Jupiter's Exaltation Meets Vajra and Siddhi on Krishna Chaturthi

Budhawara, Wednesday, September 30, 2026, arrives under the waning light of Krishna Paksha, with the Moon sliding through the final degrees of Mesha and a sky shaped by sharp contrasts. Jupiter sits exalted in Karka at 25 degrees in Ashlesha, a planet operating at full capacity, while Mars occupies the same sign in debility at 7 degrees Pushya. Venus holds its own sign of Tula at 14 degrees Swati, dignified and steady. Saturn at 17 degrees Meena in Revati moves retrograde, asking for patience and review. The day opens under Bharani nakshatra, then shifts to Krittika, and the tithi moves from Chaturthi to Panchami. Two powerful yogas follow one another: Vajra through the day, then Siddhi beginning just after midnight. Rahu at 3 degrees Kumbha in Dhanishtha and Ketu at 3 degrees Simha in Magha, both retrograde, anchor the karmic axis across the sky. The 8th day of the 3rd Chaturmasa falls today as well, a period when Shiva receives heightened devotion.

The Fire and the Fortress

The planetary arrangement tells a story of tension between expansion and constraint. Jupiter exalted in Karka under Ashlesha carries authority and depth: this is a planet that has the resources to teach, to guide, to open doors that were closed. Mars debilitated in the same sign, sitting in Pushya, lacks its usual cutting edge. Pushya is nourishment, care, the gentle hand, and Mars does not thrive in that soil. The friction between these two, both in Cancer, plays out as a clash between wanting to act and needing to wait.

Meanwhile, Mercury at 5 degrees Tula in Chitra and Venus at 14 degrees Tula in Swati lend the day a measured, relational quality. Mercury in Chitra is precise, focused on craft and detail. Venus in its own sign of Tula is balanced, diplomatic, inclined toward harmony. The Swati nakshatra adds a quality of independence and movement, like wind passing through open fields. Sun at 12 degrees Kanya in Hasta continues its practical, service-oriented passage, grounding the day in routine and work.

Vajra to Siddhi: A Two-Act Day

The yoga sequence gives the day its rhythm. Vajra, whose name means thunderbolt, brings a quality of sharpness and decisiveness. It favors bold, clear action, the kind that cuts through hesitation. In India, Vajra holds through the day, when Siddhi takes over. Siddhi is accomplishment, the fulfillment of effort, the yoga of things coming together. Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga spans nearly the entire day across all five regions, making this a wide window for productive, well-timed activity.

In Mumbai, the inauspicious windows today include Rahu Kalam in the early afternoon, Yamaganda in the first hour after sunrise, and Gulikai Kalam between the two. Dur Muhurtam falls in the midday span, with Baana Raja running from midafternoon through the rest of the day. Varjyam occupies the early evening. These are best avoided (see Regional Panchang for exact local times). Masik Karthigai is observed today, and the Chaturthi Shraddha and Panchami Shraddha mark the continuing period of ancestral rites.

Panchang at a Glance

The weekday is Wednesday, ruled by Mercury. The paksha is Krishna Paksha, the waning phase of the Moon. The month is Ashwina in the Purnimanta system and Bhadrapada in the Amanta system, within Vikram Samvat 2083 (Siddharthi) and Shaka Samvat 1948 (Parabhava). The season is Sharad (Autumn), and the ayana is Dakshinayana. The tithi is Krishna Chaturthi, then Panchami. The nakshatra is Bharani, then Krittika. The Moon sign is Mesha. The yoga is Vajra, then Siddhi. The karana sequence is Balava, Kaulava, and Taitila. Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga runs nearly the entire day. Vidaal Yoga is active in the early morning. Amrit Kalam falls in the pre-dawn hours of October 1. Rahu Kalam occupies the first ninety minutes after midday (India). See regional sections for exact timings.

Regional Panchang

India

• Chaturthi tithi until 02:55 PM, then Panchami. Nakshatra: Bharani until 07:36 AM, then Krittika. Moon in Mesha.
• Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga from 07:36 AM through 06:29 AM on October 1.
• Yoga: Vajra until 12:20 AM on October 1, then Siddhi.
• Karana: Balava until 02:55 PM, then Kaulava until 01:45 AM on October 1, then Taitila.
• Rahu Kalam 12:28 PM to 01:58 PM; Yamaganda 07:59 AM to 09:29 AM; Gulikai Kalam 10:58 AM to 12:28 PM.

UK & Europe (London)

• Chaturthi until 10:25 AM, then Panchami. Nakshatra: Krittika all day until 01:32 AM on October 1, then Rohini. Moon in Mesha.
• Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga active the whole day.
• Vajra until 07:50 PM, then Siddhi.
• Karana: Balava until 10:25 AM, Kaulava until 09:15 PM, then Taitila.
• Chaturthi Shraddha falls during the Chaturthi window in the morning.

North America East (New York)

• Panchami tithi all day (until 03:05 AM on October 1), transitioning to Shashthi. Nakshatra: Krittika until 08:32 PM, then Rohini. Moon shifts to Vrishabha.
• Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga active the whole day.
• Vajra until 02:50 PM, then Siddhi.
• Karana: Kaulava until 04:15 PM, then Taitila until 03:05 AM on October 1, then Garaja.
• Panchami Shraddha falls during this tithi window.

North America West (Los Angeles)

• Panchami until 12:05 AM on October 1, then Shashthi. Nakshatra: Krittika until 05:32 PM, then Rohini. Moon in Vrishabha.
• Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga active the whole day.
• Vajra until 11:50 AM, then Siddhi.
• Karana: Kaulava until 01:15 PM, then Taitila until 12:05 AM on October 1, then Garaja.
• Panchami Shraddha observed during the Panchami tithi.

Australia (Sydney)

• Chaturthi until 07:25 PM, then Panchami. Nakshatra: Bharani until 12:06 PM, then Krittika. Moon in Mesha.
• Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga from 12:06 PM to 05:33 AM on October 1.
• Yoga: Harshana until 07:50 AM, then Vajra.
• Karana: Bava until 08:33 AM, Balava until 07:25 PM, then Kaulava.
• Chaturthi Shraddha observed during the Chaturthi portion of the day.

Playbook

DO schedule important work, rituals, and new beginnings during Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga windows (most regions: all day; India: from the nakshatra shift onward). DO observe the Wednesday vrat for Buddha (Mercury) if inclined, especially with Mercury strong in Tula. DO take advantage of Siddhi yoga after midnight for completing tasks begun earlier. DO honor the Chaturmasa period with prayer and restraint, as the 3rd Chaturmasa continues.

AVOID initiating major undertakings during Rahu Kalam (India: midday). AVOID Dur Muhurtam (India: early afternoon) for auspicious starts. AVOID Yamaganda (India: first ninety minutes after sunrise) for travel or risk-taking. AVOID the Varjyam window (India: early evening) for new ventures.

The Bottom Line

Wednesday, September 30, 2026, carries the weight of Jupiter exalted in Karka and the quiet authority of Saturn retrograde in Meena, a combination that rewards those who act with both confidence and patience. The morning under Bharani and the transition to Krittika shift the tone from intensity to clarity, while the tithi move from Chaturthi to Panchami layered with Balava and Kaulava karanas supports steady, grounded work. The 3rd Chaturmasa Day 8 continues, and the Chaturthi and Panchami Shraddhas offer space for honoring ancestors. Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga spanning most of the day across all regions makes this a strong Wednesday for intention and follow-through.

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