Initial three months can be challenging when solar and lunar eclipse influence ascendant while retrograde Jupiter and Rahu influence marriage and business. Even afterwards there can be no respite as Jupiter travels via twelfth house of losses and Saturn turns retrograde in eight house of death and transformation. Chances of losses both financial or personal are not entirely ruled out during course of the year. Career and savings have negative influence of Saturn while income has influence of Rahu. Ketu in ascendant until December will increase anger and frustration.

On bright side time after Mid-March can be favorable for long-term stock investors. Whole year is favorable for Leo's planning to marry and settle down. Similarly exalted Jupiter between June to November can be great for real estate investors and provide sudden gains for few. From November onwards Jupiter in Leo will bring back hope and optimism. Similarly it will be ideal to increase romance and passion in marriage and love life. Rahu will favor business involved in IT, research, pharmacy, PR and networking.

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• Jupiter will be retrograde in eleventh house until 11th March 2026. It remains in eleventh house until June 2026. Between June to November 2026 Jupiter gets exalted in twelfth house which has Cancer Sign. From November 2026 it spends the last two months in ascendant in own-sign.
• Saturn will stay in Pisces Sign in eight house for whole year. Saturn will turn retrograde between 27th July to 11th December 2026.
• Rahu will remain in Aquarius Sign in seventh house until 5th December 2026. Afterwards it moves into sixth house which has Capricorn Sign.
• Ketu will remain in ascendant in own-sign until 5th December 2026. Afterwards it moves into twelfth house which has Cancer Sign.

• Saturn's limiting aspect on career house whole year round can cause delays in projects and frustration to pile at workplace. Differences with superiors and colleagues not ruled out.
• Retrograde Jupiter and Rahu's influence on income house can cause income stoppage for few until Mid-March especially in case of recession.
• Job seekers can get an ideal job between June to November due to exalted Jupiter's influence. From December onwards Rahu's influence will benefit job seekers who are good at PR or involved in medicine, IT or research.
• Retrograde Jupiter and Rahu's influence can cause discomfort for daily commuters until atleast Mid-March. Chances of promotions accompanied by job relocation not ruled out.
• Leo's who wish to migrate and work abroad have much better prospects from June onwards. Jobs related to field research, hotel and hospitality as well as agriculture can benefit from exalted Jupiter's influence.

• Initial three months can be tough when Rahu, retrograde Jupiter as well as lunar and solar eclipse influence business house. Things can gradually improve afterwards in business.
• Leo's who wish to open or expand business and partnership are advised to do so between Mid-March to Mid-July for better prospects.
• Negative PR and hate campaigns by opponents can negatively impact business performance until Mid-March. Important for business heads to stay calm and avoid controversies in first half of year.
• Business involved in real estate, hotel and hospitality, selling cars, farming, foreign consultancy, field research and IT services can benefit from exalted Jupiter's influence between June to November.
• Entertainment, AI, IT, pharmacy, pathology labs and reserch oriented businesses benefit from Rahu in Aquarius.
• Business with massive debts and meagre profits should opt for closure before Mid-July. By December things can go from bad to worse for such loss making businesses.

• Retrograde Jupiter and Rahu's influence can cause income stoppage for few until Mid-March. Time after Mid-March ideal for promotions, pay raise and rise in business profits.
• Savings can de depleted by Saturn's limiting aspect. Time after Mid-July particularly troublesome when retrograde Saturn influences second house of savings.
• Long-term stock investors have a dream year with Jupiter influencing fifth house for most parts of year. Leo investors are advised to buy quality stocks in first half of year when many financial experts predict recession.
• Real estate investors and those planning to buy house or land assets can greatly benefit from exalted Jupiter's influence between June to November.
• Investment in gold, silver, mutual/index funds and tax-saver bonds should be done with caution particularly after Mid-July. Ofcourse Jupiter entering Leo in November is ideal for buying gold and silver.
• Chances of gaining inheritance, alimony or settlement money are there for few between June to Mid-July. After Mid-July chances of losing money via court cases are high when Saturn turns retrograde in eight house.

• Initial three months can be tough for marriage when Rahu, retrograde Jupiter as well as solar and lunar eclipse influence marriage house. Afterwards though romance and understanding can improve via concrete efforts.
• Time after Mid-March is ideal for couples planning child birth. Some caution advised for pregnant females after Mid-July due to retrograde Saturn's influence.
• Jupiter entering Leo in November can bring back romance and passion in marriage via fun date nights, social get togethers and long-distance romantic travels.
• Short-distance trips should be avoided until Mid-March if possible. Long-distance travels and foreign travels are mostly ideal particularly from June onwards.
• Exalted Jupiter's influence between June to November is ideal for couples planning to buy a new house. Similarly its also ideal to purchase a luxury vehicle.
• Relationship with family members, in-laws and children can have its share of differences particularly when Saturn turns retrograde.
• Couples with differences have until Mid-July to fix issues in marriage. Afterwards most likely there will be bitter separation.

