Mercury Transit in Scorpio, Know its Effects

Mercury transit in Scorpio. Which zodiac signs need to be alarmed?

Planet Mercury is undergoing a transit. It is believed in Vedic Astrology that Mercury blesses the zodiac sign it enters with intelligence, good communication skills, as well as mathematical aptitude. This transition of Mercury into Scorpio sign will influence the lives of people. Astrological calculations suggest that Mercury gives good results when in contact with good planets and undesirable results when in contact with malefic planets. When Mercury conjuncts with Sun, it makes ‘Budha Aditya’ yog, which brings success and growth. Mercury is the ruling planet for Gemini as well as Virgo zodiac signs. While Sun, Venus and Rahu are friendly planets for Mercury, Moon is not. Planet Mercury is associated with Lord Ganesha.

Time of transit 

As per Hindu Panchang, the transit will take place on Friday, October 26, 2018 at 8:55 PM. It will remain in the same sign till Tuesday, January 01, 2019 upto 10 AM. Read the effect of this transit on your zodiac sign.

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ARIES

During this transit period, Mercury will move into your 8th house. You may experience gains in your wealth. Seeking loan from bank or from miscellaneous sources is predicted...Read more

TAURUS

Planet Mercury will transit in the 7th House from your Moon sign. During this transit period, you would be inclined towards making your domestic life peaceful and harmonious...Read more

GEMINI

In your sixth house, from your Moon Sign, Planet Mercury may show a decline in your health. Take proper care of yourself....Read more

CANCER

A sense of high determination would persist in you during this transit period as Mercury will be in the fifth house from your moon sign. Read more

LEO

This transit in your fourth house, would bring happiness and prosperity in your domestic life....Read more

VIRGO

You would witness a boost in your passion, anger, determination and communication skills. You might look for a change in job....Read more

LIBRA

This transit will bring about a change in you. You will be making a choice of words very cleverly. Your speech would impress others.....Read more

SCORPIO

With this transit, you would focus on increasing your income sources. There would be an elevation in your status and multiple gains are pr...Read more

SAGITTARIUS

You would experience high expenditures and probably, you might go abroad for business or professional purpose....Read more

CAPRICORN

In this transit period, your potential efforts would result in your success. A feeling of accomplishing something would surround you ....Read more

AQUARIUS

Apply your intellect at work, as this would fetch you fruitful results. This period would also mark your recognition and mindwork....Read more

PISCES

Planet Mercury in the 9th House will bring monetary gains and respect through your spouse....Read more

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Sharad Purnima Tomorrow, know its significance

Fasting on Sharad Purnima! Know the significance, rituals involved and the reason behind observing a fast.

Sharda purnima is celebrated for centuries in India. The festival holds great significance in Hindu mythology and is believed to be the birthday of Maa Lakshmi. Lord Krishna along with the Gopis enjoyed Raas in Nidhivan on this day. This day is hence called Kojagiri purnima, Raas purnima or Komudi vrat. Sharad purnima falls in the month of Ashvin in the Shukl phase. Worshipping goddess Lakshmi is considered auspicious on this day. It is believed that the rays of moon work as a nectar on this day and are beneficial for all the living beings.

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Sharad Purnima Shubh Muhurat 2018

Commences at 22:38:01 October 23, 2018

Ends at 22:16:44 on October 24, 2018

Note: The above timings are mentioned as per Indian time zone. Click to know the muhurat of Sharad purnima in your city.

Shubh Muhurat for Sharad Purnima 2018 

• From the night of 23rd October, full moon can be seen and this means that although the day of festival is 24th, the rituals will begin on the night of 23rd.

• People cook kheer (a sweet dish made of rice and milk) on this day and put in in moonlight for the whole night or at least till 12 am.

• Astrological perspective suggests that the time for purnima will be from 10:38 pm on October 23, 2018 and continue till 10:14 am on October 24, 2018. 

Vrat katha for Sharad Purnima 

In old times, two daughters of a sahukar used to observe fast on full moon day of every month to please Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. The elder daughter accepted the norms of fasting and took great care to follow them. On the contrary, the younger one, though kept the fast, did not follow the rules for fasting as for her they were not significant. When they were of appropriate age, their father arranged their marriage with suitable matches. They both conceived and the elder one gave birth to a healthy child. While, the child born of the younger sister could not survive. This happened a couple of times before the younger sister decided to seek the advice of a brahmin. 

