The December 2026 horoscope is shaped by Rahu and Ketu, who move into Capricorn and Cancer on December 5. Saturn turns direct on December 11, and Jupiter turns retrograde 2 days later. The houses that Capricorn, Cancer and Leo hold in your chart carry most of the month. Gita Jayanti falls on December 20.
Jupiter and Mars share Leo all month. Kharmas begins on December 16, so plan weddings and other ceremonies for the first half of December.
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December 2026 at a Glance
| Date | What happens and what to do |
|---|---|
| December 5 | Rahu enters Capricorn and Ketu enters Cancer. Avoid big launches on this day. |
| December 7 | Mercury turns combust until January 23. Check every paper twice. |
| December 8 | New Moon in Scorpio. Offer water and sesame to your ancestors. |
| December 11 | Saturn turns direct. Delayed work starts to move. |
| December 13 | Jupiter turns retrograde. Review study plans and advice you have received. |
| December 16 | The Sun enters Sagittarius and Kharmas begins. Ceremonies pause until January 15. |
| December 20 | Gita Jayanti. Read one chapter of the Bhagavad Gita. |
| December 23 | Full Moon. Give food or clothes to people in need. |
Transits in December 2026
All dates come from the 2026 transit tables.
| Planet | Position through December |
|---|---|
| Sun | Scorpio, then Sagittarius from December 16 |
| Mars | Leo all month |
| Mercury | Scorpio from December 2, Sagittarius from December 22, combust from December 7 |
| Jupiter | Leo all month, retrograde from December 13 |
| Venus | Libra all month |
| Saturn | Pisces, direct from December 11 |
| Rahu / Ketu | Aquarius / Leo, then Capricorn / Cancer from December 5 |
Rahu and Ketu Change Signs on December 5
At 10:33 PM IST on December 5, Rahu moves into Capricorn and Ketu moves into Cancer, where they stay until June 24, 2028. Sites that use the true node show the change on November 25. Rahu brings ambition and fresh plans to the house Capricorn holds in your chart. Ketu loosens old ties in the house Cancer holds, the sign of home, mother and emotional roots.
Ketu enters at the last pada of Ashlesha and holds it all month. This is a gandanta point, where the water sign Cancer meets the fire sign Leo. The Rahu transit in Capricorn 2026 and Ketu transit in Cancer 2026 articles give the full 18-month reading for each sign.
Jupiter and Mars in Leo After Ketu Leaves
From December 5, Jupiter and Mars have Leo to themselves, after 3 weeks with Ketu that the Mars Ketu conjunction article covers. Many astrologers call this pairing Guru Mangal yoga. Jupiter brings judgement and Mars brings the will to act, and Leo is a friend's sign for both. Jupiter stays in Magha, Ketu's nakshatra, so a trace of detachment colours its results until it returns to Cancer on January 25, 2027.
Saturn Turns Direct and Jupiter Turns Retrograde
Saturn turns direct in Pisces on December 11, in Uttara Bhadrapada, and pending approvals and slow paperwork start to move. Jupiter turns retrograde in Leo on December 13 and stays retrograde until April 13, 2027. A retrograde planet gains strength and goes back over the matters of its house. Advice, study plans and decisions about children or faith come up for a second look.
A station is the strongest point of a cycle. Use the days around December 11 and 13 to finish tasks, and start new work after December 14.
The Sun Enters Sagittarius and Kharmas Begins
Until December 16 the Sun in Scorpio and Mars in Leo trade signs, a parivartana that has kept energy high since mid-November. On December 16, Dhanu Sankranti, the Sun enters Sagittarius and a new exchange begins with Jupiter in Leo. It lasts until January 14 and suits study, teaching, legal work and charity.
Kharmas begins the same day. Weddings, house-warmings and mundan are usually held before December 16 or after Makar Sankranti on January 15. Office work, business and study go on as usual. Vivah Panchami on December 14 celebrates the wedding of Rama and Sita.
