Pratipadartha:
घृतं - rain water; दुहानाः- bringer; विश्वतः - all (good qualities); प्रपीताः- having; भद्राः - blissful; उषसः- Usha devi; नः- to us; अश्वावतीः- giver of horses; गोमतीः - giver of cows; वीरवतीः - giver of brave (children); नः- to us; सदं- always; उच्छंतु - remove (darkness); यूयं- You; नः- to us; सदा - always; स्वस्तिभिः - with well being; पात- protect.
Meaning:
Usha devi, bringer of rains, full of blissful qualities, giver of horses, cows and brave children, always remove our darkness and protect us with wellness.
Rishi: Vasishita; Devata: Usha; Chandaha: Trishtup; Rigveda 7-41-7 and 7-80-3
2026 Forecast for all rasis
Mesha:
Solar eclipse on 17.02.2026 and partial lunar eclipse on 28.08.2026 (both in kumbha rasi) occur in 11th from your rasi. Eclipses in 11th cause temptations to make easy money. You may land in trouble due to abuse of plastic cards. You should be careful in financial matters. You may also face sudden disappointments when you are doubly certain of victory. These eclipses also cause sudden reversals in your plans.
The visible total lunar eclipse on 03.03.2026 occurs in simha which is 5th from your rasi. There are causes for concern about children and investments. Your child may loose something precious. Their progress is not up to the mark and you have some health issues also. No substantial damage but there are over rated emotional reactions.
Total solar eclipse on 12.08.2026 occurs in kataka rasi, identical with 4th from your rasi causes unhappiness, untimely food, property related problems and concerns about mother's health. Students have problems in their education pursuits.
From this year, shani begins his adverse journey across 12th - over rasi - 2nd from rasi. This is the first phase of adverse seven and half years transit. There will be increased expenditure; loss of direction; long distance transfer a well as perpetual loans. Financial situation also causes concern. Health problems and boredom are quite common during this transit. There may be some serious misunderstandings with your parents and close relatives. The intensity of the problems depend on the number of bindus obtained by shani in his astakavarga and his role in your birth chart. Remedial measures for shani are needed. It is better to recite shani kavacha, once a day. It should be noted that guru is not totally adverse in the entire year. As such, problems created by nodes, shani and eclipses do not have upper hand.
At the start of the year, rahu and ketu transit in kumbha and simha axis which is 11th - 5th. This predisposes you for wrong and risky investments, friction with children and failures in many areas of life. You should be careful in purchasing costly electronic goods. Health and progress of children bothers you a lot.
Towards the end of year to be precise, from 06.12.2026 rahu and ketu transit in makara - kataka axis which is 10th - 4th from your rasi. Professional frustrations always run high and false accusations are likely. You can expect some misgivings with close relatives and mother in particular. Do not be impulsive and do not be dragged into conflicts. Do not heed gossips and make logical deductions. You should recite rahu gayatri mantra minimum 21 times a day. Hidden enemies/competitors in the office are at your throat. With patience and pre-emptive moves you can stay clear. Do not trust anyone and do not loose temper.
During the year 2026, guru transits in mithuna (till 02.06.2026) and kataka (03.06.2026 to 31.10.2026) and in simha rasi (from 01.11.2026). Transit of guru in mithuna, the 3rd from your rasi gives moral courage and also some serious disagreements with your brothers/sisters and friends. This transit is more helpful to restore your confidence.

Transit of guru in his exaltation position in kataka makes you successful in education, particularly in those subjects related to culture and history or subjects related to liver and endocrine glands. You will be able to purchase a house - a beautiful house where religious and literary functions take place, regularly. These do not happen effortlessly, it is an uphill task yet, you will surely hit the goal! That means, whatever the adverse influence of other malefics planets be, you have good time as the evil effects are subdued by beneficial guru. These do not come by themselves - you need to work towards these goals as guru in 4th is not guru bala.
Guru in simha rasi from 01.11.2026 is 5th from your rasi. Towards the end of the year, the complications regarding children, investments etc., will disappear. You are full of confidence. A good time for property transactions. There will be pilgrimages, clearance of loans and cure from diseases.
Vrishabha:
Solar eclipse on 17.02.2026 and partial lunar eclipse on 28.08.2026 (both in kumbha rasi) occur in 10th from your rasi. There are deep repercussions on your profession. You may fall from grace of higher authorities. There could be legal proceeding against you for tax evasion or you may incur displeasure of government.

You could be falsely implicated in a wrong doing. During this eclipse you should recite mantras for chandra or ravi (depending on the eclipse) or your favourite God (Istadaiva), instead. For next six months from the date of eclipse, you should be extremely cautious professional matters. The effect of the eclipse diminishes as the days go on.
The visible total lunar eclipse on 03.03.2026 occurs in simha which is 4th from your rasi. There will be concerns about mother's health. You have bitter quarrels with close family members. Costly equipments in your house and workplace may break down. There are problems related to properties and education becomes most expensive. Ensure you are not on wrong side of your faculty. If you are in the middle of property transactions, you should proceed unhurriedly; you may have to change your options.
Total solar eclipse on 12.08.2026 occurs in kataka rasi, identical with 3rd from your rasi which does not impact your life to a large extent. Sudden misunderstandings with friends, relatives and brothers/sisters are seen. You are afraid of failures and will try to shun responsibilities, as you are robbed off your courage.


