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Mercury's pada transit maps the planet of intellect onto the Navamsha grid at 3°20' precision. Each pada shift reflects micro-changes in how you process information, communicate, and make decisions. This granular view is particularly useful for Prasna (horary) astrologers, who use the exact pada position to answer specific questions, and for fine-tuning business launch muhurats where Mercury's strength is paramount.

Pada Transit Calendar 2026

136 changes

Mula Pada 2

Navamsha: Taurus · in Sagittarius

31 Dec 2025, 12:13 PM → 2 Jan 2026, 4:35 PM

2.2d

Mula Pada 3

Navamsha: Gemini · in Sagittarius

2 Jan 2026, 4:35 PM → 4 Jan 2026, 8:31 PM

2.2d

Mula Pada 4

Navamsha: Cancer · in Sagittarius

4 Jan 2026, 8:31 PM → 7 Jan 2026, 12:01 AM

2.1d

Purva Ashadha Pada 1

Navamsha: Leo · in Sagittarius

7 Jan 2026, 12:01 AM → 9 Jan 2026, 3:04 AM

2.1d

Purva Ashadha Pada 2

Navamsha: Virgo · in Sagittarius

9 Jan 2026, 3:04 AM → 11 Jan 2026, 5:38 AM

2.1d

Purva Ashadha Pada 3

Navamsha: Libra · in Sagittarius

11 Jan 2026, 5:38 AM → 13 Jan 2026, 7:44 AM

2.1d

Purva Ashadha Pada 4

Navamsha: Scorpio · in Sagittarius

13 Jan 2026, 7:44 AM → 15 Jan 2026, 9:19 AM

2.1d

Uttara Ashadha Pada 1

Navamsha: Sagittarius · in Sagittarius

15 Jan 2026, 9:19 AM → 17 Jan 2026, 10:24 AM

Uttara Ashadha Pada 2

Navamsha: Capricorn · in Capricorn

17 Jan 2026, 10:24 AM → 19 Jan 2026, 10:56 AM

Uttara Ashadha Pada 3

Navamsha: Aquarius · in Capricorn

19 Jan 2026, 10:56 AM → 21 Jan 2026, 10:56 AM

Uttara Ashadha Pada 4

Navamsha: Pisces · in Capricorn

21 Jan 2026, 10:56 AM → 23 Jan 2026, 10:24 AM

Shravana Pada 1

Navamsha: Aries · in Capricorn

23 Jan 2026, 10:24 AM → 25 Jan 2026, 9:21 AM

Shravana Pada 2

Navamsha: Taurus · in Capricorn

25 Jan 2026, 9:21 AM → 27 Jan 2026, 7:48 AM

1.9d

Shravana Pada 3

Navamsha: Gemini · in Capricorn

27 Jan 2026, 7:48 AM → 29 Jan 2026, 5:48 AM

1.9d

Shravana Pada 4

Navamsha: Cancer · in Capricorn

29 Jan 2026, 5:48 AM → 31 Jan 2026, 3:24 AM

1.9d

Dhanishta Pada 1

Navamsha: Leo · in Capricorn

31 Jan 2026, 3:24 AM → 2 Feb 2026, 12:43 AM

1.9d

Dhanishta Pada 2

Navamsha: Virgo · in Capricorn

2 Feb 2026, 12:43 AM → 3 Feb 2026, 9:52 PM

1.9d

Dhanishta Pada 3

Navamsha: Libra · in Aquarius

3 Feb 2026, 9:52 PM → 5 Feb 2026, 7:01 PM

1.9d

Dhanishta Pada 4

Navamsha: Scorpio · in Aquarius

5 Feb 2026, 7:01 PM → 7 Feb 2026, 4:29 PM

1.9d

Shatabhisha Pada 1

Navamsha: Sagittarius · in Aquarius

7 Feb 2026, 4:29 PM → 9 Feb 2026, 2:38 PM

1.9d

Shatabhisha Pada 2

Navamsha: Capricorn · in Aquarius

9 Feb 2026, 2:38 PM → 11 Feb 2026, 2:04 PM

Shatabhisha Pada 3

Navamsha: Aquarius · in Aquarius

11 Feb 2026, 2:04 PM → 13 Feb 2026, 3:46 PM

