{"id":17651,"date":"2026-05-21T08:28:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T08:28:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/2026\/05\/21\/adhik-maas-2026-how-each-rashi-will-be-affected-and-what-you-must-do\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T08:28:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T08:28:03","slug":"adhik-maas-2026-how-each-rashi-will-be-affected-and-what-you-must-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/?p=17651","title":{"rendered":"Adhik Maas 2026: How each rashi will be affected; and what you must do"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-131241461,imgsize-50668,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/toi-image__.jpg\" alt=\"Adhik Maas 2026: How each rashi will be affected; and what you must do\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Adhik Maas 2026, also known as Purushottam Maas or Mal Maas, runs from May 17 to June 15 as the extra lunar month of Jyeshtha. In Vedic astrology, this is no ordinary period. There is no Sankranti within these dates, no solar transition, and that creates a rare spiritual pause.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"2\"\/>It is believed that Lord <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/vishnu\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Vishnu<\/a> blessed this month as the most sacred time for devotion, prayer and selfless action. Worldly beginnings are best postponed. Spiritual beginnings, though, gather quiet strength.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"6\"\/>Think of it as a sacred intermission. The outer world slows down so your inner world can breathe.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"8\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Mesh (Aries)<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/>Mars-ruled Aries loves action. You move fast and decide even faster. This month asks you to cool that fire a little. Career launches, new deals, bold announcements, let them wait. <!-- -->The cosmic current does not favour fresh worldly starts right now.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"15\"\/>Instead, channel that drive into discipline and devotion. Your health improves when your energy finds a spiritual outlet. You will feel calmer, more centred, less reactive.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"17\"\/>Do: Recite Hanuman Chalisa daily and donate red lentils. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/>Don\u2019t: Pick financial battles or make impulsive investments.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"21\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Vrishabha (Taurus)<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"23\"\/>With the Sun transiting your sign for most of this month, your presence feels stronger. People notice you. Yet inside, there may be a quiet churn. This is your time to reflect and release old karmic baggage.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/>Avoid large purchases or fresh investments. They can wait. Spiritually, this month can shift something deep within you if you allow it.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"29\"\/>Do: Worship Goddess Lakshmi and donate white sweets. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"31\"\/>Don\u2019t: Let material worries overshadow spiritual growth.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"33\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Mithuna (Gemini)<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"35\"\/>Restless by nature, you may find this month testing your patience. <!-- -->The mind wants movement. Adhik Maas asks for stillness.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"39\"\/>Use your sharp thinking for reading sacred texts, journaling, or studying something meaningful. Delay contracts and major negotiations. Cut down screen time. Practise pranayama. Your nervous system needs it.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"41\"\/>Do: Chant Vishnu Sahasranama and donate green vegetables. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"43\"\/>Don\u2019t: Scatter your energy across too many commitments.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"45\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Karka (Cancer)<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"47\"\/>Ruled by the Moon, you are deeply attuned to this month\u2019s emotional tide. <!-- -->Ancestral themes may surface. It is a powerful time for pitru tarpan and prayers for departed souls.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"51\"\/>Avoid property deals or renovation decisions. Emotions can run high, and choices made under pressure may not serve you later. Guard your peace.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"53\"\/>Do: Offer milk to Lord Vishnu and donate rice or white cloth. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"55\"\/>Don\u2019t: Take major family decisions in an emotional state.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"57\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Simha (Leo)<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"59\"\/>You love to lead. To shine. This month softens that spotlight. <!-- -->If you resist, friction follows. If you accept, growth begins.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"63\"\/>Focus on building spiritual authority rather than chasing recognition. Watch your health, especially heat-related issues and stress triggered by ego clashes.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"65\"\/>Do: Chant Aditya Hridayam and donate wheat or jaggery. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"67\"\/>Don\u2019t: Make pride-driven decisions at work or in relationships.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"69\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Kanya (Virgo)<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"71\"\/>Routine and discipline suit you, and this month rewards exactly that. <!-- -->Your analytical mind can turn toward spiritual study and reflection.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"75\"\/>Avoid major job shifts or resignations. Keep things steady. Digestive health needs care, so stick to light, sattvic food. Simple meals. Simple habits.