Raksha Bandhan in 2026 falls on August 28, and this festival occurs against the backdrop of a unique astrological alignment of planets. In the sign of Leo, there is a conjunction of the Sun, Ketu, and the faded Budha. Budha is traditionally considered the planet of intellect, speech, communication, as well as sisters and aunts, while Ketu is associated with a sense of detachment. This combination of these three planets will have a special influence on certain zodiac signs.
From an astrological perspective, this conjunction will affect not only interpersonal relationships but also influence behavior, decision-making ability, and family communication. Therefore, it is recommended to pay attention to the following zodiac signs.
For people born under the sign of Aries, Leo falls in the fifth house, which is related to intellect, reasoning, decision-making ability, children, and creative thinking. The conjunction of the Sun, faded Budha, and Ketu in this house may cause mental instability and difficulties in making decisions. Since Budha rules the third and sixth houses in Aries, and the third house is related to younger siblings and communication, the faded state of Budha may also affect issues concerning relatives. A person may start overthinking a situation or interpreting the words of a conversational partner differently than they were spoken.
For people born under the sign of Gemini, Leo is in the third house, which represents younger siblings, courage, communication, efforts, and close relationships. The formation of the conjunction of the Sun, Budha, and Ketu in this house is very significant. Budha rules the sign of Gemini and is in the third house in a faded state. The faded state of the ruler can negatively affect a person's thinking and confidence. The presence of Ketu may lead to emotional distance from siblings or a sudden cooling in conversations. On Raksha Bandhan, people of this sign should focus more on listening to their interlocutor rather than expressing their own opinions.
For people born under the sign of Cancer, Leo falls in the second house, which governs family, speech, finances, and family traditions. The conjunction of the Sun, Budha, and Ketu in this house will make the manner of communication within the family extremely important. Budha rules the third and twelfth houses in Cancer. The faded state of Budha can create distance, misunderstanding, or an inability to clearly express one's thoughts when communicating with siblings. It is especially important for this sign to control their speech. Even ordinary remarks can sound harsh, so on Raksha Bandhan, words should be chosen carefully.
For people born under the sign of Virgo, Leo is located in the twelfth house, which indicates expenses, solitude, remoteness, foreign affairs, and mental detachment from anything. Most significantly, Budha rules the sign of Virgo and simultaneously rules the house of karma, and at this time, it will be in a faded state, near the Sun. The faded state of the ruler is considered a factor affecting a person's thinking, decisions, and personal energy. The presence of Ketu may intensify the feeling of distance and internal confusion about some issue. Instead of keeping any issues related to siblings inside, it is better to clarify them calmly and clearly.
On Raksha Bandhan, wearers of these four zodiac signs should avoid sharp speech, hasty decisions, and discussing old grievances. If a disagreement arises with a sister, one should not turn it into a subject of dispute on the same day. Among traditional methods related to Budha are worshipping the god Ganesha, offering durva grass, and donating green mung beans. For the Sun, it is recommended to water it in the morning, and to balance the influence of Ketu, to remember Ganesha.