Daily Horoscope for Monday, 21 December 2026

In short: The Moon is in Aries until 18:36 UTC+5:30, then Taurus (sidereal). The tithi is Shukla Dwadashi, changing to Trayodashi at 17:36 UTC+5:30. Around midday the Moon is in Bharani, whose deity is Yama, lord of death and dharma; it is a fierce (ugra) nakshatra, traditionally kept for demanding or decisive work rather than delicate beginnings. Jupiter (9th-house aspect) and Venus (7th-house aspect) aspect its sign — which tradition counts as protective and softening the mood.

Today's sky

Rahu kaal is the 2nd of the eight equal parts of daytime on a Monday, counted from local sunrise, so its clock time depends on where you are: in New Delhi today it runs 08:26–09:44 UTC+5:30. Many families avoid starting new work in it; your local times are on the panchang.

By Moon sign (Vedic)

Aries (Mesha)

The Moon is in your 1st house (personal matters) until 18:36 UTC+5:30, then moves into your 2nd — wealth, family, food and speech. With the Moon back in your own sign, feelings sit close to the surface; tradition counts this a favourable Moon, best used for simple, honest plans. Bharani, the nakshatra of the day, belongs to Venus; from your sign Venus is in the 7th, linking the day with partnerships. The 1st house's lord, Mars, is in your 5th, linking it with creative and family plans. Monday's lord, the Moon, is in your 1st (personal matters). In the background Jupiter is in your 5th, a supportive position. Saturn in your 12th keeps you in Sade Sati, so steady, simple routines help. Good use of the day: a short walk or quiet start sets the tone.

Taurus (Vrishabha)

The Moon is in your 12th house (spending and rest) until 18:36 UTC+5:30, then moves into your 1st — self, body and vitality. Tradition does not count the 12th as a helpful house for the Moon; patience with spending and rest serves you better than pressure. The day's nakshatra, Bharani, is ruled by Venus, which is in your 6th — so work and health habits quietly shares the stage. Its lord, Mars, sits in your 4th, so the day takes its colour from home life. Monday's lord, the Moon, is in your 12th (spending and rest). Mars in your 4th puts energy into home life. In the background Jupiter is in your 4th, so its help comes through effort. Good use of the day: rest, simplify and let go of one thing.

Gemini (Mithuna)

The Moon is in your 11th house (gains and friendships) until 18:36 UTC+5:30, then moves into your 12th — expenditure, retreat, foreign lands and liberation. The 11th is one of the Moon's favourable transit houses, a supportive backdrop for gains and friendships. Bharani, the nakshatra of the day, belongs to Venus; from your sign Venus is in the 5th, linking the day with creative and family plans. Its lord, Mars, sits in your 3rd, so the day takes its colour from effort and communication. Monday's lord, the Moon, is in your 11th (gains and friendships). Mars in your 3rd puts energy into effort and communication. Jupiter's longer transit of your 3rd asks for patience with effort and communication. Good use of the day: follow up on something you have been waiting for.

Cancer (Karka)

The Moon is in your 10th house (career) until 18:36 UTC+5:30, then moves into your 11th — gains, friends, networks and wishes. Tradition (Phaladeepika ch. 26) counts the 10th from the Moon among its favourable houses, so the day leans helpful for career. Bharani, the nakshatra of the day, belongs to Venus; from your sign Venus is in the 4th, linking the day with home life. The 10th house's lord, Mars, is in your 2nd, linking it with money and family. Monday's lord, the Moon, is in your 10th (career). Saturn, slowly crossing your 9th, asks for patience with study, faith and travel plans. In the background Jupiter is in your 2nd, a supportive position. Mars in your 2nd puts energy into money and family. Good use of the day: organise the week's tasks.

Leo (Simha)

The Moon is in your 9th house (study, faith and travel plans) until 18:36 UTC+5:30, then moves into your 10th — career, status and action in the world. Tradition does not count the 9th as a helpful house for the Moon; patience with study, faith and travel plans serves you better than pressure. The day's nakshatra, Bharani, is ruled by Venus, which is in your 3rd — so effort and communication quietly shares the stage. Its lord, Mars, sits in your 1st, so the day takes its colour from personal matters. Monday's lord, the Moon, is in your 9th (study, faith and travel plans). Mars in your 1st puts energy into personal matters. Jupiter's longer transit of your 1st asks for patience with personal matters. Good use of the day: read or listen to a teacher you respect.

