Daily Horoscope for Thursday, 24 December 2026

In short: The Moon is in Gemini all day (sidereal). The tithi is Krishna Pratipada, changing to Dwitiya at 03:07 on Fri 25 Dec UTC+5:30. Around midday the Moon is in Ardra, whose deity is Rudra, the storm god; it is a sharp (tikshna) nakshatra, traditionally suited to cutting away — ending what is finished, research, clearing. The Sun (7th-house aspect) and Mercury (7th-house aspect) aspect its sign — adding pride and purpose and adding curiosity.

Today's sky

Rahu kaal is the 6th of the eight equal parts of daytime on a Thursday, counted from local sunrise, so its clock time depends on where you are: in New Delhi today it runs 13:38–14:55 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 spends the whole day in your 3rd house, the house of courage, siblings, skills and communication. Tradition (Phaladeepika ch. 26) counts the 3rd from the Moon among its favourable houses, so the day leans helpful for effort and communication. Ardra, the nakshatra of the day, belongs to Rahu; from your sign Rahu is in the 10th, linking the day with career. It moves on to your 4th (home life) at 17:33 UTC+5:30 tomorrow. Its lord, Mercury, sits in your 9th, so the day takes its colour from study, faith and travel plans. Thursday's lord, Jupiter, is in your 5th (creative and family plans). Jupiter's longer transit of your 5th helps creative and family plans. Saturn in your 12th keeps you in Sade Sati, so steady, simple routines help. Good use of the day: help a sibling or neighbour with something small.

Taurus (Vrishabha)

The Moon spends the whole day in your 2nd house, the house of wealth, family, food and speech. Tradition does not count the 2nd as a helpful house for the Moon; patience with money and family serves you better than pressure. Ardra, the nakshatra of the day, belongs to Rahu; from your sign Rahu is in the 9th, linking the day with study, faith and travel plans. It moves on to your 3rd (effort and communication) at 17:33 UTC+5:30 tomorrow. Its lord, Mercury, sits in your 8th, so the day takes its colour from joint finances and private matters. Thursday's lord, Jupiter, is in your 4th (home life). Saturn, slowly crossing your 11th, rewards patient effort there. Mars in your 4th puts energy into home life. Good use of the day: review household accounts or cook for family.

Gemini (Mithuna)

All day the Moon stays in your 1st house — self, body and vitality. This is your janma Moon — the Moon in your own sign — which tradition counts as favourable; moods run strong, so keep plans simple. The day's nakshatra, Ardra, is ruled by Rahu, which is in your 8th — so joint finances and private matters quietly shares the stage. It moves on to your 2nd (money and family) at 17:33 UTC+5:30 tomorrow. Its lord, Mercury, sits in your 7th, so the day takes its colour from partnerships. Thursday's lord, Jupiter, is in your 3rd (effort and communication). Saturn, slowly crossing your 10th, asks for patience with career. Mars in your 3rd puts energy into effort and communication. Good use of the day: a short walk or quiet start sets the tone.

Cancer (Karka)

All day the Moon stays in your 12th house — expenditure, retreat, foreign lands and liberation. Tradition does not count the 12th as a helpful house for the Moon; patience with spending and rest serves you better than pressure. Ardra, the nakshatra of the day, belongs to Rahu; from your sign Rahu is in the 7th, linking the day with partnerships. It moves on to your 1st (personal matters) at 17:33 UTC+5:30 tomorrow. The 12th house's lord, Mercury, is in your 6th, linking it with work and health habits. Thursday's lord, Jupiter, is in your 2nd (money and family). Mars in your 2nd puts energy into money and family. Saturn, slowly crossing your 9th, asks for patience with study, faith and travel plans. Good use of the day: budget before spending.

Leo (Simha)

The Moon spends the whole day in your 11th house, the house of gains, friends, networks and wishes. The 11th is one of the Moon's favourable transit houses, a supportive backdrop for gains and friendships. The day's nakshatra, Ardra, is ruled by Rahu, which is in your 6th — so work and health habits quietly shares the stage. It moves on to your 12th (spending and rest) at 17:33 UTC+5:30 tomorrow. The 11th house's lord, Mercury, is in your 5th, linking it with creative and family plans. Thursday's lord, Jupiter, is in your 1st (personal matters). Jupiter's longer transit of your 1st asks for patience with personal matters. Saturn's transit of your 8th asks for care with joint finances and private matters. Good use of the day: reconnect with a friend.