Mercury and Venus in December
Mercury becomes combust (too close to the Sun to act fully) on December 7 and stays combust until January 23, 2027. Its matters stay active, so confirm figures, names and dates before you sign anything. Venus spends the whole month strong in Libra, its own sign. Relationships and money talks move with ease in the house Libra holds for you.
Predictions for All 12 Signs
Read the section for your Moon sign first, then the one for your ascendant. The Moon sign calculator and the rising sign calculator give you both from your birth date, time and place in a minute. Sade Sati, Dhaiya (Saturn in the 4th) and Ashtama Shani (Saturn in the 8th) are counted from the Moon sign only. Skip those lines when you read for your ascendant.
Each sign ends with its best dates, when the Moon passes the 3rd, 6th, 10th or 11th house from your Moon sign. Ashtam Chandra days (Moon in your 8th) need care. These dates follow the Moon's sign at noon in Kathmandu, so a change can fall on the day before or after.
Aries (Mesha)
December brings ambition at work and a quieter mood at home. Mars, your sign lord, sits with Jupiter in your 5th house, and Jupiter aspects your sign, so good advice guides your effort. On December 5 Rahu enters your 10th house of karma and duty, and new responsibilities arrive. Ketu enters your 4th, and home life can feel unsettled for a while.
Until December 16 the Sun and Mercury sit in your 8th, so review taxes, insurance and joint accounts. Mars in the 5th can bring a restless mind and worry over children, so avoid speculation. Venus sits in its own sign in your 7th all month, and time with your partner or spouse goes well.
After December 16 the Sun enters your 9th and trades signs with Jupiter, linking the lords of your 5th and 9th houses. Teachers, faith and long travel open up. Saturn in your 12th keeps Sade Sati in its first phase, so protect your sleep and keep a regular bedtime.
Focus this month: Put your energy into study or one creative project, and keep money out of risky bets.
Best dates: December 3 and 4, 12 to 16, 24 and 25, 30 and 31. Ashtam Chandra: December 7 to 9.
Taurus (Vrishabha)
Home and property stay at the centre of your month. Jupiter and Mars sit in your 4th house, which suits repairs, a move or a vehicle purchase after careful planning. Mars there can also stir family arguments. Ketu moves into your 3rd house on December 5, a strong house for it, and your own courage carries projects forward.
In the first half of the month the Sun sits in your 7th, where Mars aspects it, and Mercury joins it on December 2. Partners and clients may speak bluntly, so keep talks calm and read contracts twice. Venus, your sign lord, sits in its own sign in your 6th, and daily work and health habits improve with steady effort. Rich food and comfort spending need a limit.
Saturn in your 11th turns direct on December 11, and delayed income starts to flow. After December 16 the Sun moves into your 8th, so review loans, insurance and shared money. Rahu in your 9th draws you toward a new teacher, a course or travel abroad.
Focus this month: Plan home repairs or a property step with care, and keep family discussions short and kind.
Best dates: December 5 and 6, 15 to 19, 26 and 27. Ashtam Chandra: December 10 and 11.
Gemini (Mithuna)
Your own effort brings results this month. Mars does well in your 3rd house, and with Jupiter beside it your writing, sales and short trips gain weight. Venus sits in its own sign in your 5th all month, which brings warmth to romance, creative work and time with children.
Once Ketu enters your 2nd house on December 5, speak with care and keep the budget simple. Rahu in your 8th suits research and clearing old loans. Until December 16 the Sun sits in your 6th, and you get the better of competitors. Mercury, your sign lord, joins it there and turns combust on December 7.
From December 16 the Sun enters your 7th, where Jupiter and Saturn both aspect it. Talks about marriage or a business partnership can turn serious, and they bring real responsibility with them. Saturn in your 10th keeps the workload heavy, so plan rest into your week.
Focus this month: Push your own projects forward, and read every document twice while Mercury is combust.
Best dates: December 1 and 2, 7 to 9, 17 to 21, 28 and 29. Ashtam Chandra: December 12 to 14.
Cancer (Karka)
December asks you to slow down and choose with care.
