PLANETARY NEWS SEPTEMBER 2026 from Komilla Sutton

SUPERCHARGED PLANETS WITH HIDDEN SECRETS

After a turbulent August with its eclipses, Ketu conjunctions and gandanta crossings, we are in for a wonderful September with many planets in full dignity and only Saturn is retrograde. Sun is in its own sign, Leo; Mars is Vargottama; Mercury is exalted in Virgo; Jupiter is exalted; Venus is in Mooltrikona and its own sign, Libra. But as with every month, there are hidden problems that we should be mindful of too. September promises recovery for all, but we should also watch for weaknesses to plug too so that we can enjoy the rare planetary blessings.

The hidden story of September is Sun, Jupiter, Rahu and Ketu debilitated in Navamsha. Mars gets debilitated in Cancer while in Vargottama from 18 September; Mars debilitation is cancelled as it is with an exalted Jupiter during transits. Jupiter, while debilitated, exchanges signs with Saturn in Sagittarius, therefore fortifying its weaknesses. Rahu is in its own sign, Aquarius, but in a debilitated Navamsha in Scorpio along with Ketu in Taurus; they always promise turbulence and disturbances, so we must stay calm and collected. With Rahu in Scorpio Navamsha, we should be careful not to feel angry and vengeful, and also avoid obsessiveness.

What to make of September: we should enjoy the great blessings that the planets are offering us while being aware that if life throws curveballs at us, we should be ready and deal with them, if and when they emerge.

WHAT TO WATCH in SEPTEMBER 2026

Jupiter continues in Cancer until 31 October a glorious time for Jupiter. Hamsa Mahapurusha yoga by transit for Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn; excellent for Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces too. Jupiter is debilitated in Capricorn by Navamsha, but its exchange of signs with Saturn in Sagittarius supports it. Capricorn navamsha brings out a practical side for Jupiter. Largely a positive Transit!

Venus in Libra from 2 September to 3 October Malavya Mahapurusha for Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn who are receiving double blessings from Venus as well as Jupiter, two Mahapurusha by transit throughout September.

Sun in Leo and Virgo The Sun is in Leo until 16 July; its own sign and strong. The Sun in Leo does have the influence of Ketu, but the exact conjunction is past, so it is not so intense. Sun in Virgo is a more analytical Sun; it conjoins with an exalted Mercury, giving it extra strength.

Mercury exalted in Virgo from 7th to 26 September and then in friend Libra. A great month for Mercury as it remains strong and without retrograde motion. Bhadra Mahapurusha by transit for Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces.

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SEPTEMBER 2026 PANCHANGA

Key dates in SEPTEMBER 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 September...

• Only Saturn is retrograde
• Venus is Vargottama until 6 September
• The Sun is Vargottama until 3 September
• The Sun is in its own sign of Leo until mid-month
• Jupiter is in Sagittarius Navamsha and moves to Capricorn Navamsha on 3 September
• Rahu and Ketu are debilitated in Navamsha throughout September