Masik Durgashtami 2026: Do this 9-minute Durga ritual today if you’re DONE with nazar, negativity and toxic people.

Masik Durgashtami 2026: Do this 9-minute Durga ritual today if you’re DONE with nazar, negativity and toxic people.

Let us be completely honest for a second. Have you been feeling unusually drained lately? Like no matter how much you sleep, you wake up exhausted? Are things breaking around the house, plans falling through at the last minute, or people from your past suddenly popping up to disturb your peace? If you are nodding your head, take a deep breath. You are not going crazy, and it is not just bad luck. We are currently navigating a heavily chaotic cosmic window, and the energetic debris is piling up. But today, February 24, 2026, the universe is handing you a massive energetic sword to cut through all of it.

Today marks Masik Durgashtami, paired perfectly with the powerful beginning of Phalguna Ashtahnika. In the realm of spiritual astrology and Vedic wisdom, this is not just another date on the calendar. Masik Durgashtami is the monthly day dedicated entirely to Goddess Durga—the fierce, unyielding divine mother who steps in when her children cannot fight their battles anymore. She is the ultimate protector, the destroyer of evil, and the clearer of obstacles. When we pair this with the start of Ashtahnika, we enter an intense portal of purification.

Why You Need This Protection Ritual Today

Many of my clients come to me asking for a Personal Horoscope Report because they feel blocked, assuming their planets are permanently cursed. While planetary transits like Saturn or Rahu can be tough, half the time the issue is simply nazar (the evil eye) or accumulated toxic energy from the people around them. We absorb the jealousy, the unspoken resentments, and the harsh words of our coworkers, toxic bosses, and even fake friends.

Goddess Durga does not do things halfway. When you invoke her energy on Masik Durgashtami, she does not just "heal" the negativity; she severs it. She cuts the cords to black magic fears, repeated cyclical failures, and those lingering energetic attachments to abusive exes or toxic environments. If you are feeling a heavy presence in your home, experiencing sleep paralysis, or just dealing with a streak of terrible luck, today is your day to put up the ultimate cosmic shield.

The 9-Minute Durga Protection Ritual

You do not need a complicated ceremony, an expensive priest, or hours of free time to do this. The divine mother responds to intention, devotion, and focus. This entire ritual takes exactly 9 minutes—representing the 9 forms of Navadurga. Do this preferably after sunset, or right when you wake up.

• Step 1: Light a Red Diya (Lamp). Red is the color of Shakti, Mars, and active protection. Use a clay diya, fill it with ghee or sesame oil, and use a red cotton wick (if you only have a white wick, just touch a little red kumkum to it). Place this in your home altar or a clean, quiet space facing East or North.
• Step 2: Offer Kumkum and Flowers. Offer a pinch of red kumkum and fresh red flowers (hibiscus or roses are perfect) to an image or idol of Goddess Durga. If you do not have one, simply visualize her in your mind's eye. Offer them with the intention of surrendering your fears.
• Step 3: The Mantra Chanting. Sit comfortably, close your eyes, and chant the ultimate seed mantra for Durga: "Om Dum Durgaye Namah". You must chant this exactly 27 or 54 times. Dum is the protective seed sound (Bija) that creates an impenetrable energetic armor around your aura.
• Step 4: The Red Shield Visualization. For the final two minutes, sit in silence. Visualize the flame of your diya expanding into a massive, glowing, semi-translucent red sphere. See this red shield wrapping entirely around your physical body, then expanding to cover your entire house, your children, and your loved ones. Say out loud: "I am protected. My energy is my own. All negativity is returned to the sender."

That is it. Nine minutes. You will likely feel a literal drop in temperature or a sudden physical lightness in your shoulders the moment you finish. Now, let us look at exactly what kind of negativity Goddess Durga is cutting out of your life today, based on your zodiac sign.

Zodiac Breakdown: The Negativity Durga is Cutting for You Today

Aries (March 21 - April 19)

Aries, you are a natural warrior, but lately, you have been fighting battles that are not yours to fight. Today, Maa Durga is stepping in to sever the toxic competitors and workplace energy vampires who have been trying to dim your light. You have been dealing with subtle undermining from people who smile to your face. The ritual today cuts those cords, restoring your natural confidence and removing the invisible walls blocking your career advancement. Expect a sudden burst of clarity on who your real allies are.
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Taurus (April 20 - May 20)

Taurus, the heaviness you have been carrying is tied directly to your root chakra and your sense of security. Today, the Goddess is destroying your financial anxiety and scarcity mindset. If you have been dealing with repeated unexpected expenses or feeling like your hard-earned wealth is being drained by other people's problems, this is the day it stops. The red shield will protect your assets and clear the energetic poverty consciousness that someone from your past projected onto you. If you need deeper wealth insights, check your Career & Money Report.
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Gemini (May 21 - June 20)

