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TIMING THE STOCK MARKET FOR FEBRUARY 2026
By Vandana Dev Khattar

Planetary positions for February 2026 :-

Sun : Up to 12th February, remains in Capricorn; thereafter, it will transit through Aquarius.
Mars : Up to 23rd February, remains in Capricorn; thereafter, it will transit through Aquarius. Throughout the month, it will remain in Combust state.
Mercury : It will transit through Capricorn sign till 3rd; thereafter, it will move to Aquarius. It will remain in Combust state till 9th. It will remain in Retrograde direction and Combust state simultaneously on 27th & 28th.
Venus : It will transit through Capricorn sign till 5th; thereafter, it will move to Aquarius. It will remain in Combust state till 17th.
Jupiter : Throughout the month, it will transit through Gemini in Retrograde direction.
Saturn : Throughout the month, it will transit through Pisces sign.
Rahu (Mean) : Throughout the month, it will transit through Aquarius sign.
Ketu (Mean) : Throughout the month, it will transit through Leo sign.
Uranus : Throughout the month, it will transit through Taurus sign. From 1st to 3rd, it will move in Retrograde direction.
Neptune : Throughout the month, it will transit through Pisces sign.
Pluto : Throughout the month, it will transit through Capricorn sign.

 
Daily movement of Stock Market in February 2026
Date
Lagna
Moon’s Astro parameters at 9.15 amMarket TrendThese Rasi / Lagna should refrain from financial dealings today
02
Monday
Tithi : Krishna Pratipada
Nakshatra : Ashlesa
Navamsa : Capricorn
Moon opposes Sun, Mercury & Venus.Experienced traders can do intraday trading in the stocks of realty sector companies.
A cautious upward move in the indices is expected between 9:55 and 11:35hrs as optimistic traders increase exposure to media, broking, logistics, and banking stocks. The Bullish momentum is likely to strengthen until 14:45 hrs; after, which selling pressure may emerge, pushing the market lower toward the close Leo & Sagittarius
03
Tuesday
Tithi : Krishna Dwitiya
Nakshatra : Makha
Navamsa : Taurus
Moon opposes Mercury. Avoid taking fresh positions in F&O segment.
The Bulls are likely to guide the market until 10:45 hrs, driven by strong buying in pharma, footwear, hospitals, and leather stocks. Thereafter, momentum may gradually weaken as caution sets in. However, a late-session comeback by the Bulls in the final 15 minutes cannot be ruled out. Capricorn & Virgo
04
Wednesday
Tithi : Krishna Tritiya
Nakshatra : P.Phalguni
Navamsa : Virgo
Moon sextiles Jupiter & opposes Rahu. Profitable positions can be squared off.
Market sentiment is expected to stay positive from 10:55 to 14:45 hrs, driven by Bullish interest in FMCG, white goods, hospitality & jewellery stocks. However, after this period, the momentum may shift as bears gradually take control, leading to a possible decline in overall market strength Capricorn & Virgo
05
Thursday
Tithi : Krishna Chaturthi
Nakshatra : U.Phalguni
Navamsa : Capricorn
Moon opposes Saturn. Avoid initiating fresh financial transactions
The Bulls are expected to hold a strong grip on market sentiment until 11:25 hrs, driven by active buying in wheat, gold, copper and PSU stocks. However, following this optimistic phase, profit booking may set in, allowing the bears to seize control and trigger a pullback in the indices Libra & Aquarius
06
Friday
Tithi : Krishna Panchami
Nakshatra : Hasta
Navamsa : Taurus
Mercury conjoins Venus.
Auspicious day to begin investing in MF in SIP mode.
The trading session is expected to open on a Bearish note. However, from 11:35 hrs onwards, Bulls are likely to step in with buying interest in rice, silver, beverages, and export oriented stocks, creating a gradual positive undercurrent in overall market sentiment. Libra & Aquarius
09
Monday
Tithi : Krishna Astami
Nakshatra : Visakha
Navamsa : Aries
Moon trines Jupiter. Auspicious day to open fresh demat accounts
The Bulls are expected to hold control until 10:55 hrs, driven by strong buying interest in gold, education, banking, and heavy engineering stocks. However, as profit booking sets in, selling pressure is likely to increase, pushing the indices lower and shifting the market direction towards a downward trend. Pisces & Scorpio
10
Tuesday
Tithi : Krishna Navami
Nakshatra : Anuradha
Navamsa : Leo
Mercury conjoins Venus & Opposes Ketu. Avoid doing major financial transactions.
With a tug of war like opening session, balance will tilt towards the Bulls from 11:05 hrs onwards as the traders with positive trading view will start placing Bullish bets on the stocks of steel, iron, affordable housing & mining sector companies. The Bears will start gaining strength from 14:45 hrs till the trading session concludes. Sagittarius & Aries
11
Wednesday
Tithi : Krishna Navami
Nakshatra : Anuradha
Navamsa : Scorpio
Moon squares Ketu. Good day to square off profitable positions
In a Bearish day, the Bulls are likely to dominate market sentiment between 11:05 to 14:35 hrs, supported by strong buying in capital goods, finance, insurance and banking stocks. However, once this Bullish phase subsides, profit booking may emerge, allowing Bears to regain control and trigger a mild decline as market momentum shifts. Sagittarius & Aries
12
Thursday
Tithi : Krishna Dasami
Nakshatra : Jyeshta
Navamsa : Pisces
Mercury opposes Ketu. Good day to analyse financial statements
The Bulls are expected to maintain firm control over the market between 10:55 and 13:25 hrs, fuelled by robust buying in footwear, pharma, diagnostics & fertilizers sector stocks. Following this optimistic period, bears may seize the advantage, causing a pullback in the indices as market movements gradually becomes range bound. Sagittarius & Aries
12
Friday
Tithi : Krishna Ashtami
