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TIMING THE STOCK MARKET FOR MARCH 2026
By Vandana Dev Khattar

Planetary positions for March 2026 :-

Sun : Up to 14th March, remains in Aquarius; thereafter, it will transit through Pisces.
Mars : Throughout the month, it will transit through Aquarius. Till 26th, it will remain in Combust state.
Mercury : Throughout the month, it will transit through Aquarius. It will move in Retrograde direction till 20th, and will remain in Combust state till 14th.
Venus : It will transit through Aquarius on 1st. From 2nd to 25th, it will transit through Pisces. Thereafter it will move to Aries.
Jupiter : Throughout the month, it will transit through Gemini. It will move in Retrograde direction till 10th.
Saturn : Throughout the month, it will transit through Pisces sign. It will remain in Combust state from 8th onwards.
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.
Pluto : Throughout the month, it will transit through Capricorn sign.

 
Daily movement of Stock Market in March 2026
Date
Lagna
Moon’s Astro parameters at 9.15 amMarket TrendThese Rasi / Lagna should refrain from financial dealings today
02
Monday
Tithi : Shukla Chaturdasi
Nakshatra : Makha
Navamsa : Aries
Moon opposes Mars. Avoid initiating fresh financial transactions.
The market is expected to remain Bearish and range-bound until 13:15hrs, with limited upside and selling pressure at higher levels. Post 13:15 hrs, signs of Bullish consolidation are likely to emerge, particularly in diagnostics, pipes, cables, and pharma sector stocks.This phase may favor selective accumulation rather than aggressive breakout trades. Capricorn & Virgo
03
Tuesday
Tithi : Pournami
Nakshatra : P.Phalguni
Navamsa : Leo
Moon opposes Sun & Rahu and sextiles Jupiter. Avoid taking fresh positions in F&O segment.
At the start of the trading session, Bulls may show some hesitation, reflecting cautious participation. However, momentum is expected to improve soon as Bullish bets emerge in textiles, jewellery, hospitality, and white goods sector stocks, supporting the market until around 12:55hrs. Thereafter, Bears are likely to regain control, leading to increased selling pressure. Capricorn & Virgo
04
Wednesday
Tithi : Krishna Pratipada
Nakshatra : U.Phalguni
Navamsa : Sagittarius
Moon opposes Mercury & Venus. Auspicious day to start investing in ETF & MF accounts
At the opening, Bulls are expected to dominate till 09:35hrs, with positive action seen in wheat, copper, defence and PSU stocks. This may be followed by Bearish pressure till 13:25 hrs. Post this phase, a brief improvement is likely till 14:35 hrs, after, which Bears may return and push the indices to close on a downward note. Capricorn & Virgo
05
Thursday
Tithi : Krishna Dwitiya
Nakshatra : Hasta
Navamsa : Aries
Moon opposes Saturn & Venus. Auspicious day to start learning nitty gritty of the stock market investing.
A tug of war between Bulls and Bears is likely to continue till 11:25 hrs, keeping the market in a narrow and indecisive range. Thereafter, sentiments may improve, as traders place Bullish bets on stocks from the marine, silver, beverages and petroleum sectors, lending temporary strength to the broader market. Libra & Aquarius
06
Friday
Tithi : Krishna Tritiya
Nakshatra : Hasta
Navamsa : Cancer
Moon squares JupiterAuspicious day to open fresh demat & MF accounts.
Selling pressure from Bears is expected to persist till 12:55 hrs, keeping the market under stress. Thereafter, a phase of improvement may emerge till 13:55 hrs, as Bulls show buying interest in copper, defence, explosives and pesticides sector stocks. Despite this recovery, the indices are likely to close on a downward note. Libra & Aquarius
09
Monday
Tithi : Krishna Shasthi
Nakshatra : Visakha
Navamsa : Gemini
Sun trines Moon.Expert traders can do intraday trading in cement & realty sector companies
Bulls are likely to try their best to maintain an upper hand till 10:35 hrs, supported by buying interest in gold, education, banking and insurance sector stocks. Thereafter, a Bear attack may emerge, dragging the indices lower as selling pressure intensifies. Pisces & Scorpio
10
Tuesday
Tithi : Krishna Saptami
Nakshatra : Anuradha
Navamsa : Libra
Moon squares Ketu.Auspicious day to begin investing in MF in SIP mode.
Bulls are expected to remain in control till 12:45 hrs, supported by buying interest in steel, coal, mining and petroleum sector stocks. Thereafter, profit booking may set in, leading to increased selling pressure and a southward close for the indices. Sagittarius & Aries
11
Wednesday
Tithi : Krishna Ashtami
Nakshatra : Jyeshta
Navamsa : Aquarius
Sun & Mercury square Moon. Good day to square off profitable positions
The market is likely to stay positive from the opening of the trading session till 11:05 hrs. Thereafter, strong early gains may gradually shrink into modest gains till 14:15 hrs, as the Bulls gradually lose interest. Post 14:15 hrs, the indices are expected to turn weak and move into negative territory. Sagittarius & Aries
12
Thursday
Tithi : Krishna Navami
Nakshatra : Moola
Navamsa : Taurus
Saturn squares Moon.
Pessimistic sentiments are likely to prevail till 10:35 hrs, keeping the market under pressure. Prudent traders may take advantage of lower prices and show buying interest in fertilizer, leather, pharma and footwear sector stocks till 13:45 hrs. Thereafter, profit booking could emerge and drag the indices lower. Taurus & Capricorn
13
Friday
Tithi : Krishna Dasami
Nakshatra : P.Ashadha
Navamsa : Virgo
Moon opposes Jupiter & trines Ketu.
