October 2026 horoscope: Navratri begins on October 11, a month-ahead forecast for all 12 zodiac signs
Pitru Paksha runs until October 10 and Navratri starts on October 11; the Sun enters Libra on October 17, and here is the forecast for each sign.
On the first day of October, the Moon will be in Taurus. Mars and Jupiter are transiting Cancer, Ketu Leo, the Sun Virgo, Venus and Mercury Libra, Rahu Aquarius and Saturn Pisces. On October 17 the Sun will enter Libra and stay there for the next 30 days. The Moon changes sign roughly every two and a quarter days.
Pitru Paksha runs until October 10 and Navratri begins on October 11, which makes the month significant from a religious point of view. Worship Goddess Durga during Navratri. Completing a recitation of the Shri Ramcharitmanas in nine days, along with the Durga Saptashati, is considered a highly auspicious and rare conjunction.
Shani Dev is placed in the sign of Jupiter. Saturn is the god of justice, so neither wrong anyone nor suffer injustice. Offer water to a peepal tree before sunrise. Devotion to Hanumanji is described as the easiest way to turn Saturn's unfavourable influence favourable. Visit a temple and offer him red cloth, roli, paan, sacred thread, sweets, fruit and a garland of peepal leaves inscribed with "Ram", and chant the name of Ram. Vishnu worship is special this month; recite the Shri Vishnu Sahasranama daily. In Shiva worship, perform Rudrabhishek with water from sacred rivers and keep giving alms.
Aries: After October 17 the Sun moves into the seventh house. The period will be successful for job and career, and the month is good for starting new work. A religious journey is possible between October 8 and 16. Between October 13 and 24 the Moon, Rahu and Mars may create some obstacles in business, so do office work with affection and calm. Love life will be pleasant after October 18. Remedy: worship Shiva and keep anger in check. Lucky colours: yellow and red. Lucky numbers: 1 and 3.
Taurus: The month will bring major success. A religious journey is possible between October 11 and 16, and students will benefit. After October 17 the Sun moves into the sixth house and will improve health. Saturn in the eleventh house is auspicious for business. Between October 12 and 19, people in media, IT and banking will find new opportunities. Between October 20 and 25, avoid stress and work with focus. Between October 12 and 15 there are signs of a dispute at the office; keep anger in check. Remedy: recite the Shiva Purana and donate chana dal. Lucky colours: sky blue and white. Lucky numbers: 1 and 2.
Gemini: The month is important for a change of position or responsibility at work. After October 17 the Sun will be in the fifth house. Stay dedicated to work. Between October 21 and 30 you will get a new responsibility or project at work. Health will be good and love life will also be fine, but young people should avoid lying in matters of love. Mars and Jupiter will bring gains in real estate. Remedy: recite the Shri Sukta and donate seven grains. Lucky colours: green and blue. Lucky numbers: 1 and 3.
Cancer: The month will open new sources of income. After October 17 the Sun will be in the fourth house, and between October 5 and 10 Venus and Mercury will be in the fourth house. Between October 17 and 23, money stuck in business may be recovered. The Moon is the lord of this sign. Mid-month, Jupiter may bring a religious journey. Between October 15 and 23, try to win the support of seniors; it will pay off later. A new turn in love is possible, and between October 22 and 30 the stars favour a pleasant journey in love life. Remedy: recite the Shri Kanakdhara Stotra and feed spinach to a cow. Lucky colours: yellow and orange. Lucky numbers: 4 and 7.
Leo: The month is very good for students' careers. After October 17 the Sun, the lord of the sign, will be in the third house, while Jupiter and Mars will be in the twelfth. Between October 11 and 17, a promotion at work will bring happiness. Between October 18 and 23 a new post may come, with the support of seniors. To make love life even better, you can go on a long drive. Avoid too much travel between October 3 and 6. Health will be good. Remedy: recite the Shri Sukta and donate rice. Lucky colours: yellow and red. Lucky numbers: 1 and 9.
Virgo: The month is very good for businesspeople. Between October 12 and 16, time spent on religious activities will pass happily. Jupiter in Cancer will be auspicious for students. Venus is in Libra, so business deals will be profitable. Mars will bring gains in real estate. After October 17 there are signs of a job change or transfer. Your positive thinking alone will bring you success. People in politics will succeed and enjoy the full support of colleagues. Remedy: recite the Shri Sundarkand and donate seven grains along with rice. Lucky colours: green and blue. Lucky numbers: 4 and 8.
Libra: Religious activities will keep you happy. Health may be a little weak between October 5 and 9. Venus, the lord of this sign, is transiting this very sign. It is a period of progress for people in finance and management. Love life will be attractive. Avoid office quarrels between October 11 and 16. Journeys made between October 12 and 24 will ease mental stress. Do not be careless about food and drink. Remedy: worship Lord Vishnu. Lucky colours: green and sky blue. Lucky numbers: 4 and 7.
Scorpio: The month brings major success. Saturn in the fifth house will be auspicious for students. Jupiter in Cancer will bring success in career and, by getting religious work completed, happiness. Work connected with land or home will bring gains. Between October 17 and 23, worries about work will ease. The support of an elder brother will be beneficial. Love life and health will be good. Remedy: worship Hanumanji, and take the blessings of your guru and father by touching their feet. Lucky colours: yellow and orange. Lucky numbers: 5 and 6.
Sagittarius: This month Saturn is in the fourth house and Jupiter, the lord of the sign, in the eighth. You will be busy with business matters. After October 17 the Sun in the eleventh house will bring success. Jupiter in the seventh house is excellent for love life, but between October 5 and 11 some hurdles may arise in love life. Health will be fine, but blood pressure patients should take care. Remedy: plant a peepal or bel tree at any Shiva temple. Lucky colours: white and yellow. Lucky numbers: 5 and 8.
Capricorn: There is a good chance of a promotion at work this month. Saturn in the third house will give favourable results. There may be some tension about new work at the start, but between October 17 and 25 a big project is likely. The thought of buying a new house will arise. In matters of love, keep anger in check. Venus and Mercury will bring financial progress. Remedy: recite the Shri Kanakdhara Stotra and donate grain and fruit. Lucky colours: blue and green. Lucky numbers: 5 and 6.
Aquarius: At the start of the month, Jupiter and Mars in the fifth house will greatly benefit students' careers. After October 17 the Sun will be in the house of fortune, bringing big success in business. Between October 12 and 19 there may be blood pressure trouble. Between October 17 and 27, try to win the support of seniors. Between October 11 and 14 health may worsen a little. Remedy: recite the Hanuman Bahuk and donate wheat. Lucky colours: sky blue and green. Lucky numbers: 1 and 9.
Pisces: Jupiter, the lord of the sign, in the fifth house will benefit students. After October 17 there will be success in business. Saturn is placed in this same sign. Be careful at work between October 10 and 17. After October 19, long-stalled talks on a promotion will move in a positive direction. After October 18 business will find the right direction, with an important contribution from an elder brother. Remedy: recite the Shri Vishnu Sahasranama and donate chana dal. Lucky colours: red and white. Lucky numbers: 4 and 6.
