Mars, planet of power and assertiveness, comes together with Rahu, the shadow planet of desire, in Shatabhishak from March 3rd to 20th 2026.

This ‘Angarak Yoga’ sees Mars amplifiying Rahu’s naturally contrary nature and raising deeply-held desires that have remained buried but not forgotten. Rahu is particularly strong in this nakshatra and brings you a progressive and open-minded approach, and a tempting offer may fulfil its promise in the form of an unexpected opportunity or windfall. You can also seek risk and excitement, or become anxious over a small detail that would not usually be a concern.

It’s tempting to take the shortest route in office politics and do whatever it takes to succeed, but a restless approach can lead to entanglements and arouse opposition. In relationship you may be triggered into an argument, or behave irrationally and unpredictably, and you bite back without thinking. Rahu’s reasoning power can be inspired, but also skewed or illogical, so it only takes the tiniest impulse for you to be misled or get into an unnecessary dispute.

This transit reaches maximum intensity from March 12th to 16th, where you are particularly agitated, so try to keep calm and rational. Be mindful of sudden anger, where your ‘blood is up’, and guard against the effects of high stress and nervousness in your body. Make sure your business deals are above-board and there are no hidden conditions that swing back on you later. Instead, you can look for a new or innovative solution to a long-standing problem, or break out of a stalemate with a fresh and enterprising attitude.