Purattasi is a largely favourable month for Makara.
The strongest support is for work and career.
Gains are indicated — especially where daily work, service and older relatives are concerned.
Month by area of life
Work and career
Steady and supportive this month.
Money
Steady and supportive this month.
Family and relationships
Steady and supportive this month.
Home, property and vehicles
Look after your belongings and property papers — especially where new, unfamiliar and overseas dealings 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
Those in industry, service trades and manual work 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 7th house: Energy may dip at times, so rest well and look after your health.
From 26 Sep, Mercury moves into your 10th house; another planet holds its effect back this month.
Saturn and Jupiter
Saturn in your 3rd house supports steady gains from patient work.
Jupiter in your 7th house is a favourable placement and supports good fortune.
Chandrashtamam dates
10:17 pm, 6 Oct → 3:18 am, 9 Oct
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 Makara all day. Check each day's own panchangam before starting something important:
- 17 Sep
- 22 Sep
- 27 Sep
- 3–5 Oct
- 12–15 Oct
Planets this month
| Planet | House from your rasi | In sign | When | What it brings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9th house | Kanya | Whole month | Friction with others is possible, so choose your words with care (held back by Mercury) |
| Mars | 6th house | Mithuna | 7:53 am, 17 Sep → 4:35 pm, 18 Sep | Your finances strengthen (held back by Sun) |
| Mars | 7th house | Kataka | 4:35 pm, 18 Sep → 7:51 pm, 17 Oct | Energy may dip at times, so rest well and look after your health |
| Mercury | 9th house | Kanya | 7:53 am, 17 Sep → 12:38 pm, 26 Sep | Energy may dip at times, so rest well and look after your health (held back by Ketu) |
| Mercury | 10th house | Tula | 12:38 pm, 26 Sep → 7:51 pm, 17 Oct | Comforts increase (held back by Venus) |
| Jupiter | 7th house | Kataka | Whole month | Luck is on your side (held back by Saturn) |
| Venus | 10th house | Tula | Whole month | Energy may dip at times, so rest well and look after your health |
| Saturn (retrograde) | 3rd house | Meena | Whole month | Gains are indicated |
| Rahu | 2nd house | Kumbha | Whole month | Look after your belongings and property papers |
| Ketu | 8th house | Simha | Whole month | Energy may dip at times, so rest well and look after your health (held back by Mars) |
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 Makara?
Purattasi is a largely favourable month for Makara. The strongest support is for work and career. Gains are indicated — especially where daily work, service and older relatives are concerned.
When is Chandrashtamam for Makara in Purattasi 2026?
10:17 pm, 6 Oct → 3:18 am, 9 Oct. During Chandrashtamam avoid starting important work, signing agreements or long journeys; keep the day calm.
What are the good days for Makara in Purattasi 2026?
17 Sep, 22 Sep, 27 Sep, 3–5 Oct, 12–15 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.