Ketu enters your sign on December 5, and Rahu enters your 7th house. Questions about who you are and what you want from partners come up together. Ketu stays at the gandanta point of Ashlesha all month, which can make moods and plans change quickly.
Jupiter and Mars sit in your 2nd house of family money and speech. Jupiter supports income, and Mars can make words sharp, so keep family money talks short. Venus in its own sign in your 4th brings comfort at home and suits buying something for the house. Until December 16 the Sun and Mercury sit in your 5th, so children's studies and creative plans need attention.
From December 16 the Sun moves into your 6th, and you get the better of rivals and pending tasks. It is a good time to finish health check-ups you have put off. Saturn in your 9th turns direct on December 11, and plans with teachers or elders start to move.
Focus this month: Keep a fixed daily routine, put agreements in writing and give big decisions a few extra days.
Best dates: December 3 and 4, 10 and 11, 20 to 23, 30 and 31. Ashtam Chandra: December 15 and 16.
Leo (Simha)
Confidence returns this month with a clearer aim. Jupiter and Mars sit in your sign all month, and Ketu leaves it on December 5, easing November's restlessness. Jupiter in the 1st brings good judgement, and Mars brings energy, so drive with care and keep your temper.
Ketu moves into your 12th house, which suits retreat, pilgrimage and quiet spiritual practice. Rahu enters your 6th, a supportive house for the nodes, and you can beat competitors and clear debts. Venus sits in its own sign in your 3rd, so writing, art, short trips and talks with siblings go well. Until December 16 the Sun, your sign lord, sits in your 4th with Mercury, and home matters come first.
After December 16 the Sun moves into your 5th, where Jupiter aspects it, and children, study and creative work take the lead. Saturn in your 8th keeps Ashtama Shani running, so keep loans and insurance in order and avoid risky ventures. A routine health check is a sensible step this month.
Focus this month: Choose one clear goal for the new year, and work on it a little every day.
Best dates: December 5 and 6, 12 to 14, 22 to 25. Ashtam Chandra: December 17 to 19.
Virgo (Kanya)
Spending and rest need planning this month. Jupiter and Mars sit in your 12th house, so expenses on travel, family or spiritual work rise. Mars there can also disturb sleep. Spiritual practice and work with foreign clients move forward.
Ketu enters your 11th house on December 5, and gains come when you work for a larger goal without a personal stake. Rahu in your 5th asks you to avoid speculation and supports creative study. Venus sits in its own sign in your 2nd all month, which helps family income and kind speech. Until December 16 the Sun and Mercury, your sign lord, sit in your 3rd, so effort, writing and short trips pay off.
After December 16 the Sun moves into your 4th, where Jupiter and Saturn both aspect it. Home, property and your mother's needs come into focus. Saturn in your 7th turns direct on December 11 and aspects your sign, so a partner may test your patience.
Focus this month: Set a spending limit for December, and give yourself a regular bedtime.
Best dates: December 7 to 9, 15 and 16, 24 to 27. Ashtam Chandra: December 20 and 21.
Libra (Tula)
Gains and friendships carry your month. Jupiter and Mars sit in your 11th house, and both do well there by classical rules, so income and help from elder siblings grow. Venus, your sign lord, sits in its own sign in your 1st house all month. It is the strongest personal placement of December, and it brings charm, comfort and good company.
Ketu enters your 10th house of karma and duty on December 5, and Rahu enters your 4th. Work that carries meaning brings the most satisfaction, and property papers and peace of mind at home need attention. Until December 16 the Sun and Mercury sit in your 2nd, where Mars aspects them, so keep family money talks calm.
From December 16 the Sun enters your 3rd and trades signs with Jupiter in your 11th, so effort turns into gains. Saturn, which rules your 4th and 5th houses, turns direct in your 6th on December 11 and keeps rivals in check.
Focus this month: Reconnect with friends and groups, and ask clearly for the help you need.
Best dates: December 1 and 2, 10 and 11, 17 to 19, 26 to 29. Ashtam Chandra: December 22 and 23.
