New Delhi: In a celestial treat that has astrologers buzzing, Saturn – the stern taskmaster known as Shani Dev – became direct in Aquarius on November 28, 2025, and will remain margi (direct motion) for an unusually long 239 days until October 19, 2026.
This extended forward march, the longest in recent years, promises to unshackle pending matters and shower rewards on those who endured his retrograde wrath.
According to leading astrologers, three zodiac signs are in for a spectacular 2026:
Aries (Mesh): Long-stalled career breakthroughs, property gains, and sudden financial inflows await.
Cancer (Kark): Domestic harmony, children’s success, and recovery of stuck money will bring relief.
Capricorn (Makar): Shani’s own sign will witness promotion, business expansion, and enhanced social stature.
“Normally Saturn stays direct for 200–210 days, but this 239-day stretch is exceptional,” says Acharya Pandit Rajeev Shastri. “Those who have faced sade-sati, dhaiya, or tough transits since 2023 will now taste the fruits of their patience.”
Saturn entered Aquarius in January 2025 and will remain in the same sign until May 2026 before shifting to Pisces. This prolonged stay in a friendly air sign amplifies justice, discipline, and long-term planning – perfect for technology, real estate, and government-related ventures.
Devotees are advised to light sesame oil lamps on Saturdays, chant the Shani mantra “Om Sham Shanicharaya Namah” 19,000 times over the period, and donate black items to keep the planet pleased.
As 2025 draws to a close, the ringed planet’s benevolent gaze signals that hard times are finally giving way to brighter days – at least for these three lucky rashis.