Planetary Transit Calendar 2026-2027
Every major sign-change, retrograde, eclipse, and conjunction over the next 18 months - with the general effects classical Vedic astrology associates with each across career, relationships, health and spiritual life. Use it to understand the cosmic weather ahead.
June 2026
Ketu enters Gemini
Ketu enters Gemini - A turn inward - detachment, research and spirituality
Mars enters Taurus - steady, grounded energy
Mars moves from its own sign into Venus's earth sign. Energy becomes patient and determined. A good time for steady effort toward home, comfort and long-term material goals.
Mercury Retrograde begins (Cancer)
3-week Mercury retrograde in Cancer. Communication, travel and family matters may face delays and misunderstandings. Back up important data, review documents and avoid signing major agreements.
July 2026
Ketu enters Cancer
Ketu enters Cancer - A turn inward - detachment, research and spirituality
Saturn Retrograde begins (Pisces)
Saturn retrograde for ~4.5 months. A period to review responsibilities, strengthen discipline and revisit long-term commitments. Patience and reflection bring karmic insight.
August 2026
Mars enters Gemini - active mind
Mars in Mercury's air sign energises communication and curiosity. Debates, quick decisions and busy conversations increase - channel the drive into learning.
🌑 Solar Eclipse
Solar Solar Eclipse - a powerful turning point; avoid major new beginnings near the eclipse, focus on rest and reflection
Ketu enters Leo
Ketu enters Leo - A turn inward - detachment, research and spirituality
🌕 Lunar Eclipse
Partial Lunar Eclipse - emotions run high and old feelings resurface; a time for patience, rest and letting go
September 2026
Ketu enters Virgo
Ketu enters Virgo - A turn inward - detachment, research and spirituality
Mars enters Cancer (debilitated)
Mars in debilitation. Energy and motivation may feel scattered, and emotions can run hot. Be patient with family and avoid impulsive reactions until Mars exits.
October 2026
Venus Retrograde begins (Libra)
Venus turns retrograde in Libra - review plans; delays and second thoughts are common
Ketu enters Libra
Ketu enters Libra - A turn inward - detachment, research and spirituality
Mercury Retrograde begins (Libra)
Mercury retrograde during festival season. Communication in relationships and partnerships can tangle. Confirm plans twice, handle travel early and avoid hasty agreements.
Jupiter enters Leo - exaltation ends, regal phase begins
Jupiter leaves Cancer exaltation for Leo (the royal sign). Confidence, leadership and self-expression are blessed with growth. A favourable time to step into authority roles and pursue creative or career ambitions with warmth.
November 2026
Mars enters Leo - confidence + leadership
Mars exits debilitation into Leo (its friend sign). Courage, confidence and leadership return. A favourable time to take initiative in career and pursue bold personal goals.
Ketu enters Scorpio
Ketu enters Scorpio - A turn inward - detachment, research and spirituality
Rahu enters Capricorn (Ketu enters Cancer) - 18-month axis shift
Major 18-month Rahu-Ketu axis change. Ambition, structure and worldly goals come into focus, while emotional and home matters call for inner detachment. A meaningful pivot in overall life direction.
December 2026
Jupiter Retrograde begins (Leo)
Jupiter turns retrograde for ~4 months. A time to pause outward expansion and turn inward - reflect on beliefs, values and personal growth. Wisdom deepens through review rather than new ventures.
Ketu enters Sagittarius
Ketu enters Sagittarius - A turn inward - detachment, research and spirituality
January 2027
Mars Retrograde begins (Leo)
Mars retrograde - ~2.5 months. Energy turns inward; frustration can build if pushed too hard. A time to review goals and avoid starting major new pursuits.
Ketu enters Capricorn
Ketu enters Capricorn - A turn inward - detachment, research and spirituality
Jupiter enters Cancer
Jupiter enters Cancer - A season of growth, wisdom, learning and opportunity
February 2027
🌑 Solar Eclipse
Solar Solar Eclipse - a powerful turning point; avoid major new beginnings near the eclipse, focus on rest and reflection
Mercury Retrograde begins (Aquarius)
Mercury retrograde in the Rahu-axis sign. Friendships, group plans and communication with networks may stall. Confirm details and postpone launching big new ideas.
