Panchang — Sunday, 4 October 2026
Tithi: Dwadashi (12th day), Shukla Paksha — waxing phase approaching Purnima | Nakshatra: Punarvasu (Mithuna pada) — ruled by Jupiter, symbolising renewal and return | Yoga: Siddha Yoga — auspicious for new beginnings, contracts, and spiritual practice
Auspicious Window (Muhurat): 07:42 AM – 09:18 AM IST (Brahma Muhurat extended window, excellent for study, worship, and important decisions)
Planetary Note: Moon in Punarvasu receives Jupiter's aspect from Vrishabha; Saturn remains in Kumbha exerting a disciplining trine on Tula and Mithuna; Mars transits Karka adding restless energy to domestic and emotional matters; Venus in Tula (own sign) elevates artistic, romantic, and diplomatic themes across all rashis today
Today’s Observance: 4 October 2026 falls during the auspicious Sharad Navratri period (Ashwin Shukla Paksha). Dwadashi of Shukla Paksha is a sacred day to offer prayers to Maa Katyayani (the 6th form of Durga, honoured on Shashti, with her blessings still active). Devotees are encouraged to maintain sattvic food, light a ghee diya at dawn, and chant the Durga Saptashati or Devi Kavach. The approaching Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra) energy is building — an excellent time to identify a personal 'Ravana' (a negative habit or fear) you intend to symbolically defeat and release.
Today’s Rashifal
Based on Vedic sidereal zodiac (Lahiri Ayanamsa). Check your Moon sign for the most accurate reading.
Mesh / Aries (April 14 – May 14)
Ruling Planet: Mars
Mars, your ruling lord, sits in emotional Karka — the 4th house from your rashi — creating friction between your professional drive and home responsibilities. A family member may seek your attention or financial support today; resist the urge to dismiss this as an inconvenience. Venus in Tula illuminates your 7th house, making this an unexpectedly good day to resolve a lingering disagreement with a partner or close associate through honest, warm conversation.
Lucky Colour: Coral Red | Lucky Number: 9
Before stepping out for Sunday plans, spend 20 quiet minutes with your family — it will diffuse tension and refresh your energy for the week ahead.
Vrishabha / Taurus (May 15 – June 14)
Ruling Planet: Venus
Jupiter continues his generous transit through your own rashi, and today the Moon in Punarvasu aspects your sign, amplifying your intuition and social appeal. This is a prime Sunday for financial planning — review investments, mutual funds, or property-related documents, as Jupiter's expansion energy favours long-term wealth thinking. Avoid impulsive spending despite feeling prosperous; Saturn's 10th-house gaze reminds you that discipline is what will convert today's optimism into lasting security.
Lucky Colour: Emerald Green | Lucky Number: 6
Open your savings or investment app today and set up or increase one systematic investment — even a small amount locks in Jupiter's abundance energy.
Mithuna / Gemini (June 15 – July 14)
Ruling Planet: Mercury
The Moon transits your own rashi in Punarvasu nakshatra today, making this a highly personal and emotionally charged Sunday. You may feel a strong pull toward reconnecting with someone from your past — an old friend, mentor, or estranged family member. Punarvasu's theme of 'return and renewal' makes this an ideal day to reach out and restore broken ties. Saturn's trine from Kumbha lends seriousness to your words, so any heartfelt conversation you initiate today will be received with sincerity.
Lucky Colour: Sky Blue | Lucky Number: 5
Write that message or make that call you have been postponing — the cosmic alignment today supports reconciliation and meaningful re-connection.
Karka / Cancer (July 15 – August 14)
Ruling Planet: Moon
Mars is currently transiting your own rashi, energising you but also making you prone to sharp words and reactive decisions. The Moon — your ruling planet — moves through Punarvasu in Mithuna, aspecting your sign and calling you to think carefully before speaking. In professional matters, a colleague or supervisor may challenge one of your ideas this week; prepare a calm, fact-based response rather than an emotional one. Channel Mars's drive constructively by tackling a home improvement task or fitness goal today.
Lucky Colour: Silver White | Lucky Number: 2
Before any heated discussion today, drink a glass of water and count to ten — Mars in your sign amplifies your reactions, and patience will be your greatest asset.
Simha / Leo (August 15 – September 15)
Ruling Planet: Sun
The Sun, your ruling lord, is currently in Kanya (Virgo), the 2nd house from your rashi, bringing focus to finances, speech, and family values. Today is excellent for reviewing your household budget or having an important conversation about money with your spouse or parents. Venus in Tula illuminates your 3rd house, sparking creative ideas and making this a wonderful Sunday for writing, content creation, photography, or music. If you have an artistic project half-finished, today's energy will help you complete it with flair.
Lucky Colour: Golden Yellow | Lucky Number: 1
Dedicate at least two hours today to a creative pursuit you love — Venus and the Siddha Yoga combine to make artistic output particularly inspired and shareable.
Kanya / Virgo (September 16 – October 15)
Ruling Planet: Mercury
The Sun transits your own rashi, boosting your confidence and visibility, but with Mercury (your ruler) in Tula, your analytical mind is tempered by a desire for fairness and beauty today. This is a superb day for health-related decisions — booking a medical check-up, starting a new diet plan, or joining a yoga or wellness programme. Jupiter's aspect from Vrishabha activates your 9th house, suggesting that a conversation with a wise elder, teacher, or mentor could open a door you did not know existed.
Lucky Colour: Forest Green | Lucky Number: 14
Schedule a health appointment you have been delaying — the Sun's transit through your rashi makes this the optimal window to prioritise your physical wellbeing.
