Astrological Transit Calendar – Current Planetary Transit 2026
What Is a Planetary Transit (Gochar)?
In Vedic astrology, every planet – the Sun and Moon included – moves continuously within the zodiac belt, which is divided into twelve equal signs.
The movement of planets holds immense significance in astrology. Each planet shifts its position after a certain period, moving from one zodiac sign to another. These planetary transitions influence your birth chart and form a major foundation of astrological predictions. In this section, we will look at the planetary movements that will take place in the year 2026.
Whenever rare celestial events occur, they can impact different aspects of our lives. This makes it important to stay aware of what is happening in the cosmic world. In Vedic astrology, all planets, including the Sun and the Moon, constantly move within the zodiac belt, which is divided into 12 equal zodiac signs. The seven planets Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, keep travelling through these signs. When a planet completes its stay in one zodiac sign and enters another, the event is known as a planetary transit. These transits also bring shifts in energy. The lunar nodes, Rahu and Ketu, also keep moving continuously but in a backward direction.
In 2026, Jupiter enters Cancer on 2 June and returns to Gemini on 31 October. Rahu moves from Aquarius into Capricorn and Ketu from Leo into Cancer on 5 December. Saturn does not change sign at all this year – Shani remains in Pisces throughout. The Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars change signs on the dates listed below.
2026 Planet Transits at a Glance
The slow-moving planets shape the year. These are the four transits that matter most.
| Planet | Moves to | Date | Stays until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiter (Guru) | Cancer | 2 Jun 2026 | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Jupiter (Guru) | Gemini – retrograde return | 31 Oct 2026 | Re-enters Cancer in 2027 |
| Saturn (Shani) | Remains in Pisces | Since 29 Mar 2025 | Jun 2027 |
| Rahu | Capricorn | 5 Dec 2026 | ~18 months |
| Ketu | Cancer | 5 Dec 2026 | ~18 months |
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Astrological Transit (January 2026 to December 2026)
| Astrological Event | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sun–Mercury in Sagittarius | 01 January 2026 | 14 January 2026 |
| Sun–Mars–Mercury–Venus in Sagittarius | 01 January 2026 | 13 January 2026 |
| Sun–Mars–Mercury in Sagittarius | 13 January 2026 | 14 January 2026 |
| Sun–Mars–Venus in Capricorn | 16 January 2026 | 17 January 2026 |
| Sun–Mars–Mercury–Venus in Capricorn | 17 January 2026 | 03 February 2026 |
| Sun–Mercury in Capricorn | 17 January 2026 | 03 February 2026 |
| Sun–Moon–Mars–Mercury–Venus in Capricorn | 18 January 2026 | 21 January 2026 |
| Sun–Mars–Venus in Capricorn | 17 January 2026 | 06 February 2026 |
| Sun–Mars in Capricorn | 17 January 2026 | 13 February 2026 |
| Mercury–Rahu in Aquarius | 03 February 2026 | 11 April 2026 |
| Mercury–Venus–Rahu in Aquarius | 06 February 2026 | 02 March 2026 |
| Sun–Mercury in Aquarius | 13 February 2026 | 02 March 2026 |
| Sun–Mercury–Venus–Rahu in Aquarius | 13 February 2026 | 02 March 2026 |
| Sun–Moon–Mercury–Venus–Rahu in Aquarius | 17 February 2026 | 19 February 2026 |
| Sun–Mars–Mercury–Venus–Rahu in Aquarius | 23 February 2026 | 02 March 2026 |
| Sun–Mars–Mercury–Rahu in Aquarius | 02 March 2026 | 15 March 2026 |
| Sun–Saturn–Venus in Pisces | 15 March 2026 | 26 March 2026 |
| Sun–Saturn in Pisces | 15 March 2026 | 14 April 2026 |
| Mars–Mercury–Rahu in Aquarius | 15 March 2026 | 02 April 2026 |
| Sun–Saturn–Mars in Pisces | 02 April 2026 | 14 April 2026 |
| Sun–Saturn–Mars–Mercury in Pisces | 11 April 2026 | 14 April 2026 |
| Saturn–Mars–Mercury in Pisces | 14 April 2026 | 30 April 2026 |
