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October 2026, along with its festivities, brings several auspicious dates for property purchases, vehicle purchases and new beginnings, along with important festivals such as Sharadiya Navratri and Dussehra. Lucky dates: October 11 to 20, particularly October 20 Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, is traditionally considered an auspicious day to begin a new venture, start learning or take up an important project. Sharadiya Navratri begins on October 11 and is dedicated to Goddess Durga. Dates to avoid: October 10 and 13 October 10 marks Sarva Pitru Amavasya, the concluding day of Pitru Paksha, which is dedicated to ancestral rites. October 13 falls on a Tuesday, ruled by Mars, the planet associated with fire and confrontation. Numerologically, 13 reduces to 4 (1+3), governed by Rahu, which is associated with sudden revisions and communication hurdles. Image- Canva AI Lucky dates: October 8, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30 These dates are considered auspicious for booking a house, purchasing land, signing sale deeds or making down payments. Dates to avoid: October 10, 13, 17 and 20 October 10 coincides with Sarva Pitru Amavasya, while October 13 and 20 fall on Tuesdays and October 17 falls on a Saturday. Image credit- Canva AI Lucky dates: October 21, 22, 25, 28 and 30 These dates are considered suitable for taking vehicle delivery, settling final invoices or performing Vahan Puja. October 21 and 22 feature Dhanishtha and Shatabhisha nakshatras, which are associated with movement, progress and activity in traditional astrological interpretations. Here is the list of planets along with the planet that rules it- East: Sun (Surya) West: Saturn (Shani) North: Mercury (Budha) South: Mars (Mangala / Kuja) North-East: Jupiter (Guru / Brihaspati) South-East: Venus (Shukra) North-West: Moon (Chandra) South-West: Rahu South-West (with Ketu): Ketu / Rahu-Ketu combined Dates to avoid: October 10 and 13 October 10 is associated with ancestral observances during Sarva Pitru Amavasya. October 13 reduces to the number 4, associated with Rahu in numerology. Dates to avoid: October 10, 13 and 17 October 10 is associated with ancestral observances, while October 13 and 17 reduce to numbers 4 and 8, respectively. Number 4 is associated with Rahu and number 8 with Saturn in numerology.
Dates to avoid: October 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 24 October 11 and 19 are excluded due to incompatible tithis. Because of weekday restrictions in traditional Panchang calendars, october 15, 16 and 18 lack favourable vehicle nakshatras, while October 13, 17, 20 and 24 are excluded. Because lord Vishnu is Asleep, traditionally, weddings are avoided during the Chaturmas of Shravan, Bhadrapada, Ashwin and Kartika.
If you are planning a major purchase, starting a new venture or scheduling a journey, here are the dates to consider and those to avoid according to traditional astrology and numerology. Starting any auspicious work requires knowledge of the days and tithis that will be fruitful for that particular work. In Vedic astrology, some tithis and days naturally align with that particular work. The festival symbolises the victory of good over evil and is associated with success and fresh beginnings. In Vedic astrology, Jupiter represents growth and wisdom, Venus is associated with material comforts, and Mars governs land and physical property. These dates are excluded under the weekday restrictions followed by some property-muhurat calculations. Tuesdays and Saturdays may be avoided for property transactions, while Thursdays and Fridays are traditionally preferred for long-term wealth and stability. Image- Canva AI Travel muhurats are selected by considering the direction of travel, departure time and personal numerological compatibility. In each direction, the power of a certain planet is much more than in the other. So, as per that, some days and tithis will work in favour if chosen for travel in the respective direction. This number is linked with unexpected changes and disruptions. Those who follow numerology may prefer another date for an important journey or keep additional time for possible itinerary changes. Selling property, gold or other valuables involves considerations related to the smooth transfer of assets, negotiations and payments. Numerology practitioners may also consider the date number when selecting a suitable day for a transaction. These numbers are linked with unexpected delays, tough bargaining and prolonged negotiations. Griha Pravesha can be done on Vijaya Dashami; the tithi is generally considered auspicious for a new home. You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test Get the latest Lifestyle News and more. Download the TOI app.
