Zodic Forcast for December 15, 2025 - Ekadashi & Swati Nakshatra Will Prove Auspicious

Om Namah Shivaya. I am Dr. Palash Thhakur.

Date: December 15, 2025, Monday
Panchang: Krishna Paksha Ekadashi. This is a day of supreme spiritual importance. Ekadashi, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is a day for fasting, prayer, and purification. It is a natural dam against the turbulent planetary energies, offering a sacred path to navigate them.

Nakshatra Sequence:

• Until 11:08 AM: Chitra Nakshatra (ruled by Vishwakarma, the divine architect). This star is about creating beautiful forms, illusion (Maya), and glamour. It bestows skill, charisma, and a desire to be seen.

• From 11:08 AM onward: Swati Nakshatra (ruled by Vayu, the wind god). This star symbolizes independence, flexibility, and the power of change. Like the wind that scatters seeds, it is about distribution, commerce, and finding one's unique rhythm.

The shift from Chitra (form) to Swati (movement) within the austerity of Ekadashi creates a powerful narrative: Release the glittering illusion (Chitra) to find your true, independent flow (Swati).

The Celestial Configuration: A Symphony of Pressure and Dharma

The planetary transits form a complex and potent mandala, testing our resolve and illuminating our path of righteousness.

1. Combust Mars in Sagittarius: Mars, the general, is combust—its fiery energy obscured and frustrated by the proximity of the Sun (though the Sun is in a different sign). In Sagittarius, the sign of dharma, higher law, and philosophy, this creates a dangerous paradox. The drive to fight for one's beliefs is present, but the energy is misfiring. It can lead to dogmatic arguments, impulsive actions in the name of truth, and a frustrated sense of justice. One's moral compass feels strong but the actions taken are hasty and lack the Sun's clarity of purpose.

2. Rahu in Aquarius: The North Node continues its disruptive sojourn in the sign of the future, innovation, and the collective. Rahu here fuels a desire to break free from tradition, to embrace the unconventional, and to merge with groups or technology. However, its insatiable hunger can manifest as obsession with utopian ideals, sudden shocks within friendships or networks, and a restless detachment from emotional bonds.

3. Retrograde Jupiter in Gemini: The Guru is in retreat, moving backwards in the sign of the intellect. This is a profound period of revisiting, revising, and re-evaluating. All that Jupiter rules—ethics, wisdom, knowledge, teachers, expansion—is under review in the realm of communication (Gemini). We are asked: "Is what you believe truly wise? Are your words aligned with a higher truth?" Old contracts, teachings, and moral dilemmas resurface.

4. Ketu in Leo: The South Node remains in the sign of the heart, ego, and creativity. Ketu here continues its spiritual surgery, detaching us from the need for external validation, dramatic performances of the self, and pride. It pushes us toward authentic self-expression that comes from within, not from an audience.

5. Moon in Libra: This is a crucial anchoring point. The Moon, our mind and emotions, is in Libra, the sign of balance, partnership, and harmony. After the intensity of the previous days, the mind seeks peace, beauty, and fairness. However, the Moon in Libra is also highly susceptible to the moods of others and can be indecisive, constantly weighing options. It forms a direct opposition to the Scorpio stellium, placing our need for harmony (Moon) in direct tension with our need for deep, often uncomfortable, truth (Scorpio).

6. Combust Venus in Scorpio: Venus, the planet of love, relationships, and comfort, is combust in the intense, transformative sign of Scorpio. This is a highly potent and problematic combination. Desires are profound, obsessive, and intertwined with power dynamics and secrecy. The combustion means these deep urges are clouded by ego and a lack of self-awareness. Relationships become battlegrounds for control; financial dealings can be shadowy. The heart's softer longing is scorched, leaving only the raw, possessive drive.

7. Sun and Mercury in Scorpio: The Soul (Sun) and the Intellect (Mercury) are united in Scorpio's depths. This grants laser-like focus, psychological insight, and a relentless drive to uncover core truths. Communication is penetrating, investigative, and can be ruthlessly honest. With combust Venus here, this penetrating light can easily be used to dissect and wound in relationships under the guise of "just being honest."

8. Saturn in Pisces: The disciplinarian, Saturn, is in the sign of dissolution, dreams, and compassion. Saturn in Pisces asks us to bring structure to our spirituality, to face the karma of our illusions, and to serve with discipline. It is the sobering anchor in the watery depths, providing a karmic boundary to the emotional and psychic intensity of the day.

