Wednesday, 18 February 2026
| Element | Details | Significance |
| Lunar Month | Phalguna Shukla Paksha | Waxing Phase (New Moon Phase). |
| Tithi | Pratipada (1st) | Till 04:57 PM, then Dwitiya. |
| Festival | Phalguna Month Begins | Marks the arrival of Spring (Vasant). |
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha (Aquarius) | Till 09:17 PM, then P. Bhadrapada. |
| Yoga | Shiva | “Benevolent” – Good for meditation. |
| Day | Wednesday (Budhvaar) | Ruled by Mercury (Intellect/Trade). |
- Sunrise:
07:03 AM - Sunset:
06:49 PM - Moonrise:
07:38 AM - Moonset:
07:05 PM - Sun Sign: Aquarius (Dhanishtha)
- Moon Sign: Aquarius (Shatabhisha) – Remains in Aquarius all day.
- Phalguna Month Begins: Today marks the start of the Phalguna month, the last month of the Hindu calendar, leading up to Holi. It is a time of joy, color, and shedding the old to welcome the new.
- Shatabhisha Nakshatra: Ruled by Varuna (God of Oceans & Cosmic Law). The symbol is an Empty Circle or 100 Physicians. Mythologically, this star is associated with “Panacea” – the cure for all ills. It is the star of secrets, healing, and the hidden realms.
- Aquarius Stellium (Cluster): A rare and powerful alignment occurs today as Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Rahu are ALL together in Aquarius.
- Impact: This creates a surge of intellectual, innovative, and rebellious energy. It is a day for breaking norms, scientific breakthroughs, healing difficult diseases, and deep research. However, emotional volatility may be high due to the Moon-Rahu conjunction.
| Planet | Sign (Rashi) | Nakshatra | Status |
| Sun | Dhanishtha | Conjunct 4 Planets | |
| Moon | Shatabhisha | Healer & Secretive | |
| Mars | Dhanishtha | Exalted (High Energy) | |
| Mercury | P. Bhadra | Visionary Thinking | |
| Venus | Shatabhisha | Unconventional Love | |
| Jupiter | Punarvasu | Wisdom in Communication | |
| Saturn | U. Bhadra | Spiritual Discipline | |
| Rahu | Shatabhisha | Karmic Intensifier | |
| Ketu | P. Phalguni | Past-life Creativity |
Theme: Healing, Innovation, Secrets & Social Networks.
(1) Mesha
General: The massive planetary cluster in your 11th house (Gains/Networks) brings a social explosion. You are the center of attention. Your wishes may manifest suddenly. Career: Excellent for networking, tech startups, or group projects. Your innovative ideas are well-received. Finance: Unexpected gains from social circles or digital platforms. Good day to plan future wealth. Love: Friendships blur with romance. You might meet someone eccentric or intellectual today. Health: Calves or ankles might feel weak. Stay hydrated. Remedy: Feed birds or ants. Chant “Om Rahave Namah” (11x). Karma: Help a friend in need to activate your gains.
(2) Vrishabha
General: The 5-planet stellium activates your 10th house (Career/Status). You are in the public eye. Pressure is high, but so is the potential for fame. Career: A defining day for your career. You might launch something new or take a bold, unconventional stand at work. Finance: Career-related income is highlighted. Avoid impulsive job switches today. Love: Work stress might make you distant. Your partner needs your time, not just your success. Health: Knees or joints need care. Do not overwork. Remedy: Offer white flowers to Goddess Saraswati. Chant “Om Aim Hrim Klim Chamundayai Viche” (11x). Karma: Respect your boss or father-figure.
(3) Mithuna
General: Focus is on the 9th house (Luck/Dharma). You feel like a rebel or a philosopher. You want to break free from traditional beliefs. Career: Good for research, higher education, or publishing. Your ideas are ahead of their time. Finance: Luck fluctuates. Avoid gambling. Long-distance travel brings opportunities. Love: You seek an intellectual connection. A travel romance or cross-cultural connection is possible. Health: Hips or thighs need care. Stretch regularly. Remedy: Offer green grass to a cow. Chant “Om Budhaya Namah” (11x). Karma: Donate religious books or support a teacher.
(4) Karka
General: Intensity in the 8th house (Transformation). With 5 planets here, you might feel overwhelmed by deep emotions, secrets, or occult subjects. Career: Excellent for research, auditing, or psychology. You can solve mysteries that others cannot. Finance: Sudden expenses or gains from insurance/tax. Do not lend money today. Love: Intense and possessive. Avoid jealousy. Deep emotional healing is possible today. Health: Reproductive health or piles issues. Drink plenty of water. Remedy: Offer water mixed with milk to Shiva. Chant “Om Namah Shivaya” (11x). Karma: Keep a secret entrusted to you.