In the entire year, shani transits in benefic 11th from your rasi. You have wholesome success, fame, strong will power. Bad days are forgotten. You are not deterred and you are able to take hold of yourself. This transit brings stability in job, wealth, social position and success in all matters of life, though the progress in any area is slow. You are full of energy and venturesome outlook. Purchase of immovable properties (lands, buildings or flats) of high value and good investments are certain to happen. You will purchase vehicles, ornaments or any luxurious objects. Students can expect outstanding success in their studies as they have resilient nature, concentration and proper orientation. You do not tolerate any non-sense from your children. There are no financial strains but you are more economical, at times more than needed. You may suffer frequent leg pain due to overstrain or anemia.
At the start of the year rahu and ketu transit in kumbha - simha, which is 10th - 4th houses for your rasi. Professional frustrations and false accusations are likely. You can expect some misgivings with close relatives and mother in particular. If you planning to build or acquire a house during this year, it is better to do shanti for ketu. Do not be impulsive and do not be dragged into conflicts. Do not heed gossips and make logical deductions. You should recite rahu gayatri mantra minimum 21 times a day.
Transit of nodes in makara-kataka from from 06.12.2026 relives you from this terrible headache. This is the transit in 9th and 3rd axis. This will result in some misunderstandings with your father, higher officers and other influential persons. You should be careful about hidden enemies in disguise of friends. Religious mentality will melt giving way to pessimistic and sarcastic feelings. If you experience a surge of courage, do not be impulsive, this is not long lasting! You should think twice before you stir the pot!
During the year 2026, guru transits in mithuna (till 02.06.2026) and kataka (03.06.2026 to 31.10.2026) and in simha rasi (from 01.11.2026). Transit of guru in mithuna the 2nd from your moon sign results in financial gains, clear thinking and spiritual inclinations. There are big events in close relatives, neighbors and friends. Guru exalted in 3rd gives you moral courage and rarely you will falter from the path of God. Actually guru in 3rd is not called gurubala. But this transit will remove all the difficulties associated with transit of nodes and eclipses. Your relationship with friends, relatives, brothers or sisters and neighbors will improve considerably. Transit in simha rasi towards the end of the year in the 4th from your rasi helps in education, acquisition of properties and all the things you need. You have happy days during this transit. But these do not come on a plate, ready to eat. You need to work towards them.


Mithuna:
Solar eclipse on 17.02.2026 and partial lunar eclipse on 28.08.2026 (both in kumbha rasi) occur in 9th from your rasi. Anti-religious feelings, thoughts of universal brotherhood (whatever you mean by that), exploitation by religious bigots constantly bother you. You tend to be highly critical of own religion and rituals;
and there will be certain friction with higher authorities as well as your father, peers and your well wishers. Your comprehension is misty and so you may create more misunderstanding and bitter resentment. If you are a public speaker in particular, do not gabble, think slowly and clearly!
The visible total lunar eclipse on 03.03.2026 occurs in simha which is 3rd from your rasi. There will be loss of courage at the eleventh hour. Confusion and forgetfulness is quite common. Be careful with the company you are associated with - do not acknowledge your friendship before you fully know the person.
Total solar eclipse on 12.08.2026 occurs in kataka rasi, identical with 2nd from your rasi causes sudden financial ripples. There will also be stammering, slip of tongue and scattered attention. You need to be careful in financial matters.

