The week opens on Sharad Purnima with the Moon in Aries, moves through Taurus on Wednesday and Thursday and Gemini on Friday and Saturday, and reaches Cancer on Sunday. Mercury, Venus and Saturn are all retrograde, so this is a better week for reviewing, repairing and finishing old work than for brand-new launches. The big sky event comes on Sunday, 1 November, when Jupiter leaves Cancer and enters Leo, shifting its blessings to a new area of life for every rashi. The main festival is Karwa Chauth on Thursday, which falls on the same day as Sankashti Chaturthi.
Where the Moon is each day
- Monday, 26 October: Moon in Aries
- Tuesday, 27 October: Moon in Aries
- Wednesday, 28 October: Moon in Taurus
- Thursday, 29 October: Moon in Taurus
- Friday, 30 October: Moon in Gemini
- Saturday, 31 October: Moon in Gemini
- Sunday, 1 November: Moon in Cancer
Festivals and vrat this week
Sharad Purnima (26 October)
Sharad Purnima is the full moon of Ashwin, believed to be the night the Moon shines with all sixteen kalas. Families keep kheer under the moonlight to be shared the next morning, and many observe Kojagari Lakshmi puja and stay awake through the night.
Sankashti Chaturthi (29 October)
Sankashti Chaturthi is the monthly Krishna Chaturthi vrat dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. Devotees fast through the day and break it after offering prayers to the Moon, which rises at about 8:11 PM.
Karwa Chauth (29 October)
Karwa Chauth, on Kartika Krishna Chaturthi, is the fast married women keep from sunrise to moonrise for the long life and well-being of their husbands. In the evening they gather for the Karwa katha and puja, view the Moon through a sieve, and break the fast with water from their husband's hand.
Your sign this week
Aries (Mesh)
The Moon is in your own sign on Monday and Tuesday, so begin the week with energy and set a clear personal direction on Sharad Purnima. Wednesday and Thursday light up your 2nd house of family and savings, a good time to sort out household budgets and enjoy Karwa Chauth with loved ones. Friday and Saturday bring the Moon to your 3rd house, favouring short trips, calls and courageous initiatives. On Sunday the Moon enters your 4th house just as Jupiter moves into your 5th, bringing a warm, hopeful feel to home life, children and creative work. With Mercury retrograde, re-read messages before sending them on Friday.
Taurus (Vrishabh)
Monday and Tuesday place the Moon in your 12th house, so keep the start of the week quiet, rest well and spend Sharad Purnima in prayer or reflection. The Moon enters your own sign on Wednesday and Thursday, bringing confidence and a pleasant glow to Karwa Chauth celebrations. Friday and Saturday highlight your 2nd house, useful for family conversations and reviewing your finances. On Sunday Jupiter enters your 4th house of home while the Moon moves through your 3rd, a good day for visiting relatives nearby. Venus, your ruling planet, is retrograde, so revisit rather than rush any big purchase for the home.
Gemini (Mithun)
The Moon in your 11th house on Monday and Tuesday supports friendships, networking and the fulfilment of small wishes on Sharad Purnima. Wednesday and Thursday fall in your 12th house, so keep your schedule light and give time to the Karwa Chauth and Sankashti prayers. The Moon enters your sign on Friday and Saturday, making these your best days to speak up, meet people and push your own plans. On Sunday the Moon moves to your 2nd house while Jupiter enters your 3rd, encouraging learning, writing and steady effort. With your ruler Mercury retrograde, double-check travel bookings and documents through the week.
Cancer (Kark)
Monday and Tuesday put the Moon in your 10th house, so focus on career tasks and responsibilities that need visible effort. Wednesday and Thursday activate your 11th house of gains and friends, making Karwa Chauth a sociable and happy occasion. Friday and Saturday fall in your 12th house; slow down, finish pending work and get proper sleep. On Sunday the Moon returns to your sign just as Jupiter leaves Cancer for your 2nd house, turning attention towards family values, speech and careful saving. Mars in your sign can make you hasty, so choose gentle words with family on Sunday.
Leo (Singh)
The Moon in your 9th house on Monday and Tuesday blesses Sharad Purnima with devotion, guidance from elders and an urge to learn. Wednesday and Thursday light up your 10th house, giving you good momentum at work midweek. Friday and Saturday bring the Moon to your 11th house, ideal for meeting friends and building support for your plans. Sunday is the big day: Jupiter enters your own sign, opening a hopeful, expansive phase for your personal growth, while the Moon in your 12th house asks you to spend the day calmly. Avoid overcommitting your time on Sunday, however enthusiastic you feel.