2.1d

Shatabhisha Pada 4

Navamsha: Pisces · in Aquarius

13 Feb 2026, 3:46 PM → 15 Feb 2026, 9:33 PM

2.2d

Purva Bhadrapada Pada 1

Navamsha: Aries · in Aquarius

15 Feb 2026, 9:33 PM → 18 Feb 2026, 11:23 AM

2.6d

Purva Bhadrapada Pada 2

Navamsha: Taurus · in Aquarius

18 Feb 2026, 11:23 AM → 21 Feb 2026, 11:09 PM

3.5d

Purva Bhadrapada Pada 3

Current↩ Retro

Navamsha: Gemini · in Aquarius

21 Feb 2026, 11:09 PM → 3 Mar 2026, 3:44 AM

💡 Retrograde re-entry into earlier pada

9.2d

Purva Bhadrapada Pada 2

↩ Retro

Navamsha: Taurus · in Aquarius

3 Mar 2026, 3:44 AM → 7 Mar 2026, 12:12 AM

💡 Retrograde re-entry into earlier pada

3.9d

Purva Bhadrapada Pada 1

↩ Retro

Navamsha: Aries · in Aquarius

7 Mar 2026, 12:12 AM → 10 Mar 2026, 7:55 AM

💡 Retrograde re-entry into earlier pada

3.3d

Shatabhisha Pada 4

↩ Retro

Navamsha: Pisces · in Aquarius

10 Mar 2026, 7:55 AM → 14 Mar 2026, 5:25 AM

💡 Retrograde re-entry into earlier pada

3.9d

Shatabhisha Pada 3

↩ Retro

Navamsha: Aquarius · in Aquarius

14 Mar 2026, 5:25 AM → 28 Mar 2026, 9:42 AM

💡 Retrograde re-entry into earlier pada

14.2d

Shatabhisha Pada 4

Navamsha: Pisces · in Aquarius

28 Mar 2026, 9:42 AM → 1 Apr 2026, 8:12 PM

4.4d

Purva Bhadrapada Pada 1

Navamsha: Aries · in Aquarius

1 Apr 2026, 8:12 PM → 5 Apr 2026, 7:15 AM

3.5d

Purva Bhadrapada Pada 2

Navamsha: Taurus · in Aquarius

5 Apr 2026, 7:15 AM → 8 Apr 2026, 7:33 AM

Purva Bhadrapada Pada 3

Navamsha: Gemini · in Aquarius

8 Apr 2026, 7:33 AM → 11 Apr 2026, 1:16 AM

2.7d

Purva Bhadrapada Pada 4

Navamsha: Cancer · in Pisces

11 Apr 2026, 1:16 AM → 13 Apr 2026, 2:22 PM

2.5d

Uttara Bhadrapada Pada 1

Navamsha: Leo · in Pisces

13 Apr 2026, 2:22 PM → 15 Apr 2026, 11:59 PM

2.4d

Uttara Bhadrapada Pada 2

Navamsha: Virgo · in Pisces

15 Apr 2026, 11:59 PM → 18 Apr 2026, 6:46 AM

2.3d

Uttara Bhadrapada Pada 3

Navamsha: Libra · in Pisces

18 Apr 2026, 6:46 AM → 20 Apr 2026, 11:13 AM

2.2d

Uttara Bhadrapada Pada 4

Navamsha: Scorpio · in Pisces

20 Apr 2026, 11:13 AM → 22 Apr 2026, 1:37 PM

2.1d

Revati Pada 1

Navamsha: Sagittarius · in Pisces

22 Apr 2026, 1:37 PM → 24 Apr 2026, 2:14 PM

Revati Pada 2

Navamsha: Capricorn · in Pisces

24 Apr 2026, 2:14 PM → 26 Apr 2026, 1:13 PM

Revati Pada 3

Navamsha: Aquarius · in Pisces

26 Apr 2026, 1:13 PM → 28 Apr 2026, 10:43 AM

1.9d

Revati Pada 4

Navamsha: Pisces · in Pisces

28 Apr 2026, 10:43 AM → 30 Apr 2026, 6:52 AM

1.8d

Ashwini Pada 1

Navamsha: Aries · in Aries

30 Apr 2026, 6:52 AM → 2 May 2026, 1:46 AM

1.8d

Ashwini Pada 2

Navamsha: Taurus · in Aries

2 May 2026, 1:46 AM → 3 May 2026, 7:31 PM

1.7d

Ashwini Pada 3

Navamsha: Gemini · in Aries

3 May 2026, 7:31 PM → 5 May 2026, 12:13 PM

1.7d

Ashwini Pada 4