Ketu enters Aquarius
Ketu enters Aquarius - A turn inward - detachment, research and spirituality
🌕 Lunar Eclipse
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse - emotions run high and old feelings resurface; a time for patience, rest and letting go
March 2027
Mars enters Cancer
Mars enters Cancer - Energy, courage and drive run high - channel it into action
Ketu enters Pisces
Ketu enters Pisces - A turn inward - detachment, research and spirituality
April 2027
Ketu enters Aries
Ketu enters Aries - A turn inward - detachment, research and spirituality
Mars enters Leo - confidence + leadership
Mars exits debilitation into Leo (its friend sign). Courage, confidence and leadership return. A favourable time to take initiative in career and pursue bold personal goals.
May 2027
Ketu enters Taurus
Ketu enters Taurus - A turn inward - detachment, research and spirituality
June 2027
Saturn enters Aries - MAJOR 2.5-year debilitated shift
Saturn moves into Aries where it is debilitated (neecha). A major 2.5-year period that tests patience, courage and self-discipline. Karmic lessons around independence and responsibility surface; honest, steady effort builds lasting strength.
Mercury Retrograde begins (Gemini)
Mercury turns retrograde in Gemini - review plans; delays and second thoughts are common
Ketu enters Gemini
Ketu enters Gemini - A turn inward - detachment, research and spirituality
Jupiter enters Leo - exaltation ends, regal phase begins
Jupiter leaves Cancer exaltation for Leo (the royal sign). Confidence, leadership and self-expression are blessed with growth. A favourable time to step into authority roles and pursue creative or career ambitions with warmth.
July 2027
Mars enters Virgo
Mars in Mercury's earth sign favours detailed, methodical work. A good phase for health routines, organisation and disciplined effort.
Ketu enters Cancer
Ketu enters Cancer - A turn inward - detachment, research and spirituality
🌕 Lunar Eclipse
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse - emotions run high and old feelings resurface; a time for patience, rest and letting go
August 2027
🌑 Solar Eclipse
Solar Solar Eclipse - a powerful turning point; avoid major new beginnings near the eclipse, focus on rest and reflection
Saturn Retrograde begins (Aries)
Saturn retrograde while debilitated. Heightened pressure to slow down, review and master lessons in courage, patience and self-reliance.
Ketu enters Leo
Ketu enters Leo - A turn inward - detachment, research and spirituality
Mars enters Libra (debilitated again)
Mars in Venus's air sign - its second debilitation of the year. Tensions in partnerships may rise. Practise patience and avoid hasty commitments.
September 2027
Ketu enters Virgo
Ketu enters Virgo - A turn inward - detachment, research and spirituality
October 2027
Mercury Retrograde begins (Libra)
Mercury retrograde during festival season. Communication in relationships and partnerships can tangle. Confirm plans twice, handle travel early and avoid hasty agreements.
Mars enters Scorpio (own sign)
Mars in its own sign Scorpio - maximum strength. Determination, focus and transformative energy peak. A powerful time for deep, committed effort.
Ketu enters Libra
Ketu enters Libra - A turn inward - detachment, research and spirituality
Saturn re-enters Pisces (retrograde)
Saturn retrogrades back into Pisces - a partial easing of the Aries phase. A time to revisit old responsibilities and consolidate lessons learned.
November 2027
Ketu enters Scorpio
Ketu enters Scorpio - A turn inward - detachment, research and spirituality
Mars enters Sagittarius
Mars in Jupiter's fire sign blends drive with faith and vision. A favourable time for travel, higher learning and pursuing meaningful goals.
Jupiter enters Virgo - analytical phase
Jupiter shifts to Mercury's earth sign. Growth comes through service, attention to detail and self-improvement. A good phase for studies, health routines and refining everyday work.
