Panchang — Sunday, 25 October 2026
Tithi: Tritiya (Shukla Paksha, Third Lunar Day) — waxing Moon, energy building toward growth | Nakshatra: Ardra (ruled by Rudra and Rahu) — transformative, sharp-minded, ideal for research and deep introspection | Yoga: Shiva Yoga — auspicious for spiritual practices, mantra recitation, and healing rituals
Auspicious Window (Muhurat): 07:42 AM – 09:18 AM IST (Abhijit Muhurat window near midday: 11:51 AM – 12:38 PM IST)
Planetary Note: Saturn remains in Kumbha (own sign, stationary-direct); Jupiter transits Vrishabha in retrograde, pressing review of financial commitments; Mercury has just stationed direct in Kanya, dissolving communication fog that has lingered since early October. Sun is in Tula, in Vishakha nakshatra — a day of purposeful ambition. Mars in Karka creates emotional assertiveness. Venus in Vrishchika intensifies desire and longing in relationships.
Today’s Observance: 25 October 2026 falls during the bright fortnight of Kartika — a sacred month in the Hindu calendar. Kartika Shukla Tritiya is observed as an auspicious day for Vishnu worship and lighting lamps at tulsi plants at dusk (Tulsi Puja). Devotees observing Kartika Vrat are encouraged to perform Pradakshina (circumambulation) of the Tulsi plant and offer a deepa (lamp) at twilight, as prescribed in the Skanda Purana's Kartika Mahatmya.
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
Your lord Mars sits in Karka today, activating your fourth house of home, property, and emotional foundations. A domestic matter that has been simmering — perhaps a renovation decision, a conversation with a parent, or a property document — now asks for your direct attention. Mercury stationing direct in Kanya gives a green light to sign papers or send that important message you have been holding back. Avoid snap decisions about real estate before 10 AM; the early morning Moon in Ardra nakshatra can make you impulsive.
Lucky Colour: Coral Red | Lucky Number: 9
Revisit any home-related paperwork delayed since early October — today's Mercury direct energy makes it an ideal Sunday to finalise details with family.
Vrishabha / Taurus (May 15 – June 14)
Ruling Planet: Venus
Retrograde Jupiter sits in your own sign, bringing a slow but powerful re-evaluation of self-worth, body, and personal finances. Today that reflective quality is a gift — use Sunday's stillness to audit your spending patterns and notice where you have been over-giving or under-valuing your skills. Venus in Vrishchika, your seventh house, simultaneously stirs deep longing in a close relationship; a heartfelt conversation with your partner this evening could unlock emotional intimacy that has felt blocked. Do not let Sunday's leisure turn to avoidance.
Lucky Colour: Ivory White | Lucky Number: 6
Sit with your household budget for thirty minutes this morning, then dedicate the evening to quality time with your partner — both actions are blessed under today's transits.
Mithuna / Gemini (June 15 – July 14)
Ruling Planet: Mercury
The Moon is moving through your own sign today, making your instincts sharper and your social magnetism unusually high. Mercury, your ruling planet, has just stationed direct in Kanya — your fourth house — clearing up a domestic or private confusion that may have clouded your thinking for weeks. This is the most auspicious Sunday of October for you: reach out to people you have been meaning to reconnect with, share a creative idea at a family gathering, or simply write down thoughts that have been swirling. Your words will land with unusual clarity and warmth.
Lucky Colour: Emerald Green | Lucky Number: 5
Make one meaningful phone call or send one long-overdue message today — Mercury direct in your fourth house ensures your words are received as intended.
Karka / Cancer (July 15 – August 14)
Ruling Planet: Moon
Mars is transiting your own sign, fuelling drive, courage, and occasionally irritability. Today the Moon in Mithuna sits in your twelfth house, suggesting that your emotional energy is best spent inward — in meditation, prayer, journaling, or simply rest. A financial expense that seemed alarming earlier this week may reveal itself to have a workable solution; Jupiter retrograde in your eleventh house is quietly expanding your network even while appearing to slow things down. This Sunday, resist the urge to push and instead let clarity come to you.
Lucky Colour: Silver | Lucky Number: 2
Spend at least one hour in quiet today — walk by water if possible, as your Moon-ruled nature recharges fastest in natural settings.
Simha / Leo (August 15 – September 15)
Ruling Planet: Sun
The Sun in Tula sits in your third house of courage, communication, and siblings — but in its sign of debilitation, it asks you to lead with humility rather than authority today. A collaborative project or a group discussion will go better if you listen first. Mercury going direct now lifts a cloud around a contract or creative negotiation that stalled this month; the path forward is now visible. Jupiter retrograde in Vrishabha continues to bless your tenth house — your professional reputation is building quietly, even if recognition feels delayed.
Lucky Colour: Golden Yellow | Lucky Number: 1
In any Sunday gathering or conversation, consciously let someone else speak first — your ideas will gain more traction when they feel collaborative rather than directive.
Kanya / Virgo (September 16 – October 15)
Ruling Planet: Mercury
Mercury stationing direct in your own sign is one of the most significant personal transits of your year — your analytical mind, which may have felt foggy or second-guessing itself since early October, suddenly sharpens like a polished lens. This is an excellent Sunday to finalise health routines, revisit a diet or wellness plan, or complete any written work you had set aside. In relationships, an old misunderstanding with a friend or colleague may finally resolve as you find the precise words to express what was miscommunicated. Act on that clarity before it fades.
Lucky Colour: Forest Green | Lucky Number: 5
Write, plan, or document something important today — Mercury direct in Kanya gives your analytical voice its maximum power, so do not waste Sunday in passive scrolling.
