Cancer, December starts with creativity and home matters, then turns toward health and routine. The Sun in your fifth moves to your sixth on the 16th; Mercury enters Scorpio on the 2nd (fifth) and Sagittarius on the 22nd (sixth). Rahu leaves your eighth for the seventh on the 5th, while Ketu moves from the second to the first. Jupiter in your second turns retrograde on the 12th, and Saturn in your ninth turns direct on the 10th. Early month favours children, romance, and creative projects; after the 16th, focus on work, service, and wellness. Rahu in the seventh can make partnerships intense—seek clarity rather than suspicion. Ketu in the first may feel introspective; give yourself quiet time. Jupiter retrograde in the second asks you to review spending and family money. Saturn direct in the ninth supports study, travel, or teaching plans. Moon's good days 3–4, 10–14, and 20–23 assist; Chandrashtama 14–17 calls for patience.
💼 Career & money
Saturn direct in your ninth brings steadier long-term planning and possible guidance from mentors or travel-related work. Sun in the sixth after the 16th improves work output; Mercury in the sixth from the 22nd helps detailed communication with colleagues.
💞 Love & family
Early month Sun in the fifth adds warmth to romance and time with children. After mid-month, Rahu in the seventh calls for realistic expectations in partnership; Ketu in the first may make you need space—express that kindly.
🌿 Health
Sun moving to the sixth after the 16th favours improving diet, exercise, and daily routines. Avoid emotional stress during Chandrashtama 14–17; gentle walks, breathing exercises, and regular sleep help.
✨ Tip
Balance time between work and home.
Cancer transits for December 2026
Good days (Moon in a favourable house): 3 Dec, 4 Dec, 10 Dec, 11 Dec, 12 Dec, 13 Dec, 14 Dec, 20 Dec, 21 Dec, 22 Dec, 23 Dec, 26 Dec, 27 Dec, 30 Dec, 31 Dec
Chandrashtama (go slowly, avoid big new starts): 14 Dec, 15 Dec, 16 Dec, 17 Dec
Sun moves from your 5th to your 6th house
Mercury moves from your 4th to your 6th house
Rahu moves from your 8th to your 7th house
Ketu moves from your 2nd to your 1st house
2 Dec: Mercury enters Scorpio
5 Dec: Rahu enters Capricorn
5 Dec: Ketu enters Cancer
10 Dec: Saturn turns direct
12 Dec: Jupiter turns retrograde
16 Dec: Sun enters Sagittarius
22 Dec: Mercury enters Sagittarius
4 Dec: Krishna Ekadashi
8 Dec: Krishna Amavasya
20 Dec: Shukla Ekadashi
Sun 5th · Mars 2nd · Mercury 4th · Jupiter 2nd · Venus 4th · Saturn 9th · Rahu 8th · Ketu 2nd (houses counted from Cancer, at the start)
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Readings are by Moon sign (rashi, sidereal Lahiri), from the planets' positions at 6:00 am India time on each day of the period. They are written with the help of AI from those positions and are general guidance for everyone of that sign, not a prediction for you personally. Not professional advice. Don't know your Moon sign? Make your free Kundli.