| Sun–Mercury in Aries | 30 April 2026 | 15 May 2026 |
| Sun–Mars–Mercury in Aries | 11 May 2026 | 15 May 2026 |
| Sun–Mercury in Taurus | 15 May 2026 | 29 May 2026 |
| Sun–Mercury in Gemini | 15 June 2026 | 22 June 2026 |
| Venus–Ketu in Leo | 04 July 2026 | 01 August 2026 |
| Sun–Mercury (Retro) in Gemini | 07 July 2026 | 16 July 2026 |
| Sun–Jupiter in Cancer | 16 July 2026 | 17 August 2026 |
| Sun–Mercury–Jupiter in Cancer | 05 August 2026 | 17 August 2026 |
| Sun–Ketu in Leo | 17 August 2026 | 17 September 2026 |
| Sun–Mercury–Ketu in Leo | 22 August 2026 | 07 September 2026 |
| Sun–Mercury in Leo | 22 August 2026 | 07 September 2026 |
| Sun–Mercury in Virgo | 17 September 2026 | 26 September 2026 |
| Sun–Mercury in Libra | 17 October 2026 | 16 November 2026 |
| Jupiter–Ketu in Leo | 31 October 2026 | 05 December 2026 |
| Mars–Jupiter–Ketu in Leo | 12 November 2026 | 05 December 2026 |
| Sun–Mercury in Scorpio | 02 December 2026 | 16 December 2026 |
| Sun–Mercury in Sagittarius | 22 December 2026 | 31 December 2026 |
Sun Transit 2026
The Sun changes sign once a month, generally around the 14th to 16th. Each of these moves is a Sankranti.
| Sun Transit Name | Transit Date |
|---|---|
| Sun transit in Capricorn | 14 January 2026 |
| Sun transit in Aquarius | 13 February 2026 |
| Sun transit in Pisces | 15 March 2026 |
| Sun transit in Aries | 14 April 2026 |
| Sun transit in Taurus | 15 May 2026 |
| Sun transit in Gemini | 15 June 2026 |
| Sun transit in Cancer | 16 July 2026 |
| Sun transit in Leo | 17 August 2026 |
| Sun transit in Virgo | 17 September 2026 |
| Sun transit in Libra | 17 October 2026 |
| Sun transit in Scorpio | 16 November 2026 |
| Sun transit in Sagittarius | 16 December 2026 |
Moon Transit 2026
| Moon Transit Name | Transit Date |
|---|---|
| Full Moon Day in January | 03 January 2026 |
| Full Moon Day in February | 1 February 2026 |
| Full Moon Day in March | 3 March 2026 |
| Full Moon Day in April | 2 April 2026 |
| Full Moon Day in May | 1 May 2026 |
| Full Moon Day in May | 31 May 2026 |
| Full Moon Day in June | 29 June 2026 |
| Full Moon Day in July | 29 July 2026 |
| Full Moon Day in August | 28 August 2026 |
| Full Moon Day in September | 26 September 2026 |
| Full Moon Day in October | 26 October 2026 |
| Full Moon Day in November | 24 November 2026 |
| Full Moon Day in December | 23 December 2026 |
Mercury Transit 2026
| Mercury Transit Name | Transit Date |
|---|---|
| Mercury transit in Sagittarius | 29 December 2025 |
| Mercury transit in Capricorn | 17 January 2026 |
| Mercury transit in Aquarius | 3 February 2026 |
| Mercury transit in Pisces | 11 April 2026 |
| Mercury transit in Aries | 30 April 2026 |
| Mercury transit in Taurus | 15 May 2026 |
| Mercury transit in Gemini | 29 May 2026 |
| Mercury transit in Cancer | 22 June 2026 |
| Mercury transit in Cancer | 5 August 2026 |
| Mercury transit in Leo | 22 August 2026 |
| Mercury transit in Virgo | 7 September 2026 |
| Mercury transit in Libra | 26 September 2026 |
| Mercury transit in Scorpio | 2 December 2026 |
| Mercury transit in Sagittarius | 22 December 2026 |
| Mercury Retrograde in Aquarius | 26 February 2026 to 21 March 2026 |
| Mercury Retrograde in Cancer | 29 June 2026 to 07 July 2026 |
| Mercury Retrograde in Gemini | 07 July 2026 to 24 July 2026 |
| Mercury Retrograde in Libra | 24 October 2026 to 13 November 2026 |
Mars Transit 2026
A Mars transit can intensify or ease the effects of Mangal Dosha. When Mars crosses the 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th or 12th house of a natal chart, Dosha effects become more pronounced; other transits can soften them. Anyone with Mangal Dosha should weigh marriage-related decisions carefully during these periods – though Mars alone never determines the outcome, and the full Kundli has to be read together. Read more about Mars Transit.
