Horoscope for October 9: How the day looks for each zodiac sign, Aries to Pisces

Today is Friday, October 9, 2026, an auspicious Chaturdashi of Shraddha Paksha. In the planetary positions, the Sun and Moon are in Virgo. Mercury and Venus are in Libra, Saturn is in Pisces, Jupiter and Mars are in Cancer, and Ketu is transiting Leo. The Moon will remain in Virgo, Mercury's sign, today.

Observing a Vaibhav Lakshmi fast is advised today. Recite the Shiva Purana and chant the Mahamrityunjaya mantra. Hanuman is an incarnation of Rudra, is dear to both Shiva and Ram, and is a devotee of Shri Ram. Worshipping him is said to bring the eight siddhis. Bajrangbali is described as the giver of nine treasures and the remover of troubles. At night, light lamps all around before Hanuman's idol in the home shrine and read the Hanuman Chalisa seven times; this is said to fulfil wishes.

It is the season of heat and rain, so offer jaggery and cold water to passers-by. Feed bread and jaggery to a cow, donate food and greet the rising sun. Rise at Brahma Muhurta and read the Shri Ramraksha Stotra. The Sun gives good results through a father's blessings, so keep touching your father's feet for his blessing. Today is the Chaturdashi Shraddha for ancestors; perform the shraddha according to the tithi. Those troubled by pitru dosha can have a Tripindi Shraddha performed. Feed crows and dogs and recite the Gajendra Moksha.

The forecast and lucky colour for each sign have been provided by Sujit Ji Maharaj.

Aries: Gains are indicated in job and business. A business partnership will bring benefit, a job change may come soon and a religious journey is possible. Love life and financial progress will be good. Remedy: recite Sundarkand. Lucky colours: red and yellow.

Taurus: Money will come, but avoid needless spending. The day is successful for business, and money stuck in a job may return. You will turn towards spirituality. Remedy: recite the Shiva Purana and plant an Aparajita plant. Lucky colours: blue and green.

Gemini: Students will benefit and it is an auspicious time for them. Jupiter and Mars favour business. Think carefully before taking any decision related to travel. You may move towards a new business. Remedy: chant the Hanuman Bahuk and donate sesame seeds. Lucky colours: orange and yellow.

Cancer: There will be tension in love life, but health and happiness will be fine. You will remain engaged in religious work. Worship Ganpati and donate red cloth and pulses. Remedy: plant a peepal sapling at a Shiva temple. Lucky colours: red and yellow.

Leo: An opportunity for a new job may come. It is not advisable to postpone plans for a family trip. Saturn is favourable for health. Remedy: worship Lord Shiva and donate seven grains. Lucky colours: red and yellow.

Virgo: Success in politics is indicated. Pending job tasks will be completed and the day is auspicious for students. Offer red flowers to Hanuman. Love life will be happy. Remedy: recite the Vishnu Sahasranama and feed bananas to a cow. Lucky colours: green and blue.

Libra: There may be tension in family matters. Friends will offer support. Keep a check on spending; Venus in the twelfth house will bring financial gain. Recite the Saptashloki Durga nine times. Remedy: donate fruit. Lucky colours: red and yellow.

Scorpio: Progress is likely in religious work. The day is successful for IT and banking jobs. Friends born under Aries and Libra will prove useful. Love life will remain sweet. Remedy: recite the Hanuman Chalisa seven times and donate green moong. Lucky colours: red and white.

Sagittarius: Good news will come from the family. A new agreement indicates progress in business, and the evening will bring a pleasant journey. Remedy: recite the Shri Suktam and donate religious books. Lucky colours: orange and yellow.

Capricorn: Success is likely in business and banking jobs. Be careful in speech. Studies will progress and success will come in politics. Some family decisions will cause confusion, but love life will be happy. Remedy: recite the Vishnu Sahasranama. Lucky colours: white and orange.

Aquarius: Job gains are likely and a new venture will begin in business. Venus and Mercury will bring auspicious financial results and confidence will grow. There may be tension in love life. Remedy: worship Hanuman and donate sweets and cold water. Lucky colours: blue and green.

Pisces: Progress in the job is likely and the time is auspicious for students. Gains are indicated in finance and IT jobs, and a major work assignment may come. You will be busy and happy with religious work. Saturn and the Moon will bring about a religious journey. Touch your father's feet and take his blessing. Remedy: recite the Hanuman Bahuk and feed spinach and jaggery to a cow.