Amalaki Ekadashi 2026: Which Zodiac Signs Can Get Positive Signs?

Amalaki Ekadashi, also known as Amla Ekadashi, is observed on the eleventh tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Phalguna. In 2026 the tithi falls on Friday, 27 February. The day is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and to the Amla tree, which classical texts treat as a seat of Vishnu and Lakshmi.

The core of the observance is a fast, Vishnu worship with Tulsi, charity, and, where an Amla tree is at hand, pradakshina of the tree. Beyond the vrat itself, many households also read the day’s lunar and planetary setting for the kind of support each rashi may receive.

What follows is the scriptural place of the day, the 2026 timings, the traditional method, and the indications noted across the twelve signs. Tradition and the day’s planetary setting are described; the house simply performs the prescribed rites.

Significance in Scripture and Tradition

Amalaki Ekadashi is described in the Padma Purana and related Ekadashi mahatmya passages. Tradition holds that the Amla tree is a divine abode of Vishnu and Lakshmi, and that the fruit itself stands for purity, longevity and sattva. The vrat is therefore linked both to Vishnu bhakti and to a simple act of reverence toward the tree.

The day falls in the stretch between Maha Shivaratri and Holi, a period many treat as one of spiritual clearing before the spring festivals. The prescribed acts—fasting, listening to the vrat katha of King Chitrasena, offering Tulsi and lamps to Vishnu, and giving food or Amla to those in need—are held to purify body and mind and to align the devotee with Vishnu’s grace. The house performs related Vishnu rites such as the Narayana Sukta Homam at the Yagna Ashram in Pollachi, Coimbatore District, with live telecast for devotees abroad.

Amalaki Ekadashi 2026 Date and Tithi Timings

In 2026 Amalaki Ekadashi is observed on Friday, 27 February. The tithi window commonly followed is:

• Ekadashi tithi begins — 12:33 AM on 27 February 2026
• Ekadashi tithi ends — 10:32 PM on 27 February 2026
• Parana on Dwadashi (28 February) — approximately 06:47 AM to 09:06 AM
• Dwadashi end moment — 08:43 PM on 28 February 2026

Parana should be taken only after the local sunrise rules and after the Ekadashi tithi has ended, within the Dwadashi window. Because city longitudes differ, confirm the exact local sunrise, Rahu Kalam and parana bracket on the free daily panchang for your own place. Festival dates for the wider year are also listed on the festival calendar.

How the Vrat Is Traditionally Observed

The method is simple and does not require a temple visit. Devotees rise before dawn, bathe, and take sankalpa for the Ekadashi fast. A full fast from sunrise on Ekadashi until parana the next morning is the classical form; those who cannot sustain it take only fruit, milk or other non-grain items.

Worship centres on Lord Vishnu. Offer Tulsi leaves, incense and a lamp; recite the Vishnu Sahasranama or the short mantra below. If an Amla tree grows nearby, circumambulate it with folded hands; otherwise visualise the tree during the puja. Charity of food, clothes or Amla fruit is treated as an essential part of the vrat. The vrat katha of King Chitrasena is read or heard in the evening.

For those who wish a priest-led rite on or near the day, the house’s catalogue of Vishnu and purification homas is grouped under spiritual growth and devotion.

Astrological Setting of Amalaki Ekadashi 2026

Amalaki Ekadashi falls in Phalguna Shukla Paksha. The waxing Moon and the surrounding graha climate are traditionally read as supportive of sattvic discipline, karmic clearing and steady devotion. The day is not a substitute for a full chart reading; it is one tithi among many on which households look for favourable openings in the areas ruled by each sign’s lord.

Anyone who wants a baseline for the year can generate a free birth chart on the free kundli tool, then note the running dasha and the current Moon. Daily rashi notes are available on the daily horoscope page. These tools and the rites named here follow what tradition prescribes for the tithi and for Vishnu worship.

Indications Noted for Each Zodiac Sign

The notes below follow the classical rashi lords and the general tone of a Vishnu Ekadashi in Phalguna. They describe areas of life that tradition and the day’s planetary climate often highlight.

Mesha (Aries) — Mars-ruled. The day is commonly read as lending drive and clarity for fresh undertakings in work or personal discipline. Fasting and a simple Vishnu puja are the usual supports.

Vrishabha (Taurus) — Venus-ruled. Attention often turns to steady resources and household harmony. Charity in keeping with the vrat is traditionally emphasised for this sign.

Mithuna (Gemini) — Mercury-ruled. Communication, study and the clearing of small misunderstandings are the themes most often noted. Mantra japa sits well with Mercury’s portfolio.

Karka (Cancer) — Moon-ruled. Home, family care and emotional steadiness come to the fore. The lunar quality of Ekadashi itself is treated as congenial for this rashi.

Simha (Leo) — Sun-ruled. Leadership, creative presentation and quiet confidence are the areas usually highlighted. A sincere sankalpa on the tithi is the classical step.

Kanya (Virgo) — Mercury-ruled. Health routines, orderly work and mental clarity are the customary focus. The fast itself is often taken as a reset for diet and habit.

Tula (Libra) — Venus-ruled. Balance in partnerships—personal or professional—is the indication most frequently mentioned. Group or family prayer fits the sign’s social bent.

Vrischika (Scorpio) — Mars-ruled. Depth, inner review and the willingness to release what no longer serves are the themes read for this day. The vrat’s austerity matches the sign’s intensity.

Dhanu (Sagittarius) — Jupiter-ruled. Learning, travel of the mind and ethical expansion are traditionally favoured. Listening to the vrat katha or a short discourse suits Jupiter’s nature.

Makara (Capricorn) — Saturn-ruled. Structure, long-range planning and patient effort are the notes usually struck. The discipline of the fast aligns with Saturn’s demand for steadiness.

Kumbha (Aquarius) — Saturn-ruled. Fresh ideas within a responsible frame, and service that reaches beyond the immediate circle, are the indications commonly given.

Meena (Pisces) — Jupiter-ruled. Contemplation, compassion and a turn toward inner practice are the themes most often associated with this rashi on a Vishnu Ekadashi.

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