Guru and Shukra Asta 2026: Combust Dates and the No-Wedding Period
In 2026, Shukra is Asta from 12 December 2025 to 31 January 2026, Guru is Asta from 17 July 2026 to 11 August 2026, and Shukra is Asta from 14 October 2026 to 28 October 2026.
Guru and Shukra Asta periods 2026
Times for Ujjain| Planet | Starts | Ends | Duration | Sign |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venus (Shukra) | 12 December 20256:31 AMScorpio (Vrishchika) → Capricorn (Makara) · 51 days | 31 January 20266:38 PM | 51 days | Scorpio (Vrishchika) → Capricorn (Makara) |
| Jupiter (Guru) | 17 July 20267:48 PMCancer (Karka) · 24 days | 11 August 20265:20 AM | 24 days | Cancer (Karka) |
| Venus (Shukra) | 14 October 20266:24 PMLibra (Tula) · 13 days | 28 October 20266:04 AM | 13 days | Libra (Tula) |
Why Guru and Shukra Asta matter
Guru (Jupiter) and Shukra (Venus) Asta, also called Tara Asta or Tara Doob, are the main periods when no muhurat is given for weddings (vivah), griha pravesh, mundan or upanayana. Muhurats resume once the planet rises again (Uday). Asta depends on where you are, so the dates can differ by a day or two between cities.
Guru and Shukra Asta 2026: questions
When are Guru and Shukra Asta in 2026?
In 2026, Shukra is Asta from 12 December 2025 to 31 January 2026, Guru is Asta from 17 July 2026 to 11 August 2026, and Shukra is Asta from 14 October 2026 to 28 October 2026.
Are weddings held during Guru or Shukra Asta?
Traditionally no. No vivah muhurat is given while Guru or Shukra is Asta, and weddings resume after the planet's Uday. The same applies to griha pravesh, mundan and upanayana.