2026
World: yearly astrology forecast
The year
The world finds relief in some areas and strain in others. With Rahu in Aquarius (the eleventh house of the world chart), income from foreign sources and technology rises, with chances of unexpected gains. One worry stands out: there is risk from hidden hostility, waste and fire, with Mars in Pisces (the twelfth house of the world chart).
The chart of the year
The astrological year begins when the Sun enters sidereal Aries (Mesha Sankranti), this year on 14 April 2026 (Tuesday), 10:08 am, Bangladesh time. For the world as a whole we read that moment in the Kalapurusha chart.
- Venus in Aries (the first house of the world chart) means a peaceful, friendly mood in society, with life returning to the arts and entertainment.
- Saturn in Pisces (the twelfth house of the world chart) means costs, debt and strain on prisons and hospitals grow; watch for hidden trouble on the borders.
- With Mars in Pisces (the twelfth house of the world chart), there is risk from hidden hostility, waste and fire; border areas need closer watch.
- Rahu in Aquarius (the eleventh house of the world chart) means income from foreign sources and technology rises, with chances of unexpected gains.
Area by area
Public life ★★★☆☆
Passable on the whole, with opinion changing often.
Economy and markets ★★☆☆☆
Costs press harder than income, and savings will be hard to keep. Main factor: Saturn in Pisces, the twelfth house of the world chart.
Government ★★★★☆
The government gets both momentum and support. Main factor: Rahu in Aquarius, the eleventh house of the world chart.
Foreign affairs and trade ★★★★☆
Good news in exports and foreign investment.
Farming and weather ★★★☆☆
Average results in farming: good in places, poor in others.
Public health ★★☆☆☆
Seasonal illness and fatigue may cause trouble. Main factor: Saturn in Pisces, the twelfth house of the world chart.
Safety and transport ★★★☆☆
Security and transport are fairly normal.
Quarter by quarter
- January to March ★★★☆☆ (Capricorn ingress (Makar Sankranti)): The government and top leadership stand firm (the Sun in Capricorn (the tenth house of the world chart)); but vague fear and restlessness may run through the public (the Moon in Scorpio (the eighth house of the world chart)).
- April to June ★★☆☆☆ (Aries ingress (Mesha Sankranti)): A peaceful, friendly mood in society, with life returning to the arts and entertainment (Venus in Aries (the first house of the world chart)); but costs, debt and strain on prisons and hospitals grow (Saturn in Pisces (the twelfth house of the world chart)).
- July to September ★★★☆☆ (Cancer ingress (Karkat Sankranti)): Prosperity in farming, land and housing, with signs of good harvests and better schools (Jupiter in Cancer (the fourth house of the world chart)); but the state may step harder into land, housing and farming, and heat or dry spells can trouble farmers (the Sun in Cancer (the fourth house of the world chart)).
- October to December ★★★★☆ (Libra ingress (Tula Sankranti)): Prosperity in farming, land and housing, with signs of good harvests and better schools (Jupiter in Cancer (the fourth house of the world chart)); but the risk of land disputes, fires and accidents at home rises, and heat or drought may strain farming (Mars in Cancer (the fourth house of the world chart)).
Eclipses this year
- 17 February 2026 (Tuesday): annular solar eclipse in Aquarius, Dhanishtha. It falls in the eleventh house of the world chart (revenue, income and parliament). Not visible from any of the countries we cover.
- 3 March 2026 (Tuesday): total lunar eclipse in Leo, Purva Phalguni. It falls in the fifth house of the world chart (education, young people and the stock market). Visible from: Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, China, Malaysia, United States.
- 12 August 2026 (Wednesday): total solar eclipse in Cancer, Ashlesha. It falls in the fourth house of the world chart (farming, land and housing). Visible from: United Kingdom, United States, Russia.
- 28 August 2026 (Friday): partial lunar eclipse in Aquarius, Shatabhisha. It falls in the eleventh house of the world chart (revenue, income and parliament). Visible from: United Kingdom, United States.
Moves of the slow planets
- 11 March (Wednesday): Jupiter turns direct; stalled work on transport, media and neighbours gets moving again.
- 2 June (Tuesday): Jupiter moves into Cancer (the fourth house of the world chart); things improve in farming, land and housing.
- 27 July (Monday): Saturn turns retrograde in Pisces; decisions on public spending, hospitals and hidden activity may slip and old issues return.
- 31 October (Saturday): Jupiter moves into Leo (the fifth house of the world chart); things improve in education, young people and the stock market.
- 12 November (Thursday): Jupiter and Ketu meet in Leo (the fifth house of the world chart); a steadying hand on education, young people and the stock market.
- 5 December (Saturday): Rahu moves into Capricorn (the tenth house of the world chart); pressure builds in the government and administration.
- 11 December (Friday): Saturn turns direct; stalled work on public spending, hospitals and hidden activity gets moving again.
- 13 December (Sunday): Jupiter turns retrograde in Leo; decisions on education, young people and the stock market may slip and old issues return.
The nine officers of the year (navanayaka)
By panjika custom each year gets a king, a minister and seven other officers from the weekdays of key moments: the king from the weekday of Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (19 March 2026), the minister from the weekday of Mesha Sankranti, and so on. These classical results describe the season and the land, not individuals.
| Office | Planet | Traditional reading |
|---|---|---|
| King | Jupiter | Religion and justice are honoured, and people stay healthy and content. |
| Minister | Mars | Fires in towns, villages and forests, scant rain, and quarrels among rulers. |
| Commander | The Moon | Heavy rain and high prices, but people stay free of disease. |
| Lord of monsoon crops | Jupiter | Barley, wheat and gram do well. |
| Lord of winter grain | Mercury | Moderate rain and low yields. |
| Lord of rain | The Moon | Good rain across the land and good crops. |
| Lord of prices | The Moon | Good rain and crops, though prices are high. |
| Lord of liquids | Saturn | Oil, ghee and other goods get dearer. |
| Lord of metals | Jupiter | Gems, gold, betel nut and sandalwood are easy to find. |
Chart details (for astrologers)
Mesha Sankranti: 14 April 2026 (Tuesday), 10:09 am Bangladesh time. Houses counted from Aries (Kalapurusha).
| Planet | Sign | Degree | House | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Aries | 0°00′ | 1 | exalted |
| Moon | Aquarius | 16°22′ | 11 | |
| Mars | Pisces | 9°09′ | 12 | |
| Mercury | Pisces | 4°25′ | 12 | debilitated |
| Jupiter | Gemini | 22°38′ | 3 | |
| Venus | Aries | 23°34′ | 1 | |
| Saturn | Pisces | 12°56′ | 12 | |
| Rahu | Aquarius | 12°28′ | 11 | |
| Ketu | Leo | 12°28′ | 5 |
How this is worked out: The year is read from the Mesha Sankranti chart, with the four cardinal sankrantis for the quarters, plus the year’s eclipses and the movements of Jupiter, Saturn and Rahu. The world reading uses the Kalapurusha chart, with Aries as the first house, so each sign stands for one area of life for humanity as a whole. Positions are sidereal (Lahiri) and are calculated, not looked up. Astrology describes tendencies, not certainties.
Other countries
Common questions
How is the world forecast worked out?
With the Kalapurusha chart: Aries is the first house and each sign stands for one area of human life. The reading follows where the planets stand, and in what state, at the sankranti and new-moon moments.
Is this certain?
No. Mundane astrology shows the tendencies of a period and where pressure or support is stronger. It does not predict specific events or the fate of any person.
Mundane astrology speaks of tendencies, not certainties. Please do not read it as a specific claim about any country, party or person.