PLANETARY NEWS JUNE 2026 from Komilla Sutton

THE GLORIOUS JUPITER IN CANCER

Jupiter moves into Cancer on the 1st of June, the 2nd of the 3 Jupiter transits in Cancer. This will be a glorious time where Jupiter can give its full results without any challenging conjunction. Jupiter's third visit to Cancer, with Ketu, in 2027, is full of drama. This is a time to enjoy the great transit of Jupiter in Cancer and embrace the blessings it brings us. Jupiter is the planet of wisdom and right thinking, and it can lead us towards making good choices for ourselves.

June is a great month, as the planets are largely in a benign mood, with no major upheavals. The emphasis is on Cancer as Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury all transit simultaneously. Venus and Mercury join Jupiter in Cancer. The Venus/Jupiter connection can be too much of a good thing. Sometimes, the two gurus together can leave us with two important advisers giving conflicting advice. We need to watch for the Jupiter/Venus conjunction and a planetary war on the 9th of June, a day of conflict. It does not last long, but be careful. Mercury joins Jupiter and Venus in Cancer on the 22nd of June, but does not conjoin them. Mercury will retrograde on the 29th of June and then move back to Gemini for a longer stint in its own sign.

The 4th of the 5 Kala Sarpa Yogas runs from the 7th to 20th of June. The transit of Kal Sarpa has been affecting the world since March 2026 and we are seeing many unsettled situations and complexities that are affecting all of us. As we approach the end of this Kal Sarpa cycle, we still need to keep our heads about us and avoid making unwise choices that could lead to instabilities.

The Extra Lunar Month, Adhika Masa, Continues Until June 15th

Adhika Masa is an additional month that appears in the Hindu lunar calendar due to discrepancies between solar and lunar calendars. This is a sacred period for devotion, charity, and spiritual practices dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

More on Adhika Masa...

WHAT TO WATCH in JUNE 2026

JUPITER IN CANCER | June 1st to October 31st - A glorious time for Jupiter. Hamsa Mahapurusha yoga by transit for Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn, excellent for Scorpio, Sagittarius and Pisces. From the 1st to 17th of June – Jupiter is Vargottamma in Cancer, same sign and same Navamsha. The great strength of Jupiter brings wisdom, clear thinking, and general positivity for all.

ADHIKA MASA an extra lunar month, continues to the 15th of June. It is the key month for spiritual works.

SUN in TAURUS and GEMINI – The Sun is in Taurus utnil the 15th of June, presenting a good and solid transit. Sun is in Gemini from the 15th of June to the 16th of July presenting no difficult conjunctions.

KAL SARPA YOGA - from the 7th to the 20th of June, this is the fourth of the five Kala Sarpa, which continues intermittently to the 11th of July. Kala Sarpa Yoga can spoil an otherwise great planetary alignment; it is important not to destabilise your life.

MARS IN ARIES - to the 20th of June is powerful Mars comes into his own power, own sign and full dignity. This is excellent for the Aries and Transit Ruchaka/Mahapurusha yoga for Aries and Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn, giving them immense energy to sort out their problems and come out ahead. Mars goes to Taurus, where it is more Calm and not so energised as in Aries. However, at the beginning of the transit from the 20th to the 24th of June, Mars gains added strength as it is in its exalted Navamsha.

MERCURY VARGOTTAMA AND RETROGRADE FROM THE 29TH OF JUNE - Mercury turns retrograde on the 29th of June in Cancer, where it is Vargottama and will go back to its own sign, Gemini. We will experience a long Vargottama of Mercury - the ame sign and Navamsha. Gemini Vargottama for Mercury is from the 17th of June to the 22nd of June and the 6th to the 12th of July. Cancer Vargottama is from the 22nd of June to the 6th of July. Mercury is in a powerful position from the 17th of June to the 12th of July.

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JUNE 2026 PANCHANGA

Key dates in APRIL 2026 - compiled by Keiko Shanti. (https://keikoshanti.com)

All times listed are UTC (Coordinated Universal Time.)
All times for festivals are for India.
Mean nodes are used.

As we start the month of JUNE...

• Mars, Mercury and Rahu are in their own signs.
• Jupiter is still in its own Nakshatra Punarvarsu (until the 18th of June 2026), about to move into its exaltation sign of Cancer.
• Kal Sarpa Yoga is broken by the Moon outside the Rahu-Ketu axis (until the 7th of June 2026).
• We are in the middle of Adhika Masa (17th of May to the 15th of June).