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TIMING THE STOCK MARKET FOR AUGUST 2026
By Vandana Dev Khattar

Planetary positions for August 2026 :-

Sun : Up to 16th August, remains in Cancer ; thereafter, it will transit through Leo.
Mars : Till 2nd, it will transit through Taurus; thereafter, it will move to Gemini.
Mercury : It will transit through Gemini sign till 5th ; thereafter, it will move to Cancer. It will remain in Combust state from 14th onwards. It will move to Leo on 23rd.
Venus : Throughout the month, it will transit through Virgo.
Jupiter : Throughout the month, it will transit through Cancer. Till 13th, it will remain in Combust state.
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.
Neptune : Throughout the month, it will transit through Pisces sign in Retrograde direction.
Pluto : Throughout the month, it will transit through Capricorn sign in Retrograde direction.

 
Daily movement of Stock Market in August 2026
Date
Lagna
Moon’s Astro parameters at 9.15 amMarket TrendThese Rasi / Lagna should refrain from financial dealings today
03
Monday
Tithi : Krishna Panchami
Nakshatra : U.Bhadra
Navamsa : Virgo
Moon opposes Venus.Auspicious day to begin investing in MF /FD
Till 11:25hrs, Bulls may manage to hold the market by showing buying interest in machinery, affordable housing, gas, and steel sector stocks. However, thereafter, weakness in market sentiment is likely to emerge, leading to cautious trading and increased Bearish pressure across the broader market. Leo & Aries
04
Tuesday
Tithi : Krishna Shasthi
Nakshatra : Revathi
Navamsa : Capricorn
Moon conjoins Saturn. Expert traders can do intraday trading in realty sector companies
Till 13:25 hrs, Bulls are likely to maintain an upper hand supported by buying interest in bearings, cables, pipes, and logistics sector stocks. However, thereafter, weakness may begin to surface as the traders resort to profit booking, leading to a softer market tone during the later part of the session. Leo & Aries
05
Wednesday
Tithi : Krishna Saptami
Nakshatra : Aswini
Navamsa : Taurus
Moon sextiles Rahu.Experienced traders can do intraday trading in the stocks of transport sector companies
Till 14:45 hrs, Bulls are expected to dominate the market by placing Bullish buying bets in explosives, chemicals, diagnostics, and footwear sector stocks. However, in the final phase of trading, selling pressure may intensify, resulting in the indices likely closing on a weaker and downward note. Taurus & Virgo
06
Thursday
Tithi : Krishna Ashtami
Nakshatra : Bharani
Navamsa : Libra
Sun & Jupiter squares Moon. Good day to square off profitable trades.
Bulls are expected to battle aggressively with Bears until 11:05 hrs, keeping market volatility elevated, during the early session. A fresh wave of Bullish momentum may emerge again in the final 20 minutes of trading, driven by buying interest in white goods, jewellery, FMCG, and watches sector stocks. Taurus & Virgo
07
Friday
Tithi : Krishna Navami
Nakshatra : Krittika
Navamsa : Aquarius
Moon squares Rahu. Good day to analyse financial statements
Active buying at lower levels may be witnessed until 11:05 hrs in copper, PSU, defence, and insurance sector stocks. Bulls are likely to participate actively and maintain positive momentum till 14:45 hrs. However, during the final phase of trading, Bears may regain control and drag the indices lower. Libra & Gemini
10
Monday
Tithi : Krishna Tryodashi
Nakshatra : Arudra
Navamsa : Pisces
Moon squares Saturn. Profitable positions can be squared off.
Bulls may somehow manage to hold their positions until 14:15 hrs through buying interest in AI, IT, electronics, and explosives sector stocks. However, thereafter, profit booking is likely to intensify, which may pull the indices lower and weaken overall market sentiment by the close. Cancer & Scorpio
11
Tuesday
Tithi : Krishna Chaturdasi
Nakshatra : Punarvasu
Navamsa : Cancer
Mercury conjoins Moon. Good day to review financial statements.
Amid prevailing Bearish market sentiment, signs of improvement may emerge from 13:15 hrs onwards, as Bullish traders begin placing bets in gold, exports, education, and heavy industries sector stocks. This renewed buying interest could provide temporary support and help the indices recover from lower levels. Leo & Sagittarius
12
Wednesday
Tithi : Amavasya
Nakshatra : Ashlesha
Navamsa : Sagittarius
Moon conjoins Jupiter and trines Saturn.
Bulls may stay active until 10:45 hrs, driven by buying interest in logistics, broking, FMCG, and capital goods sector stocks. This early strength could support positive market momentum. However, thereafter, trading activity may gradually lose pace as caution increases among traders, resulting in a slowdown and consolidation in overall market sentiment. Leo & Sagittarius
13
Thursday
Tithi : Shukla Prtipada
Nakshatra : Makha
Navamsa : Aries
Moon conjoins Sun, sextiles Mars & opposes Rahu.Expert traders can do intraday trading in realty sector companies
Bulls are likely to remain hesitant until 10:55 hrs, keeping market sentiment subdued during the early session. Thereafter, confidence may improve as buying interest emerges in hospitals, pharma, diagnostics, and chemicals sector stocks, supporting the market till 14:45 hrs. However, late-session profit booking could drag the indices lower by the close. Capricorn & Virgo
14
Friday
Tithi : Shukla Dwitiya
Nakshatra : P.Phalguni
Navamsa : Leo
Sun opposes Rahu. Profitable positions can be squared off.
