Topic: पद्मिनी एकादशी 2026

Today is a Thursday (Guruvar), ruled by Jupiter. The Moon is currently transiting through the analytical earth sign of Virgo (Kanya). While the day starts with "Shool Yoga" (which can cause minor obstacles), it ends very early at 07:44 AM, making the rest of the day highly practical and productive for business and finances.

Ketu is a shadowy, headless planet that dislikes material hoarding. Venus is Goddess Lakshmi. When they sit together, hoarding wealth triggers Ketu's destructive nature. Classical texts state that in this yoga, if you try to lock your money in a vault, it will drain away through illnesses, thefts, or bad investments.

Gemini (Mithun) Lagna natives are intellectually curious, adaptable, and excellent communicators. Ruled by Mercury, they thrive in fields involving media, trade, and technology but may struggle with restlessness.

Today marks the Jayanti of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee. Historically, on this day in 1946, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru was elected as the Congress President for the fourth time.