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Jupiter's nakshatra transit adds depth to the annual sign change. Since Jupiter spends about 13 months in a sign, it passes through 3-4 nakshatras during that period. Each nakshatra paints Jupiter's blessings with a different brush — Jupiter in Pushya (its exaltation nakshatra) is considered supremely auspicious, while Jupiter in Ardra brings a more challenging, transformative energy. Tracking Jupiter's nakshatra helps time Puja, Yagya, and spiritual initiations.
Nakshatra Transit Calendar 2026
4 changesPunarvasu (पुनर्वसु)
Current↩ Retroin Gemini · Lord: Jupiter · Deity: Aditi
5 Dec 2025, 5:25 PM → 18 Jun 2026, 9:01 PM
💡 Includes retrograde period within this nakshatra
Pushya (पुष्य)
in Cancer · Lord: Saturn · Deity: Brihaspati
18 Jun 2026, 9:01 PM → 19 Aug 2026, 3:12 AM
Ashlesha (आश्लेषा)
in Cancer · Lord: Mercury · Deity: Nagas
19 Aug 2026, 3:12 AM → 31 Oct 2026, 12:02 PM
Magha (मघा)
↩ Retroin Leo · Lord: Ketu · Deity: Pitris
31 Oct 2026, 12:02 PM → 25 Jan 2027, 1:31 AM
💡 Includes retrograde period within this nakshatra
11 Nov 2025 → 11 Mar 2026
in Cancer · 90.9° → 80.9°
13 Dec 2026 → 13 Apr 2027
in Leo · 122.8° → 112.8°
What is Nakshatra Transit?
Nakshatras are 13°20' segments — finer than signs. Each has its own lord and deity. Essential for muhurat timing.