Tula / Libra (October 16 – November 14)
Ruling Planet: Venus
Venus graces your own rashi today, making you exceptionally charming, socially magnetic, and aesthetically sensitive. This is one of the best days of the month for you — relationships thrive, negotiations go smoothly, and opportunities for collaboration emerge. However, Saturn's aspect from Kumbha through the 5th house asks you to balance pleasure with responsibility; if you have children or creative projects depending on you, give them attention alongside your social engagements. A romantic gesture — planned or spontaneous — will be deeply appreciated by your partner.
Lucky Colour: Pastel Pink | Lucky Number: 7
Plan a beautiful but simple evening — cook a favourite meal, light a diya, put on music — Venus rewards intentional beauty in the everyday, not just grand gestures.
Vrishchika / Scorpio (November 15 – December 14)
Ruling Planet: Mars
Mars, your co-ruler, in Karka activates your 9th house — the house of dharma, long journeys, and higher learning. You may feel an unusual restlessness today, a yearning for something deeper and more meaningful than routine. This is an excellent Sunday to study something spiritually or intellectually stimulating: pick up a book on philosophy, attend a discourse, or plan a pilgrimage or meaningful travel for the coming months. Financial matters need caution — avoid lending money to casual acquaintances today as Jupiter's placement suggests the return may be uncertain.
Lucky Colour: Deep Maroon | Lucky Number: 8
Feed your philosophical hunger today — enrol in an online course, buy a book on a subject you have always wanted to explore, or visit a temple for quiet contemplation.
Dhanu / Sagittarius (December 15 – January 13)
Ruling Planet: Jupiter
Jupiter transits Vrishabha, your 6th house, which can bring health-related concerns or workplace friction to the surface — but Jupiter's benefic nature ensures these challenges come with solutions attached. If a health issue has been nagging you, today's Siddha Yoga muhurat is ideal for seeking expert advice. On the work front, a difficult colleague or bureaucratic obstacle may test your patience; your natural optimism is your strength, but back it up with documentation and facts. The Moon in Punarvasu connects you to your natural Jupiterian wisdom — trust your instincts in conversations today.
Lucky Colour: Turmeric Yellow | Lucky Number: 3
Review your diet and daily routine today with an honest eye — small, consistent adjustments now will yield significant health improvements before year's end.
Makara / Capricorn (January 14 – February 12)
Ruling Planet: Saturn
Saturn, your ruling planet, continues his methodical transit through Kumbha — your 2nd house — placing sustained focus on financial discipline, family speech patterns, and accumulated wealth. Today, avoid arguments about money within the family; what feels like a practical discussion can escalate into a values clash. The Moon in Punarvasu activates your 6th house, calling your attention to health routines and service-oriented work. This is a productive Sunday for clearing pending tasks, organising your workspace, and setting a structured plan for the coming week.
Lucky Colour: Navy Blue | Lucky Number: 10
Spend one hour today organising your financial documents or creating a monthly budget — Saturn rewards those who honour structure with measurable, tangible results.
Kumbha / Aquarius (February 13 – March 13)
Ruling Planet: Saturn
Saturn transits your own rashi, Kumbha, marking a period of karmic reckoning and deep personal reinvention. Today, the Siddha Yoga supports spiritual practices — meditation, pranayama, or selfless service (seva) will bring you extraordinary inner clarity. Career matters are simmering: a promotion, recognition, or shift in professional direction that has been building for months may crystallise into a concrete opportunity before this month ends. Be visible and vocal about your contributions at work — Saturn rewards those who do the work and own it.
Lucky Colour: Electric Blue | Lucky Number: 11
Begin a 21-day meditation practice today — even 10 minutes of stillness each morning will sharpen your mind and strengthen your aura during this Saturn-dominant period.
Meena / Pisces (March 14 – April 13)
Ruling Planet: Jupiter
Jupiter, your natural ruler, in Vrishabha activates your 3rd house of communication, short journeys, and courage — making this a favourable day for pitching ideas, making calls, and expanding your immediate network. A business proposition or collaboration offer that arrives today or over this weekend deserves serious consideration; the Jupiter-Moon alignment supports its long-term viability. On the emotional front, you may feel unusually empathetic today — be generous with your kindness but maintain boundaries so others' energies do not drain your own.
Lucky Colour: Sea Green | Lucky Number: 12
Reach out to one professional contact you have been meaning to reconnect with — a short, warm message today could open a collaborative door that Jupiter has quietly unlocked for you.
Vastu Tip of the Day
Sunday is ruled by the Sun (Surya), and according to Vishwakarma Prakash, the eastern direction is the Sun's domain and the source of life-giving prana. This morning, open all east-facing windows and doors in your home between 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM to allow sunlight to flood the interior. Place a small copper vessel of fresh water on the eastern windowsill — copper (Surya's metal) energised by morning light purifies the vastu field of the home and activates the health and vitality sector (Aishanya corner). Remove any clutter, shoes, or heavy furniture blocking the east entrance — an unobstructed east ensures the flow of solar energy that sustains the entire household's health and prosperity throughout the week.
Vedic Wisdom
Sage Parasara writes in the Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra: 'The planets are but instruments of karma; the wise one uses their light not as fate but as a torch.' Today's Siddha Yoga reminds us that the universe conspires in favour of those who act with clarity, compassion, and courage. Whatever your rashi, whatever your challenge — the stars do not imprison you; they illuminate the path. Walk forward. 🙏