Chandrashtama · Kataka · கடகம்
Chandrashtama dates for Kataka (Cancer)
Your next Chandrashtama is Tue 17 Nov 10:00 – Thu 19 Nov 19:20 (London time), when the Moon passes through Kumbha, the 8th sign from Kataka. Go gently: postpone big decisions and avoid arguments.
Your dates
| Month | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | Tue 17 Nov 10:00 | Thu 19 Nov 19:20 |
| December 2026 | Mon 14 Dec 17:05 | Thu 17 Dec 03:43 |
| January 2027 | Sun 10 Jan 23:05 | Wed 13 Jan 10:10 |
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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