Wishes held close for a long time may start moving for Taurus this Ekadashi. Papankusha Ekadashi falls on Thursday, a day ruled by Jupiter, which suits Vishnu worship. During the day, the Moon occupies Aquarius, your tenth house, and by evening it reaches Pisces, your eleventh house of fulfilled hopes. There it joins Shani, your yogakaraka, now retrograde.




Ekadashi Fast for WishesEkadashi fasts are traditionally kept with a specific prayer in mind. Note your wish on a small card and set it beside Vishnu’s image before the puja.




Keep the fast simple rather than strict. Offer tulsi and a little panchamrit to Vishnu in the evening.




Moon Meets Shani in the EleventhWhen the Moon joins your yogakaraka in the house of gains, wishes linked to steady effort come closer. A long-awaited promotion or help from an elder sibling may move.




Shani’s retrograde means results arrive in stages. Accept partial progress as a good sign.




Daytime Moon in the TenthDuring the day, the Moon in your tenth with Rahu keeps you busy at work. Avoid taking on extra tasks while fasting, as low energy can lead to mistakes.




Purva Bhadrapada favours sincere effort over show.




Venus and Mercury in the SixthVenus, your ruler, is still combust in Libra, your sixth, while Mercury halts there before turning retrograde on the 24th. Keep health routines gentle and avoid office arguments over small errors.




Exalted Jupiter in your third supports a hopeful, polite word with anyone who can help your wish along.




Do’s for Today

• Note your wish and pray with it in mind.


• Keep the fast simple.

Don’ts for Today

• Avoid extra work tasks while fasting.


• Do not dismiss partial progress.

Shani Remedy for TodayDonate chana dal at a Vishnu temple. Fulfil a small wish for a child from a poor family.