A tug of war between Bulls and Bears is expected to continue till 10:15 hrs, keeping the market in a narrow range. Thereafter, traders may show buying interest in white goods, silver, hospitality and textile sector stocks till 12:15 hrs. Post this phase, Bears are likely to regain control and pressure the indices. Taurus & Capricorn
16
Monday
Tithi : Krishna Dwadasi
Nakshatra : Dhanishta
Navamsa : Leo
Mercury conjoins Rahu. Expert traders can do intraday trading in the indices.
Bearish pressure is expected to dominate the market till 12:15 hrs. Thereafter, Bulls may take charge till 13:45 hrs, supported by buying interest in copper, defence, auto-ancillaries and cement sector stocks. Post this phase, Bears are likely to regain control and steer the market lower. Aquarius & Gemini
17
Tuesday
Tithi : Krishna Tryodasi
Nakshatra : Satabisha
Navamsa : Sagittarius
Moon opposes Ketu.Good day to analyse financial statements
The market is likely to remain range bound through the session, with Bearish sentiments largely dominating and limiting any meaningful upside. Selling pressure at higher levels may cap gains, while cautious participation keeps volatility subdued and directional conviction weak. Cancer & Pisces
18
Wednesday
Tithi : Amavasya
Nakshatra : P.Bhadra
Navamsa : Aries
Moon opposes Ketu & conjoins Mars.
Positive sentiments are expected to prevail till 10:05 hrs, supporting early gains in the market. Thereafter, Bears may step in and exert pressure during the mid-session. From 14:15 hrs till the close, bulls are likely to return with buying interest in gold, heavy industries, exports and finance sector stocks, lending support to the indices. Cancer & Pisces
19
Thursday
Tithi : Shukla Pratipada
Nakshatra : U.Bhadra
Navamsa : Leo
Moon conjoins Sun.Auspicious day to open fresh demat & MF accounts
The market is likely to move higher till 12:15 hrs as Bulls show buying interest in iron, industries, automobile and mining sector stocks. Thereafter, Bears may take control of the session, increasing selling pressure and pushing the indices lower. Aries & Leo
20
Friday
Tithi : Shukla Dwitiya
Nakshatra : Revati
Navamsa : Sagittarius
Venus conjoins Moon.Auspicious day to initiate investing journey.
Bullish sentiments are likely to prevail till 12:25 hrs as Bulls show buying interest in logistics, broking, FMCG and finance sector stocks. Thereafter, the Bears may take control of the market, leading to increased selling pressure and a softer tone in the indices. Aries & Leo
23
Monday
Tithi : Shukla Panchami
Nakshatra : Krittika
Navamsa : Capricorn
Moon sextiles Sun. Experts can do intraday trading in metal stocks & ETFs
Despite attempts by the Bears, Bulls are likely to maintain control of market sentiments by showing buying interest in wheat, copper, PSU and defence sector stocks. However, around 14:45 hrs, Bears may regain control, increasing selling pressure and pushing the indices lower towards the close. Libra & Gemini
24
Tuesday
Tithi : Shukla Shasti
Nakshatra : Rohini
Navamsa : Gemini
Moon squares Mercury, Rahu & Mars. Auspicious day to start learning the trading & investing in the stock market.
Bears are likely to dominate the market till 12:05 hrs, keeping prices under pressure. Thereafter, prudent traders may take advantage of lower levels to buy shipping, rice, aqua culture and beverages sector stocks, providing temporary support to the indices. Libra & Gemini
25
Wednesday
Tithi : Shukla Saptami
Nakshatra : Mrigasira
Navamsa : Libra
Moon sextiles Venus.Good day to invest in the front runner companies.
Bearish pressure is expected to dominate till 11:35 hrs. Thereafter, smart traders may take advantage of lower prices and show buying interest in copper, tea, coffee and pesticide sector stocks till 13:35 hrs. Post this phase, profit booking is likely to emerge, pulling the indices lower. Cancer & Scorpio
26
Thursday
Tithi : Shukla Ashtami
Nakshatra : Arudra
Navamsa : Aquarius
Moon squares Sun & Saturn and trines Mercury & Rahu. Expert traders can do intraday trading in realty related sector companies
On a day marked by overall Bearish sentiments, traders may still take selective chances to place Bullish bets on IT, AI, electronics and capital goods sector stocks between 11:35 hrs and 12:55 hrs. Despite this temporary strength, the indices are likely to close on a downward note. Cancer & Scorpio
27
Friday
Tithi : Shukla Navami
Nakshatra : Punarvasu
Navamsa : Gemini
Moon trines Mars & squares Venus. Avoid doing major financial transactions.
Even amid broadly Bearish market conditions, traders may selectively attempt Bullish positions in gold, heavy industry, banking and export sector stocks between 9:25 and 11:05 hrs. However, this brief phase of strength is unlikely to sustain, and the indices are expected to end the session on a weak and pessimistic note. Cancer & Scorpio
30
Monday
Tithi : Shukla Tryodasi
Nakshatra : Makha
Navamsa : Cancer
Moon opposes Mercury & Rahu and trines Venus.
In a sideways market, Bulls may assert their strength between 11:25 and 12:55 hrs by showing buying interest in cable, healthcare, diagnostic and pharma sector stocks, lending temporary support and mild upward momentum to the indices. Capricorn & Virgo
31
Tuesday
Tithi : Shukla Chaturdasi
Nakshatra : P.Phalguni
Navamsa : Scorpio
Moon opposes Mars & Mercury and sextiles Jupiter.
In today's trading session, a clear tussle between Bulls and Bears is likely to be witnessed, keeping the market largely range bound as both sides attempt to gain control. Capricorn & Virgo

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