By Dr. R.P. Sharma — Vedic Astrologer, practising since 1979 · Reviewed 10 Jul 2026
By Dr. R.P. Sharma | practising since 1979
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.
Complete planetary transit calendar for 2026-2027. Major transits of Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Rahu-Ketu with dates, effects, and remedies by Dr. R.P. Sharma.
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
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
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
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
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 dogs (Ketu) and leprosy patients (Rahu)
Get Personalized Transit Analysis
General transit calendars provide a framework, but your unique birth chart reveals how these transits specifically affect your life. Book a consultation with Dr. R.P. Sharma for personalized timing guidance.
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.
