As we bid farewell to 2025 and greet the New Year 2026, we embrace the hope that comes with new beginnings. Time is constantly changing, and the future continues to elude us, presenting both challenges and possibilities.In 2026, there is a sense of hope as the world slowly recovers from past challenges. Recently, businesses, markets, and public health have faced many ups and downs. Ongoing conflicts like Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Gaza, Israel-Iran, and Indo-Pak and issues like strict migration rules in the US and Europe, the Trump tariff war, unrest in African countries, and rising extremism have complicated the global situation. At the same time, global warming continues to be a serious concern, changing natural weather patterns and causing more cyclones, sudden floods, landslides, and heat waves, reminding us how important it is to protect the environment and follow the path of sustainable living.Let us explore the significance of the coming year, 2026, based on your zodiac sign. What does your zodiac sign have in store for you in 2026? What changes will it bring into our lives, and what can we expect in social, political, and other areas? What lies ahead for you regarding education, love, marriage, children, career, potential career changes, job promotions, business expansion, financial prospects, debt clearance, health, property matters, travel to foreign lands, social networks, and new ventures?I want to cover this annual horoscope in six chapters. In the first chapter, we will cover the transit of planets in the year 2026 and its implications at a mundane level-how the movement of planets is going to affect the world on various fronts, such as geopolitics, politics, the economy, finances, food production, tourism, and healthcare. In the second chapter, we will cover the important dates during which major events at the mundane level will happen. These two chapters will be common for the Annual Horoscope 2026 series.Chapter three covers an overview of the year 2026 for the zodiac sign. It is based on major planetary transits and conjunctions. Key areas covered include career, finances, health, love, marriage, children, education, and spiritual growth.Chapter four gives month-wise predictions for the zodiac sign, mainly based on the Sun's transit and supported by other planetary effects. It helps you plan each month clearly.Chapter five covers date-wise predictions for 2026. The first part is based on the Moon's movement through signs, giving two-day results. The second part gives daily predictions based on the Moon transit over Nakshatras, helping you plan each day.Chapter six explains the basic traits of the zodiac sign. It also suggests simple remedies to follow if you face challenges in life.Astrology is an ancient art and science that has guided humanity for centuries. It provides a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world. Our goal is to empower you with knowledge, helping you make informed decisions and avail yourself of the opportunities in 2026. Events in a person's life are influenced by the planets in their birth chart. The timing of these events comes from the planetary periods (Dasha and Antar Dasha), and transits show when those events will actually happen. As a disclaimer, I want to say that the future is unpredictable, and no one can guarantee an event will happen or how intense it will be. We, astrologers, try to decipher with the best of our capabilities and intentions so that we can guide mankind to prepare themselves for any eventuality.Let us welcome the transformative energies of 2026 and make it a year of growth, joy, and self-discovery. May this book be your guiding light, leading you to your dreams. We wish you a year filled with cosmic blessings and endless possibilities! Dr Gautam DK, electrical engineer, MBA, MSc and Doctorate Degree in management, is from a family of Hindu Brahmins who have been engaged in astrology for centuries. Dr Gautam attended various courses as Jyotish Ratnakar, Jy
