Top Zodiac Signs That Will Shine This Year & Their Gemstones Guide

There’s a time and place for everything, and that rings true for zodiacs as well. For some, this year will bring hard lessons, while for others, it will be easy breezy.  Our guide walks you through the top zodiac signs that will shine this year and their gemstones. So, what's for your rashi: a blue sapphire stone or an emerald? Let’s learn more below.  

Zodiac Signs and Their Lucky Gemstones 2026 

This year sees a transit (Gochar) of three major planets: Shani, Rahu, and Guru. All these planets will influence various aspects of your life. Wearing a gemstone will help balance the positive and negative aspects this year.   

1. Aries (Mesh Lagan): As the Guru sees the house of destiny, which is the 9th house of the Aries zodiac, it removes obstacles in your life. It is suitable for employment and business. 2026 will bring Aries the following benefits:

• Career growth through leadership roles
• Better confidence in decision-making
• Motivation in life 
• Strong willpower to start new projects

Lucky Gemstone for Aries: Ruby and Pukhraj stone are lucky gemstones for Aries. Aries should not wear the Neelam stone. This is because the Aries zodiac sign is ruled by Mars, which has an incompatible energy with Shani, making the Neelam stone an unlucky stone for the zodiac. 

2. Taurus (Vrishabh Lagan): As Shani transit is commencing in 2026, it will bring immense benefits to this zodiac. 2026 will be a dynamic year for Taurus natives. Ruled by Shukra, Vrishabh lagan shares compatible energy with Shani, bringing in the following benefits: 

• Peace in personal relationships
• Long-term plans are finally working out
• Better emotional control
• Strong focus on assets and security

Lucky Gemstone for Taurus : Neelam is the lucky gem for Vrishabh rashi. The Shukra-Shani relationship brings significant benefits for this rashi. Read More: Planetary Relationship in Vedic Astrology  

3. Gemini (Mithun Lagan): Gemini is ruled by Budh (Mercury) planet. As Shani enters the 10th house in this rashi, it benefits the zodiac in business and job. 

• New learning and skill development
• Better networking opportunities
• Creative ideas are gaining recognition
• Mental clarity in essential matters

Lucky Gemstone for Gemini: Panna stone is the lucky stone for Gemini 2026. This is due to the cordial planetary relationship between Shukra and Shani.   

4. Cancer (Kark Lagan) : As Saturn enters the 9th house in astrology and Rahu in the 8th house, the cancer rashi 2026 sees abundance in all aspects of life. 

• Unexpected Wealth 
• Job Promotion
• Business Growth 
• Enhanced Destiny 

Lucky Gemstone for Cancer: Pukhraj and Moonga stone are the lucky gemstones for Kark rashi 2026. Learn More: Pukhraj, Manik and Moonga: Powerful Trio for Overall Happiness  

5. Leo (Singh Lagna): As said earlier, this year would be lucky for some while unlucky for others, Leo zodiac would see highs and lows. 

• As Rahu enters the 7th house in astrology, there will be conflicts in marriage. 
• Health will remain good. 
• Individuals preparing for competitive exams will achieve success. Wearing a Pukhraj stone will provide strong support for focus, confidence, and clarity of thought.
• Those seeking to conceive, this is an excellent year for them. What gemstones help you to conceive? Read more about these in our blog: How To Use Gemstones For Fertility and Pregnancy?

Lucky Gemstone for Leo: Ruby stone is the lucky gemstone for Leo 2026.    

6. Virgo (Kanya Lagna): 

• Good Health
• Improved decision-making skills 
• Good analytical skills 
• Children will focus on their studies 

Lucky Gemstone for Virgo: Virgos are ruled by Mercury, and thus wearing a panna stone and neelam will be beneficial for them. Read More: Benefits of Wearing Neelam and Panna Together  

7. Libra (Tula Lagna): As Shani enters the 6th house in astrology, it will bring:

• Recovery from Illness 
• Success in competition 
• Protection from enemies 
• Attraction of positive opportunities

Lucky Gemstone for Libra: Libra zodiac is ruled by Shukra. Hence, wearing an opal stone is fortunate for Tula rashi individuals. Opal is known as a money attracting stone, and wearing it alongside Neelam this year can open doors to financial growth.   

8. Scorpio (Vrishchik Lagna): As Shani enters the 5th house, Guru-8th house, and Rahu 4th house, Scorpio rashi will see the following changes in 2026:

• Those seeking to conceive, this is an excellent year for them.
• Mother’s health will improve 
• Property Gains 
• Career growth 

Lucky Gemstone for Scorpio: The 2026 lucky gemstone for Scorpio is the yellow sapphire.   

9. Sagittarius (Dhanu): Sagittarius 2026 vedic astrology says:

• Mother's health will remain good, while father will have health issues 
• Property Gains 
• Profit in business partnership, as Guru sees the 7th house in astrology 
• Job Promotion 

Lucky Gemstone for Sagittarius: Moonga and Pukhraj will be lucky gemstones for Dhanu rashi in 2026.   

10. Capricorn (Makar): Capricorn 2026 vedic astrology says:

• Increased Courage 
• Improved Destiny 
• Health issues, preferably those related to the stomach 
• Career Growth 

Lucky Gemstone for Capricorn: Panna and opal are lucky gemstones for Makar rashi individuals. Avoid wearing Neelam.   

11. Aquarius (Kumbh): As Shani enters the 2nd house in astrology, it will bring:

• Mental clarity and independence
• Success in research 
• Family relationships good 
• Control your speech, you may face health issues because of Rahu 

Lucky Gemstone for Aquarius: Pukhraj is the lucky gemstone for Aquarius in 2026. As it is a wealth attracting stone, wearing this stone will bring financial gains. Read More: Does Pukhraj Bring Wealth?  

12. Pisces (Meen): This year, Pisces rashi will face some challenges as Shani is not favorable for them:

• Relationship Issues 
• As Rahu enters the 12th house, foreign travel may be on the cards 
• Job, business problems 
• Improved intuition

Lucky Gemstone for Pisces: Moti stone and pukhraj are lucky gemstones for you this year.   

To conclude, Vrishabh, Kark, Makar, and Mesh zodiac signs will shine this year. Wearing gemstones helps bring out your positive side and lowers the effect of negative aspects.