From 10:45 to 14:25 hrs, the market is likely to remain dull and range-bound with subdued trading activity. However, during the final hour of the session, prudent investors may begin accumulating stocks at lower levels, particularly in the silver, hospitality, white goods, and sugar sectors, leading to selective buying interest. Capricorn & Virgo
17
Monday
Tithi : Shukla Panchami
Nakshatra : Chitra
Navamsa : Leo
Moon sextiles Sun & opposes Saturn. Auspicious day to learn investing and trading.
The trading session is likely to remain dominated by bearish dullness and a noticeable lack of enthusiasm among market participants. Despite the subdued sentiment, prudent investors may take advantage of lower valuations to accumulate defence, engineering, machinery, and cement sector stocks as investment opportunities. Libra & Aquarius
18
Tuesday
Tithi : Shukla Shasthi
Nakshatra : Swati
Navamsa : Sagittarius
Moon trines Mars & sextiles Ketu.
Although market sentiment is likely to remain range-bound from the opening bell, traders may show selective bullish interest between 12:55 and 14:45 hrs in media, AI, IT, and electrical sector stocks. However, despite this temporary buying momentum, the market is expected to witness a Bearish close by the end of the trading session. Pisces & Scorpio
19
Wednesday
Tithi : Shukla Saptami
Nakshatra : Visakha
Navamsa : Aries
Moon squares Jupiter & Mercury. Expert traders can do intraday trading in transport sector companies.
Bears are likely to dominate the market until 10:25 hrs, keeping sentiments under pressure during the early session. Thereafter, Bulls may take control till 12:25 hrs through buying interest in gold, aviation, finance, and insurance sector stocks. However, the market may witness a decline again in the later part of the trading session. Pisces & Scorpio
20
Thursday
Tithi : Shukla Ashtami
Nakshatra : Anuradha
Navamsa : Leo
Moon squares Sun & Ketu. Auspicious day to begin investing in the indices ETF in SIP mode.
Bearish sentiment is likely to dominate the market until 13:35 hrs, keeping traders cautious and overall momentum subdued. Thereafter, gradual improvement may emerge as bulls begin showing buying interest in machinery, automobiles, coal, and mining sector stocks, which could support a slow recovery in the indices. Sagittarius & Aries
21
Friday
Tithi : Shukla Navami
Nakshatra : Anuradha
Navamsa : Scorpio
Moon trines Jupiter & sextiles Venus.
Bulls are likely to remain watchful and observe market movements until 11:35 hrs. Thereafter, selective buying at lower levels may emerge till 12:35 in media, textiles, FMCG, and logistics sector stocks. However, profit booking in the later phase of trading could pull the indices lower and weaken overall market sentiment Sagittarius & Aries
24
Monday
Tithi : Shukla Dwadasi
Nakshatra : P.Ashadha
Navamsa : Libra
Moon opposes Mars & squares Venus
Selective buying at lower levels may be witnessed until 10:05 hrs in jewellery, hospitality, aviation, and fashion sector stocks. Thereafter, profit booking is likely to dominate the market till 14:05 hrs, keeping sentiments under pressure. However, in the final phase of trading, bulls may once again attempt to regain control and support the indices. Capricorn & Taurus
25
Tuesday
Tithi : Shukla Tryodasi
Nakshatra : U.Ashadha
Navamsa : Capricorn
Sun conjoins Mercury & Ketu. Neither a borrower nor a lender be.
Bulls are likely to remain active till 14:45 hrs, supported by buying interest in wheat, copper, PSU, and banking sector stocks. This sustained participation may keep the market relatively firm during most of the session. However, late-session profit booking could emerge, pulling the indices lower by the close of trading Gemini & Aquarius
26
Wednesday
Tithi : Shukla Chaturdasi
Nakshatra : Sravana
Navamsa : Taurus
Moon opposes Jupiter. Good day to analyse past trades & investments
Bulls are expected to maintain the upper hand until 14:15 hrs as traders place Bullish bets on rice, silver, beverages, and petroleum sector stocks. The market may remain firm during this phase. However, profit booking in the latter part of the session could drag the indices lower by the closing bell. Gemini & Aquarius
27
Thursday
Tithi : Pournami
Nakshatra : Dhanistha
Navamsa : Virgo
Moon trines Venus & opposes Ketu
Bearish sentiment is likely to dominate the market until 9:55 hrs. Thereafter, Bulls may take temporary control till 11:05 hrs through buying interest in copper, auto-ancillary, sugar, and defence sector stocks. However, this strength may not sustain for long, as market sentiment is expected to weaken again in the later part of the session. Gemini & Aquarius
28
Friday
Tithi : Pournami
Nakshatra : Satabisha
Navamsa : Capricorn
Moon opposes Sun, Ketu & Mercury.Auspicious day to open fresh Demat / MF accounts
A sideways and range-bound market is likely to keep traders uncertain and guessing about the next directional move throughout the trading session Pisces & Cancer
31
Monday
Tithi : Krishna Chaturthi
Nakshatra : Revati
Navamsa : Sagittarius
Moon opposes Venus & conjoins Saturn. Good day to review financial statements.
Bulls may manage to hold the market till 11:55hrs through buying interest in broking, logistics, media, and textiles sector stocks. However, thereafter, gradual weakness in market sentiment is likely to emerge, leading to cautious trading and a softer undertone in the indices. Leo & Aries

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