Horoscope for October 18: Navratri Ashtami brings special alignment, how the twelve signs fare

Today is Ashtami of Navratri and the Moon is in Sagittarius. Rahu is in Aquarius, Saturn in Pisces, Mars and Jupiter in Cancer and Ketu in Leo. The Sun, Mercury and Venus are transiting Libra. Worship of Goddess Mahagauri is advised today.

Several other observances have been mentioned along with the worship. Recite the Siddhikunjika Stotra. In the evening, family members should hold sankirtan together and sing hymns to Goddess Durga. Keep up charity. If possible, read the entire Durga Saptashati. If the full recitation is not possible, read the fourth chapter and the ninth, the Siddhikunjika Stotra. To resolve any trouble, chant the 108 names of Goddess Durga and donate fruit. What the day holds for each sign and the lucky colours, according to Sujeet ji Maharaj, are given below.

Aries: Prosperity will come to the home. The Moon is giving good results in the house of fortune, and Jupiter and Mars will be in the fourth house. Venus, the Sun and Mercury in the seventh house are good for business. New business work will bring progress and love life will be fine. The remedy is to recite the Durga Saptashloki. Lucky colours: red and white.

Taurus: Avoid new business deals. The Moon in the eighth house is not very good for health. The day may go in household matters and running around. Keep track of time and be restrained in speech. A long religious journey may be planned. Saturn in the eleventh house will boost business, but there will be some worry over certain office projects. The remedy is to continue worshipping Lord Shiva and Goddess Durga. Lucky colours: blue and green.

Gemini: Pending important work will be completed. The Sun, Mercury and Venus transiting the fifth house are favourable for students. The seventh house will bring progress in business and Jupiter in the second house will support you. Love life will be good, but young people should not be too emotional in love. The remedy is to offer durva grass to Lord Ganesha and donate seven grains. Lucky colours: green and blue.

Cancer: A pleasant journey is possible. The Moon is in the sixth house, yet the sign's Mars, Jupiter and the Sun may bring a promotion at work. Children's progress will bring happiness. Students will balance time and studies. Health will be fine, but Rahu and Mars may cause liver or bone troubles. The remedy is the Ashtami fast, worship of Goddess Durga and Shiva, and donation of fruit. Lucky colours: yellow and orange.

Leo: Love life will be good. The Moon is coming into the fifth house, so students will benefit. Venus, Mercury and the Sun in the tenth house, the house of karma, are giving good results. Children will succeed, keep proper track of time, and you will go on a religious journey. The remedy is to recite the Shri Suktam and donate pomegranates. Lucky colours: red and yellow.

Virgo: Positive energy will bring success. There may be joy when long-pending business work is completed, you will be busy with family events and stuck money will be received. Friends at the office will be very supportive. The remedy is to recite the Siddhikunjika Stotra. Lucky colours: green and white.

Libra: Today is good for outings. New business projects may bring gains later, and let go of the stress over children's careers. Be careful about food and drink, because too much travel and carelessness about health may cause harm. The remedy is to avoid stress and anger, recite the Shri Suktam and donate religious books. Lucky colours: green and sky blue.

Scorpio: There will be success in business. Jupiter in Cancer will benefit students, Mars will bring success in the property trade and Saturn in the fifth house will bring progress in IT and banking. Love life and health will both be excellent. The remedy is to recite the fourth chapter of the Durga Saptashati. Lucky colours: red and white.

Sagittarius: Venus and Mercury will bring financial gain. The Moon is in this sign, Jupiter in the eighth house will give good health, and Mars in the eighth house and Venus and Mercury in the eleventh house will bring financial gains. A religious journey is likely. The remedy is to recite the Siddhikunjika Stotra along with the Kavach and Argala and donate fruit. Lucky colours: yellow and red.

Capricorn: There will be great success in business. Saturn, the lord of the sign, is in the third house. The Moon in the twelfth house will raise expenses and Mars in the seventh house may cause health problems. Venus and the Sun in the tenth house will strengthen job and business. The remedy is to recite the Shri Kanakadhara Stotra. Lucky colours: green and blue.

Aquarius: Trouble in love life is possible. Office pressure and extra work may be taxing, but you will clear pending government work. Some paperwork may cause a hitch in business. The remedy is to recite the Durga Saptashati and donate jaggery and sesame. Lucky colours: purple and green.

Pisces: You will be happy in job and business. Jupiter in the fifth house will benefit students and the Moon in the tenth house is giving good results. Your active work in politics will now go in the right direction. Students will succeed in their careers, health will be good and love life pleasant. The remedy is to recite the third and fourth chapters of the Durga Saptashati. Lucky colours: white and orange.