Purattasi brings mixed results for Kataka.
The strongest support is for work and career.
Give home and property the most care.
Efforts meet with success — especially where government, seniors and your father are concerned.
Month by area of life
Work and career
Steady and supportive this month.
Money
Money comes in — especially where family comforts, the arts and vehicles are concerned.
Family and relationships
Steady and supportive this month.
Home, property and vehicles
Look after your belongings and property papers — especially where spiritual life and old unfinished business are concerned.
Studies and travel
Steady and supportive this month.
Health and energy
Energy may dip at times, so rest well and look after your health.
Who gains, who should be careful
Government staff and those in positions of authority can expect good results this month.
Those in technology, foreign trade or research should work with extra care.
Changes during the month
From 18 Sep, Mars moves into your 1st house; another planet holds its effect back this month.
From 26 Sep, Mercury moves into your 4th house; another planet holds its effect back this month.
Saturn and Jupiter
Saturn is in your 9th house; its influence this month is ordinary.
Jupiter in your 1st house gives limited support this month, so rely on your own effort.
Chandrashtamam dates
9:57 pm, 23 Sep → 5:33 am, 26 Sep
During Chandrashtamam avoid starting important work, signing agreements or long journeys; keep the day calm.
All times are Indian Standard Time (IST).
Good days
Days when the Moon favours Kataka all day. Check each day's own panchangam before starting something important:
- 19–22 Sep
- 29–30 Sep
- 1 Oct
- 5 Oct
- 10 Oct
- 17 Oct
Planets this month
| Planet | House from your rasi | In sign | When | What it brings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3rd house | Kanya | Whole month | Efforts meet with success |
| Mars | 12th house | Mithuna | 7:53 am, 17 Sep → 4:35 pm, 18 Sep | Energy may dip at times, so rest well and look after your health |
| Mars | 1st house | Kataka | 4:35 pm, 18 Sep → 7:51 pm, 17 Oct | Watch out for hidden opposition (held back by Jupiter) |
| Mercury | 3rd house | Kanya | 7:53 am, 17 Sep → 12:38 pm, 26 Sep | Luck is on your side (held back by Venus) |
| Mercury | 4th house | Tula | 12:38 pm, 26 Sep → 7:51 pm, 17 Oct | Steady progress is seen (held back by Sun) |
| Jupiter | 1st house | Kataka | Whole month | Some unease may be felt, so avoid hasty decisions (held back by Mars) |
| Venus | 4th house | Tula | Whole month | Money comes in |
| Saturn (retrograde) | 9th house | Meena | Whole month | Guard your savings (held back by Rahu) |
| Rahu | 8th house | Kumbha | Whole month | Energy may dip at times, so rest well and look after your health |
| Ketu | 2nd house | Simha | Whole month | Look after your belongings and property papers |
How this is worked out
Each rasi's month is read from the positions of the planets through the month, counted from that Moon sign, following the classical rules for transits (gochara).
This is general guidance for everyone born under the rasi. Your own birth chart and running dasha decide far more — see them in the Nava app.
Questions people ask
Is Purattasi 2026 a good month for Kataka?
Purattasi brings mixed results for Kataka. The strongest support is for work and career. Give home and property the most care.
When is Chandrashtamam for Kataka in Purattasi 2026?
9:57 pm, 23 Sep → 5:33 am, 26 Sep. During Chandrashtamam avoid starting important work, signing agreements or long journeys; keep the day calm.
What are the good days for Kataka in Purattasi 2026?
19–22 Sep, 29–30 Sep, 1 Oct, 5 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct.
How do I know my rasi?
Your rasi is the sign the Moon was in when you were born — your birth star (nakshatra) decides it. The stars of each rasi are listed at the top of its page, and the Nava app works it out from your birth details.