A month to tread carefully
December 2026: a month to tread carefully for Leo (2/5). Best days: 5 December, 6 December, 7 December, 15 December, 16 December. Be careful on 19 December, 30 December, 31 December. Helped by Rahu and Venus. Held back by Saturn and Jupiter.
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The planets this month
The other grahas, counted from your Moon sign, with what the books say of each house:
| Graha | Sign, house and dates | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturn | in Pisces — your 8th houseall month · retrogradeUnfavourable | |
You are parted from your family and reduced to travelling in poor circumstances. What the book saysSeparated from wife and sons, and travelling on foot in a pitiable condition. Hindu Predictive Astrology · Ch. XXXIII Gocharaphala or Results of Transits — Saturn transiting the 8 from the natal Moon (HPA 20th ed. p.263-264 / PDF 279-280) | ||
| Jupiter | in Leo — your 1st houseall month · retrogradeUnfavourable | |
A heavy year: work is blocked and delayed, expenses outrun income and reputation feels exposed. What the book saysFear and loss of honour; obstacles in employment and business; fear from the state and mental distress; tasks are finished only after long delay; discomfort while travelling and a sharp drop in comfort; heavy expenditure leaves the finances unsteady. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Jupiter gochar phal, 1st from the natal Moon (p.19, lines 589-593) | ||
| Rahu | in Capricorn — your 6th houseall monthFavourable | |
Life is comfortable. What the book saysComfort. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 24 (Ojha p.637 / PDF 638) Another view: Yavanacharya, as Gochar Vichar gives it It produces long-standing diseases, makes the maternal uncles ill and causes loss of reputation; money is also lost and income falls; the eyes give trouble and the native falls into several addictions. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Rahu gochar phal, 6th from the natal Moon (p.27, lines 943-946) | ||
| Ketu | in Cancer — your 12th houseall monthBad house, eased by vipreet vedha | |
Distress, and bad blood with someone. What the book saysSuffering and enmity. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, matantara chakra row 12 (Ojha p.639-640 / PDF 640-641) | ||
| Mars | in Leo — your 1st houseall monthUnfavourable | |
An accident-prone spell: fever, cuts or blood trouble, risk around fire and sharp tools, and nothing goes to plan. What the book saysWork does not succeed; suffering from fever, wounds and blood disorders; risk of bodily harm from fire, poison and weapons; piles and similar ailments; the wife too suffers from fever; trouble from bad people; accidents while travelling. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mars gochar phal, 1st from the natal Moon (p.15, lines 425-429) | ||
| Sun | in Scorpio — your 4th house1 December – 16 DecemberUnfavourable | |
Stress at home, family rows, property problems, uncomfortable travel and strain with the spouse. What the book saysMental and bodily distress; domestic quarrels cut down comfort; many problems over land and property; poor amenities, uncomfortable journeys, people cause trouble, obstruction to happiness from the wife, risk of disgrace. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Sun gochar phal, 4th from the natal Moon (p.10, lines 240-244) | ||
| Sun | in Sagittarius — your 5th house16 December – 31 DecemberUnfavourable | |
Muddled thinking and low energy, money lost, children unwell, friction with authorities, risky travel. What the book saysAbove all confusion of mind; physical and mental strength decline; loss of money; illness to the native and to the children; growing disputes with officials; accidents while travelling; the native feels wretched. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Sun gochar phal, 5th from the natal Moon (p.10, lines 246-249) | ||
| Venus | in Libra — your 3rd houseall monthGood house, blocked by vedha | |
