2026 Astrological Events Calendar
Plan your life around cosmic events. Track retrogrades, eclipses, auspicious dates, Ekadashi, Purnima, and more โ all India-specific with visibility information.
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Sade Sati: Pisces Rising Phase 1
sade satiThu, 1 Jan, 2026
Pisces Moon signs begin Sade Sati first phase.
Impact & Guidance:
Initial adjustments. Prepare for transformation.
Sade Sati: Aquarius Rising Phase 2
sade satiThu, 1 Jan, 2026
Aquarius Moon signs in middle phase.
Impact & Guidance:
Peak intensity. Saturn tests and teaches.
Sade Sati: Capricorn Rising Phase 3
sade satiThu, 1 Jan, 2026
Capricorn Moon signs in final phase.
Impact & Guidance:
Relief approaching. Lessons integrating.
Paush Purnima
purnimaSat, 3 Jan, 2026
Sacred bathing and charity day.
Impact & Guidance:
Holy dip in rivers, charity highly meritorious.
Pausha Putrada Ekadashi
ekadashiWed, 14 Jan, 2026
Fasting day for spiritual merit and family welfare.
Impact & Guidance:
Ideal for fasting, Vishnu worship, spiritual practices.
Makar Sankranti
auspiciousThu, 15 Jan, 2026
Sun enters Capricorn. Harvest festival.
Impact & Guidance:
Best day for new beginnings, charity, holy dip.
Mercury Retrograde Begins
retrogradeWed, 21 Jan, 2026
Communication challenges ahead. Review, reflect, but avoid new contracts.
Impact & Guidance:
Affects travel, communication, and technology decisions.
Republic Day
auspiciousMon, 26 Jan, 2026
National holiday. Good for patriotic activities.
Impact & Guidance:
Government offices closed. Public ceremonies.
Rahu enters Pisces, Ketu enters Virgo
transitFri, 30 Jan, 2026
Major 18-month transit shift. Rahu in Pisces: spiritual illusions, foreign connections. Ketu in Virgo: health focus, service.
Impact & Guidance:
Pisces: major transformation. Virgo: spiritual growth through service.
Magha Purnima
purnimaSun, 1 Feb, 2026
Magha month full moon. Kumbh Mela bathing day.
Impact & Guidance:
Very auspicious for rituals and charity.
Mercury Retrograde Ends
retrogradeWed, 11 Feb, 2026
Clarity returns. Move forward with important decisions.
Impact & Guidance:
Good time for contracts and travel bookings.
Jaya Ekadashi
ekadashiThu, 12 Feb, 2026
Victory over negativity. Fasting removes obstacles.
Impact & Guidance:
Fast for success in endeavors and spiritual progress.
Venus-Mars Conjunction
conjunctionSun, 15 Feb, 2026
Love and passion align. Creative energy peaks.
Impact & Guidance:
Excellent for romance, artistic projects, new relationships.
Solar Eclipse (Partial)
eclipseTue, 17 Feb, 2026
Partial solar eclipse visible from India. New beginnings portal.
Impact & Guidance:
Spiritual practices and meditation highly beneficial.
๐ Visible from: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore
Maha Shivaratri
auspiciousThu, 26 Feb, 2026
Great night of Shiva. Most powerful Shiva worship.
Impact & Guidance:
Fast and worship Shiva for spiritual progress.
Lunar Eclipse (Total)
eclipseTue, 3 Mar, 2026
Total lunar eclipse visible across India. Powerful release period.
Impact & Guidance:
Release old patterns. Emotional breakthroughs possible.
๐ Visible from: All of India
Phalguna Purnima + Holi
purnimaTue, 3 Mar, 2026
Holi celebration. Victory of good over evil.
Impact & Guidance:
Festival of colors, new beginnings, forgiveness.
Amalaki Ekadashi
ekadashiSat, 14 Mar, 2026
Worship of the Amla tree and Lord Vishnu.
Impact & Guidance:
Health benefits and spiritual cleansing.
Vasant Navratri Begins
auspiciousSat, 14 Mar, 2026
Nine nights of Goddess worship. Spring Navratri.
Impact & Guidance:
Excellent for new ventures, spiritual practices.
Venus Retrograde Begins
retrogradeSun, 15 Mar, 2026
Re-evaluate relationships and finances. Old loves may resurface.
Impact & Guidance:
Avoid major purchases or relationship decisions.
Chaitra Purnima + Hanuman Jayanti
purnimaThu, 2 Apr, 2026
Birth of Lord Hanuman. Strength and devotion.
Impact & Guidance:
Worship Hanuman for courage and protection.