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"77\"\/>Do: Chant Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya 108 times daily and donate green moong dal. Don\u2019t: Overwork yourself chasing perfection.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"79\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Tula (Libra)<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"81\"\/>You seek balance everywhere. This month asks you to find it within. <!-- -->Relationships may feel paused or slow. That pause is intentional.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"85\"\/>Delay new partnerships and business agreements. Focus on charity and quiet service. The merit you earn now stays with you long after the month ends.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"87\"\/>Do: Light a ghee lamp daily and donate sugar or white fabric. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"89\"\/>Don\u2019t: Force commitments or emotional closures.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"91\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Vrishchika<\/span><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\"> (Scorpio)<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"94\"\/>You understand deep change, and this month supports inner transformation. Old wounds or hidden tensions may surface. <!-- -->Stay grounded. Do not react impulsively.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"98\"\/>In career matters, observe and gather information. Your time to act will come later. For now, shed what no longer serves you.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"100\"\/>Do: Recite Vishnu Sahasranama and donate black sesame seeds. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"102\"\/>Don\u2019t: Ignore the inner work this period invites.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"104\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Dhanu (Sagittarius)<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"106\"\/>Ruled by Jupiter and blessed in Lord Vishnu\u2019s sacred month, you are strongly supported. Prayers and fasting now are believed to bring multiplied results. <!-- -->For you, the blessings feel even stronger.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"110\"\/>Career clarity will arrive. Act after June 15. Let insight settle fully before making moves.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"112\"\/>Do: Offer yellow flowers to Lord Vishnu and donate yellow cloth or turmeric. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"114\"\/>Don\u2019t: Rush life path decisions.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"116\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Makar (Capricorn)<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"118\"\/>You understand discipline better than most, and this month resonates with your steady nature. Service, restraint and fasting suit you well.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"120\"\/>Hold back professional restructuring or new ventures. The sincere spiritual effort you invest now builds strong karmic support for the months ahead.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"123\"\/>Do: Serve elders, donate black sesame, and observe at least one Ekadashi fast. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"125\"\/>Don\u2019t: Let slow progress push you into hasty choices.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"127\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Kumbha (Aquarius)<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"129\"\/>Community and service are your strengths. This month highlights both. Donating food, clothes or essentials carries deep spiritual value for you now.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"131\"\/>Avoid sudden job changes or unconventional financial risks. Trust timing over impulse.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"133\"\/>Do: Donate to the underprivileged and chant Vishnu mantras in a group. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"136\"\/>Don\u2019t: Withdraw from people or make abrupt life changes.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"138\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Meena (Pisces)<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"140\"\/>Your intuition is heightened during Purushottam Maas. Dreams may feel vivid. Meditation deepens. Trust your inner voice, but stay grounded.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"142\"\/>Avoid financial risks even if something feels tempting. Creative and devotional work flows beautifully. Lean into that current.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"144\"\/>Do: Offer tulsi to Lord Vishnu daily and donate yellow sweets or saffron. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"147\"\/>Don\u2019t: Escape into fantasy. Ground spiritual insights in practical action.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"149\"\/>Adhik Maas is not about losing momentum. It is about slowing down with intention. From May 17 to June 15, the universe offers you a quiet bonus chapter. Pray more. Rush less. And let your inner life grow strong.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"151\"\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/astrology\/horoscope\/adhik-maas-2026-how-each-rashi-will-be-affected-and-what-you-must-do\/articleshow\/131241426.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adhik Maas 2026, also known as Purushottam Maas or Mal Maas, runs from May 17 to June 15 as the extra lunar month of Jyeshtha. In Vedic astrology, this is no ordinary period. There is no Sankranti within these dates, no solar transition, and that creates a rare spiritual pause.It is believed that Lord Vishnu&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":17652,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17651","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-astrology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17651","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=17651"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17651\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/17652"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=17651"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=17651"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=17651"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}