Virgo (Kanya)
Monday and Tuesday place the Moon in your 8th house, so keep a low profile, handle shared matters carefully and use Sharad Purnima for quiet introspection. Wednesday and Thursday bring the Moon to your 9th house, a lovely time for faith, the Karwa Chauth and Sankashti pujas, and advice from teachers. Friday and Saturday highlight your 10th house, supporting focused professional work. On Sunday the Moon in your 11th house brings friendly company, while Jupiter moves into your 12th, favouring spiritual practice and charity. With Mercury, your ruler, retrograde, revisit old projects rather than starting new contracts.
Libra (Tula)
The Moon in your 7th house on Monday and Tuesday makes Sharad Purnima a good time to spend with your spouse or business partner. Wednesday and Thursday fall in your 8th house, so keep things private and simple, and let the Karwa Chauth fast be a time of inner calm. Friday and Saturday move the Moon to your 9th house, good for travel plans, study and prayer. On Sunday the Moon reaches your 10th house while Jupiter enters your 11th, a hopeful shift for friendships and long-term goals. Mercury and Venus are both retrograde in your sign, so be patient in relationships and avoid making hurried decisions about appearance or style.
Scorpio (Vrishchik)
Monday and Tuesday put the Moon in your 6th house, good for clearing pending tasks, organising your routine and steady service. Wednesday and Thursday bring the Moon to your 7th house, giving Karwa Chauth special warmth for couples and making these good days for partnership talks. Friday and Saturday fall in your 8th house, so slow down and avoid taking on new responsibilities. On Sunday the Moon enters your 9th house as Jupiter moves into your 10th, bringing fresh purpose and good guidance for your career. Keep your tone soft in disagreements on Monday.
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Sagittarius (Dhanu)
The Moon in your 5th house on Monday and Tuesday brings joy, creativity and time with children, making Sharad Purnima especially sweet. Wednesday and Thursday fall in your 6th house, useful for work routines, health habits and finishing chores before the evening pujas. Friday and Saturday highlight your 7th house, good for partnerships and spending time with your spouse. On Sunday Jupiter, your ruling planet, enters your 9th house, a very hopeful sign for faith, higher learning and long journeys, while the Moon passes your 8th, so keep the day restful. Be careful not to overspend time on others' problems midweek.
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Capricorn (Makar)
Monday and Tuesday place the Moon in your 4th house, so give attention to home, mother and domestic comfort on Sharad Purnima. Wednesday and Thursday light up your 5th house, bringing creativity, romance and a cheerful Karwa Chauth. Friday and Saturday fall in your 6th house, ideal for clearing backlogs and getting organised. On Sunday the Moon enters your 7th house while Jupiter moves into your 8th, a good time for research and quiet planning with your partner. With Saturn, your ruler, retrograde, focus on completing old commitments rather than starting heavy new ones.
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Aquarius (Kumbh)
The Moon in your 3rd house on Monday and Tuesday supports bold communication, short trips and time with siblings. Wednesday and Thursday bring the Moon to your 4th house, making Karwa Chauth a homely, family-centred occasion. Friday and Saturday highlight your 5th house, good for hobbies, learning and time with children. On Sunday Jupiter enters your 7th house, bringing a positive phase for partnerships and marriage, while the Moon in your 6th asks you to keep routines tidy. Saturn, your ruler, is retrograde, so be patient where work feels slow.
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Pisces (Meen)
Monday and Tuesday put the Moon in your 2nd house, good for family meals, gentle speech and reviewing your budget on Sharad Purnima. Wednesday and Thursday bring the Moon to your 3rd house, supporting messages, short travel and a sociable Karwa Chauth. Friday and Saturday fall in your 4th house, ideal for rest and home matters. On Sunday the Moon enters your 5th house as your ruler Jupiter moves into your 6th, encouraging disciplined daily routines and helpful service. Saturn is retrograde in your sign, so do not be hard on yourself if progress feels slow; steady effort will count.
With three planets retrograde and Jupiter changing signs on Sunday, use this week to complete, review and pray rather than rush. May the light of Sharad Purnima and the devotion of Karwa Chauth bring peace and warmth to your home.
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