Navamsha: Cancer · in Aries

5 May 2026, 12:13 PM → 7 May 2026, 3:59 AM

1.7d

Bharani Pada 1

Navamsha: Leo · in Aries

7 May 2026, 3:59 AM → 8 May 2026, 6:53 PM

1.6d

Bharani Pada 2

Navamsha: Virgo · in Aries

8 May 2026, 6:53 PM → 10 May 2026, 9:04 AM

1.6d

Bharani Pada 3

Navamsha: Libra · in Aries

10 May 2026, 9:04 AM → 11 May 2026, 10:39 PM

1.6d

Bharani Pada 4

Navamsha: Scorpio · in Aries

11 May 2026, 10:39 PM → 13 May 2026, 11:45 AM

1.5d

Krittika Pada 1

Navamsha: Sagittarius · in Aries

13 May 2026, 11:45 AM → 15 May 2026, 12:32 AM

1.5d

Krittika Pada 2

Navamsha: Capricorn · in Taurus

15 May 2026, 12:32 AM → 16 May 2026, 1:08 PM

1.5d

Krittika Pada 3

Navamsha: Aquarius · in Taurus

16 May 2026, 1:08 PM → 18 May 2026, 1:46 AM

1.5d

Krittika Pada 4

Navamsha: Pisces · in Taurus

18 May 2026, 1:46 AM → 19 May 2026, 2:34 PM

1.5d

Rohini Pada 1

Navamsha: Aries · in Taurus

19 May 2026, 2:34 PM → 21 May 2026, 3:46 AM

1.5d

Rohini Pada 2

Navamsha: Taurus · in Taurus

21 May 2026, 3:46 AM → 22 May 2026, 5:33 PM

1.6d

Rohini Pada 3

Navamsha: Gemini · in Taurus

22 May 2026, 5:33 PM → 24 May 2026, 8:09 AM

1.6d

Rohini Pada 4

Navamsha: Cancer · in Taurus

24 May 2026, 8:09 AM → 25 May 2026, 11:47 PM

1.7d

Mrigashira Pada 1

Navamsha: Leo · in Taurus

25 May 2026, 11:47 PM → 27 May 2026, 4:42 PM

1.7d

Mrigashira Pada 2

Navamsha: Virgo · in Taurus

27 May 2026, 4:42 PM → 29 May 2026, 11:11 AM

1.8d

Mrigashira Pada 3

Navamsha: Libra · in Gemini

29 May 2026, 11:11 AM → 31 May 2026, 7:34 AM

1.8d

Mrigashira Pada 4

Navamsha: Scorpio · in Gemini

31 May 2026, 7:34 AM → 2 Jun 2026, 6:11 AM

1.9d

Ardra Pada 1

Navamsha: Sagittarius · in Gemini

2 Jun 2026, 6:11 AM → 4 Jun 2026, 7:30 AM

2.1d

Ardra Pada 2

Navamsha: Capricorn · in Gemini

4 Jun 2026, 7:30 AM → 6 Jun 2026, 12:09 PM

2.2d

Ardra Pada 3

Navamsha: Aquarius · in Gemini

6 Jun 2026, 12:09 PM → 8 Jun 2026, 9:00 PM

2.4d

Ardra Pada 4

Navamsha: Pisces · in Gemini

8 Jun 2026, 9:00 PM → 11 Jun 2026, 11:25 AM

2.6d

Punarvasu Pada 1

Navamsha: Aries · in Gemini

11 Jun 2026, 11:25 AM → 14 Jun 2026, 9:52 AM

2.9d

Punarvasu Pada 2

Navamsha: Taurus · in Gemini

14 Jun 2026, 9:52 AM → 17 Jun 2026, 9:33 PM

3.5d

Punarvasu Pada 3

Navamsha: Gemini · in Gemini

17 Jun 2026, 9:33 PM → 22 Jun 2026, 3:30 PM

4.7d

Punarvasu Pada 4

↩ Retro

Navamsha: Cancer · in Cancer

22 Jun 2026, 3:30 PM → 7 Jul 2026, 10:46 AM

💡 Retrograde re-entry into earlier pada

14.8d

Punarvasu Pada 3

↩ Retro

Navamsha: Gemini · in Gemini

7 Jul 2026, 10:46 AM → 12 Jul 2026, 11:41 PM

💡 Retrograde re-entry into earlier pada

5.5d

Punarvasu Pada 2

↩ Retro

Navamsha: Taurus · in Gemini

12 Jul 2026, 11:41 PM → 18 Jul 2026, 7:46 PM

💡 Retrograde re-entry into earlier pada