| Mars Transit Name | Transit Date |
|---|---|
| Mars transit in Capricorn | 16 January 2026 |
| Mars transit in Aquarius | 23 February 2026 |
| Mars transit in Pisces | 2 April 2026 |
| Mars transit in Aries | 11 May 2026 |
| Mars transit in Taurus | 21 June 2026 |
| Mars transit in Gemini | 2 August 2026 |
| Mars transit in Cancer | 18 September 2026 |
| Mars transit in Leo | 12 November 2026 |
Venus Transit 2026
| Venus Transit Name | Transit Date |
|---|---|
| Venus transit in Capricorn | 13 January 2026 |
| Venus transit in Aquarius | 6 February 2026 |
| Venus transit in Pisces | 2 March 2026 |
| Venus transit in Aries | 26 March 2026 |
| Venus transit in Taurus | 19 April 2026 |
| Venus transit in Gemini | 14 May 2026 |
| Venus transit in Cancer | 8 June 2026 |
| Venus transit in Leo | 4 July 2026 |
| Venus transit in Virgo | 1 August 2026 |
| Venus transit in Libra | 2 September 2026 |
| Venus Retrograde in Libra | 03 October 2026 to 06 November 2026 |
| Venus Retrograde in Virgo | 06 November 2026 to 14 November 2026 |
| Venus transit in Libra | 22 November 2026 |
Jupiter Transit 2026
Astrology treats Jupiter as the planet of good fortune – it governs education, wealth, intelligence, and moral direction. Known as the Guru planet, it represents both spirituality and intellect. Jupiter takes roughly twelve to thirteen months to move through a sign, so a Jupiter gochar opens a full year of growth opportunity rather than a passing mood.
During this transit, you may notice a clearer sense of purpose, stronger judgement between right and wrong, growing importance placed on charity and good karma, and steady spiritual development. Read more about Jupiter’s transit.
| Jupiter Transits Name | Transit Date |
|---|---|
| Jupiter transit in Cancer | 02 June 2026 to 31 October 2026 |
| Jupiter transit in Leo | 31 October 2026 |
| Jupiter Retrograde in Leo | 13 December 2026 to 31 December 2026 |
Saturn Transit 2026
Saturn does not change sign in 2026. Shani entered Pisces on 29 March 2025 and remains there for the whole of the year, moving into Aries only in June 2027.
| Saturn Transit Name | Transit Date |
|---|---|
| Saturn transit in Pisces | Entire 2026 year in Pisces |
| Saturn Retrograde in Pisces | 27 July 2026 to 11 December 2026 |
Rahu Transit 2026
| Rahu Transit Name | Transit Date |
|---|---|
| Rahu transit in Aquarius | Whole 2026 in Aquarius, until 05 December. |
| Rahu transit in Capricorn | 05 December 2026 |
Ketu Transit 2026
| Ketu Transit Name | Transit Date |
|---|---|
| Ketu transit in Cancer | 05 December 2026 |
FAQs
What are astrological transits and why are they significant?
Astrological transits refer to the movement of planets from one zodiac sign to another, influencing birth charts and forming the foundation of astrological predictions. These movements can affect various aspects of life, making it important to stay informed about them.
Which planets are involved in the 2026 astrological transits?
In 2026, the planets involved in astrological transits include the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, along with the lunar nodes Rahu and Ketu. Each of these bodies moves through the zodiac, affecting astrological interpretations.
How do planetary transits in 2026 impact daily life?
Planetary transits in 2026 impact daily life by causing shifts in energy as planets move through different zodiac signs. These changes can influence personal and professional aspects, making it crucial to track them for better decision-making.
How can I track planetary positions and movements for 2026?
Tracking planetary positions and movements for 2026 is made easy with resources like astrological websites and expert consultations. These platforms provide detailed insights into celestial shifts, helping individuals stay informed.
Where can I get personalized astrological guidance for 2026?
You can get personalized astrological guidance for 2026 by consulting expert astrologers. They offer insights tailored to your birth chart and can provide predictions and advice on how to navigate the year ahead.