Shani transiting in 10th from your rasi, which is most exceptionally bad transit. Most people land in trouble due to arrogance, high headedness and foolhardy disposition. One gentleman quit his pensionable job and went abroad in the Middle East but lost this job too- he did not read the terms of engagement! Another arrogant person had personality clashes with his boss (who had an affair with his secretary) and lost the job. It was none of his business if his boss or his wife has one or more partners! Another assistant, due to head strong nature, tried to outsmart his Chartered Account boss and lost the job and all the wealth thereafter. You should not have any false prestige that many people in elite circle are your friends. No matter whatever the insults and humiliations, you should swallow and wait patiently to come out of this perplexity. If there are humiliations, low pay or stagnation and immense boredom, just keep quite and wait for good time. Do not be impulsive in changing the job. Under any circumstances, you should not quit the job, unless you have a clear appointment order on hand. You will be able to hang on in the old job and it is not easy to quit the job. Hassles do not stop if you change the job! Intensity of annoyance depends on the strength of shani in his astakavarga and the role he plays in your birth chart. It is better to do shanti for shani, if you have not done when his transit in meena began. It is the procedure of recitation of certain mantra for shani, several thousands of times and is done by priests in the temples. You must recite maha mrutyunjaya mantra minimum 21 times during transit of shani in meena rasi.
Rahu and ketu transit in kumbha - simha, which is 9th - 3rd houses for your rasi. This will result in some misunderstandings with father, higher officers and other influential persons. You should be careful about hidden enemies in disguise of friends. Religious mentality will melt giving way to pessimistic and sarcastic feelings. From 06.12.2026 rahu and ketu enter makara - kataka axis. For mithuna rasi, this is the worst transit of nodes possible. You are prone to cut and wounds. There will be severe financial strains. Insults, humiliations and back stabbing are common. Sudden health problems related to lower back and chest region unnerve you. There are domestic problems too. You should recite rahu beeja mantra minimum 21 times a day as long as rahu transits in makara rasi.
During the year 2026, guru transits in mithuna (till 02.06.2026) and kataka (03.06.2026 to 31.10.2026) and in simha rasi (from 01.11.2026). The transit over rasi, in 2nd and in 3rd from mithuna rasi person is very valuable transit as it effectively extinguishes adverse effects of shani and nodes. Transit of guru in over your rasi bestows prestige and status in society. You are able to see the world in proper prospective. High headedness, arrogance or imprudent behaviors go away and you are wise and seasoned gentleman. This is but a gift from God in your troubled times! That means as long as guru is in mithuna rasi, the tribulations caused by shani are nodes are far less in intensity. There will be pilgrimages and religious functions in your house. You will enjoy good health. Exalted guru in kataka from 03.06.2026 to 31.10.2026 is beneficial 2nd from your rasi. This transit promises excellent financial gains, clear thinking and immense interest in learning religious texts and mantras. This is the time to take interest in literature and big books which run into several volumes! Relationship with close relatives and friends improve considerably. You are actively involved in social activities and there is great concern for plants, animals and birds. This is a valuable transit of great encouragement when you are under adverse shani and nodes!
Guru transits in simha rasi from 01.11.2026 which is 3rd from your rasi. You have moral courage and rarely you will falter from the path of God. Actually guru in 3rd is not called gurubala. But this transit will remove all the difficulties associated with transit of shani and nodes. Your relationship with friends, relatives, brothers or sisters and neighbors will improve considerably.


Kataka:
Solar eclipse on 17.02.2026 and partial lunar eclipse on 28.08.2026 (both in kumbha rasi) occur in 8th from your rasi. These eclipses predispose you to cuts, wounds and accidents. You are prone to insect bites, canine attacks and food poisoning. There may be humiliations and back stabbing from your own people.
There will be unexpected expenditure and disappointments in life. During these eclipses, you should recite any mantra of your choice for your favourite God (Istadaiva). It is wise to do shanti for rahu if you are under unfortunate dasha or bhukti. The visible total lunar eclipse on 03.03.2026 occurs in simha which is 2nd from your rasi which causes sudden financial consequences. There will also be stammering, slip of tongue and scattered attention. You need to be careful in financial matters. Total solar eclipse on 12.08.2026 occurs in over your rasi which causes minor health problems, humiliations and worries. If you are born in the star Aslesha it is advisable to do shanti for ravi.

In the entire year, shani transits in 9th from your rasi; During this transit, there are misunderstandings with elders, your father and higher officers. Your obstinate boss builds up the heat and it is not easy to handle this person. But, when he leaves the post, you will realize, he made you dexterous. Do not pick up quarrels with your officer. During this transit you will treat all religious practices with scepticism.
At the start of the year, rahu and ketu enter kumbha - simha, which is 8th - 2nd houses for your rasi. You are prone to sudden health problems, losses, insults and deception. Cuts and wounds are not ruled out. You must recite maha mrutyunjaya mantra minimum 21 times when rahu transit in kumbha. There is no time to reason out effectiveness of any mantra! Just do it and be spared.
From 06.12.2026 nodes transit in makara - kataka axis give almost similar results as above but the intensity and possibility are reduced. This is the transit in 7th and over your rasi. There will also be some marital discard, confusion in day to day life, forgetfulness. You are prone to skin afflictions on face and neck.
During the year 2026, guru transits in mithuna (till 02.06.2026) and kataka (03.06.2026 to 31.10.2026) and in simha rasi (from 01.11.2026). Transit in mithuna is the 12th from your rasi. It helps you to relax, take the life easy and protects from losses and disappointments. This brings much needed cooling effect and helps you to take a look at your life, afresh. This considerably reduces the temptations for making quick money and gives prudence in financial matters. Transit in kataka is over your rasi. As guru is exalted here you will derive lot of contentment in life due to considerable importance given to you in the office and in the society. Awards and appreciations and certificates are showered on you. You will have good health and adverse transit of nodes, shani and eclipses do not cause any harm at all. There will be pilgrimages and religious functions in your house. This will increase spiritual development. Transit of guru in simha rasi from 01.11.2026 is in the 2nd from you rasi. This transit promises excellent financial gains. There will be frequent visits to relatives and friends; and also these people will visit you more often. You are interested in recitation of many slokas, bhajans etc.,

Yearly Forecast, 2026: