Horoscope for September 18: who gets a promotion, whose business gains

Today is Friday. The Moon is in Scorpio, Venus in Libra, Rahu in Aquarius, Saturn in Pisces, Mars in Gemini and Jupiter in Cancer. Astrologer Sujit Ji Maharaj tells us how today will be for each zodiac sign and which colour will be auspicious.

Today is considered a good day to recite the Shri Sukta and Kanakadhara Stotra. Tantric worship is also performed at night. Worship Panchmukhi Hanuman, feed birds, feed crows and dogs, and donate sesame seeds and seven grains. Water the peepal tree, circle it seven times and recite Hanuman Chalisa seven times. Many people also observe a fast for Vaibhav Lakshmi. Respecting one's wife brings auspicious results from Venus, while the Shivling should be bathed with fragrant perfume and Ganga water.

Aries: Mars will be in the third house and the Moon in the eighth house. The Sun in the sixth house will bring relief from illness. Stuck tasks will move forward only after the afternoon, so keep trying. There will be gains at work, but avoid travel. Avoid arguments in love; new colleagues will join at the office. Remedy: offer tulsi leaves to Vishnu and read the Sundarkand for promotion. Lucky colours: red and pink.

Taurus: Those working in IT and banking will find success, with a promotion likely soon. Mars will be in the second house, Jupiter in the third and the Moon in the seventh. There could be disagreements at the office, so stay patient while speaking. Rahu may bring bitterness into relationships. Try to finish pending work; students will remain anxious about their careers. Remedy: donate sesame seeds and urad dal. Lucky colours: white and blue.

Gemini: The Moon will be in the sixth house. The transit of Jupiter and Saturn will bring auspicious results. A good period for students in terms of career. Do not let departmental disputes grow. Today is favourable for new business deals and government work. Love life will bring happiness, but there will be a lot of running around. Young people should not become too emotional in love. Remedy: read the Sundarkand, donate wheat and jaggery. Lucky colours: green and blue.

Cancer: The Moon in the fifth house is good for students. Jupiter is in the same sign, Saturn in Pisces and the Sun in Virgo. There will be success in business; students will stay busy with their careers, and the fruit of continuous study will come later. Love life will be good, but there may be stomach trouble. Remedy: donate sesame seeds and chana. Lucky colours: white and yellow.

Leo: The Moon in the fourth house is auspicious for the family. Jupiter is in the house of expenses, while the Sun and Mercury in the second house will be favourable. The success of a project will bring joy, and friends will help. Students may sometimes feel dissatisfied about their careers. To improve love life, go for a long drive, and take care of your eyes. Remedy: read the Sundarkand, donate sesame seeds and lentils. Lucky colours: red and blue.

Virgo: The ruling planet Mercury is in this sign along with the Sun, and the Moon is in the third house. Pending government work will be completed. Students should focus on studies and time management. Stuck funds in business will arrive, bringing happiness. Venus is in the second house and Saturn in the seventh; a new business project will begin. Pay attention to health. Remedy: donate black chana and jaggery, read the Shri Sukta. Lucky colours: green and purple.

Libra: The ruling planet Venus is in this sign, and the Moon is in the second house. There will be happiness in business, but you will need to balance family and work responsibilities. Love life will remain good. With Mercury and the Sun in the twelfth house, there will be spending on religious activities. A family outing will relieve stress, and health will remain good. Avoid anger. Remedy: read the Shri Sukta. Lucky colours: white and blue.

Scorpio: The Moon is in an auspicious transit, with Mars in the eighth house. Jupiter in Cancer will bring success for students. Progress in career will keep spirits high, and worries about changing jobs will ease today. Support from family will prove beneficial. With Rahu in the fourth house, pay attention to your mother's health. Remedy: worship the Sun, keep donating religious books. Lucky colours: red and yellow.

Sagittarius: There will be happiness from work. The Moon in the twelfth house will make the mind spiritual. The Sun and Mercury in the tenth house will bring success in work, and the ninth house is auspicious for Ketu. Do one task at a time, otherwise pressure will increase anxiety. Friends may help, and there could be stomach trouble. Remedy: water the tulsi plant, offer its leaves to Vishnu, feed a banana to a cow. Lucky colours: yellow and red.

Capricorn: The ruling planet Saturn is in the third house and Jupiter in the seventh. There is a chance of promotion. The Moon will be in the eleventh house. With positive thinking, hard work and confidence, students can give their careers the right direction. Avoid study-related stress. Love life will be good, and health will improve. Remedy: worship Lord Shiva, offer curd and sugar to the Shivling, donate sugar. Lucky colours: blue and green.

Aquarius: The Moon is transiting through the tenth house. Jupiter is in Cancer, and the Sun and Mercury are together in the eighth house. There will be some worry about business. Complete major office tasks systematically; some new business projects will come your way. Maintain a balance between love life and work, and health will improve. Remedy: light an unbroken lamp in the household shrine and read the Shri Sukta. Lucky colours: blue and green.

Pisces: The ruling planet Jupiter is in the fifth house, and the Moon in the ninth house. There will be hope of promotion at the office. Students will keep their study direction on track. Friends will play a big role in business success, and a religious trip is possible. Love life will bring joy and contentment, health will improve, and paths to financial progress will open. Keep anger under control. Remedy: read the Shri Sukta, donate seven grains. Lucky colours: yellow and red.