Virgo (Kanya)

The Moon is in your 8th house (joint finances and private matters) until 18:36 UTC+5:30, then moves into your 9th — fortune, faith, teachers and long journeys. For Virgo Moon signs this is chandrashtama (until 18:36 UTC+5:30): almanac practice keeps important new starts for another day, so go gently with joint finances and private matters. Bharani, the nakshatra of the day, belongs to Venus; from your sign Venus is in the 2nd, linking the day with money and family. Its lord, Mars, sits in your 12th, so the day takes its colour from spending and rest. Monday's lord, the Moon, is in your 8th (joint finances and private matters). Mars in your 12th puts energy into spending and rest. Good use of the day: keep plans modest and finish what is already started.

Libra (Tula)

The Moon is in your 7th house (partnerships) until 18:36 UTC+5:30, then moves into your 8th — transformation, shared resources and the hidden. The 7th is one of the Moon's favourable transit houses, a supportive backdrop for partnerships. Chandrashtama begins at 18:36 UTC+5:30, so plan new starts before that. The day's nakshatra, Bharani, is ruled by Venus, which is in your 1st — so personal matters quietly shares the stage. The 7th house's lord, Mars, is in your 11th, linking it with gains and friendships. Monday's lord, the Moon, is in your 7th (partnerships). Jupiter's longer transit of your 11th helps gains and friendships. Mars in your 11th puts energy into gains and friendships. Saturn, slowly crossing your 6th, rewards patient effort there. Good use of the day: listen more than you speak with your partner.

Scorpio (Vrishchika)

The Moon is in your 6th house (work and health habits) until 18:36 UTC+5:30, then moves into your 7th — marriage, partners and contracts. Tradition (Phaladeepika ch. 26) counts the 6th from the Moon among its favourable houses, so the day leans helpful for work and health habits. The day's nakshatra, Bharani, is ruled by Venus, which is in your 12th — so spending and rest quietly shares the stage. Its lord, Mars, sits in your 10th, so the day takes its colour from career. Monday's lord, the Moon, is in your 6th (work and health habits). Jupiter's longer transit of your 10th asks for patience with career. Mars in your 10th puts energy into career. Saturn, slowly crossing your 5th, asks for patience with creative and family plans. Good use of the day: settle a small debt or dispute calmly.

Sagittarius (Dhanu)

The Moon is in your 5th house (creative and family plans) until 18:36 UTC+5:30, then moves into your 6th — work, service, health habits, debts and rivals. The 5th is not among the Moon's favourable transit houses, so keep expectations around creative and family plans modest. The day's nakshatra, Bharani, is ruled by Venus, which is in your 11th — so gains and friendships quietly shares the stage. Its lord, Mars, sits in your 9th, so the day takes its colour from study, faith and travel plans. Monday's lord, the Moon, is in your 5th (creative and family plans). Mars in your 9th puts energy into study, faith and travel plans. Saturn's transit of your 4th asks for care with home life. Good use of the day: give time to children, study or a creative project.

Capricorn (Makara)

The Moon is in your 4th house (home life) until 18:36 UTC+5:30, then moves into your 5th — children, creativity, intelligence and merit. The 4th is not among the Moon's favourable transit houses, so keep expectations around home life modest. The day's nakshatra, Bharani, is ruled by Venus, which is in your 10th — so career quietly shares the stage. The 4th house's lord, Mars, is in your 8th, linking it with joint finances and private matters. Monday's lord, the Moon, is in your 4th (home life). Jupiter's longer transit of your 8th asks for patience with joint finances and private matters. Saturn, slowly crossing your 3rd, rewards patient effort there. Mars in your 8th puts energy into joint finances and private matters. Good use of the day: spend unhurried time with your mother or an elder.

Aquarius (Kumbha)

The Moon is in your 3rd house (effort and communication) until 18:36 UTC+5:30, then moves into your 4th — home, mother, property and inner peace. Tradition (Phaladeepika ch. 26) counts the 3rd from the Moon among its favourable houses, so the day leans helpful for effort and communication. Bharani, the nakshatra of the day, belongs to Venus; from your sign Venus is in the 9th, linking the day with study, faith and travel plans. The 3rd house's lord, Mars, is in your 7th, linking it with partnerships. Monday's lord, the Moon, is in your 3rd (effort and communication). In the background Jupiter is in your 7th, a supportive position. Mars in your 7th puts energy into partnerships. Saturn in your 2nd keeps you in Sade Sati, so steady, simple routines help. Good use of the day: practise a skill for half an hour.

Pisces (Meena)

The Moon is in your 2nd house (money and family) until 18:36 UTC+5:30, then moves into your 3rd — courage, siblings, skills and communication. The 2nd is not among the Moon's favourable transit houses, so keep expectations around money and family modest. Bharani, the nakshatra of the day, belongs to Venus; from your sign Venus is in the 8th, linking the day with joint finances and private matters. The 2nd house's lord, Mars, is in your 6th, linking it with work and health habits. Monday's lord, the Moon, is in your 2nd (money and family). In the background Jupiter is in your 6th, so its help comes through effort. Saturn in your 1st keeps you in Sade Sati, so steady, simple routines help. Good use of the day: settle a small family matter.