Scorpio (Vrishchika)
Career and public role take the lead. Mars, your sign lord, sits in your 10th house with Jupiter and aspects your sign from there. Until December 16 the Sun sits in your sign and trades places with Mars, linking the lords of your 1st and 10th houses. Your work gets noticed by seniors.
The new Moon of December 8 falls in your sign and suits a fresh start. Mercury sits in your sign from December 2 and turns combust on December 7, so check messages and figures before you send them. Rahu enters your 3rd house on December 5, one of its best houses, and your skills and media work grow. Ketu in your 9th turns you toward dharma, teachers and study.
Venus sits in its own sign in your 12th, which brings comfort, restful sleep and pleasure in private life. It also raises spending on luxuries, so keep a budget. After December 16 the Sun moves into your 2nd, where Jupiter aspects it, and family savings grow. Saturn in your 5th asks for patience with children's studies.
Focus this month: Take on visible work at the office, and answer seniors calmly even when you disagree.
Best dates: December 1 to 4, 12 to 14, 20 and 21, 28 to 31. Ashtam Chandra: December 24 and 25.
Sagittarius (Dhanu)
Faith, study and long travel come back for a second look this month. Jupiter, your sign lord, sits in your 9th house with Mars and turns retrograde on December 13. Mars in the 9th can stir arguments with your father, teachers or elders, so keep the tone respectful.
From December 5, Ketu enters your 8th house, which suits research and insurance papers. Rahu enters your 2nd, so watch savings and speech. Until December 16 the Sun and Mercury sit in your 12th, and the first half suits rest, planning and spiritual practice. Venus sits in its own sign in your 11th all month and brings gains through friends.
The Sun enters your sign on December 16 and trades signs with Jupiter, linking the lords of your 1st and 9th houses. Saturn also aspects your sign from your 4th house, where it keeps the Dhaiya running. Responsibility and recognition rise together. Keep your energy steady with enough sleep in the last 2 weeks.
Focus this month: Plan long trips well ahead, and give a teacher or elder your time on Thursdays.
Best dates: December 3 to 6, 15 and 16, 22 and 23, 30 and 31. Ashtam Chandra: December 26 and 27.
Capricorn (Makara)
A new direction starts to form this month. Rahu enters your sign on December 5, and Ketu enters your 7th house, so partners need you to listen first while plans take shape. Saturn, your sign lord, sits in your 3rd house, a good house for it. It turns direct on December 11, and your efforts gain pace.
Jupiter and Mars sit in your 8th house all month, so review taxes, insurance and joint money and service machines on time. Ketu sits with them until December 5, which makes the first days the most sensitive. Venus rules your 5th and 10th houses. From its own sign in your 10th, it helps creative work and relations at the office.
Income and help from friends grow while the Sun and Mercury sit in your 11th until December 16. The Sun moves into your 12th on December 16, where Jupiter and Saturn both aspect it, so spending on travel or family duties rises. Rest well in the last 2 weeks, and keep some time for prayer or quiet.
Focus this month: Drive carefully, and keep insurance, tax and loan papers in order.
Best dates: December 5 to 9, 17 to 19, 24 and 25. Ashtam Chandra: December 1 and 2, 28 and 29.
Aquarius (Kumbha)
Partnerships carry your month. Jupiter and Mars sit in your 7th house and both aspect your sign. Speak plainly with a spouse or business partner.
Rahu leaves your sign on December 5 and enters your 12th house, which suits foreign plans and rest, and expenses need a budget. Ketu enters your 6th house, where it does well, and supports discipline and clearing old debts. Venus rules your 4th and 9th houses, and from its own sign in your 9th it brings luck through teachers and travel.
Your career gets a lift while the Sun and Mercury sit in your 10th until December 16. The Sun then moves into your 11th, where Jupiter and Saturn aspect it, so income and friendships grow along with some extra duties. Saturn, your sign lord, sits in your 2nd in the last phase of Sade Sati. It turns direct on December 11, and family money matters start to settle.