Virgo (Kanya)

All day the Moon stays in your 10th house — career, status and action in the world. The 10th is one of the Moon's favourable transit houses, a supportive backdrop for career. Ardra, the nakshatra of the day, belongs to Rahu; from your sign Rahu is in the 5th, linking the day with creative and family plans. It moves on to your 11th (gains and friendships) at 17:33 UTC+5:30 tomorrow. The 10th house's lord, Mercury, is in your 4th, linking it with home life. Thursday's lord, Jupiter, is in your 12th (spending and rest). Saturn, slowly crossing your 7th, asks for patience with partnerships. In the background Jupiter is in your 12th, so its help comes through effort. Good use of the day: organise the week's tasks.

Libra (Tula)

All day the Moon stays in your 9th house — fortune, faith, teachers and long journeys. 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. Ardra, the nakshatra of the day, belongs to Rahu; from your sign Rahu is in the 4th, linking the day with home life. It moves on to your 10th (career) at 17:33 UTC+5:30 tomorrow. Its lord, Mercury, sits in your 3rd, so the day takes its colour from effort and communication. Thursday's lord, Jupiter, is in your 11th (gains and friendships). Saturn, slowly crossing your 6th, rewards patient effort there. In the background Jupiter is in your 11th, a supportive position. Good use of the day: read or listen to a teacher you respect.

Scorpio (Vrishchika)

All day the Moon stays in your 8th house — transformation, shared resources and the hidden. For Scorpio Moon signs this is chandrashtama (all day): almanac practice keeps important new starts for another day, so go gently with joint finances and private matters. The day's nakshatra, Ardra, is ruled by Rahu, which is in your 3rd — so effort and communication quietly shares the stage. It moves on to your 9th (study, faith and travel plans) at 17:33 UTC+5:30 tomorrow. The 8th house's lord, Mercury, is in your 2nd, linking it with money and family. Thursday's lord, Jupiter, is in your 10th (career). In the background Jupiter is in your 10th, so its help comes through effort. Mars in your 10th puts energy into career. Good use of the day: avoid risky decisions about joint money.

Sagittarius (Dhanu)

The Moon spends the whole day in your 7th house, the house of marriage, partners and contracts. The 7th is one of the Moon's favourable transit houses, a supportive backdrop for partnerships. The day's nakshatra, Ardra, is ruled by Rahu, which is in your 2nd — so money and family quietly shares the stage. It moves on to your 8th (joint finances and private matters) at 17:33 UTC+5:30 tomorrow. The 7th house's lord, Mercury, is in your 1st, linking it with personal matters. Thursday's lord, Jupiter, is in your 9th (study, faith and travel 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: listen more than you speak with your partner.

Capricorn (Makara)

The Moon spends the whole day in your 6th house, the house of work, service, health habits, debts and rivals. The 6th is one of the Moon's favourable transit houses, a supportive backdrop for work and health habits. Ardra, the nakshatra of the day, belongs to Rahu; from your sign Rahu is in the 1st, linking the day with personal matters. It moves on to your 7th (partnerships) at 17:33 UTC+5:30 tomorrow. Its lord, Mercury, sits in your 12th, so the day takes its colour from spending and rest. Thursday's lord, Jupiter, is in your 8th (joint finances and private matters). Mars in your 8th puts energy into joint finances and private matters. In the background Jupiter is in your 8th, so its help comes through effort. Good use of the day: settle a small debt or dispute calmly.

Aquarius (Kumbha)

All day the Moon stays in your 5th house — children, creativity, intelligence and merit. Tradition does not count the 5th as a helpful house for the Moon; patience with creative and family plans serves you better than pressure. The day's nakshatra, Ardra, is ruled by Rahu, which is in your 12th — so spending and rest quietly shares the stage. It moves on to your 6th (work and health habits) at 17:33 UTC+5:30 tomorrow. Its lord, Mercury, sits in your 11th, so the day takes its colour from gains and friendships. Thursday's lord, Jupiter, is in your 7th (partnerships). Saturn in your 2nd keeps you in Sade Sati, so steady, simple routines help. Jupiter's longer transit of your 7th helps partnerships. Good use of the day: give time to children, study or a creative project.