Ram Navami
auspiciousThu, 2 Apr, 2026
Birth of Lord Rama. Victory of dharma.
Impact & Guidance:
Read Ramayana, worship Rama for strength.
Jupiter-Sun Conjunction
conjunctionSun, 5 Apr, 2026
Wisdom meets vitality. Leadership opportunities arise.
Impact & Guidance:
Career advancement and recognition favored.
Papamochani Ekadashi
ekadashiSun, 12 Apr, 2026
Liberation from sins. Highly auspicious fast.
Impact & Guidance:
Removes negative karma, brings spiritual merit.
Venus Retrograde Ends
retrogradeMon, 27 Apr, 2026
Relationship clarity emerges. Financial decisions favored.
Impact & Guidance:
Good time for wedding planning and investments.
Buddha Purnima
purnimaFri, 1 May, 2026
Birth, enlightenment, and nirvana of Buddha.
Impact & Guidance:
Meditation and spiritual practices highly beneficial.
Kamada Ekadashi
ekadashiMon, 11 May, 2026
Desires fulfilled. Ancient fasting tradition.
Impact & Guidance:
Fasting fulfills wishes and removes obstacles.
Mercury Retrograde Begins
retrogradeMon, 18 May, 2026
Double-check all communications. Backup important data.
Impact & Guidance:
Travel delays possible. Be patient with technology.
Vaishakha Purnima
purnimaSun, 31 May, 2026
Sacred full moon for spiritual practices.
Impact & Guidance:
Good for meditation and charity.
Jupiter enters Cancer
transitMon, 1 Jun, 2026
Jupiter enters its exaltation sign! Major 12-month expansion.
Impact & Guidance:
Cancer: best year in 12 years. All water signs benefit.
Nirjala Ekadashi
ekadashiWed, 10 Jun, 2026
Most powerful Ekadashi. Complete fast including water.
Impact & Guidance:
Equivalent to observing all 24 Ekadashis. Major merit.
Mercury Retrograde Ends
retrogradeThu, 11 Jun, 2026
Communication clears. Proceed with business matters.
Impact & Guidance:
Sign contracts, make purchases with confidence.
Jyeshtha Purnima + Vat Purnima
purnimaMon, 29 Jun, 2026
Wives pray for husbands longevity. Banyan worship.
Impact & Guidance:
Married women observe fast for marital bliss.
Yogini Ekadashi
ekadashiThu, 9 Jul, 2026
Health and prosperity fasting day.
Impact & Guidance:
Good for health issues and financial improvement.
Sun-Venus Conjunction
conjunctionFri, 10 Jul, 2026
Self-worth and love merge. Beauty and creativity flourish.
Impact & Guidance:
Excellent for marriage, artistic ventures, luxury purchases.
Saturn Retrograde Begins
retrogradeSun, 26 Jul, 2026
Karmic review period. Reflect on long-term goals and responsibilities.
Impact & Guidance:
Career and life path re-evaluation favored.
Ashadha Purnima + Guru Purnima
purnimaWed, 29 Jul, 2026
Teachers day. Worship spiritual guides.
Impact & Guidance:
Express gratitude to teachers and mentors.
Shayani Ekadashi
ekadashiSat, 8 Aug, 2026
Lord Vishnu begins cosmic sleep. Chaturmas begins.
Impact & Guidance:
Very auspicious for spiritual practices and charity.
Solar Eclipse (Total)
eclipseWed, 12 Aug, 2026
Total solar eclipse. Not visible from India but energetically significant.
Impact & Guidance:
Global energy shift. Meditate during eclipse time.
๐ Visible from: Not visible from India
Independence Day
auspiciousSat, 15 Aug, 2026
India Independence Day celebration.
Impact & Guidance:
National holiday. Patriotic celebrations.
Mercury Retrograde Begins
retrogradeMon, 17 Aug, 2026
Third Mercury retrograde of the year. Patience in communications.
Impact & Guidance:
Avoid signing important documents if possible.
Lunar Eclipse (Partial)
eclipseThu, 27 Aug, 2026
Partial lunar eclipse visible from India. Completion energy.
Impact & Guidance:
Culmination of projects started 6 months ago.
๐ Visible from: All of India
Shravana Purnima + Raksha Bandhan
purnimaThu, 27 Aug, 2026
Brother-sister festival. Bond of protection.
Impact & Guidance:
Sisters tie rakhi, brothers promise protection.
Kamika Ekadashi
ekadashiMon, 7 Sept, 2026
Worship Lord Vishnu for liberation.
Impact & Guidance:
Removes sins, grants spiritual progress.
Mercury Retrograde Ends
retrogradeThu, 10 Sept, 2026
Forward momentum returns. Clear communication resumes.
Impact & Guidance:
Excellent for business and travel planning.
Ganesh Chaturthi
auspiciousSat, 19 Sept, 2026
Birth of Lord Ganesha. New beginnings.
Impact & Guidance:
Best day to start new projects, remove obstacles.
Jupiter-Saturn Aspect
conjunctionSun, 20 Sept, 2026
Expansion meets structure. Balance opportunity and responsibility.
Impact & Guidance:
Long-term planning and business decisions favored.
Bhadrapada Purnima
purnimaSat, 26 Sept, 2026
End of Pitru Paksha. Begin new ventures.
Impact & Guidance:
Good for new beginnings after ancestor worship.
Gandhi Jayanti
auspiciousFri, 2 Oct, 2026
Birth of Mahatma Gandhi. Non-violence day.
Impact & Guidance:
National holiday. Day of peace and reflection.
Parsva Ekadashi
ekadashiTue, 6 Oct, 2026
Lord Vishnu turns during cosmic sleep.
Impact & Guidance:
Very powerful for spiritual advancement.
Saturn Retrograde Ends
retrogradeSun, 11 Oct, 2026
Clarity on life direction. Commit to long-term plans.
Impact & Guidance:
Career decisions and commitments favored.
Durga Ashtami
auspiciousSat, 17 Oct, 2026
Goddess Durgas victory. Power day.
Impact & Guidance:
Worship Durga for strength and protection.
Maha Navami
auspiciousSun, 18 Oct, 2026
Final day of Navratri worship.
Impact & Guidance:
Complete Navratri prayers, seek blessings.
Vijayadashami / Dussehra
auspiciousMon, 19 Oct, 2026
Victory of good over evil. New beginnings.
Impact & Guidance:
Best day to start new ventures, education.
Sharad Purnima
purnimaSun, 25 Oct, 2026
Autumn full moon. Kheer under moonlight.
Impact & Guidance:
Very auspicious. Moon has healing nectar.
Venus-Jupiter Conjunction
conjunctionThu, 5 Nov, 2026
Most auspicious conjunction for love and wealth.
Impact & Guidance:
Best day of the year for marriage, engagements, major purchases.
Pasankusha Ekadashi
ekadashiThu, 5 Nov, 2026
Liberation from worldly attachments.
Impact & Guidance:
Fasting grants liberation and spiritual merit.
Diwali (Deepavali)
auspiciousSat, 7 Nov, 2026
Festival of lights. Lakshmi puja.
Impact & Guidance:
Most auspicious for wealth, new beginnings, business.
Govardhan Puja
auspiciousSun, 8 Nov, 2026
Krishna lifts Govardhan. Nature worship.
Impact & Guidance:
Gratitude for nature, food abundance.
Bhai Dooj
auspiciousMon, 9 Nov, 2026
Brother-sister festival. Bond strengthening.
Impact & Guidance:
Sisters pray for brothers welfare.
Mercury Retrograde Begins
retrogradeSun, 15 Nov, 2026
Final Mercury retrograde of 2026. Year-end reflection.
Impact & Guidance:
Complete pending tasks, avoid new projects.
Kartik Purnima + Dev Diwali
purnimaTue, 24 Nov, 2026
Gods celebrate Diwali. Holy bathing.
Impact & Guidance:
Light lamps, bathe in sacred rivers, charity.
Mercury Retrograde Ends
retrogradeSat, 5 Dec, 2026
Year ends with clarity. Plan for 2027.
Impact & Guidance:
Good time for new year planning.
Utpanna Ekadashi
ekadashiSat, 5 Dec, 2026
Origin of Ekadashi observance.
Impact & Guidance:
Beginning of annual Ekadashi cycle.
Margashirsha Purnima
purnimaThu, 24 Dec, 2026
Most sacred full moon of the year.
Impact & Guidance:
Spiritual practices multiplied 1000x.
Christmas
auspiciousFri, 25 Dec, 2026
Birth of Jesus Christ. Universal love.
Impact & Guidance:
National holiday. Celebration of love and peace.
About Sade Sati
Sade Sati is the 7.5-year transit of Saturn through the 12th, 1st, and 2nd houses from your Moon sign. In 2026, with Rahu moving to Pisces and Ketu to Virgo, and Saturn in Aquarius:
Pisces Moon
Entering Phase 1 - Rising challenges, preparation period
Aquarius Moon
In Phase 2 - Peak intensity, maximum growth lessons
Capricorn Moon
In Phase 3 - Relief approaching, wisdom integration
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