December 2027
Ketu enters Sagittarius
Ketu enters Sagittarius - A turn inward - detachment, research and spirituality
Mars enters Capricorn (exaltation)
Mars exalted in Capricorn - peak strength. Discipline, ambition and stamina are at their best. An excellent phase for sustained effort toward career and life goals.
January 2028
Jupiter Retrograde begins (Virgo)
Jupiter turns retrograde in Virgo - review plans; delays and second thoughts are common
Ketu enters Capricorn
Ketu enters Capricorn - A turn inward - detachment, research and spirituality
Mercury Retrograde begins (Capricorn)
Mercury turns retrograde in Capricorn - review plans; delays and second thoughts are common
February 2028
Mars enters Aquarius
Mars enters Aquarius - Energy, courage and drive run high - channel it into action
Ketu enters Aquarius
Ketu enters Aquarius - A turn inward - detachment, research and spirituality
Saturn enters Aries - MAJOR 2.5-year debilitated shift
Saturn moves into Aries where it is debilitated (neecha). A major 2.5-year period that tests patience, courage and self-discipline. Karmic lessons around independence and responsibility surface; honest, steady effort builds lasting strength.
Jupiter enters Leo
Jupiter enters Leo - A season of growth, wisdom, learning and opportunity
March 2028
Mars enters Pisces
Mars enters Pisces - Energy, courage and drive run high - channel it into action
Ketu enters Pisces
Ketu enters Pisces - A turn inward - detachment, research and spirituality
April 2028
Ketu enters Aries
Ketu enters Aries - A turn inward - detachment, research and spirituality
Mars enters Aries
Mars enters Aries - Energy, courage and drive run high - channel it into action
May 2028
Venus Retrograde begins (Taurus)
Venus turns retrograde in Taurus - review plans; delays and second thoughts are common
Ketu enters Taurus
Ketu enters Taurus - A turn inward - detachment, research and spirituality
Mercury Retrograde begins (Taurus)
Mercury turns retrograde in Taurus - review plans; delays and second thoughts are common
Rahu enters Sagittarius
Rahu enters Sagittarius - Sudden change, ambition and unconventional paths come up
Mars enters Taurus - steady, grounded energy
Mars moves from its own sign into Venus's earth sign. Energy becomes patient and determined. A good time for steady effort toward home, comfort and long-term material goals.
How to read this calendar
Vedic transit (gochar) interpretation rests on a simple frame: each planet governs certain houses and life themes, and when a planet changes signs, goes retrograde, or aspects another planet, those areas of life become active. Saturn and Jupiter are the slowest-moving and produce the most durable, long-term effects (about 2.5 and 1 year per sign respectively). Rahu and Ketu shift the axis of desire and detachment across 18-month cycles. The Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars move faster and colour the shorter-term rhythm of daily life.
Why eclipses matter most
In classical Vedic astrology, eclipses (grahan) are among the most significant events. A solar eclipse temporarily veils the Sun's significations (vitality, authority, the father, self-confidence); a lunar eclipse does the same for the Moon (emotions, the mind, the mother, the public mood). The days surrounding an eclipse are traditionally treated as a time for prayer, fasting and inner reflection rather than for starting important new ventures. Eclipse degrees become sensitive points in the chart that re-activate whenever transiting planets cross them over the following 18-24 months.
Retrograde periods are NOT all bad
Mercury retrograde (3-4 times yearly, ~3 weeks each) gets the public press, but it is rarely the most consequential. It is a natural time to review, revise and reconnect rather than launch. Saturn retrograde (4+ months yearly) is a window for restructuring routines, releasing old burdens and deepening discipline. Mars retrograde (every 2 years, ~2.5 months) asks us to slow down, rethink strategy and avoid rash conflict. Jupiter retrograde (~4 months yearly) turns the focus of growth inward - a time for study, reflection and refining one's beliefs.
How Astro Logics members use this
Members combine this calendar with their personal Dasha-aware "How's my time?" dashboard to identify dates where the sky's transits and their own birth chart resonate. When both align, the timing for important decisions is at its strongest. Combine it with our daily Panchang and Choghadiya, or book a personal reading with one of our Vedic astrologers.