Planetary Transit Calendar 2026-2027
Planetary transits (Gochar) are crucial for understanding timing in Vedic astrology. This comprehensive calendar covers all major planetary movements from 2026 to 2027, helping you plan important life decisions.
Where the planets are now (October 2026)
- Jupiter is exalted in Karka until 31 October 2026, then moves into Simha.
- Saturn stays in Meena until 3 June 2027.
- Mars is in Karka (debilitated) until 12 November 2026, then Simha.
- Rahu is in Kumbha and Ketu in Simha until 5 December 2026, when the axis moves to Makara–Karka.
Major Transits 2026
Jupiter (Guru) Transit
| Period | Sign | Key Effects |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 2025 – 2 Jun 2026 | Gemini (Mithuna) | Communication, learning, short travels |
| 2 Jun 2026 – 31 Oct 2026 | Cancer (Karka) — exalted | Home, emotions, nurturing |
| 31 Oct 2026 – 25 Jan 2027 | Leo (Simha) | Leadership, recognition, creativity |
Saturn (Shani) Transit
| Period | Sign | Key Effects |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar 2025 – 3 Jun 2027 | Pisces (Meena) | Spirituality, retreat, foreign links |
Mars (Mangal) Transit
| Period | Sign | Key Effects |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec 2025 – 16 Jan 2026 | Sagittarius (Dhanu) | Higher learning, long travels, philosophy |
| 16 Jan 2026 – 23 Feb 2026 | Capricorn (Makara) — exalted | Career, structure, responsibility |
| 23 Feb 2026 – 2 Apr 2026 | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Networks, gains, social causes |
| 2 Apr 2026 – 11 May 2026 | Pisces (Meena) | Spirituality, retreat, foreign links |
| 11 May 2026 – 20 Jun 2026 | Aries (Mesha) | Courage, new beginnings, energy |
| 20 Jun 2026 – 2 Aug 2026 | Taurus (Vrishabha) | Money, family, steady building |
| 2 Aug 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 | Gemini (Mithuna) | Communication, learning, short travels |
| 18 Sep 2026 – 12 Nov 2026 | Cancer (Karka) — debilitated | Home, emotions, nurturing |
| 12 Nov 2026 – 10 Mar 2027 | Leo (Simha) | Leadership, recognition, creativity |
Rahu-Ketu Transit
| Period | Axis | Key Effects |
|---|---|---|
| 18 May 2025 – 5 Dec 2026 | Rahu in Aquarius (Kumbha), Ketu in Leo (Simha) | Rahu: networks, gains, social causes; Ketu: detachment from leadership |
| 5 Dec 2026 – 24 Jun 2028 | Rahu in Capricorn (Makara), Ketu in Cancer (Karka) | Rahu: career, structure, responsibility; Ketu: detachment from home |
Major Transits 2027
Jupiter (Guru) Transit 2027
| Period | Sign | Key Effects |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2026 – 25 Jan 2027 | Leo (Simha) | Leadership, recognition, creativity |
| 25 Jan 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 | Cancer (Karka) — exalted | Home, emotions, nurturing |
| 26 Jun 2027 – 26 Nov 2027 | Leo (Simha) | Leadership, recognition, creativity |
| 26 Nov 2027 – 28 Feb 2028 | Virgo (Kanya) | Work, health, analysis, service |
Saturn (Shani) Transit 2027
| Period | Sign | Key Effects |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar 2025 – 3 Jun 2027 | Pisces (Meena) | Spirituality, retreat, foreign links |
| 3 Jun 2027 – 20 Oct 2027 | Aries (Mesha) — debilitated | Courage, new beginnings, energy |
| 20 Oct 2027 – 23 Feb 2028 | Pisces (Meena) | Spirituality, retreat, foreign links |
Eclipse Periods 2026-2027
| Date | Type | Sign | Key Effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2026 | Solar eclipse — annular | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Check India visibility on the grahan page |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Lunar eclipse — total | Leo (Simha) | Check India visibility on the grahan page |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Solar eclipse — total | Cancer (Karka) | Check India visibility on the grahan page |
| 28 Aug 2026 | Lunar eclipse — partial | Aquarius (Kumbha) | Check India visibility on the grahan page |
| 6 Feb 2027 | Solar eclipse — annular | Capricorn (Makara) | Check India visibility on the grahan page |
| 21 Feb 2027 | Lunar eclipse — penumbral | Leo (Simha) | Penumbral: not observed as a grahan |
| 18 Jul 2027 | Lunar eclipse — penumbral | Capricorn (Makara) | Penumbral: not observed as a grahan |
| 2 Aug 2027 | Solar eclipse — total | Cancer (Karka) | Check India visibility on the grahan page |
| 17 Aug 2027 | Lunar eclipse — penumbral | Capricorn (Makara) | Penumbral: not observed as a grahan |
Frequently asked questions
When does Jupiter enter Leo (Simha) in 2026?
On 31 October 2026 (sidereal, Lahiri). It returns to Karka from 25 January to 26 June 2027, then moves through Simha until 26 November 2027, when it enters Kanya.
When does Saturn leave Pisces (Meena)?
Saturn enters Mesha on 3 June 2027, returns to Meena on 20 October 2027, and re-enters Mesha on 23 February 2028.
When do Rahu and Ketu change signs?
On 5 December 2026 Rahu moves from Kumbha to Makara and Ketu from Simha to Karka; they stay there until about 24 June 2028.
Is Mars retrograde in 2026?
No. Mars has no retrograde station in 2026. Its next retrograde runs from 11 January to 2 April 2027.
How do I know which house a transit affects for me?
Count from your Moon sign (or, more precisely, your lagna): the sign a planet transits is the house it activates. Find your Moon sign with the free moon sign calculator and your running dasha with the mahadasha calculator.
How to Use This Transit Calendar
- Check your Moon sign: See which houses these transits affect in your chart
- Consider your Dasha: Transits modify the results of your planetary periods
- Plan important decisions: Avoid major actions during eclipse periods and Mars retrograde (11 January – 2 April 2027)
- Use remedies: Specific mantras and practices can help navigate challenging transits
- Consult an expert: For personalized transit analysis based on your complete chart
Remedies for Challenging Transits
- Saturn transit: Chant Shani mantra, donate black sesame on Saturdays
- Mars retrograde: Avoid confrontations, chant Hanuman Chalisa
- Eclipse periods: Meditate, avoid major decisions, chant Gayatri mantra
- Rahu-Ketu transit: Feed street dogs (Ketu) and give food or blankets to those in need (Rahu)
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Correction, 25 September 2026: This page gave wrong dates for Jupiter’s 2026 transit (12 October; Leo on 30 May 2027) and a Ketu move from Libra to Scorpio that does not happen. Jupiter enters Cancer on 2 June 2026 and Leo on 31 October 2026; the Ketu answer has been removed.