By Sun sign (Western)

Aries

The Moon is in your 2nd solar house (money and self-worth) until 22:27 UTC, then enters your 3rd, turning attention to communication, siblings, neighbours and short trips. At 17:26 UTC it squares Jupiter (retrograde) in your 5th — a little friction to handle with patience, touching creativity and romance. The Sun enters your 10th solar house at 20:50 UTC, bringing focus and vitality to career and reputation. From 17:26 to 22:27 UTC the Moon is void of course, traditionally a time to finish rather than begin. The Moon's sign, Taurus, is ruled by Venus, now in your 8th, so shared money and intimacy is part of the story too. Venus in your 8th directs love toward shared money and intimacy. Good use of the day: tidy your finances for ten minutes.

Taurus

The Moon is in your 1st solar house (personal direction) until 22:27 UTC, then enters your 2nd, turning attention to money, possessions and self-worth. At 17:26 UTC it squares Jupiter (retrograde) in your 4th — a little friction to handle with patience, touching home and family. The Sun enters your 9th solar house at 20:50 UTC, bringing focus and vitality to travel, study and beliefs. From 17:26 to 22:27 UTC the Moon is void of course, traditionally a time to finish rather than begin. The Moon's sign, Taurus, is ruled by Venus, now in your 7th, so partnerships is part of the story too. Mercury in your 8th directs thinking toward shared money and intimacy. Longer term, Jupiter favours growth in home and family and Saturn asks for patience in rest and the inner life. Good use of the day: start something small that is yours.

Gemini

The Moon is in your 12th solar house (rest and the inner life) until 22:27 UTC, then enters your 1st, turning attention to self, appearance and fresh starts. At 17:26 UTC it squares Jupiter (retrograde) in your 3rd — a little friction to handle with patience, touching conversations and local life. The Sun enters your 8th solar house at 20:50 UTC, bringing focus and vitality to shared money and intimacy. From 17:26 to 22:27 UTC the Moon is void of course, traditionally a time to finish rather than begin. The Moon's sign, Taurus, is ruled by Venus, now in your 6th, so work and daily routines is part of the story too. Mars in your 4th directs drive toward home and family. Good use of the day: finish things rather than start them.

Cancer

The Moon is in your 11th solar house (friendships and long-term hopes) until 22:27 UTC, then enters your 12th, turning attention to rest, retreat, endings and the inner life. At 17:26 UTC it squares Jupiter (retrograde) in your 2nd — a little friction to handle with patience, touching money and self-worth. The Sun enters your 7th solar house at 20:50 UTC, bringing focus and vitality to partnerships. From 17:26 to 22:27 UTC the Moon is void of course, traditionally a time to finish rather than begin. Venus, ruler of the Moon's sign Taurus, sits in your 5th, tying today's mood to creativity and romance. Longer term, Jupiter favours growth in money and self-worth and Saturn asks for patience in career and reputation. Good use of the day: revisit a long-term hope.

Leo

The Moon is in your 10th solar house (career and reputation) until 22:27 UTC, then enters your 11th, turning attention to friends, groups and hopes for the future. At 17:26 UTC it squares Jupiter (retrograde) in your 1st — a little friction to handle with patience, touching personal direction. The Sun enters your 6th solar house at 20:50 UTC, bringing focus and vitality to work and daily routines. From 17:26 to 22:27 UTC the Moon is void of course, traditionally a time to finish rather than begin. Venus, ruler of the Moon's sign Taurus, sits in your 4th, tying today's mood to home and family. Mercury in your 5th directs thinking toward creativity and romance. Venus in your 4th directs love toward home and family. Good use of the day: focus on your work and reputation.

Virgo

The Moon is in your 9th solar house (travel, study and beliefs) until 22:27 UTC, then enters your 10th, turning attention to career, reputation and public direction. At 17:26 UTC it squares Jupiter (retrograde) in your 12th — a little friction to handle with patience, touching rest and the inner life. The Sun enters your 5th solar house at 20:50 UTC, bringing focus and vitality to creativity and romance. From 17:26 to 22:27 UTC the Moon is void of course, traditionally a time to finish rather than begin. The Moon's sign, Taurus, is ruled by Venus, now in your 3rd, so conversations and local life is part of the story too. Mars in your 1st directs drive toward personal direction. Good use of the day: plan travel.