5.8d

Punarvasu Pada 1

↩ Retro

Navamsha: Aries · in Gemini

18 Jul 2026, 7:46 PM → 29 Jul 2026, 5:28 AM

💡 Retrograde re-entry into earlier pada

10.4d

Punarvasu Pada 2

Navamsha: Taurus · in Gemini

29 Jul 2026, 5:28 AM → 2 Aug 2026, 7:06 PM

4.6d

Punarvasu Pada 3

Navamsha: Gemini · in Gemini

2 Aug 2026, 7:06 PM → 5 Aug 2026, 7:54 PM

Punarvasu Pada 4

Navamsha: Cancer · in Cancer

5 Aug 2026, 7:54 PM → 8 Aug 2026, 7:20 AM

2.5d

Pushya Pada 1

Navamsha: Leo · in Cancer

8 Aug 2026, 7:20 AM → 10 Aug 2026, 11:29 AM

2.2d

Pushya Pada 2

Navamsha: Virgo · in Cancer

10 Aug 2026, 11:29 AM → 12 Aug 2026, 11:06 AM

Pushya Pada 3

Navamsha: Libra · in Cancer

12 Aug 2026, 11:06 AM → 14 Aug 2026, 7:42 AM

1.9d

Pushya Pada 4

Navamsha: Scorpio · in Cancer

14 Aug 2026, 7:42 AM → 16 Aug 2026, 2:17 AM

1.8d

Ashlesha Pada 1

Navamsha: Sagittarius · in Cancer

16 Aug 2026, 2:17 AM → 17 Aug 2026, 7:30 PM

1.7d

Ashlesha Pada 2

Navamsha: Capricorn · in Cancer

17 Aug 2026, 7:30 PM → 19 Aug 2026, 11:53 AM

1.7d

Ashlesha Pada 3

Navamsha: Aquarius · in Cancer

19 Aug 2026, 11:53 AM → 21 Aug 2026, 3:47 AM

1.7d

Ashlesha Pada 4

Navamsha: Pisces · in Cancer

21 Aug 2026, 3:47 AM → 22 Aug 2026, 7:31 PM

1.7d

Magha Pada 1

Navamsha: Aries · in Leo

22 Aug 2026, 7:31 PM → 24 Aug 2026, 11:20 AM

1.7d

Magha Pada 2

Navamsha: Taurus · in Leo

24 Aug 2026, 11:20 AM → 26 Aug 2026, 3:24 AM

1.7d

Magha Pada 3

Navamsha: Gemini · in Leo

26 Aug 2026, 3:24 AM → 27 Aug 2026, 7:54 PM

1.7d

Magha Pada 4

Navamsha: Cancer · in Leo

27 Aug 2026, 7:54 PM → 29 Aug 2026, 12:56 PM

1.7d

Purva Phalguni Pada 1

Navamsha: Leo · in Leo

29 Aug 2026, 12:56 PM → 31 Aug 2026, 6:38 AM

1.7d

Purva Phalguni Pada 2

Navamsha: Virgo · in Leo

31 Aug 2026, 6:38 AM → 2 Sep 2026, 1:05 AM

1.8d

Purva Phalguni Pada 3

Navamsha: Libra · in Leo

2 Sep 2026, 1:05 AM → 3 Sep 2026, 8:20 PM

1.8d

Purva Phalguni Pada 4

Navamsha: Scorpio · in Leo

3 Sep 2026, 8:20 PM → 5 Sep 2026, 4:29 PM

1.8d

Uttara Phalguni Pada 1

Navamsha: Sagittarius · in Leo

5 Sep 2026, 4:29 PM → 7 Sep 2026, 1:32 PM

1.9d

Uttara Phalguni Pada 2

Navamsha: Capricorn · in Virgo

7 Sep 2026, 1:32 PM → 9 Sep 2026, 11:35 AM

1.9d

Uttara Phalguni Pada 3

Navamsha: Aquarius · in Virgo

9 Sep 2026, 11:35 AM → 11 Sep 2026, 10:38 AM

Uttara Phalguni Pada 4

Navamsha: Pisces · in Virgo

11 Sep 2026, 10:38 AM → 13 Sep 2026, 10:44 AM

Hasta Pada 1

Navamsha: Aries · in Virgo

13 Sep 2026, 10:44 AM → 15 Sep 2026, 11:57 AM

2.1d

Hasta Pada 2

Navamsha: Taurus · in Virgo

15 Sep 2026, 11:57 AM → 17 Sep 2026, 2:18 PM

2.1d

100

Hasta Pada 3

Navamsha: Gemini · in Virgo

17 Sep 2026, 2:18 PM → 19 Sep 2026, 5:52 PM

2.1d

101

Hasta Pada 4

Navamsha: Cancer · in Virgo