(5) Simha
General: Your 7th house (Partnerships) is packed. Relationships, both business and personal, are the sole focus. Ego clashes are possible due to Sun-Rahu. Career: Public dealings require diplomacy. Your partners might be demanding or unpredictable. Finance: Joint ventures might see sudden shifts. Read contracts twice before signing. Love: Your partner is the center of your world today. Avoid dominance; practice equality. Health: Lower back pain or urinary issues. Remedy: Offer water to the Sun. Chant “Om Suryaya Namah” (11x). Karma: Be kind to your spouse/partner.
(6) Kanya
General: The 6th house (Service/Enemies) is activated. You are ready to crush obstacles, heal diseases, and organize your life. Career: You will be hyper-productive. Good day to solve complex problems and defeat competitors. Finance: Debts can be managed. Avoid new loans. Money flows through hard work. Love: Practical support is needed. Don’t be too critical of your partner’s habits. Health: Digestion or acidity issues. Shatabhisha helps in healing chronic ailments today. Remedy: Offer green Moong to Ganesha. Chant “Om Gan Ganpataye Namah” (11x). Karma: Help a sick person or subordinate.
(7) Tula
General: The 5th house (Creativity/Children) is buzzing. You feel creative, romantic, but also restless. Career: Brilliant, out-of-the-box ideas come to you. Good for stock traders and artists. Finance: Speculative gains are possible but volatile. Trust your intuition but verify facts. Love: Unexpected romantic encounters. You might feel a sudden attraction to someone unique. Health: Acid reflux or heart burn. Keep calm. Remedy: Offer white sandalwood to Shiva. Chant “Om Namah Shivaya” (11x). Karma: Spend time with children or donate to their education.
(8) Vrishchika
General: Focus on the 4th house (Home/Mother). Domestic life is intense. You might plan a sudden renovation or deal with a home issue. Career: Work from home is productive. You might feel torn between career and home duties. Finance: Real estate deals should be put on hold or checked thoroughly. Love: Emotional security is key. You need reassurance and a safe space today. Health: Chest congestion or anxiety. Practice deep breathing. Remedy: Offer red flowers to Hanumanji. Chant “Om Angarkaya Namah” (11x). Karma: Serve your mother or mother-figure.
(9) Dhanu
General: The 3rd house (Courage/Communication) is highly active. You are confident, bold, and ready to take risks. Career: Marketing, sales, and writing are favored. Your communication style is aggressive yet effective. Finance: Gains through self-effort. Short travels bring opportunities. Love: Flirty and fun. A short trip with your partner is possible. Health: Shoulder or arm pain. Avoid lifting heavy weights. Remedy: Offer yellow flowers to Lord Vishnu. Chant “Om Brihaspataye Namah” (11x). Karma: Help a neighbor or younger sibling.
(10) Makara
General: The 2nd house (Wealth/Family) is the hotspot. Focus is entirely on money, speech, and values. Career: Banking and finance work shines. Watch your speech; don’t be too harsh. Finance: High Wealth Focus. Sudden inflow or outflow of money is likely. Save wisely. Love: Possessiveness might arise. Family gatherings might be intense. Health: Throat or tooth issues. Avoid very cold drinks. Remedy: Light a mustard oil lamp for Shani. Chant “Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah” (11x). Karma: Feed the hungry or donate food.
(11) Kumbha
General: The Center of the Storm. With 5 planets in your sign (Shatabhisha), you feel electric, restless, and powerful. A day of self-reinvention. Career: You are the leader today. People look to you for direction on future trends. Finance: Money flows to you, but your desires are also high. Love: You are magnetic but unpredictable. Your partner might find you hard to read. Health: Headaches or nervous tension. Meditate to ground yourself. Remedy: Offer water to a Shami tree. Chant “Om Namah Shivaya” (11x). Karma: Do not be arrogant; practice humility.
(12) Meena
General: The 12th house (Isolation/Expenses) is active. You might feel a strong need to withdraw from the world and heal. Career: Working behind the scenes or on foreign projects is best. Avoid the limelight today. Finance: High expenses indicated. Be careful of losses or theft. Love: Secret romance or feeling distant from your partner. You need spiritual connection. Health: Sleep issues or foot pain. A warm foot bath helps. Remedy: Offer yellow dal to a temple. Chant “Om Namo Narayanaya” (11x). Karma: Donate to a hospital or asylum.
Shatabhisha Nakshatra brings the power of “100 Physicians.” Today is the best day to heal your body, mind, and soul.
- Embrace the New Beginnings of the Phalguna month.
- Use the Aquarius Energy to innovate and break old patterns.
- Keep your Secrets guarded and your mind open.