The Grand Synthesis: The Day's Spiritual Crucible

Ekadashi provides the container. The Nakshatra shift (Chitra to Swati) gives the process. The planets provide the heat.

• The Moon in Libra seeks diplomatic peace, but is pressured by the Scorpio stellium to confront ugly truths.

• Combust Mars pushes for impulsive moral action, while Retrograde Jupiter says, "Wait, reconsider your principles."

• Ketu in Leo asks us to drop the mask, while Rahu in Aquarius urges us to put on a new, futuristic one.

• Saturn in Pisces watches, ensuring that whatever emotional or spiritual crisis occurs leads to karmic maturity and compassionate responsibility.

The theme is DHARMIC CHOICE. Choosing between the beautiful illusion (Chitra) and the independent truth (Swati). Choosing between reactive anger (Combust Mars) and considered wisdom (Retro Jupiter). Choosing between superficial harmony (Moon in Libra) and transformative depth (Scorpio Sun).

This is a day where fasting (Ekadashi) is not just physical but emotional and mental—a fast from criticism, from impulsivity, from the need to be right.

Now, let us translate this profound celestial weather into practical guidance for each zodiac sign. For deepest accuracy, refer to your Moon Sign (emotional world) and Ascendant (life events).

Aries (Mesha) Moon Sign / Ascendant

Forecast: Dear Aries, the day begins under Chitra Nakshatra in your 7th house, highlighting partnerships with charm and skill. Post 11:08 AM, Swati Nakshatra activates your 8th house, urging financial and emotional independence within shared resources. Your ruler, Mars, is combust in your 9th house (Sagittarius). This clouds your judgment regarding gurus, long journeys, and ethical stands. You may pick philosophical fights you can't win gracefully. The Moon in your 7th house (Libra) seeks partnership harmony but is directly opposed by the Scorpio stellium in your 8th house. Your desire for peace clashes with a partner's (or your own) need to dig up deep, potentially painful truths. Combust Venus here makes intimate or financial negotiations fraught with hidden ego. Saturn in your 12th house (Pisces) asks for disciplined solitude.

Solutions:

• Ekadashi & Mars: Observe the fast strictly. It will pacify the combust Mars anger. Chant "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya" for Vishnu's preserving energy.

• Moon vs. Scorpio: Do not avoid necessary 8th house conversations (taxes, intimacy, loans), but schedule them after 11:08 AM during Swati. Use Swati's "wind" energy to communicate flexibly, not fixedly.

• Partnership Tip: With Moon in Libra, initiate a fair, balanced conversation. Listen more than you speak. Your role is to balance, not dominate.

• Saturn in 12th: End the day with a disciplined meditation. Release the day's tensions consciously.

• Mantra: "Om Sri Ramaya Namah" for dharma and right action.

Taurus (Vrishabha) Moon Sign / Ascendant

Forecast: Steady Taurus, Chitra Nakshatra beautifies your 6th house of work and health until late morning, then Swati brings change to your 7th house of partnerships. Combust Mars in your 8th house (Sagittarius) creates impulsive energy around shared resources, debts, or intimate matters. Avoid rash financial moves. The Moon in your 6th house (Libra) seeks harmony in daily routines and with colleagues, but the opposition from the Scorpio stellium in your 7th house creates tension. A partner or client may be intensely probing or controlling (Combust Venus). Your desire for a peaceful workday clashes with demanding relationship dynamics. Saturn in your 11th house (Pisces) brings a sobering responsibility towards your friends and goals.

Solutions:

• Chitra Nakshatra: Use the morning to beautify your workspace or refine a skill.

• Swati & 7th House: Post 11:08 AM, be adaptable in partnerships. Do not resist change; flow with it like the wind.

• Combust Mars in 8th: Do not sign loan documents or make intimate commitments. Channel this energy into research or repaying old debts.

• Moon in 6th: Be the diplomat at work. Smooth over conflicts. Your fairness will be noted.

• Mantra: "Om Shukraya Namah" to strengthen your ruler Venus amidst its combustion.

Gemini (Mithuna) Moon Sign / Ascendant

Forecast: Gemini, Chitra Nakshatra highlights your 5th house of creativity and romance, then Swati energizes your 6th house of service. Retrograde Jupiter in your 1st house is your core theme—a deep review of your identity and beliefs. Combust Mars in your 7th house (Sagittarius) is a major warning. Partners, clients, or open enemies may act impulsively and aggressively. Do not engage in legal or partnership battles. The Moon in your 5th house (Libra) seeks pleasant, romantic creativity, but the opposition from the Scorpio stellium in your 6th house brings intense scrutiny to your work or health. A health issue or workplace secret may demand attention. Combust Venus here can cause office romance complications.

