Cancer Monthly Horoscope – October 2026

Cancer in October 2026: Overview

Confidence and energy are strong, but Mars alongside calls for control over haste and anger.

Astrological basis: Exalted Jupiter and debilitated Mars in the ascendant, Rahu in the 8th, Saturn retrograde in the 9th; from October 17 the Sun and Mercury-Venus are in the 4th house.

Key Planetary Dates

Oct 17: Sun enters Libra (4th house). Oct 24: Mercury retrograde. Oct 31: Jupiter enters Leo (2nd house).

Career & Business

Retrograde Saturn in the 9th may delay matters linked to fortune and mentors. Stay patient.

Love & Relationships

Planets in the 4th house bring home, mother and property or vehicle decisions into focus. With Mercury retrograde, postpone registrations or large purchases.

Health & Finance

Rahu in the 8th can bring sudden expenses or health check-ups.

Major Festivals in October

Sarva Pitru Amavasya on October 10, Sharad Navratri from October 11, Durga Ashtami on October 18, Dussehra on October 20, Kojagari Purnima on October 25 and Karva Chauth on October 29.

Lucky Color & Remedy

Lucky color: White

Remedy: Offer water to the Shivling on Monday and chant "Om Namah Shivaya".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What stands out for Cancer in October? Exalted Jupiter and debilitated Mars in the ascendant give energy along with a tendency to rush.

Is it fine to buy property? Mercury is retrograde after October 24, so postpone registrations or big purchases.

How This Horoscope Is Prepared (Methodology)

This reading follows Vedic (sidereal) astrology using the Nirayana/Lahiri ayanamsha. The Moon sign is treated as the first house, and the transits of Saturn, Rahu-Ketu, Jupiter, Mars, the Sun, Mercury and Venus, along with their aspects, are analysed using whole-sign houses. Sign changes and retrograde dates are taken at sign level.

Conclusion

This horoscope is based on traditional Vedic astrology interpretation and should not be taken as scientific fact. For a personalised reading, a birth chart (kundli) analysis is recommended.

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About the Author — Astro Parduman: Pandit Parduman Suri is an expert in Vedic astrology, Vastu Shastra, numerology and palmistry. He has been honoured with the Jyotish Bhushan Award (2017, Governor of Uttarakhand), the India Nostradamus Award (2022, Governor of Haryana), and the Indo-America Icon Award (2021, International Astrology Federation), among other recognitions. This monthly horoscope is prepared by his team using planetary transit calculations. For personal consultations: +91 7876999199