Gemini, your mind is your greatest asset, but it has recently become a chaotic battlefield. Durga is using her sword today to cut away gossip, backstabbers, and overwhelming mental clutter. You have been absorbing the anxious chatter of everyone around you, leading to insomnia and overthinking. This ritual acts as a massive energetic detox for your nervous system. Watch how quickly the people who talk badly behind your back suddenly lose their influence over your life and reputation.
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Cancer (June 21 - July 22)

Cancer, your beautiful, empathetic heart has been treated like a dumping ground for too long. Today's Masik Durgashtami is incredibly specific for you: it is severing the ties to abusive exes, narcissistic family members, and emotional vampires. If someone has been emotionally manipulating you, keeping you trapped in a cycle of guilt or trauma, Maa Durga is breaking those chains today. You will feel a sudden, fierce protectiveness over your own boundaries. If you are struggling to move on, our Relationship Healing Guidance Report can guide your next steps.
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Leo (July 23 - August 22)

Leo, you are meant to shine like the Sun, but something has been making you want to hide in the shadows. The Goddess is targeting your self-doubt, creative blocks, and the 'evil eye' of jealousy that has been cast on your success. Because you shine so brightly, you naturally attract nazar from those who wish they had your charisma. The 9-minute ritual will act like a mirror, reflecting all that envious energy right back to where it came from, allowing your natural magnetism to return in full force.
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Virgo (August 23 - September 22)

Virgo, you have been running yourself into the ground trying to fix situations that are fundamentally broken. Today, Durga is cutting away perfectionism, toxic bosses, and exploitative work environments. If you are in a job where your efforts are constantly criticized or ignored, this ritual will shift the power dynamic. It destroys the illusion that you 'have' to tolerate mistreatment to succeed. Prepare for a sudden wave of self-respect that will force the people around you to treat you with the dignity you deserve.
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Libra (September 23 - October 22)

Libra, in your endless quest for peace, you have compromised your own soul. The negativity being purged from your life today is people-pleasing and severely imbalanced relationships. Maa Durga is giving you the strength of confrontation. You are finally dropping the mask. If you have been trapped in a situationship or a friendship where you give 90% and they give 10%, the cords are being cut today. You will no longer feel guilty for choosing yourself.
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Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)

Scorpio, you rule the underworld, which means you feel psychic attacks heavier than any other sign. Today’s intense portal is meant to cure your hidden addictions, self-sabotaging behaviors, and lingering childhood trauma. Whether it is an addiction to a toxic person, a bad habit, or just an addiction to your own pain, Goddess Durga is pulling it out by the roots. This is an intense, emotional purge. Let the tears fall if they need to; it is the poison leaving your spiritual body. To understand your deeper transformative cycles, check your Life Path Destiny Report.
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Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)

Sagittarius, your ruling planet Jupiter wants to expand your life, but invisible tethers are holding you down. Today, the divine mother is severing limiting beliefs, bad financial advice, and manipulative gurus or mentors. If you have been following someone else's blueprint for success and feeling miserable, this ritual breaks the spell. You are taking your spiritual and intellectual autonomy back. The road is being cleared for you to travel, expand, and learn without anyone else's fear holding you back.
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Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)

Capricorn, you carry the weight of the world, and sometimes, the weight of your ancestors. The negativity being eradicated today is generational curses, imposter syndrome, and chronic burnout. You have internalized the idea that you must suffer endlessly to be worthy of success. Maa Durga is completely annihilating that belief. The 9-minute ritual will lift a literal physical weight off your back, protecting your legacy and ensuring that the hard work you put in from this day forward yields joyful, easy results.
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Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)

Aquarius, your social circle is vast, but it is hiding some wolves in sheep's clothing. Today, Durga is surgically removing false friends, community drama, and social media anxiety from your orbit. There are people who keep you around just to drain your innovative energy. After today's ritual, watch how quickly these superficial connections fade away, making room for your true soul tribe. Your aura is being sealed, meaning the negative opinions of the collective can no longer penetrate your peace of mind.
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Pisces (February 19 - March 20)

Pisces, you are a spiritual sponge, and right now, you are soaked in the world's grief. The most vital thing being cut from your life today is severe boundary crossing, self-sabotage, and psychic attacks. Because you are so open, people take advantage of your compassion. The red shield of Durga is especially important for you today; it acts as an energetic filter, allowing love to come in but instantly burning away manipulation and deceit. You are stepping out of the victim role and into your divine power.
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A Final Word from the Stars

Do not underestimate the power of this day. Masik Durgashtami is a monthly gift, but aligning with the start of Ashtahnika makes this February 24th a rare powerhouse for spiritual defense. Once you light that red diya and chant the mantra, trust that the Goddess has taken over. Walk forward with your head held high, knowing that nothing toxic can touch you.