Solutions:

• Retrograde Jupiter: Today is for introspection, not external expansion. Ask, "Who am I based on what I truly know?"

• Combust Mars in 7th: EXTREME CAUTION. Postpone all important meetings. If confronted, be the detached wind (Swati), not the rigid tree. Do not take the bait in arguments.

• Moon in 5th: Use Chitra's artistic energy in the morning for a creative project. In the afternoon (Swati), apply creativity to solve a work problem.

• Health: With Scorpio on the 6th, get a check-up for an old issue. Prevention is key.

• Mantra: "Om Brihaspataye Namah" to invoke Jupiter's wisdom for clear self-review.

Cancer (Karka) Moon Sign / Ascendant

Forecast: Cancerian, Chitra Nakshatra focuses on your 4th house of home and emotions, then Swati brings change to your 5th house of heart. The Moon, your ruler, in your 4th house (Libra) seeks to create a beautiful, balanced home environment. However, it is opposed by the Scorpio stellium in your 5th house. This creates a deep conflict between your need for domestic emotional security and the intense, perhaps obsessive, feelings of romance, creativity, or regarding children. Combust Venus in the 5th can lead to painful clarity about a love affair or creative block. Combust Mars in your 6th house (Sagittarius) stirs up conflicts at work or health issues from suppressed anger.

Solutions:

• Moon in 4th: Anchor yourself in domestic harmony. Decorate, cook a balanced meal. This is your sanctuary.

• 5th House Intensity: Do not force romantic or creative outcomes. The Combust Venus energy is cloudy. Observe your feelings with detachment (Ketu in Leo influences your 3rd house).

• Combust Mars in 6th: Use Swati Nakshatra's adaptability to avoid workplace conflicts. If a health issue flares (like inflammation), use cooling remedies.

• Ekadashi Fast: Particularly powerful for you today, as it calms the emotional and gastric fires.

• Mantra: "Om Somaya Namah" to nourish and stabilize your emotional core.

Leo (Simha) Moon Sign / Ascendant

Forecast: Leo, Ketu in your 1st house continues its spiritual cleansing of your ego. Chitra Nakshatra in your 3rd house emphasizes clever communication, then Swati activates your 4th house of home. The Moon in your 3rd house (Libra) makes you a diplomatic communicator, seeking pleasant exchanges with siblings. But it opposes the Scorpio stellium in your 4th house, where Combust Venus resides. This creates a tense dialogue between your desire for harmonious conversation and deep, possibly hidden, family tensions or property issues that demand confrontation. Combust Mars in your 5th house (Sagittarius) warns against impulsive romantic gestures, risky investments, or angry interactions with children.

Solutions:

• Ketu in 1st: Embrace the identity detox. Your worth is not in applause today. Let go.

• Moon vs. 4th House: You may need to have a difficult conversation about home/family. Use the Swati Nakshatra's flexible communication after 11:08 AM. Be adaptable, not rigid.

• Combust Mars in 5th: A strict no to speculation or dramatic romantic declarations. Channel this fire into a vigorous creative workout or sports with children.

• Chitra Nakshatra: Use the morning charm in your communication skillfully.

• Mantra: "Om Namah Shivaya" for transformation and release of ego attachments.

Virgo (Kanya) Moon Sign / Ascendant

Forecast: Analytical Virgo, Chitra Nakshatra focuses on your 2nd house of wealth and speech, then Swati activates your 3rd house of communication. Combust Mars in your 4th house (Sagittarius) can cause rash decisions or arguments related to home, property, or with family. The Moon in your 2nd house (Libra) seeks financial fairness and pleasant speech. However, it is directly opposed by the Scorpio stellium in your 3rd house, where your ruler Mercury resides with the Sun and Combust Venus. This creates immense tension between your desire for harmonious, valuable speech and an almost compulsive need to communicate deep, probing, and potentially harsh truths to siblings or neighbors. Your words carry immense weight and can uncover secrets.

Solutions:

• Combust Mars in 4th: Do not start home repairs or arguments with family. Channel this energy into a thorough home organization project.

• Mercury in Scorpio: Your mind is razor-sharp. Use it for research, investigation, or writing, not for gossip or cutting remarks. Pause before speaking.

• Moon in 2nd: Focus on creating financial balance. A fair transaction or budget review is favored.

