Chandrashtama · Dhanus · தனுசு
Chandrashtama dates for Dhanus (Sagittarius)
Your next Chandrashtama is Fri 27 Nov 20:52 – Sun 29 Nov 23:12 (New York time), when the Moon passes through Kataka, the 8th sign from Dhanus. Go gently: postpone big decisions and avoid arguments.
Your dates
| Month | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | Sat 31 Oct 14:30 | Mon 2 Nov 17:16 |
| November 2026 | Fri 27 Nov 20:52 | Sun 29 Nov 23:12 |
| December 2026 | Fri 25 Dec 07:02 | Sun 27 Dec 07:34 |
| January 2027 | Thu 21 Jan 18:40 | Sat 23 Jan 18:23 |
What it means
The 8th house is traditionally linked with obstacles, sudden changes and sensitivity. When the Moon, which governs mood, passes through it, people often feel more tired, touchy or unlucky. It lasts only a couple of days: plan around it rather than worry about it.
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What is Chandrashtama?
Chandrashtama is the period when the transiting Moon is in the 8th sign counted from your birth Moon sign. It lasts about two and a quarter days and comes round roughly every 27 days.
What should I avoid during Chandrashtama?
Traditionally: starting important ventures, signing major agreements, travel that can be postponed, and heated arguments. It's a good time for rest, routine work and patience.
Does Chandrashtama depend on where I live?
The Moon's position is the same everywhere, but the clock times depend on your time zone. Choose your city to see local times.
Calculated by ChiChakra from real planetary positions (Astronomy Engine, sidereal zodiac with a Lahiri-style setting) · Updated 4 Nov 2026 · How we calculate · About ChiChakra. Solar timings use the geometric solar centre at 0° altitude without atmospheric refraction; upper-limb almanacs can differ by several minutes. Rahu and Ketu use mean nodes. Traditional guidance, not a guarantee or professional advice.
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Which days are inauspicious this month (Chandrashtama, Amavasya)?
Two kinds of day are traditionally handled with care: your Chandrashtama days, about 2 to 2.5 days each month when the Moon is in the 8th sign from your Moon sign, and Amavasya (new Moon), which is shared by everyone. Neither makes a day bad; tradition simply avoids big starts then. Check your dates in the Chandrashtama tool and Panchangam.
Read moreWhat is Chandrashtama, and when is mine?
Chandrashtama (Moon in the eighth) is the 2 to 2.5 days each month when the transiting Moon passes through the 8th sign from your Moon sign. For a Mesha Moon that is whenever the Moon is in Vrischika; for Simha, whenever it is in Meena. Tradition keeps these days for lighter plans and avoids big starts.
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