October 1 horoscope: Moon in Taurus, fourth Shraddha day of Pitru Paksha, sign-wise forecast

On October 1, 2026, the Moon is transiting Taurus. Jupiter and Mars are in Cancer and Saturn is in Pisces. The Sun is in Virgo, while Venus and Mercury are in Libra. Pitru Paksha is under way, and today is the fourth Shraddha day.

The day has been described as very auspicious. Reading the Srimad Bhagavad Gita is advised. Many people keep a regular fast every Thursday, and worship of Lord Vishnu is said to bring prosperity. Devotees are advised to offer water on a self-manifested Shivling and, if possible, to perform Rudrabhishek as well. In Kaliyug, making a clay Shivling at home and worshipping it is held to carry great significance.

Chant the Mahamrityunjaya mantra and offer attar to Lord Bholenath. Rudrabhishek with the water of holy rivers is considered best. Offering holy river water at any self-manifested Shivling or at the twelve Jyotirlingas is said to bring moksha. Plant peepal, bael and mango trees in temple courtyards. Donate food, and give cold water, sweets and jaggery in charity. Recite the Shiva Purana. Today, donate chana dal and yellow clothes, feed bananas to a cow, chant the mantra given by your guru, and be sure to worship Shiva during Pitru Paksha. This information was given by Sujit Ji Maharaj.

Aries: The Moon is in the second house, Jupiter in the fourth and Venus in the seventh. The Sun is in the sixth house. Stay away from tension at the workplace. Taking on a new responsibility will bring benefit. Auspicious influences in love life will keep you happy. Remedy: Worship Lord Shiva, plant a peepal or bael tree at a Shiva temple, and feed spinach to a cow. Lucky colours: red and white.

Taurus: It is a day of career advancement at work, and the time is right to try to change careers. A promotion is likely soon. Students should focus on time management. You will be happy about your health. Remedy: Continue worshipping Shiva, offer kusha grass and water on the Shivling, and donate chana and jaggery. Lucky colours: green and orange.

Gemini: Mercury and Venus are in the fifth house, which will help in securing a new business deal. Saturn will get important business work completed. People in the IT and banking sectors will do well. Love life and health will be good. Remedy: Recite the Sundarkand and donate seven grains. Lucky colours: white and blue.

Cancer: The Moon in the eleventh house will be favourable for business. Success is expected in IT and banking jobs. A delay in promotion at work is a cause for concern. Remedy: On Thursday, circumambulate the idol in a Vishnu temple four times, donate jaggery and feed spinach to a cow. Lucky colours: yellow and orange.

Leo: The Moon in the tenth house will give favourable results, but Mercury in the third house and Jupiter in the twelfth will raise expenses. Maintain harmony in the family, as arguments will solve no problem. Remedy: Donate sesame seeds and jaggery, and worship Hanuman. Lucky colours: yellow and orange.

Virgo: A big career advance is likely. Students should study seriously. Getting stuck money back will bring happiness, and work on a new project will go well. Remedy: Begin reciting the Gita during Pitru Paksha. Lucky colours: yellow and red.

Libra: With the Moon in the eighth house, illness may set in. Mercury and Venus will bring success in business. Think carefully before deciding to change jobs. Rahu is in the fifth house, so stay away from disputes of every kind. Remedy: Worship Hanuman. Lucky colours: red and white.

Scorpio: The day is auspicious and favours spiritual progress. Obstacles in business will now be removed, and seniors will offer support. You will be happy about your health. Remedy: Make a clay Shivling at home and worship it, and donate rice. Lucky colours: yellow and orange.

Sagittarius: Students will be happy with their career prospects. Improve your decision-making before changing jobs. Avoid disputes at the office; a religious journey is likely. Remedy: Donate chana dal and worship Vishnu. Lucky colours: red and orange.

Capricorn: Students will meet with success. Mars is very favourable for the real estate business. Patience is necessary for career advancement. Remedy: Worship Vishnu and plant a peepal or bael tree at a temple. Lucky colours: white and blue.

Aquarius: Jupiter and Saturn are giving favourable results. Students will fulfil their ambitions through orderly study. Too much business work may cause problems. Give in charity; a religious journey is likely. Remedy: Worship Krishna and plant an aparajita or tulsi plant at a temple. Lucky colours: blue and green.

Pisces: Venus and Mercury indicate financial progress. Jupiter is in the fifth house, so students will get favourable results. A new position at work is likely. Touch your father's feet and seek his blessings. Remedy: Continue reciting the Bhagavad Gita and worshipping Krishna during Pitru Paksha. Lucky colours: red and yellow.