Focus this month: Settle money and roles with a partner before you commit, and keep a budget for travel.
Best dates: December 7 to 11, 20 and 21, 26 and 27. Ashtam Chandra: December 3 and 4, 30 and 31.
Pisces (Meena)
Daily work, health and old debts take the lead. Jupiter, your sign lord, sits in your 6th house with Mars, which helps you beat rivals and pass competitive exams. From December 5, Rahu enters your 11th house of gains and networks, one of its best placements. Ketu enters your 5th, so creative work, mantra and study deepen.
In the first half, the Sun and Mercury sit in your 9th, so teachers, faith and long-distance plans need attention. Venus sits in its own sign in your 8th, which helps joint money, a spouse's income and research. Saturn sits in your sign in the peak phase of Sade Sati and turns direct on December 11, and pending work starts to move.
From December 16 the Sun enters your 10th, where Jupiter and Saturn both aspect it, and your career gets weight and visibility. Mars aspects your sign from Leo, so pace your workouts and watch for minor injuries.
Focus this month: Clear one pending loan or work backlog before the month ends.
Best dates: December 1 and 2, 10 to 14, 22 and 23, 28 and 29. Ashtam Chandra: December 5 and 6.
Remedies and Sacred Dates
Remedies work on the mind first, and a calm mind handles a month of change better. 3 practices suit this December, along with the festival days in the table below.
Pray to Ganesha and Durga as the nodes shift. Ketu enters Cancer on December 5. Ganesha worship suits Ketu, and Durga Saptashati or the Durga Chalisa suits Rahu, especially on Saturdays.
Honour a teacher on Thursdays. Jupiter turns retrograde on December 13. Chant Om Brihaspataye Namah 108 times, and give time or help to an elder.
Offer water to the Sun at sunrise. The Sun trades signs with Jupiter from December 16. A daily arghya and the Aditya Hridayam steady confidence through Kharmas.
For a reading against your own chart and running dasha, book a consultation. For quick questions on these transits, chat with our Vedic AI astrologer.
Festival dates follow the Indian calendar, with Nepal noted where it differs.
| Date | Festival |
|---|---|
| December 4 | Utpanna Ekadashi |
| December 8 | Margashirsha Amavasya |
| December 14 | Vivah Panchami |
| December 16 | Dhanu Sankranti, Kharmas begins |
| December 20 | Mokshada Ekadashi and Gita Jayanti |
| December 23 | Margashirsha Purnima and Datta Jayanti |
| December 24 | Yomari Punhi in Nepal |
| December 26 | Sankashti Chaturthi |
December 2026 Horoscope: Frequently Asked Questions
When does Kharmas start and end in December 2026?
Kharmas begins on December 16, 2026, Dhanu Sankranti, when the Sun enters Sagittarius. The Sun moves into Capricorn on January 14, 2027, and Makar Sankranti is observed on January 15, which closes Kharmas. Weddings, house-warmings and mundan are usually avoided in this span. Office work, business, study and daily worship go on as usual.
Is December 2026 good for weddings?
The first half of the month is the better time, since Kharmas begins on December 16. Venus, the planet of marriage, is strong in its own sign all month. Each family's muhurta still decides the day.
Which signs benefit most in December 2026?
Libra and Pisces get the most support.
Libra has Jupiter and Mars in its 11th house of gains and Venus strong in its own sign. Pisces has Jupiter and Mars in its 6th and Rahu in its 11th, with Sade Sati at its peak. Gemini and Scorpio also do well.
Capricorn needs the most care, with Jupiter and Mars in its 8th. Virgo has them in its 12th, and Cancer has Ketu entering its own sign.
Summary
Rahu and Ketu enter Capricorn and Cancer on December 5. Saturn turns direct on December 11, and Jupiter turns retrograde on December 13. Hold ceremonies before Kharmas begins on December 16. After that date, the Sun and Jupiter exchange supports study, teaching and charity, and Venus stays strong in Libra all month.