Libra

The Moon is in your 8th solar house (shared money and intimacy) until 22:27 UTC, then enters your 9th, turning attention to travel, study, beliefs and the bigger picture. At 17:26 UTC it squares Jupiter (retrograde) in your 11th — a little friction to handle with patience, touching friendships and long-term hopes. The Sun enters your 4th solar house at 20:50 UTC, bringing focus and vitality to home and family. From 17:26 to 22:27 UTC the Moon is void of course, traditionally a time to finish rather than begin. The Moon's sign, Taurus, is ruled by Venus, now in your 2nd, so money and self-worth is part of the story too. Longer term, Jupiter favours growth in friendships and long-term hopes and Saturn asks for patience in partnerships. Good use of the day: let something go.

Scorpio

The Moon is in your 7th solar house (partnerships) until 22:27 UTC, then enters your 8th, turning attention to shared money, intimacy and deep change. At 17:26 UTC it squares Jupiter (retrograde) in your 10th — a little friction to handle with patience, touching career and reputation. The Sun enters your 3rd solar house at 20:50 UTC, bringing focus and vitality to conversations and local life. From 17:26 to 22:27 UTC the Moon is void of course, traditionally a time to finish rather than begin. Venus, ruler of the Moon's sign Taurus, sits in your 1st, tying today's mood to personal direction. Venus in your 1st directs love toward personal direction. Mercury in your 2nd directs thinking toward money and self-worth. Good use of the day: talk through an agreement.

Sagittarius

The Moon is in your 6th solar house (work and daily routines) until 22:27 UTC, then enters your 7th, turning attention to partnerships, close one-to-one relationships and agreements. At 17:26 UTC it squares Jupiter (retrograde) in your 9th — a little friction to handle with patience, touching travel, study and beliefs. The Sun enters your 2nd solar house at 20:50 UTC, bringing focus and vitality to money and self-worth. From 17:26 to 22:27 UTC the Moon is void of course, traditionally a time to finish rather than begin. Venus, ruler of the Moon's sign Taurus, sits in your 12th, tying today's mood to rest and the inner life. Mercury in your 1st directs thinking toward personal direction. Venus in your 12th directs love toward rest and the inner life. Good use of the day: clear your desk and your to-do list.

Capricorn

The Moon is in your 5th solar house (creativity and romance) until 22:27 UTC, then enters your 6th, turning attention to daily work, routines and health habits. At 17:26 UTC it squares Jupiter (retrograde) in your 8th — a little friction to handle with patience, touching shared money and intimacy. The Sun enters your 1st solar house at 20:50 UTC, bringing focus and vitality to personal direction. From 17:26 to 22:27 UTC the Moon is void of course, traditionally a time to finish rather than begin. The Moon's sign, Taurus, is ruled by Venus, now in your 11th, so friendships and long-term hopes is part of the story too. Mercury in your 12th directs thinking toward rest and the inner life. Good use of the day: spend time with children or a hobby.

Aquarius

The Moon is in your 4th solar house (home and family) until 22:27 UTC, then enters your 5th, turning attention to creativity, romance, children and play. At 17:26 UTC it squares Jupiter (retrograde) in your 7th — a little friction to handle with patience, touching partnerships. The Sun enters your 12th solar house at 20:50 UTC, bringing focus and vitality to rest and the inner life. From 17:26 to 22:27 UTC the Moon is void of course, traditionally a time to finish rather than begin. Venus, ruler of the Moon's sign Taurus, sits in your 10th, tying today's mood to career and reputation. Jupiter in your 7th keeps widening partnerships, while Saturn in your 3rd asks for structure in conversations and local life. Good use of the day: call family.

Pisces

The Moon is in your 3rd solar house (conversations and local life) until 22:27 UTC, then enters your 4th, turning attention to home, family and roots. At 17:26 UTC it squares Jupiter (retrograde) in your 6th — a little friction to handle with patience, touching work and daily routines. The Sun enters your 11th solar house at 20:50 UTC, bringing focus and vitality to friendships and long-term hopes. From 17:26 to 22:27 UTC the Moon is void of course, traditionally a time to finish rather than begin. Venus, ruler of the Moon's sign Taurus, sits in your 9th, tying today's mood to travel, study and beliefs. Venus in your 9th directs love toward travel, study and beliefs. Mars in your 7th directs drive toward partnerships. Good use of the day: send the message you have been drafting.

Reading this page well

A daily reading follows the Moon, the fastest-moving body, through the houses counted from your sign; it changes every day because the sky does. Your own chart is far more specific — your kundli shows your Moon sign, rising sign and running dasha.

Written by Sunyra Editorial. Astrology is a tradition of interpretation; read this as guidance, not a forecast. Disclaimer.

Last reviewed 26 October 2026