Nakshatra : U.Phalguni
Navamsa : Moon sextiles Jupiter & opposes Saturn. Auspicious day to open fresh demat, PPF & MF accounts.
Between 10:55 and 14:15 hrs, the Bulls are expected to step in, to invest in the stocks from copper, gold, tobacco & defence sector companies driving positive momentum. However, after this period, the Bears are likely to step in, potentially disrupting the upward trend and causing market volatility. Virgo & Capricorn
13
Friday
Tithi : Krishna Ekadasi
Nakshatra : Moola
Navamsa : Gemini
Moon trines Ketu. Experienced traders can do intraday trading in the stocks of defence sector companies
In a range-bound and cautious market, Bulls are likely to regain confidence around 12:15 hrs, showing buying interest in white goods, specialty chemicals, perfumery, and textile sector stocks. However, after 14:15 hrs, Bearish sentiment may strengthen, allowing sellers to take control and apply downward pressure on the indices. Taurus & Capricorn
16
Monday
Tithi : Krishna Chaturdasi
Nakshatra : Sravana
Navamsa : Gemini
Mercury conjoins Rahu. Profitable positions can be squared off.
Market behaviour is projected to remain mostly confined within a narrow band, reflecting consolidation. However, an underlying sense of optimism may encourage gradual accumulation in select stocks from rice, silver, dairy and petroleum sector companies, keeping the broader sentiment constructive, despite the absence of strong directional momentum. Aquarius & Gemini
17
Tuesday
Tithi : Amavasya
Nakshatra : Dhanista
Navamsa : Libra
Moon conjoins Mars.
Bulls are likely to show strength until 09:55 hrs, with notable buying in copper, energy, defence & engineering sector stocks. After this period, Bears are expected to take control, potentially reversing the upward momentum and introducing a cautious tone to the market as selling pressure gradually increases. Cancer & Pisces
18
Wednesday
Tithi : Shukla Pratipada
Nakshatra : Satabisha
Navamsa : Capricorn
Moon opposes Ketu.Experienced traders can do intraday trading in the stocks of vehicles & tourism sector companies
The trading session may begin in a state of indecision, reflecting a brief tug of war between the Bulls and the Bears. Prudent traders will make use of dip in the rates to buy the stocks of IT, AI, Electronics & electrical sector companies. From 12:05 hrs onwards, Bearish sentiment is likely to gain strength till the trading session concludes. Cancer & Pisces
19
Thursday
Tithi : Shukla Dwitiya
Nakshatra : P.Bhadra
Navamsa : Gemini
Moon conjoins Mercury. Experienced traders can do intraday trading in the stocks of defence sector companies
The indices are likely to register modest gains between 10:05 and 11:45 hrs, driven by cautious buying in gold, insurance, banking & heavy engineering sector stocks. Following this period, Bears are expected to take control, potentially halting the upward momentum and introducing a pessimistic tone to the market. Cancer & Pisces
20
Friday
Tithi : Shukla Tritiya
Nakshatra : U.Bhadra
Navamsa : Libra
Moon conjoins Saturn. Auspicious day to investing in MFs and ETFs in SIP mode.
Bulls may hold ground firmly until 10:05 hrs, after, which a sharp bout of selling could drag the indices lower for nearly an hour. A renewed Bullish attempt may lift sentiment again until around 13:35 hrs, as the traders will place Bullish bets on the stocks of affordable housing, transport, steel & coal sector companies. However, despite intermittent support, the market is likely to end the session on a weaker note. Aries & Leo
23
Monday
Tithi : Shukla Saptami
Nakshatra : Bharani
Navamsa : Libra
Moon sextiles Mercury & Venus. Expert traders can do intraday trading in agri chemical sector companies.
Between 09:45 and 13:25 hrs, Bullish traders are likely to concentrate on accumulating stocks in fashion, silver, textiles, and FMCG sectors, reflecting confidence in these industries. Following this period, selling pressure may build, leading to a slowdown in momentum and a potential decline in the indices as the market turns cautious. Taurus & Virgo
24
Tuesday
Tithi : Shukla Ashtami
Nakshatra : Krittika
Navamsa : Aquarius
Moon squares Sun & Mars and sextiles Saturn. Expert traders can do intraday trading in metal sector companies & ETFs
In a Bearish market, buying interest in banking, copper, defence & PSU sector stocks is expected to rise till 10:15 hrs. Following this period, selling pressure may build, leading to a slowdown in momentum and a potential decline in the indices, as the market turns cautious. The Bulls will not hesitate to make another attempt to capture the sentiments during the last 30 minutes of the trading session. Libra & Gemini
25
Wednesday
Tithi : Shukla Navami
Nakshatra : Rohini
Navamsa : Cancer
Moon squares Venus & Rahu.
A measured rise may be seen in dairy, beverages, silver and rice stocks until 11:00 hrs, after, which market sentiment is expected to soften. Bulls may attempt a brief recovery between 13:35 and 14:05, but despite this effort, the broader indices are likely to finish the session on a declining note. Libra & Gemini
26
Thursday
Tithi : Shukla Dasami
Nakshatra : Mrigasira
Navamsa : Scorpio
Moon trines Mars & squares Saturn.
With traders showing little enthusiasm, market tone appears firmly pessimistic. The session is likely to favour the Bears, and the indices are expected to end the day on a downward trajectory Cancer & Scorpio
27
Friday
Tithi : Shukla Ekadasi
Nakshatra : Arudra
Navamsa : Pisces
Moon trines Sun & Rahu. Expert traders can do intraday trading in Infra & defence sector companies.
A day of controlled optimism is expected, with the trading session likely to remain balanced-neither distinctly bullish nor decisively negative in overall market tone. Cancer & Scorpio

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