Diwali 2026 for Simha (Leo)
Sunday, 8 November 2026
Updated
For a Simha (Leo) Moon, Diwali falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The focus is effort and courage. Reach out to siblings and neighbours, and put your energy into the next step rather than waiting.
The sky on Diwali night, from your sign
On the evening of Lakshmi Puja the Sun and Moon are together in Libra (the Amavasya), with the Moon in Swati nakshatra. Mercury is in Libra (retrograde), Venus in Virgo (retrograde), Mars in Cancer, Jupiter in Leo, Saturn in Pisces (retrograde), Rahu in Aquarius and Ketu in Leo (sidereal, Lahiri).
On Diwali night the Sun and Moon come together (the Amavasya) in your 3rd house (effort, courage, siblings and short trips). The focus is effort and courage. Reach out to siblings and neighbours, and put your energy into the next step rather than waiting.
| Planet | Sign | From your Moon sign | Themes | Gochara |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiter | Leo | 1st house | self, health habits and fresh starts | Mixed / neutral |
| Saturn (retrograde) | Pisces | 8th house | sudden change, shared money and research | Mixed / neutral |
| Venus (retrograde) | Virgo | 2nd house | family, savings and speech | Supportive in classical gochara |
| Mars | Cancer | 12th house | expenses, rest, charity and time abroad | Mixed / neutral |
| Mercury (retrograde) | Libra | 3rd house | effort, courage, siblings and short trips | Mixed / neutral |
Your sign's lord, Sun, is in your 3rd house (effort, courage, siblings and short trips) on Diwali night. Of the five planets above, 1 sit in houses that classical gochara counts as supportive from your Moon sign. That is a summary of the sky, not a forecast: your own chart and dasha change the picture.
Rahu is in your 7th house and Ketu in your 1st house, so the nodal axis is currently touching marriage, partners and business tie-ups and self, health habits and fresh starts.
Mercury, Venus and Saturn are retrograde on Diwali night. Retrograde planets do not change the puja or its muhurat; some traditional astrologers simply prefer to keep big new commitments (a new business, a large loan) for a calmer period, and to buy what you will actually use.
Your Lakshmi Puja time
The Lakshmi Puja muhurat depends on your city, not your sign: in New Delhi it is 5:55 PM – 7:51 PM on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Find your city on the Lakshmi Puja muhurat page.
Keep in mind
- This is the general transit for everyone with a Leo Moon sign. Your own ascendant, dasha and the rest of your chart change how it lands.
- The puja is a matter of devotion and tradition; no planetary position guarantees money, health or any outcome.
Not sure of your Moon sign? Find your Moon sign from your birth details.
Frequently asked questions
How is Diwali 2026 for Simha (Leo) Moon sign?
On Diwali night the Amavasya falls in your 3rd house, so the focus is effort, courage, siblings and short trips. This is the general transit from your Moon sign, not a guarantee; your own chart decides how it lands.
What is the Lakshmi Puja time for Simha (Leo)?
The muhurat depends on your city, not your sign. In New Delhi it is 5:55 PM – 7:51 PM on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
Where are Jupiter and Saturn on Diwali 2026 for Simha?
Jupiter is in your 1st house and Saturn in your 8th house (Saturn is retrograde).
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