• Swati Nakshatra: After 11:08 AM, let your communication be flexible and adaptable. Don't cling to a fixed point of view.

• Mantra: "Om Budhaya Namah" to channel your intellectual power with clarity and benevolence.

Libra (Tula) Moon Sign / Ascendant

Forecast: Libra, the Moon is in your own 1st house. This makes you emotionally sensitive, charming, and acutely aware of balance and fairness in all things. However, this Moon is in the direct line of fire, opposing the Scorpio stellium in your 2nd house, which contains Combust Venus (your ruler). This is the core conflict of your day: Your need for personal harmony and beautiful self-expression (Moon in 1st) is under severe pressure from intense financial demands, value conflicts, or harsh speech (Scorpio in 2nd). Your self-worth may feel attacked. Combust Mars in your 3rd house (Sagittarius) makes your communication impulsive and argumentative. Saturn in your 8th house (Pisces) brings karmic gravity to shared resources.

Solutions:

• Moon in 1st: Nurture yourself. Your equilibrium is your priority. Engage in activities that bring you aesthetic peace.

• Combust Venus in 2nd: Do not make major purchases or financial decisions. The desire to buy beauty is strong but clouded. Protect your resources.

• Combust Mars in 3rd: Think before you speak, especially to siblings. Your words can start fires. Use Swati Nakshatra's flexibility to change the subject if conversations turn heated.

• Ekadashi: Fasting is highly recommended for you today to purify the body and mind, easing the Venusian and Martial conflicts.

• Mantra: "Om Sri Venkateshaya Namah" for stability, wealth, and grace under pressure.

Scorpio (Vrishchika) Moon Sign / Ascendant

Forecast: Scorpio, you are at the heart of the storm. The Scorpio stellium (Sun, Mercury, Combust Venus) is in your 1st house. Your identity, body, and persona are under immense pressure. Combust Venus makes your self-expression, relationships, and desires feel ego-driven and complicated. The Moon in your 12th house (Libra) seeks peace, solitude, and spiritual balance, but it is opposing this intense 1st house energy. You may feel torn between withdrawing for inner harmony and being forced to engage in deep, transformative personal work. Combust Mars in your 2nd house (Sagittarius) threatens impulsive spending and angry speech that affects your income. Saturn in your 7th house (Pisces) brings serious responsibility to partnerships.

Solutions:

• 1st House Stellium: This is a powerful day for self-reflection, not self-projection. Use the Sun's light to see your shadows, not to dazzle others.

• Moon in 12th: Honor your need for retreat. Meditation, prayer, or quiet art will balance the 1st house frenzy. Ekadashi fasting is perfect for this.

• Combust Mars in 2nd: Enforce a spending ban. Be mindful that your words directly impact your material security today.

• Saturn in 7th: Partnerships require maturity and compassion. Avoid power struggles; instead, focus on shared responsibility.

• Mantra: "Om Namo Narayanaya" for inner peace and protection during profound personal transformation.

Sagittarius (Dhanu) Moon Sign / Ascendant

Forecast: Sagittarius, Combust Mars is in your own 1st house. This is your primary challenge. Your natural energy, drive, and identity feel frustrated, hot, and prone to impulsive action. You may act rashly and regret it. The Moon in your 11th house (Libra) seeks harmonious friendships and the pleasant fulfillment of wishes. However, it opposes the Scorpio stellium in your 12th house, which houses Combust Venus. This pits your social desires against hidden enemies, secret affairs, or subconscious fears. A friend may not be what they seem. Saturn in your 6th house (Pisces) brings discipline to your work and health routines.

Solutions:

• Combust Mars in 1st: PARAMOUNT. Practice disciplined inaction. Do not start fights, new ventures, or strenuous exercise. Chant the Hanuman Chalisa. Your energy must be consciously contained.

• Moon in 11th: Socialize in a calm, balanced setting. Avoid groups where drama or intensity might flare.

• 12th House Secrets: With Combust Venus here, avoid clandestine relationships or financial dealings. Spend time in charitable or spiritual work instead.

• Swati Nakshatra: Use its adaptable energy to go with the flow today, not to force your will.

• Mantra: "Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundaye Viche" to pacify aggressive Mars and protect your vitality.

