Topic: hindu-festivals-may-2026

Janaki Jayanti (also called Sita Ashtami) falls in the Krishna Paksha of Phalguna month. Sita Navami falls in the Shukla Paksha of Vaishakha month. Both days celebrate Mata Sita, but Janaki Jayanti is specifically popular in North India and Nepal as her appearance day.

Both Aries (मेष) and Scorpio (वृश्चिक) are ruled by Mars (मंगल देव). Their cosmic color is red. Therefore, they should plant trees that bear red flowers (लाल रंग के पुष्प). Red Sandalwood (लाल चंदन) and Gular are highly auspicious for them.

In the first half (Jan-May), Jupiter is in Gemini, causing confusion or information overload. But from mid-May onwards, Jupiter moves to Cancer (Exalted). This is the Golden Period for higher education, PhDs, and finding true mentors (Gurus).

The 5th House is the most critical as it represents speculation and intuition. If the 5th Lord is connected to the 2nd House (Wealth) or 11th House (Gains), the person can make a fortune in trading.