Horoscope for October 17: Sun enters Libra at 7.57 pm on Saptami; readings for all 12 signs

It is October 17, 2026. In the planetary positions, the Moon is in Sagittarius and the Sun is moving through Leo. At 7.57 pm the Sun will enter Libra. The Sun stays in one sign for 30 days. Ketu is in Leo, Rahu in Aquarius, Mars and Jupiter in Cancer, and Venus and Mercury in Libra.

Today is Saptami of Navratri, the day of Kalaratri and Saptami puja. Worship of Goddess Durga and Lord Shiva is advised. After a morning bath, light a lamp and pray at the home shrine. Then go straight to the temple of Goddess Shakti and offer prayers. Perform jalabhishek on the Shivling, then sit in meditation at the feet of the Durga idol and chant the 108 names of the Goddess. If possible, observe the Saptami fast.

After the jalabhishek of the Shivling, worshipping Lord Shiva in his saguna form is described as very important. Worship the whole Shiva family as per ritual and pray that this tradition of devotion to Shiva continues all through life. Today, ward off the effect of Rahu and Ketu and recite the Batuk Bhairav Stotra. The Moon is the planet of the mind, so perform rudrabhishek of the Shivling with milk. For concentration of the mind, chant the 'Om Namah Shivaya' mahamantra continuously and also chant the 1,000 names of Lord Shiva. Reciting the Saptashloki Durga nine times brings very good results. This is also the best time for tantra upasana.

Now the zodiac signs. According to Sujit Ji Maharaj, Aries natives have a chance of promotion at work. The chance is greater in jobs in education, IT and banking. Keep working hard; today's effort will bear fruit tomorrow. Keep a check on diet and on temper. After 7.57 pm the Sun in the seventh house will be very auspicious. The remedy is worship of Goddess Durga and donation of fruit. Lucky colours are red and orange.

Taurus natives will be happy at heart through religious rituals. There is a chance of promotion at work, but the Moon is in the eighth house, so look after your health. Work seated in one place for now. A dispute with an employee is possible, so control your speech. There will be success in love life, but your health is not very good. The remedy is donating pomegranate and reading the Siddhikunjika Stotra nine times. Lucky colours are green and blue.

For Gemini, the Moon moving into the seventh house will bring a big gain in business. Venus and Mercury in the fifth house are a ray of progress for students. Jupiter and Mars are favourable, yet the day will be somewhat difficult for job and business. Work on a new project will begin at the office and pending important tasks will be completed. There will be some worry about health; love life will be good. The remedy is recitation of Shri Sundarkand and donation of urad. Lucky colours are green and blue.

Moon, the lord of Cancer, is in the sixth house today, so pay attention to health. Success at work is continuing. If you invest in real estate or the stock market, results will be good later. Talk of marriage may come up in love life; discuss it at home. The remedy is recitation of Shri Aranyakand and donation of jaggery. Lucky colours are white and yellow.

Sun, the lord of Leo, will give auspicious results after 7.57 pm in its third transit. There will be happiness over job and business, tasks stuck for many days will be completed and a new business plan will succeed. There will be tension in love life. Students should use their energy wisely. The remedy is recitation of the fourth chapter of the Durga Saptashati and donation of religious books. Lucky colours are red and yellow.

For Virgo, Venus and Mercury in the second house will bring financial gain. Jupiter and Mars in the eleventh house will bring success in business. There is now time to spend with friends as well. In love life, feeling and devotion will bring happiness, and students will progress in their studies. The remedy is worship of Goddess Durga and donation of green moong, jaggery and sesame. Lucky colours are purple and sky blue.

Libra natives should avoid too much argument. Mars is favourable in the tenth house and you are moving towards progress at work. There will be an obstacle in love life. Today's religious journey will keep the mind free of tension, but you will have to bring sweetness to your speech. Rahu is in Aquarius, and too much stress could harm health. The remedy is worship of Lord Shiva and donation of seven grains. Lucky colours are sky blue and green.

For Scorpio, the Moon in the second house can bring a promotion at work. Mercury and Venus in the twelfth house are very auspicious for business, and Mercury and Mars will bring success in real estate. The mood at the office will be pleasant and some big problems at work will also be resolved. The remedy is visiting a temple of Goddess Durga, circumambulating the idol, and donating sesame and jaggery. Lucky colours are red and yellow.

For Sagittarius, the Moon is giving important gains in job and business. You are known at the office for your good work, but success is not matching your effort. Pressure of work from above will cause restlessness, so keep up your confidence. Be careful while driving. After 7.57 pm the Sun will stay in the eleventh house for 30 days and bring gains. The remedy is worship of Goddess Durga and donation of fruit. Lucky colours are red and orange.

Capricorn natives will be happy at sudden big success in business. Saturn in the third house and Mercury and Venus in the tenth will bring financial progress. Resolve some family matters with affection. Do not take stress over health and watch your diet. The remedy is worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti. The thought of a religious journey will come to mind; control your speech. Donate sesame. Lucky colours are blue and green.

Saturn, the lord of Aquarius, is in the second house, while Jupiter and Mars are in Cancer, that is, in the sixth house. Because of Rahu in Aquarius, obstacles may arise at the workplace, so resolve problems methodically and finish work on time. Health will be good and financial gain could be good. The remedy is recitation of the Kanakdhara Stotra and donation of food. Lucky colours are blue and green.

For Pisces, the Moon in the tenth house will bring gains. After 7.57 pm the Sun will be in the eighth house and the talk of a promotion at work will now move in a positive direction. Rahu is in the twelfth house, and wasteful spending will cause some tension. Love life will be lovely and marriage will be discussed at home. A religious journey is possible. The remedy is recitation of the Shri Sukta and donation of fruit. Lucky colours are red and yellow.