Capricorn (Makara) Moon Sign / Ascendant

Forecast: Capricorn, Chitra Nakshatra highlights your 10th house of career with glamour, then Swati brings change to your 11th house of gains. Combust Mars in your 12th house (Sagittarius) warns of hidden anger, self-sabotage, and impulsive actions behind the scenes. The Moon in your 10th house (Libra) seeks a balanced, diplomatic approach to career and public image. It is opposed by the Scorpio stellium in your 11th house, where Combust Venus sits. This creates tension between your professional desire for harmony and intense, possibly manipulative dynamics within friend groups or around your long-term goals. Financial gains may come with complex strings attached. Saturn in your 5th house (Pisces) brings sober responsibility to matters of love and creativity.

Solutions:

• Combust Mars in 12th: The greatest danger is from your own unconscious impulses. Practice absolute transparency. The best use of this energy is selfless service (seva) done anonymously.

• Moon in 10th: Your professional diplomacy is a strength. Use it to navigate complex social dynamics (11th house).

• 11th House Caution: Be wary of group investments or financial promises from friends post-11:08 AM. Rely on Swati's independence.

• Saturn in 5th: Take creative or romantic commitments seriously. Avoid frivolity.

• Mantra: "Om Sri Shanaischaraya Namah" for patience, discipline, and protection from hidden harm.

Aquarius (Kumbha) Moon Sign / Ascendant

Forecast: Aquarius, Rahu in your 1st house amplifies your unconventional nature and brings sudden shifts to your identity. Chitra Nakshatra in your 9th house adds charm to your beliefs, then Swati makes your 10th house career adaptable. Combust Mars in your 11th house (Sagittarius) can lead to impulsive actions within friend circles, heated arguments over collective goals, or rash social media posts. The Moon in your 9th house (Libra) seeks philosophical harmony and fair-minded beliefs. It is opposed by the Scorpio stellium in your 10th house, where Combust Venus resides. Your desire for peaceful beliefs clashes with intense career ambitions, power struggles with authority (especially females), or a tarnished public image through relationships.

Solutions:

• Rahu in 1st: Ground your futuristic self. Don't make radical identity changes based on today's impulses.

• Combust Mars in 11th: Be the calm center in your group. Do not instigate or follow impulsive collective decisions.

• Moon vs. 10th House: You may need to balance your ethics (9th) with career demands (10th). Use Swati's flexible nature to adapt your career approach without compromising core principles.

• Chitra Nakshatra: Use the morning to present your beliefs or teachings in a beautiful, skilled manner.

• Mantra: "Om Sri Rahave Namah" to harness Rahu's innovative energy without being consumed by it.

Pisces (Meena) Moon Sign / Ascendant

Forecast: Pisces, Saturn in your own 1st house brings gravity, discipline, and karmic maturity to your sense of self. You are being asked to structure your compassion. Chitra Nakshatra focuses on your 8th house of transformation, then Swati activates your 9th house of philosophy. Combust Mars in your 10th house (Sagittarius) is a major career alert. This can bring conflicts with authority, impulsive professional moves, or public anger. The Moon in your 8th house (Libra) seeks emotional balance in the face of deep change, loans, or intimacy. It opposes the Scorpio stellium in your 9th house, challenging your beliefs with intense, possibly dogmatic truths. Combust Venus here can disillusion you with a guru or philosophy.

Solutions:

• Saturn in 1st: Your discipline is your superpower today. Structure your day. Take responsibility seriously.

• Combust Mars in 10th: EXTREME CAUTION. Do not quit, argue with superiors, or make public statements in anger. Channel this frustrated ambition into tackling the most difficult, structured task (Saturn) at work.

• Moon in 8th: Seek emotional equilibrium regarding shared finances or psychological matters. A balanced, Libra approach to debt or intimacy is needed.

• Swati in 9th: After 11:08 AM, be flexible in your beliefs. Let new information change your perspective like the wind.

• Mantra: "Om Sri Dhanvantre Namah" for health and "Om Gam Ganapataye Namah" to remove career obstacles.

Closing Wisdom:

December 15, 2025, is a day where the spiritual practice of Ekadashi is your lifeline. The fast is not a deprivation but a liberation from the lower vibrations of anger (Mars), clouded desire (Venus), and mental agitation.

The Nakshatra shift from Chitra to Swati is your cosmic instruction: Move from the beautiful, constructed facade to the authentic, independent flow. Let go of the need to appear a certain way, and find your own unique rhythm.

With the Moon in Libra, remember that true balance is not passive avoidance of conflict, but the active, courageous creation of harmony through fairness, both with others and within yourself.

May the preserving grace of Lord Vishnu on this holy Ekadashi steady your mind, pacify the fiery planets, and guide you to choices that uphold both personal peace and universal dharma.

Dr. Palash Thhakur
Vedic Astrologer & Spiritual Guide