Guru Peyarchi 2026
Guru Peyarchi 2026: Jupiter enters Simmam (Leo) on 31 October
Jupiter moves from Kadagam into Simmam on 31 October 2026 at 12:02 IST, slips back into Kadagam on 25 January 2027 and returns to Simmam on 26 June 2027 for its main stay. Here is what it means for all twelve rasis.
Key dates
| Date | What happens | India (IST) | UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2026 | Jupiter enters Leo | 12:02 | 06:32 |
| 13 December 2026 | Jupiter turns retrograde in Leo | – | – |
| 25 January 2027 | Jupiter enters Cancer | 01:31 | 20:01 (24 Jan) |
| 13 April 2027 | Jupiter turns direct in Cancer | – | – |
| 26 June 2027 | Jupiter enters Leo | 05:18 | 00:48 |
| 26 November 2027 | Jupiter enters Virgo | 18:45 | 13:15 |
Guru Peyarchi is the moment Jupiter, Guru, the great benefic of Vedic astrology, moves from one sign to the next. Because Jupiter takes about twelve years to travel round the zodiac, each move sets the tone for roughly a year: where Jupiter stands from your Moon sign shows where growth, support and good counsel come most easily, and where life asks for more patience.
On 31 October 2026 Jupiter leaves Kadagam (Cancer), where it is exalted, and enters Simmam (Leo), the sign of the Sun. This first visit is short. Jupiter turns retrograde on 13 December 2026 and slips back into Kadagam on 25 January 2027, then turns direct on 13 April and re-enters Simmam on 26 June 2027. It stays there until 26 November 2027, when it moves on into Kanni (Virgo).
So think of the October move as a preview: you will feel the first hints of the new chapter over the winter, a pause and a review in the first half of 2027, and the full picture from late June 2027.
Jupiter's glance
From Simmam, Jupiter casts its full glance (Guru paarvai) on the 5th, 7th and 9th signs from itself: Dhanusu (Sagittarius), Kumbam (Aquarius) and Mesham (Aries). Traditionally, wherever Guru looks, it blesses, so these three rasis feel Jupiter's support even more clearly during the main stay from June 2027.
What it means for each rasi
Find your Moon sign below. Not sure which it is? Find your rasi
- Highly favourable
Aries
Jupiter in your 5th house
One of the happiest placements for you: Jupiter lights up your 5th house of creativity, love, children and learning, and also looks at your sign.
Read the palan - Mixed
Taurus
Jupiter in your 4th house
Jupiter turns your attention to home, family and property. Good for a move or renovation with care; inner peace needs protecting.
Read the palan - Mixed
Gemini
Jupiter in your 3rd house
A year to build through steady effort: communication, skills and short travel are highlighted, and results come step by step.
Read the palan - Favourable
Cancer
Jupiter in your 2nd house
Relief after Jupiter's year in your own sign: income, savings, family and speech are favoured, and Jupiter's move eases pressure on you.
Read the palan - Mixed
Leo
Jupiter in your 1st house
Jupiter comes to your sign for the first time in twelve years: a year of personal growth and visibility, with some restlessness to manage.
Read the palan - Go gently
Virgo
Jupiter in your 12th house
A year to spend wisely and look inward: travel, giving and spiritual practice are favoured, while big new ventures need patience.
Read the palan - Highly favourable
Libra
Jupiter in your 11th house
One of the best placements for you: income, friendships and long-held wishes are blessed, and effort turns into results.
Read the palan - Mixed
Scorpio
Jupiter in your 10th house
Your career is in focus: new roles and responsibility are possible, but changes need careful planning and patience.
Read the palan - Highly favourable
Sagittarius
Jupiter in your 9th house
Your ruling planet moves into your house of fortune and looks back at you: luck, guidance and opportunities open up.
Read the palan - Go gently
Capricorn
Jupiter in your 8th house
Ashtama Guru asks for patience: protect your health and finances, avoid risks, and use the year for inner change.
Read the palan - Favourable
Aquarius
Jupiter in your 7th house
Jupiter looks straight at your sign from your house of partnership: marriage, business partnerships and public dealings are blessed.
Read the palan - Go gently
Pisces
Jupiter in your 6th house
Your ruling planet works through the house of effort: look after health and finances, and you can overcome problems one by one.
Read the palan
Questions and answers
- When is Guru Peyarchi 2026?
- Jupiter enters Simmam (Leo) on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 12:02 IST (06:32 in the UK), by the Thirukanitha method with the Lahiri ayanamsa.
- Why does Jupiter go back into Kadagam in 2027?
- Jupiter turns retrograde on 13 December 2026 at 2.8° of Simmam, so its backward motion carries it into Kadagam again on 25 January 2027. It turns direct on 13 April and re-enters Simmam on 26 June 2027, where it stays until 26 November 2027.
- Which rasis benefit most from Guru Peyarchi 2026?
- Traditionally Jupiter is most helpful in the 2nd, 5th, 7th, 9th and 11th houses from the Moon. With Jupiter in Simmam that favours Kadagam, Mesham, Kumbam, Dhanusu and Thulam, with Mesham, Dhanusu and Thulam the most strongly.
- Does the date differ in Vakya and Thirukanitha panchangams?
- It can. The Vakya panchangam uses traditional formulas, the Thirukanitha (drik) method uses calculated positions; their dates for a peyarchi often differ by days or weeks. Cosmic Kural uses the Thirukanitha method with the Lahiri ayanamsa.
- What is a simple remedy for Guru Peyarchi?
- On Thursdays (Viyazhakizhamai) light a ghee lamp and pray to Guru Bhagavan or Dakshinamurthy, offer yellow flowers or a little chana dal, and honour your teachers and elders. Many families also visit Alangudi, the Guru sthalam near Kumbakonam.
How the dates are calculated
Dates and times are calculated with the Swiss Ephemeris in the sidereal zodiac with the Lahiri ayanamsa, the Thirukanitha (drik) method used by most modern panchangams. Some temple calendars follow the older Vakya panchangam and may give a different date for Guru Peyarchi; both traditions describe the same move. Times are shown for India (IST) and the UK (local time).