Tula / Libra (October 16 – November 14)
Ruling Planet: Venus
The Sun illuminates your first house (lagna), bringing a period of heightened visibility and self-expression — yet the Sun's debilitation in Tula asks you to balance confidence with receptivity. Venus in Vrishchika in your second house stirs desire around money and possessions, perhaps even a luxury you have been eyeing. Hold off on any large purchase today — Jupiter retrograde cautions you to revisit financial values rather than act impulsively. Instead, use this Sunday to reflect on what genuinely brings you joy versus what you seek to fill an emotional void. That distinction is worth its weight in gold.
Lucky Colour: Pastel Blue | Lucky Number: 6
Before any financial decision this week, ask yourself honestly: 'Is this a need, a value-aligned want, or an impulse?' — Jupiter retrograde will reward the discerning choice.
Vrishchika / Scorpio (November 15 – December 14)
Ruling Planet: Mars
Venus transiting your own sign is a rare and sensuous gift — it heightens your magnetism, softens your intensity in relationships, and can attract genuine affection or even a meaningful new connection. For those in committed relationships, this is one of the most romantic Sundays of October: plan an intimate evening, speak words of appreciation, or simply be physically present with your partner. Meanwhile, Mars in Karka in your ninth house stirs a hunger for meaning — a philosophical question, a spiritual teaching, or a conversation with a mentor could deeply move you today.
Lucky Colour: Deep Crimson | Lucky Number: 8
Express affection explicitly today — Venus in Vrishchika does not reward subtlety; a clear, warm gesture toward someone you love will return tenfold.
Dhanu / Sagittarius (December 15 – January 13)
Ruling Planet: Jupiter
Retrograde Jupiter, your ruling planet, transits Vrishabha in your sixth house — a placement that demands attention to health habits, daily routines, and workplace dynamics. A recurring health issue or a workplace friction that has resisted resolution may quietly begin to yield as Mercury goes direct; a colleague's attitude or a bureaucratic snag starts to loosen. Today is excellent for addressing overdue medical check-ups or implementing a consistent morning routine. Spiritually, Saturn in Kumbha in your third house rewards any writing, teaching, or knowledge-sharing you do today.
Lucky Colour: Turmeric Yellow | Lucky Number: 3
Book that health appointment you have been postponing, or begin one small, sustainable health habit today — Jupiter retrograde in your sixth house will amplify the long-term benefit.
Makara / Capricorn (January 14 – February 12)
Ruling Planet: Saturn
Saturn in Kumbha sits in your second house of wealth, speech, and family values — a slow and steady builder of material security, but one that demands discipline and careful speech. Today, Mercury going direct in Kanya activates your ninth house of dharma, father, and long-distance matters; a conversation with a father figure or mentor that was interrupted or confused may now resume productively. Jupiter retrograde in Vrishabha benefits your fifth house — a creative project, a child's matter, or an investment entered earlier in the year is quietly maturing. This is a Sunday for gratitude and patient confidence.
Lucky Colour: Navy Blue | Lucky Number: 8
Reach out to a senior family member or mentor today — Mercury direct opens the channel for a meaningful exchange that strengthens your sense of purpose.
Kumbha / Aquarius (February 13 – March 13)
Ruling Planet: Saturn
Saturn is in your own sign, making you the most quietly powerful sign of the zodiac at this time — but power here comes through endurance, responsibility, and restructuring, not speed. The Moon in Mithuna activates your fifth house today, bringing warmth, creativity, and delight in children or romantic love. A creative idea that felt stuck earlier this week suddenly has room to breathe. Mercury going direct in your eighth house suggests that a financial matter involving shared resources, insurance, or inheritance is now moving toward resolution — make one follow-up call or email today.
Lucky Colour: Electric Blue | Lucky Number: 7
Dedicate an hour to a creative pursuit today — painting, writing, music, or time with children — Saturn's discipline is recharging through today's fifth-house lunar joy.
Meena / Pisces (March 14 – April 13)
Ruling Planet: Jupiter
With retrograde Jupiter ruling your sign and transiting Vrishabha in your third house, this is a period of revisiting communication, short travel, and sibling relationships. A conversation with a sibling or close friend that felt unfinished earlier in the month can now be resolved gently and completely, helped by Mercury going direct in your seventh house — partnerships and one-on-one relationships gain new clarity and honesty today. Mars in Karka in your fifth house sparks creative and romantic energy; a spontaneous outing, a playful date, or an artistic venture initiated today carries joyful potential.
Lucky Colour: Sea Green | Lucky Number: 3
Initiate that honest conversation with a partner or close friend today — Mercury direct in your seventh house ensures your vulnerability will be met with understanding, not judgment.
Vastu Tip of the Day
On Sundays, the Sun governs the south-east direction (Agni corner). According to Vishwakarma Prakash, the south-east zone of your home or office should be free of clutter, heavy storage, or dark colours, as blocked Agni energy suppresses health and financial vitality. Today, light a ghee diya or a small lamp in the south-east corner of your kitchen or living room during the morning hours (before noon). If possible, place a bowl of fresh marigolds here — their solar orange resonance activates the Sun's frequency and brings clarity to the week ahead. Avoid keeping shoes, dustbins, or electrical repair equipment in this zone.
Vedic Wisdom
As Maharishi Parasara reminds us in the Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra: 'The planets are instruments of karma, not its authors — the wise person neither surrenders to them blindly nor ignores their counsel, but works with their energies as a skilled boatman works with the river current.' Today, Mercury's direct station is that current shifting in your favour. Use its clarity not merely to plan, but to speak the truth that has been waiting for the right moment.