• Retrograde Jupiter until Mid-March and retrograde Saturn between Mid-July to Mid-December can cause differences and breakups in relationship for lovers.
• Leo's can find a long-term and faithful love interest particularly between Mid-March to June and later in November and December.
• Leo's who wish to marry and settle down also have a golden year thanks to Rahu and Jupiter's influence. Leo's should plan marriage after Mid-March though as transits are unfavorable for marriage before.
• Leo's can increase passion and romance in love life via fun date nights, movie outings, music concerts, short and long-distance trips.
• Lovers should avoid short trips until Mid-March if possible. Similarly marrying when marriage lord Saturn is retrograde is also less advised.

• Initial three months are tough for students with mental health issues as Ketu, Rahu, solar and lunar eclipse influence ascendant.
• Students in schools and colleges as well as those doing Phd. and academic research have a dream period between June to November due to exalted Jupiter's influence.
• There are no major influence until November for students studying in Masters and Post Grad. Foreign education aspirants should skip going abroad in 2026 and opt for January/September 2027 intake for better prospects.
• Time after Mid-March is ideal for increasing knowledge and for pursuing courses which help with career aspirations. Time between June to November is ideal for students appearing in competitive exams.
• Time until Mid-March can be tough for those writing thesis reports. Time from December onwards can be tough for those doing Phd. and academic research.

• Initial three months can be very tough for those with mental health problems as Ketu, Rahu, solar and lunar eclipse will influence ascendant.
• Those with breathing problems, lung disorders, frequent UTI, prostate enlargement and other disease of kidneys and urinary tract also need to be careful until June.
• Saturn's influence can cause acute discomfort for those with constipation and hemorrhoids. Similarly those chewing tobacoo and ones with teeth problems can also be troubled by Saturn's influence.
• Those with flatulence, GERD, IBS and acid reflux can see their condition worsen. Leo's with obesity and diabetes need to exercise regularly from June onwards otherwise condition can worsen.
• Leo's with pain in lower back and sciatica maybe required to consult doctors for pain management and attend physiotherapy session.
• By year end Rahu in sixth house can cause hospital stay and multiple tests to detect medical problem which in turn can deplete savings.

Note: Jupiter will travel via three signs in 2026. First two points cover transit via Gemini, next two cover transit via Cancer and last two cover transit via Leo.

• Initial three months can be tough for marriage, business and partnership as well as income. On bright side they can be ideal for long-term investors especially in case of recession.
• After Mid-March things can improve in business, income and marriage. Couples planning child birth and those planning to open/expand business may also benefit.
• Exalted Jupiter is ideal for real estate investors as well as individuals planning to buy a house/luxury vehicle. Its equally ideal for foreign migration, agriculture, hotel and hospitality as well as job seekers.
• Chances of inheritance, alimony or sudden gains are there albeit via personal losses. Students in schools, colleges, those doing Phd., academic researchers and those giving competitive exams can also benefit.
• Jupiter in last two months brings back hope and optimism in life of Leo's. Long-term stock investors and couples planning child birth can also benefit.
• There is a chance to marry and settle down as well as find new love interest. Its a golden period for opening/expanding business particularly consultancy, IT, management, PR and import-export business.

• Saturn in eight house can cause its share of transformation and challenges. Retrograde Saturn between Mid-July to Mid-December can be quite challenging time period.
• Saturn's limiting aspect on career house can cause delays in projects and disagreements with superiors and colleagues. On bright side it can provide more job responsbilities.
• Those with IBS, GERD, flatulence, constipation and hemorrhoids can be troubled by retrograde Saturn. Similarly those with sciatica and lower back pain may need to pain management therapies.
• Saturn can cause savings to dry up. It can also cause differences with family members, in-laws and children. Couples who can't settle differences may opt for painful divorce.
• Court case verdicts can be delayed which in turn can cause considerable frustration. Chances of adverse verdict and individuals needing to pay settlement or alimony not ruled out.
• Saturn may reward those who invest long-term investment in stock markets. Retrograde Saturn can cause income tax raids for black money hoarders.

• Initial three months are very tough for mental and physical health as Rahu, Ketu as well as solar and lunar eclipse will influence ascendant.
• Time until Mid-March is troublesome for business, partnership as well as marriage. Daily commuters can also face discomfort and chances of job relocation not ruled out.
• Time after Mid-March is ideal for business focused on innovation, research and good PR. Similarly it will also favor opening/expanding business.
• Marriage can have some differences but relationship with spouse can improve after Mid-March via short-travels, fun date nights and social get togethers.
• Initial three months can be cause income stoppage for few. But afterwards chances of promotions, pay raise and rise in business profits increase due to Rahu and Jupiter's influence.
• Those with UTI, problems in lower back, kidneys, urinry tract, lungs and breathing may need to seek medical help. Those with anger management issues need to take medications especially in first three months.