Pisces (Meena)

The Moon spends the whole day in your 4th house, the house of home, mother, property and inner peace. Tradition does not count the 4th as a helpful house for the Moon; patience with home life serves you better than pressure. The day's nakshatra, Ardra, is ruled by Rahu, which is in your 11th — so gains and friendships quietly shares the stage. It moves on to your 5th (creative and family plans) at 17:33 UTC+5:30 tomorrow. Its lord, Mercury, sits in your 10th, so the day takes its colour from career. Thursday's lord, Jupiter, is in your 6th (work and health habits). Saturn in your 1st keeps you in Sade Sati, so steady, simple routines help. Jupiter's longer transit of your 6th asks for patience with work and health habits. Good use of the day: tidy one corner of home.

By Sun sign (Western)

Aries

All day the Moon moves through your 4th solar house: home, family and roots. At 00:33 UTC it squares Neptune in your 1st — a little friction to handle with patience, touching personal direction. At 01:28 UTC it opposes the Sun in your 10th — a pull between two sides that asks for balance, touching career and reputation. The Moon, ruler of the Moon's sign Cancer, sits in your 4th, tying today's mood to home and family. Tomorrow at 21:12 UTC it moves on to your 5th (creativity and romance). Mars in your 6th directs drive toward work and daily routines. Venus in your 8th directs love toward shared money and intimacy. Longer term, Jupiter favours growth in creativity and romance and Saturn asks for patience in personal direction. Good use of the day: make home comfortable.

Taurus

All day the Moon moves through your 3rd solar house: communication, siblings, neighbours and short trips. At 00:33 UTC it squares Neptune in your 12th — a little friction to handle with patience, touching rest and the inner life. At 01:28 UTC it opposes the Sun in your 9th — a pull between two sides that asks for balance, touching travel, study and beliefs. The Moon, ruler of the Moon's sign Cancer, sits in your 3rd, tying today's mood to conversations and local life. Tomorrow at 21:12 UTC it moves on to your 4th (home and family). The season's focus, set by the Sun in your 9th, remains travel, study and beliefs. Venus in your 7th directs love toward partnerships. Good use of the day: run local errands.

Gemini

All day the Moon moves through your 2nd solar house: money, possessions and self-worth. At 00:33 UTC it squares Neptune in your 11th — a little friction to handle with patience, touching friendships and long-term hopes. At 01:28 UTC it opposes the Sun in your 8th — a pull between two sides that asks for balance, touching shared money and intimacy. The Moon, ruler of the Moon's sign Cancer, sits in your 2nd, tying today's mood to money and self-worth. Tomorrow at 21:12 UTC it moves on to your 3rd (conversations and local life). Mercury in your 7th directs thinking toward partnerships. Venus in your 6th directs love toward work and daily routines. Mars in your 4th directs drive toward home and family. Good use of the day: tidy your finances for ten minutes.

Cancer

The Moon stays in your 1st solar house all day, keeping self, appearance and fresh starts in view. At 00:33 UTC it squares Neptune in your 10th — a little friction to handle with patience, touching career and reputation. At 01:28 UTC it opposes the Sun in your 7th — a pull between two sides that asks for balance, touching partnerships. The Moon, ruler of the Moon's sign Cancer, sits in your 1st, tying today's mood to personal direction. Tomorrow at 21:12 UTC it moves on to your 2nd (money and self-worth). The Sun is in your 7th, so partnerships stays the season's theme. Mars in your 3rd directs drive toward conversations and local life. Venus in your 5th directs love toward creativity and romance. Good use of the day: check in with how your body feels.

Leo

All day the Moon moves through your 12th solar house: rest, retreat, endings and the inner life. At 00:33 UTC it squares Neptune in your 9th — a little friction to handle with patience, touching travel, study and beliefs. At 01:28 UTC it opposes the Sun in your 6th — a pull between two sides that asks for balance, touching work and daily routines. The Moon's sign, Cancer, is ruled by the Moon, now in your 12th, so rest and the inner life is part of the story too. Tomorrow at 21:12 UTC it moves on to your 1st (personal direction). Venus in your 4th directs love toward home and family. Jupiter in your 1st keeps widening personal direction, while Saturn in your 9th asks for structure in travel, study and beliefs. Good use of the day: spend quiet time alone.

Virgo

All day the Moon moves through your 11th solar house: friends, groups and hopes for the future. At 00:33 UTC it squares Neptune in your 8th — a little friction to handle with patience, touching shared money and intimacy. At 01:28 UTC it opposes the Sun in your 5th — a pull between two sides that asks for balance, touching creativity and romance. The Moon, ruler of the Moon's sign Cancer, sits in your 11th, tying today's mood to friendships and long-term hopes. Tomorrow at 21:12 UTC it moves on to your 12th (rest and the inner life). The Sun is in your 5th, so creativity and romance stays the season's theme. Venus in your 3rd directs love toward conversations and local life. Good use of the day: revisit a long-term hope.