She asked the spiritual guru for a solution to her problem. The religious brahmin in no time could understand that since she never completed the fast of purnima with all its rules, she is suffering from dosha. After listening to this, she decided to complete the fast with all the rules. Soon after she decided so, a son was born of her, but just like the previous children, he too died. She took the body of her son, wrapped it in a piece of cloth and kept it on a wooden platform so nobody doubts it. 

Read to know Ashwin Purnima Vrat Puja Vidhi

The younger sister invited her elder sister to her home. She then offered the same wooden platform to her, to sit upon, on which the dead baby boy was kept by her. When the elder sister was about to sit, her saree touched the baby and it started crying. Seeing this, the elder sister was angry as she believed that the baby could have died if she accidentally sat on him. 

Her sister also started weeping and told the whole story to her sister. She revealed the secret of the baby being dead along with what the brahmin had told her. Also, she thanked the elder one as her touch revived a dead child. The fast she kept on every full moon blessed her with god’s grace and she could turn an impossible into possible. The younger sister then decided to complete the purnima fast with utmost care from the very day. Just like her elder sister, she also got results for her fast and started singing praises of purnima fast in the whole city. 

Significance of Purnima vrat

• Individuals who hold a fast on purnima with complete dedication are granted all their wishes as per Hindu belief.

• The day is also celebrated as Kumudri vrat as married women who are aspiring to beget a child fast on this day.

• Mothers also fast on this day for praying to god to grant a long life to her children. 

• Unmarried girls keep a fast to get a suitable match.

• The moon is believed to be brightest on Sharad Purnima. And people say that nectar flows from the moon to earth.

• During Sharad Purnima, the rays of moon are beneficial for your spiritual as well as physical being.

• Even the incurable diseases can be cured, such is the magnificence of the moon rays on this night. 

Vrat Vidhi for Sharad Purnima

• Start the day with worshipping your Isht dev.

• Worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi by lighting a lamp filled with ghee.

• Donate food and gifts to brahmins on this day.

• A fast should be observed with complete dedication.

• Offer water to moon at night and then consume food. 

• Donate kheer in temple to seek the blessings of Maa Lakshmi

• Some people also take a holy dip on this day. Offerings made after such a holy bath is considered auspicious on this day. 

We wish you a Happy Sharad Purnima!

Weekly Horoscope 22 to 28 October 2018

This week the natives of Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Sagittarius and Aquarius will have positive indications. In matters of career, job, business, education, love and family the natives of these moon signs will receive good news.

This week on October 26, Mercury will transit into Scorpio zodiac. During this time, Mercury will enter in Scorpio and conjunct with Jupiter. This will create a unique combination of the planets which will in turn influence the life of people of different zodiac signs differently. Not just that, this transit will also bring a change in the prices of oil, fuel, gold, silver etc. Women will undergo a major influence from October 27th. They will perform the rituals of Karva Chauth and fast. 

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Aries

This week Arians may go for a long trip. At workplace you will be admired and your earnings will also increase...Read More

Taurus

With wishes coming true along with monetary benefits, this week, Taurians will feel happy....Read More

Gemini

Geminis will spend the week with people who make them happy. Friends, family and relatives will offer support and you will be happy for your blissful family life...Read More

Cancer

You need to maintain your calm during this week as mental problems are predicted. Conflicts owing to some issues can cause stress and tension... Read More

Leo

A week with mixed results, Leo may find happiness with their siblings and family members while, at the same time, there could be a confrontation for some property matters...Read More

Virgo

Good time to go out, try different cuisines and attract people with your sweet communication...Read More

Libra

Librans will have a cheerful and prosperous week as they will be inclined towards achieving their aspirations..Read More

Scorpio

The natives of Scorpio will spend on luxury items and entertainment gadgets. Your budget may vary if you don’t maintain a balance between income and expenditure...Read More

Sagittarius

This week shows your engagement in religious activities. There will be a rise in your income and your desires may be fulfilled.....Read More

Capricorn 

You need to control your aggression and make sure your behavior does not trigger a stressful situation...Read More

Aquarius

This week Aquarius natives will experience different aspects of happiness this week. Journey will bring money while you get refreshed...Read More

Pisces

You need to pay extra efforts at workplace this week. Keep in mind that your seniors will be little strict with you and monitor your performance...Read More

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