Planetary Transit Calendar 2026-2027

When will Jupiter transit into Cancer in 2026?

Jupiter will enter Cancer on Monday, 12 October 2026 at 11:16 a.m. Indian Standard Time. This is the entry into the sign ruled by the Moon and will colour the matters of the 4th house wherever Cancer falls in your horoscope. Keep a simple daily Jupiter stotra chant for five minutes during this transit to harmonise the expansion it brings.

When does Jupiter transit occur in 2026?

Jupiter completes its previous sign cycle in Virgo and moves into Cancer on 12 October 2026, then remains in Cancer until it enters Leo on 30 May 2027. Use this span to review matters of the 4th house—home, mother, vehicles—and strengthen the significations with a copper vessel donation on Thursday.

What is the timing of the solar eclipse on 28 August 2026 in India?

The annular solar eclipse on Friday, 28 August 2026 begins at 11:53 a.m. IST, reaches maximum at 1:49 p.m., and ends at 3:44 p.m. IST. Observe the classical eclipse precautions—avoid eating during the eclipse window, recite the Vishnu Sahasranama, and donate sesame seeds to Brahmins in the evening for relief of inauspicious influences.

When will Ketu transit in 2026?

Ketu will transit from Libra to Scorpio on Sunday, 1 March 2026 at 12:37 p.m. IST and remain in Scorpio until 24 May 2028. This transit activates the 8th house matters for those with Scorpio rising and invites spiritual introspection; light an oil lamp at a Shiva temple on Mondays and keep a 108 Rudraksha rosary for focus.

How accurate are astrological predictions, really?

Predictions drawn from the exact graha positions, bhava cusps, dashas, and nakshatras are as accurate as the quality of the birth details and the astrologer’s skill. In my practice since 1979, I have found that forecasts tied to specific planetary periods and transits match events in seven to eight out of ten cases when the data are precise. Classical remedies are provided to moderate the remaining instances.

Can astrology change destiny, or does it only guide?

Astrology maps the karmic blueprint; it neither fixes nor alters destiny. The grahas reveal tendencies, but free will acts within those boundaries. Remedies—mantra, charity, gemstones, ritual—serve to soften harsh yogas and strengthen favourable ones, allowing smoother expression of karma rather than changing its direction.

Is Vedic astrology more reliable than Western astrology?

Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac linked to the fixed stars and emphasises the lunar mansions (nakshatras) and planetary periods (dashas), which provide a continuous timeline of life events. This structure has served Indian families for millennia and remains the foundation of my consultations. Western systems, equally valid in their domain, operate with a different frame of reference.

What if an astrologer’s prediction turns out wrong?

If a forecast does not materialise, first verify the birth details and the exact degree of the planets at the time of prediction. Sometimes a minor correction in the ascendant or hora lord clarifies the timing. The classical view holds that even an ‘unfulfilled’ prediction carries subtle benefit by sharpening awareness; remedies can still be adjusted for ongoing periods.