19 Sep 2026, 5:52 PM → 21 Sep 2026, 10:42 PM

2.2d

102

Chitra Pada 1

Navamsha: Leo · in Virgo

21 Sep 2026, 10:42 PM → 24 Sep 2026, 4:55 AM

2.3d

103

Chitra Pada 2

Navamsha: Virgo · in Virgo

24 Sep 2026, 4:55 AM → 26 Sep 2026, 12:38 PM

2.3d

104

Chitra Pada 3

Navamsha: Libra · in Libra

26 Sep 2026, 12:38 PM → 28 Sep 2026, 10:04 PM

2.4d

105

Chitra Pada 4

Navamsha: Scorpio · in Libra

28 Sep 2026, 10:04 PM → 1 Oct 2026, 9:29 AM

2.5d

106

Swati Pada 1

Navamsha: Sagittarius · in Libra

1 Oct 2026, 9:29 AM → 3 Oct 2026, 11:22 PM

2.6d

107

Swati Pada 2

Navamsha: Capricorn · in Libra

3 Oct 2026, 11:22 PM → 6 Oct 2026, 4:25 PM

2.7d

108

Swati Pada 3

Navamsha: Aquarius · in Libra

6 Oct 2026, 4:25 PM → 9 Oct 2026, 1:58 PM

2.9d

109

Swati Pada 4

Navamsha: Pisces · in Libra

9 Oct 2026, 1:58 PM → 12 Oct 2026, 6:42 PM

3.2d

110

Vishakha Pada 1

Navamsha: Aries · in Libra

12 Oct 2026, 6:42 PM → 16 Oct 2026, 1:51 PM

3.8d

111

Vishakha Pada 2

Navamsha: Taurus · in Libra

16 Oct 2026, 1:51 PM → 23 Oct 2026, 10:13 AM

6.8d

112

Vishakha Pada 3

↩ Retro

Navamsha: Gemini · in Libra

23 Oct 2026, 10:13 AM → 25 Oct 2026, 2:32 PM

💡 Retrograde re-entry into earlier pada

2.2d

113

Vishakha Pada 2

↩ Retro

Navamsha: Taurus · in Libra

25 Oct 2026, 2:32 PM → 31 Oct 2026, 8:53 AM

💡 Retrograde re-entry into earlier pada

5.8d

114

Vishakha Pada 1

↩ Retro

Navamsha: Aries · in Libra

31 Oct 2026, 8:53 AM → 3 Nov 2026, 5:59 AM

💡 Retrograde re-entry into earlier pada

2.9d

115

Swati Pada 4

↩ Retro

Navamsha: Pisces · in Libra

3 Nov 2026, 5:59 AM → 5 Nov 2026, 7:38 PM

💡 Retrograde re-entry into earlier pada

2.6d

116

Swati Pada 3

↩ Retro

Navamsha: Aquarius · in Libra

5 Nov 2026, 7:38 PM → 8 Nov 2026, 5:43 PM

💡 Retrograde re-entry into earlier pada

2.9d

117

Swati Pada 2

↩ Retro

Navamsha: Capricorn · in Libra

8 Nov 2026, 5:43 PM → 19 Nov 2026, 11:15 AM

💡 Retrograde re-entry into earlier pada

10.7d

118

Swati Pada 3

Navamsha: Aquarius · in Libra

19 Nov 2026, 11:15 AM → 22 Nov 2026, 7:43 PM

3.4d

119

Swati Pada 4

Navamsha: Pisces · in Libra

22 Nov 2026, 7:43 PM → 25 Nov 2026, 1:41 PM

2.7d

120

Vishakha Pada 1

Navamsha: Aries · in Libra

25 Nov 2026, 1:41 PM → 28 Nov 2026, 1:40 AM

2.5d

121

Vishakha Pada 2

Navamsha: Taurus · in Libra

28 Nov 2026, 1:40 AM → 30 Nov 2026, 10:29 AM

2.4d

122

Vishakha Pada 3

Navamsha: Gemini · in Libra

30 Nov 2026, 10:29 AM → 2 Dec 2026, 5:27 PM

2.3d

123

Vishakha Pada 4

Navamsha: Cancer · in Scorpio

2 Dec 2026, 5:27 PM → 4 Dec 2026, 11:16 PM

2.2d

124

Anuradha Pada 1

Navamsha: Leo · in Scorpio

4 Dec 2026, 11:16 PM → 7 Dec 2026, 4:22 AM

2.2d

125

Anuradha Pada 2

Navamsha: Virgo · in Scorpio

7 Dec 2026, 4:22 AM → 9 Dec 2026, 8:58 AM

2.2d