Confidence and support from friends and siblings, money in hand, and a helpful turn in fortune. What the book saysHappiness from friends and defeat of enemies; money is obtained and courage grows; comfort from servants; increase of honour; fortune rises; favour from the state; happiness from brothers and sisters and a growing interest in religion. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Venus gochar phal, 3rd from the natal Moon (p.21, lines 684-688) | ||
| Mercury | in Libra — your 3rd house1 December – 2 DecemberBad house, eased by vipreet vedha | |
Nerves and low confidence, arguments with relatives and money slipping away. What the book saysThe native stays frightened and lacks courage; quarrels with relatives and loss of money; he runs about out of fear. Varahi Samhita however says Mercury in the 3rd brings friends. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mercury gochar phal, 3rd from the natal Moon (p.17, lines 523-526) | ||
| Mercury | in Scorpio — your 4th house2 December – 22 DecemberGood house, blocked by vedha | |
Money and property gains, an easier time at home, and useful friendships with well-placed people. What the book saysGain of money; comfort to the mother; increase in land and property; friendship grows with learned men, gentlemen and people in high position; domestic life is comfortable too. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mercury gochar phal, 4th from the natal Moon (p.17, lines 528-531) | ||
| Mercury | in Sagittarius — your 5th house22 December – 31 DecemberUnfavourable | |
Plans fall through, money is tight, and there is friction at home and in love affairs. What the book saysMental pain; the plans thought out do not succeed; quarrels with children and with the wife; financial trouble; affairs with other women begin but fail. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mercury gochar phal, 5th from the natal Moon (p.17, lines 533-536) | ||
Career, money, love and health
| Area | Rating |
|---|---|
Career & work | ★★☆☆☆ |
Money | ★★☆☆☆ |
Love & family | ★★☆☆☆ |
Health | ★★★☆☆ |
Changes in the sky this month
- 2 DecemberMercury enters Scorpio
- 11 DecemberSaturn turns direct in Pisces
- 13 DecemberJupiter turns retrograde in Leo
- 16 DecemberSun enters Sagittarius
- 22 DecemberMercury enters Sagittarius
Sade Sati and Dhaiya
Saturn's Dhaiya (Ashtama Shani) is running: Saturn in your 8th house.
Lucky for this period
- Colour
- Smoky grey
- Number
- 4
- Direction
- South-west
From Rahu, the graha helping you most in this period.
Remedy
Saturn is the graha to keep calm in this period.
ॐ प्रां प्रीं प्रौं सः शनैश्चराय नमः
Chant 108 times
Worship: Shani Dev and Hanuman · Its day: Saturday · Read: Shani Chalisa
Festivals and vrats this month
- 1 DecemberKaal Bhairav Jayanti
- 4 DecemberUtpanna Ekadashi
- 6 DecemberRavi Pradosh
- 8 DecemberMargashirsha Amavasya
- 14 DecemberVivah Panchami
- 16 DecemberDhanu Sankranti
- 20 DecemberGita Jayanti (Mokshada Ekadashi)
- 20 DecemberMokshada Ekadashi
- 21 DecemberSom Pradosh
- 23 DecemberDattatreya Jayanti
- 23 DecemberMargashirsha Purnima
- 26 DecemberSankashti Chaturthi
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Read from your Moon sign (rashi), as the books count gochar. The month's rating weighs every graha but the Moon at the middle of the month, with vedha, the same way our yearly page does. Each day of the calendar carries its own daily rating. The results for each house are from Gochar Vichar, Phaladeepika (ch. 26) or Hindu Predictive Astrology. Positions for New Delhi. Your own kundli, with your dasha, says more.
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Questions
How is December 2026 for Leo (Singh) Moon sign?
December 2026: a month to tread carefully for Leo (2/5). Best days: 5 December, 6 December, 7 December, 15 December, 16 December. Be careful on 19 December, 30 December, 31 December. Helped by Rahu and Venus. Held back by Saturn and Jupiter.
Which days are best for Leo in December 2026?
Best days: 5 December, 6 December, 7 December, 15 December, 16 December. Be careful on 19 December, 30 December, 31 December.
Is Sade Sati running for Leo now?
Saturn's Dhaiya (Ashtama Shani) is running: Saturn in your 8th house.
What is the lucky colour and number for Leo in December 2026?
Smoky grey, number 4, direction south-west (Rahu).