Horoscope for October 12: Moon, Mercury and Venus in Libra on second day of Navratri

October 12, 2026, is the second day of Shardiya Navratri and also a Monday. The Moon, Mercury and Venus are transiting Libra together today. The Sun is in Virgo, Rahu in Aquarius, Mars and Jupiter in Cancer, and Ketu in Leo. According to Sujit Ji Maharaj, the sacred period of Navratri is under way, so Goddess Durga and Lord Shiva should be worshipped.

Charity given today is said to be highly sacred and meritorious. Visit a Durga temple, worship Adishakti and chant the Mahamrityunjaya mantra. Donate grain and clothes, and take the blessings of parents, teachers and elder brothers by touching their feet. Observe the Monday fast, perform a water offering on the Shivling, and in the evening let all members of the household join in collective sankirtan. Sing the hymn to Goddess Durga and light an akhand diya in the household shrine.

Aries: The day is for religious rites. Venus is auspicious for financial progress, and future plans in jobs and business will go well. A pleasant chance of a pilgrimage is indicated. Remedy: worship Goddess Durga and donate fruit. Lucky colours: red and yellow.

Taurus: Jupiter will open new avenues of income, and a promotion at work is likely. Rahu and the Moon are not very favourable for health, and a dispute in a close relationship is possible. Remedy: recite the fourth chapter of the Durga Saptashati and feed jaggery and spinach to a cow. Lucky colours: blue and green.

Gemini: Today is a good day to change jobs; do not let a good career opportunity slip away. Money that was held up will be received, and those in IT and banking will be happy. Remedy: recite the Batuk Bhairav Stotra and donate blue clothes. Lucky colours: green and blue.

Cancer: Mars and Jupiter will bring success in real estate-related business. Money is coming in, and the business may take a new turn. Take care of your health. Remedy: recite the Saptashloki Durga nine times. Lucky colours: yellow and orange.

Leo: You will try to change your income, and friends will help. To improve your health, keep a check on your diet and plan with a sense of timing. Remedy: recite the fourth chapter of the Durga Saptashati. Lucky colours: red and yellow.

Virgo: Important business tasks will be completed today and pending work will be settled. People in politics will meet with success, hard work will be rewarded and health will improve. Remedy: worship Goddess Durga and recite the Shri Ramcharitmanas. Lucky colours: green and blue.

Libra: Mercury and Venus will bring financial gain, and progress at work will benefit you. A particular business task will bring happiness, and students will succeed. You will go on a journey today. Remedy: recite the Shri Sukta and light fragrant incense sticks in the household shrine. Lucky colours: green and blue.

Scorpio: With the Moon and Venus in the twelfth house, spiritual success is indicated. Money will be spent, but the company of friends will prove beneficial, and uncertainty over a child's career will end. Remedy: chant the 108 names of Goddess Durga. Lucky colours: red and yellow.

Sagittarius: Financial progress will bring happiness. Students should improve their studies and work hard. There will be enthusiasm in love life, and a pilgrimage is possible. Remedy: recite the Shri Vishnu Sahasranama and donate religious books. Lucky colours: yellow and orange.

Capricorn: The workplace is strong and new sources of income may emerge. Job and business will improve. Because of Mars and Rahu, bone trouble is possible, and blood pressure patients should be careful. Remedy: worship Goddess Bhagwati and donate fruit. Lucky colours: white and green.

Aquarius: Receiving money stuck for a long time will bring happiness, and business growth is likely. Needless spending may cause trouble, so take career decisions at the right time. Remedy: worship Goddess Durga. Lucky colours: blue and green.

Pisces: Jupiter will bring a religious function to the home, and colleagues will contribute greatly to the progress of your work. Students should direct their studies in the right direction. Rahu is unfavourable for health, and Mars may cause liver trouble. Remedy: recite the Durga Saptashloki nine times. Lucky colours: yellow and red.