Chandrashtama · Dhanu rashi
Chandrashtama for Sagittarius (Dhanu)
Next: Sun 4 Oct, 6:32 PM to Tue 6 Oct, 10:18 PM IST
Chandrashtama happens when the Moon transits the 8th rashi from your Moon sign. For Sagittarius (Dhanu) that is whenever the Moon is in Cancer. It lasts about 50 hours and returns roughly every 27 days. Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter.
Upcoming Sagittarius Chandrashtama dates (IST)
| Starts | Ends | Moon in |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 Oct 2026, 6:32 PM | Tue 6 Oct 2026, 10:18 PM | Cancer |
| Sun 1 Nov 2026, 12:01 AM | Tue 3 Nov 2026, 3:47 AM | Cancer |
| Sat 28 Nov 2026, 7:23 AM | Mon 30 Nov 2026, 9:43 AM | Cancer |
| Fri 25 Dec 2026, 5:33 PM | Sun 27 Dec 2026, 6:05 PM | Cancer |
| Fri 22 Jan 2027, 5:10 AM | Sun 24 Jan 2027, 4:54 AM | Cancer |
| Thu 18 Feb 2027, 3:43 PM | Sat 20 Feb 2027, 4:08 PM | Cancer |
| Wed 17 Mar 2027, 11:33 PM | Sat 20 Mar 2027, 1:32 AM | Cancer |
| Wed 14 Apr 2027, 5:13 AM | Fri 16 Apr 2027, 8:19 AM | Cancer |
| Tue 11 May 2027, 10:51 AM | Thu 13 May 2027, 1:41 PM | Cancer |
| Mon 7 Jun 2027, 6:21 PM | Wed 9 Jun 2027, 7:48 PM | Cancer |
| Mon 5 Jul 2027, 4:02 AM | Wed 7 Jul 2027, 4:04 AM | Cancer |
| Sun 1 Aug 2027, 2:48 PM | Tue 3 Aug 2027, 2:17 PM | Cancer |
| Sun 29 Aug 2027, 12:54 AM | Tue 31 Aug 2027, 1:03 AM | Cancer |
| Sat 25 Sep 2027, 8:53 AM | Mon 27 Sep 2027, 10:34 AM | Cancer |
Sidereal (Lahiri) Moon positions from NASA JPL DE421. Times in IST (UTC+5:30).
What Sagittarius may notice
- Overconfidence and risky promises
- Thigh and hip strain
- Travel delays and mix-ups
Traditionally avoided
- Signing contracts or big agreements
- Starting a new business or venture
- Long journeys and risky driving
- Lending or borrowing money
- Heated arguments with family
- Big purchases and investments
- Making major life announcements
- Non-urgent surgery or procedures
- Starting a new job or big project
Good uses of the day
- Study and learning
- Walks, not long trips
- Planning future trips on paper
When it ends: Book the journey you were thinking about.
Simple, free remedies for Sagittarius
- Chant: Om Som Somaya Namah, 11 times at sunrise and again at sunset.
- Offer: water or milk to Lord Shiva, or simply say Om Namah Shivaya.
- Donate: chana dal or turmeric. It pleases Jupiter, the lord of Sagittarius.
- Stay calm: Under-promise today, and double-check bookings.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the next Chandrashtama for Sagittarius?
The next Chandrashtama for Sagittarius (Dhanu) rashi starts Sun 4 Oct 2026, 6:32 PM IST and ends Tue 6 Oct 2026, 10:18 PM IST.
What is Chandrashtama for Sagittarius?
It is the period when the Moon transits the 8th rashi from Sagittarius (Dhanu). The 8th house is linked in Vedic astrology with sudden changes, stress and endings, so the tradition advises extra care with mood, health and big decisions.
How long does Chandrashtama last for Sagittarius?
About 50 hours (roughly 2 to 2.5 days), the time the Moon takes to cross one sign. It comes around about once every 27 days.
What should Sagittarius avoid during Chandrashtama?
Traditionally: signing contracts or big agreements; starting a new business or venture; long journeys and risky driving; lending or borrowing money; heated arguments with family. Watch especially for: overconfidence and risky promises; thigh and hip strain; travel delays and mix-ups.
What are the remedies for Sagittarius Chandrashtama?
Chant Om Som Somaya Namah eleven times, offer water or milk to Lord Shiva, and donate chana dal or turmeric (it pleases Jupiter, the lord of Sagittarius). Then: Under-promise today, and double-check bookings.
Does this use my Sun sign or Moon sign?
Your Moon sign (Janma rashi). If you are not sure of it, use the free Moon sign calculator. If your Moon sign is Sagittarius, these dates are yours.
Traditional Vedic guidance for reflection. It is not a guarantee, a prediction or professional advice.
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