Libra

All day the Moon moves through your 10th solar house: career, reputation and public direction. At 00:33 UTC it squares Neptune in your 7th — a little friction to handle with patience, touching partnerships. At 01:28 UTC it opposes the Sun in your 4th — a pull between two sides that asks for balance, touching home and family. The Moon, ruler of the Moon's sign Cancer, sits in your 10th, tying today's mood to career and reputation. Tomorrow at 21:12 UTC it moves on to your 11th (friendships and long-term hopes). Mars in your 12th directs drive toward rest and the inner life. The season's focus, set by the Sun in your 4th, remains home and family. Mercury in your 3rd directs thinking toward conversations and local life. Good use of the day: tidy up professional loose ends.

Scorpio

All day the Moon moves through your 9th solar house: travel, study, beliefs and the bigger picture. At 00:33 UTC it squares Neptune in your 6th — a little friction to handle with patience, touching work and daily routines. At 01:28 UTC it opposes the Sun in your 3rd — a pull between two sides that asks for balance, touching conversations and local life. The Moon's sign, Cancer, is ruled by the Moon, now in your 9th, so travel, study and beliefs is part of the story too. Tomorrow at 21:12 UTC it moves on to your 10th (career and reputation). Mercury in your 2nd directs thinking toward money and self-worth. Mars in your 11th directs drive toward friendships and long-term hopes. Good use of the day: plan travel.

Sagittarius

All day the Moon moves through your 8th solar house: shared money, intimacy and deep change. At 00:33 UTC it squares Neptune in your 5th — a little friction to handle with patience, touching creativity and romance. At 01:28 UTC it opposes the Sun in your 2nd — a pull between two sides that asks for balance, touching money and self-worth. The Moon's sign, Cancer, is ruled by the Moon, now in your 8th, so shared money and intimacy is part of the story too. Tomorrow at 21:12 UTC it moves on to your 9th (travel, study and beliefs). Venus in your 12th directs love toward rest and the inner life. The season's focus, set by the Sun in your 2nd, remains money and self-worth. Good use of the day: let something go.

Capricorn

All day the Moon moves through your 7th solar house: partnerships, close one-to-one relationships and agreements. At 00:33 UTC it squares Neptune in your 4th — a little friction to handle with patience, touching home and family. At 01:28 UTC it opposes the Sun in your 1st — a pull between two sides that asks for balance, touching personal direction. The Moon, ruler of the Moon's sign Cancer, sits in your 7th, tying today's mood to partnerships. Tomorrow at 21:12 UTC it moves on to your 8th (shared money and intimacy). Mercury in your 12th directs thinking toward rest and the inner life. Mars in your 9th directs drive toward travel, study and beliefs. Jupiter in your 8th keeps widening shared money and intimacy, while Saturn in your 4th asks for structure in home and family. Good use of the day: talk through an agreement.

Aquarius

The Moon stays in your 6th solar house all day, keeping daily work, routines and health habits in view. At 00:33 UTC it squares Neptune in your 3rd — a little friction to handle with patience, touching conversations and local life. At 01:28 UTC it opposes the Sun in your 12th — a pull between two sides that asks for balance, touching rest and the inner life. The Moon's sign, Cancer, is ruled by the Moon, now in your 6th, so work and daily routines is part of the story too. Tomorrow at 21:12 UTC it moves on to your 7th (partnerships). Longer term, Jupiter favours growth in partnerships and Saturn asks for patience in conversations and local life. Good use of the day: clear your desk and your to-do list.

Pisces

All day the Moon moves through your 5th solar house: creativity, romance, children and play. At 00:33 UTC it squares Neptune in your 2nd — a little friction to handle with patience, touching money and self-worth. At 01:28 UTC it opposes the Sun in your 11th — a pull between two sides that asks for balance, touching friendships and long-term hopes. The Moon, ruler of the Moon's sign Cancer, sits in your 5th, tying today's mood to creativity and romance. Tomorrow at 21:12 UTC it moves on to your 6th (work and daily routines). The Sun is in your 11th, so friendships and long-term hopes stays the season's theme. Mars in your 7th directs drive toward partnerships. Venus in your 9th directs love toward travel, study and beliefs. Good use of the day: spend time with children or a hobby.

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