Uttarashada Nakshatra 2, 3, 4 padas, Shravana Nakshatram, Dhanishta Nakshatram 1, 2 padas (charans) are categorized under Makar Rashi moon sign birth constellations.
Chandrashtama (Chandrashtama day) means a day when the Moon is transiting through the eight house (Ashtama Sthana) to your Rashi (Moon sign) as per Hindu Astrology.
The entire two and half days of moon’s transit from the eighth sign is referred to as Chandrashtama days for the particular Rashi / native. Read more about Chandrashtama here..
Auspicious days for Makara Rashi 2026
Chandrashtama days for Makara Rashi 2026
Beginning Time = 6 January 2026, 12.17 PM | Ending Time = 8 January 2026, 6.39 PM
Beginning Time = 2 February 2026, 10.48 PM | Ending Time = 5 February 2026, 4.20 AM
Beginning Time = 2 March 2026, 7.51 AM | Ending Time = 4 March 2026, 1.45 PM
Beginning Time = 25 April 2026, 8.01 PM | Ending Time = 28 April 2026, 3.36 AM
Beginning Time = 23 May 2026, 2.08 AM | Ending Time = 25 May 2026, 9.07 AM
Beginning Time = 19 June 2026, 10.07 AM | Ending Time = 21 June 2026, 3.40 PM
Beginning Time = 16 July 2026, 7.52 PM | Ending Time = 18 July 2026, 11.59 PM
Beginning Time = 13 August 2026, 6.06 AM | Ending Time = 15 August 2026, 9.34 AM
Beginning Time = 9 September 2026, 3.14 PM | Ending Time = 11 September 2026, 7.08 PM
Beginning Time = 6 October 2026, 10.17 PM | Ending Time = 9 October 2026, 3.18 AM
Beginning Time = 3 November 2026, 3.46 AM | Ending Time = 5 November 2026, 9.34 AM
Beginning Time = 30 November 2026, 9.42 AM | Ending Time = 2 December 2026, 2.59 PM
Beginning Time = 27 December 2026, 6.04 PM | Ending Time = 29 December 2026, 9.37 PM
Chandrashtama for Makara rashi specifically
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Makara rashi natives have janma nakshatras: Uttarashada 2–4 padas, Shravana, and Dhanishta 1–2 padas.
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For them, Chandrashtama sets in when Chandra enters Simha (Leo) and passes through Magha, Purva Phalguni, and Uttara Phalguni 1st pada.
Practical guidance
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Avoid during Makara‑Chandrashtama: major investments, business launches, legal confrontations, crucial travel, or voluntarily scheduled surgeries.
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Recommended: Shiva or Shani upasana, simple daana, meditation, and keeping life low‑key and reflective while this phase passes.