Horoscope for October 20: What the stars hold for each zodiac sign on Dussehra

Today is Tuesday, October 20, 2026, and Vijayadashami, or Dussehra, is being celebrated. It is also the day for breaking the Navratri fast. In planetary positions, the Moon is in Capricorn, Jupiter and Mars are in Cancer, Saturn is in Pisces, the Sun, Mercury and Venus are in Libra, and Ketu is in Leo.

For today, worship of Hanuman will bring the fruit of devotion. The Sun is Hanuman's guru, so continue worshipping the Sun and perform the worship of the Sun god according to ritual. Recite the Aditya Hridaya Stotra three times. Bathe in any holy river, including the Ganga, and donate grain. Worship of the rising Sun and chanting of the Gayatri Mantra will advance self-improvement and its paths.

Listen to the Ram Katha and take it to heart. Lord Vishnu is the preserver and an abode of mercy. The Vishnu Sahasranama should be recited daily. Reciting the Ram Raksha Stotra during Brahma Muhurta brings freedom from physical, divine and worldly afflictions. Today, recite or listen to the Sundarkand, recite the Hanuman Chalisa seven times, and offer Hanuman betel leaf, cloves, sweets, fruit and red cloth. Write "Ram Ram" on a garland of peepal leaves and put it on the idol of Bajrangbali in a temple, and present a copy of the Ramcharitmanas. After breaking the Navratri fast, a bhandara (community meal) can also be held.

Aries: A good time to advance in career. The mind may remain restless, so practise meditation and yoga. Students will be happy about their careers and people in politics will gain. As a remedy, donate sugar and feed spinach and jaggery to a cow. Lucky colours are red and white, lucky numbers 2 and 3, luck percentage 75%.

Taurus: A time of gain from the real estate business. Success is likely in marketing, IT and bank jobs, quick promotion is possible and money may come in. The remedy is reciting the Vishnu Sahasranama. Lucky colours are orange and yellow, lucky numbers 5 and 8, luck percentage 70%.

Gemini: Financial progress is possible, but think carefully before any decision to change jobs. Married life will be happy, Mercury may cause skin trouble and religious rites will be held at home. The remedy is donating sesame and jaggery. Lucky colours are green and blue, lucky numbers 4 and 5, luck percentage 65%.

Cancer: A day of success in bank and IT jobs. The Sun and Venus in the fourth house will create a festive atmosphere. Students will be enthusiastic about their careers, there will be enjoyment of outings, and young people will find success in love. The remedy is reciting the Hanuman Bahuk, and donating seven kinds of grain is a meritorious act. Lucky colours are white and red, lucky numbers 5 and 6, luck percentage 80%.

Leo: Financial comfort and new agreements are indicated. Mars and Jupiter in the twelfth house are causing expenses. Plant aparajita and tulsi. Those in bank jobs will get new opportunities. The remedy is reciting the Shri Sukta and donating grain. Lucky colours are red and yellow, lucky numbers 2 and 3, luck percentage 75%.

Virgo: A time of business progress and happiness in the family. Financial gain is possible, and Mercury may bring success in IT and bank jobs. Seek the blessings of your guru and father, keep worshipping Hanuman and donate sesame and jaggery. Lucky colours are green and purple, lucky numbers 2 and 9, luck percentage 80%.

Libra: People will be happy with progress in business. Venus, the ruling planet of the sign, will bring happiness, and the support of senior officers at work will make you optimistic. The remedy is donating seven kinds of grain. Lucky colours are green and purple, lucky numbers 2 and 9, luck percentage 65%.

Scorpio: A day of success in job and business. The day is auspicious for trying to change jobs, and there are signs of buying a vehicle. Keep faith in love. The remedy is touching the feet of your father and elder brother, and donating sesame will bring good results. Lucky numbers are 3 and 9, luck percentage 55%.

Sagittarius: New opportunities for students in their careers. Good news of a promotion at work will come and there are signs of success in politics, but in love anger spoils the sweetness. The remedy is donating yellow cloth and taking the blessings of your father and guru. Lucky colours are yellow and orange, lucky numbers 1 and 9, luck percentage 65%.

Capricorn: A time of financial gain and a religious journey. It is a day for outings, gains are possible in newspaper, IT and bank jobs, and the blessings of your father will bring benefit. The remedy is reciting the Shri Sukta. Lucky colours are blue and green, lucky numbers 5 and 6, luck percentage 75%.

Aquarius: A time of rising fortune and business gain. Any decision related to a job may be delayed. Moments spent with friends will be pleasant and love life will be good. The remedy is reciting the Vishnu Sahasranama. Lucky colours are purple and green, lucky numbers 1 and 2, luck percentage 65%.

Pisces: A time of gain in home and family matters and in new agreements. The day will be auspicious in every respect, money that was stuck may be returned and students will progress. Success in new business agreements will bring benefit. The remedy is reciting the Shri Sukta. Lucky colours are orange and red, lucky numbers 2 and 3, luck percentage 75%.