Horoscope for October 16: Katyayani puja on Navratri Shashthi, sign-wise forecast for all 12 signs

Friday, October 16, 2026, is the Shashthi tithi of Navratri. Worship of Goddess Katyayani has been advised for the day. It is said that worship of Goddess Katyayani fulfils all wishes.

On planetary positions, the Moon is in Scorpio at sunrise and will move into Jupiter's sign Sagittarius after 6.49 am. Mars and Jupiter are in Cancer, the Sun is in Virgo, Venus and Mercury will remain in Libra and Saturn will remain in Pisces.

The Moon is dear to Lord Shiva, so worship of Shiva has been advised. Perform the Rudrabhishek of the Shivling with attar and curd today. Many people also keep the Vaibhav Lakshmi fast; observe it with devotion. Read 16 verses of the Shri Sukta of the Rigveda. To gain the benefit of Venus, respect your wife, speak to her lovingly and give her gold or diamond jewellery from time to time. The Venus beej mantra can also be chanted on Friday. On Shashthi, read the Siddhikunjika Stotra nine times.

Here are the sign-wise forecasts according to Sujeet Ji Maharaj.

Aries: Future plans in job and business will go well. With the help of friends, several business tasks will succeed. Take care of your health and avoid anger. Remedy: Worship Goddess Durga and donate green moong and sesame. Lucky colours: red and yellow.

Taurus: Venus and Mercury are favourable for business. A religious journey is likely. A dispute with a close relative over family property is possible; keep your speech in check. Remedy: Read the Saptashloki Durga nine times and feed spinach to a cow. Lucky colours: blue and sky blue.

Gemini: Several new opportunities may come in job and business. Money that was stuck will be received. There will be concern about health; love life will be good, but a dispute is possible. Remedy: Read the Siddhikunjika Stotra 18 times. Lucky colours: white and blue.

Cancer: Business may take a new turn. Students of banking, IT or management will see good results ahead. A religious journey after noon will bring happiness. Remedy: Recite the fourth chapter of the Durga Saptashati. Lucky colours: yellow and white.

Leo: Students will succeed and will try for promotion in their jobs. To improve health, control your diet and take the advice of teachers. Remedy: Chant the Baglamukhi mantra and donate seven grains. Lucky colours: white and yellow.

Virgo: Pending work will be completed. Politicians will succeed, hard work will bear fruit and health will improve. Remedy: Worship Lord Hanuman and offer him the Shri Ramcharitmanas. Lucky colours: green and blue.

Libra: Venus and Mercury will bring gains in business. Those working in banking and IT will be happy with their progress. Rahu in Aquarius is not very good for health. Remedy: Worship Lord Shiva, read the Shiv Purana and light fragrant incense in the home shrine. Lucky colours: green and white.

Scorpio: Money will be received and students will benefit. Some uncertainties about business will be removed, the support of friends will be beneficial and health will improve. Remedy: Chant the Hanuman Bahuk and donate grain equal to your weight. Lucky colours: red and yellow.

Sagittarius: There will be financial gain and business work will improve. There will be some concern about health. Perform acts of charity. A son's or daughter's career will progress very well. Remedy: Recite the Shri Sukta and donate religious books. Lucky colours: yellow and orange.

Capricorn: Business will be better than before and new sources of income may emerge. Because of Rahu, there may be needless expenses. Diabetic patients should be careful. Remedy: Worship Goddess Sheetla and donate seven grains. Lucky colours: blue and green.

Aquarius: Financial gain is likely. Learn to take job-related decisions at the right time and divide work into smaller parts. There will be joy on receiving money that was stuck for a long time. Remedy: Recite the fourth chapter of the Durga Saptashati. Lucky colours: blue and green.

Pisces: There may be some tension about family. Colleagues will make an important contribution to your business. Love life will improve, there may be worry about a skin allergy and a religious journey is possible. Remedy: Recite the Durga Saptashloki nine times. Lucky colours: orange and green.