126

Anuradha Pada 3

Navamsha: Libra · in Scorpio

9 Dec 2026, 8:58 AM → 11 Dec 2026, 1:15 PM

2.2d

127

Anuradha Pada 4

Navamsha: Scorpio · in Scorpio

11 Dec 2026, 1:15 PM → 13 Dec 2026, 5:18 PM

2.2d

128

Jyeshtha Pada 1

Navamsha: Sagittarius · in Scorpio

13 Dec 2026, 5:18 PM → 15 Dec 2026, 9:09 PM

2.2d

129

Jyeshtha Pada 2

Navamsha: Capricorn · in Scorpio

15 Dec 2026, 9:09 PM → 18 Dec 2026, 12:50 AM

2.2d

130

Jyeshtha Pada 3

Navamsha: Aquarius · in Scorpio

18 Dec 2026, 12:50 AM → 20 Dec 2026, 4:20 AM

2.1d

131

Jyeshtha Pada 4

Navamsha: Pisces · in Scorpio

20 Dec 2026, 4:20 AM → 22 Dec 2026, 7:39 AM

2.1d

132

Mula Pada 1

Navamsha: Aries · in Sagittarius

22 Dec 2026, 7:39 AM → 24 Dec 2026, 10:46 AM

2.1d

133

Mula Pada 2

Navamsha: Taurus · in Sagittarius

24 Dec 2026, 10:46 AM → 26 Dec 2026, 1:38 PM

2.1d

134

Mula Pada 3

Navamsha: Gemini · in Sagittarius

26 Dec 2026, 1:38 PM → 28 Dec 2026, 4:13 PM

2.1d

135

Mula Pada 4

Navamsha: Cancer · in Sagittarius

28 Dec 2026, 4:13 PM → 30 Dec 2026, 6:31 PM

2.1d

136

Purva Ashadha Pada 1

Navamsha: Leo · in Sagittarius

30 Dec 2026, 6:31 PM → 1 Jan 2027, 8:28 PM

2.1d

⚠️Retrograde Periods in 2026

26 Feb 2026 → 21 Mar 2026

in Aquarius · 328.3° → 314.3°

23d

29 Jun 2026 → 24 Jul 2026

in Cancer · 92.0° → 82.1°

24d

24 Oct 2026 → 13 Nov 2026

in Libra · 206.8° → 190.8°

20d

9 Feb 2027 → 3 Mar 2027

in Aquarius · 311.7° → 296.7°

22d

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What is Pada Transit?

Each nakshatra has 4 padas (3°20' each) — 108 total. Useful for D9 chart analysis and precise prediction.

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Gochar Depth Levels

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Rashi Transit

30° sign-level — major life influences

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Nakshatra Transit

13°20' star-level — daily event timing

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Mercury goes retrograde 3-4 times a year, each retrograde period lasting about 3 weeks. During Mercury retrograde, communication errors, travel delays, and technology glitches are commonly reported. It's advised to avoid signing contracts during this period.

Mercury governs intellect, speech, commerce, and analytical skills. A favorable Mercury transit enhances learning ability, communication, and business acumen. An afflicted transit may cause misunderstandings, failed negotiations, and academic setbacks.

Each nakshatra is divided into 4 padas (quarters), each spanning 3°20'. Each pada maps to a specific Navamsha (D9) sign. Pada transit is the most granular transit analysis — it connects the transit chart to the Navamsha chart, revealing marriage, spiritual, and dharmic effects.