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Lord Shiva Mahashivratri 2025: To seek Lord Shiva’s blessings, most devotees fast for a day and perform Shivling Abhishek at the temple using milk, honey, ghee, curd, and water.
Mahashivratri 2025 Rituals for Each Zodiac Sign to Seek Lord Shiva’s Blessings. (Image: Shutterstock)
Mahashivratri 2025 Zodiac-wise Guide – The Most Auspicious Rituals and Mantras for Your Rashi to Gain Lord Shiva’s Blessings: The auspicious festival of Maha Shivratri is celebrated with much fanfare and ceremony throughout India. Devotees flock to the temple to worship the Shivling on this day, which is devoted to Lord Shiva. To seek his blessings, most devotees fast for a day and perform Shivling Abhishek at the temple using milk, honey, ghee, curd, and water.
On the Chaturdashi tithi of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the month of Phalguna, Maha Shivratri is observed per the Hindu calendar. This year, Maha Shivratri will be celebrated on February 26.
If you wish to seek Lord Shiva’s blessings, here is what you should do based on your zodiac sign.
Aries
For those born under the sign of Aries, this Maha Shivratri will be a fortunate time. To appease Lord Shiva on this day, people born under the sign of Aries are required to offer sandalwood along with raw milk, honey, and red flowers. You ought to recite “Nageshwaraya Namah.”
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Taurus
Taureans should present Bilva (bael) leaves, jasmine flowers, and Lord Shiva curd. You have to recite “Rudrashtakam”. Your career and business will grow as a result.
Gemini
Lord Shiva should be offered sugarcane juice and Datura flowers by Geminis. “Om Namah Shivay Kalam Mahakal Kalam Kripalam Om Namah” should be recited with Lord Shiva’s Rudrashtak to appease him.
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Cancer
Offer Lord Shiva bhang. Avoid any health problems by reading “Rudrashtadhyayi”. Students who want to succeed academically should give the Lord Shiva fig flowers on this auspicious day.
Leo
Offering sandalwood, water, and red Kaner flowers can help those born under the sign of Leo advance in their professional or political careers. To solve all of your issues, you must also chant the “Panchakshari” mantra and the “Shiva Chalisa”.
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Virgo
Offer bael leaves to Lord Shiva to appease him and obtain his blessings. Chant the “Panchakshari” mantra and “Om Namo Shivay Kaalam Om Namah” mantra on the day of Maha Shivratri. For peaceful adult cooperation at home, offer Lord Shiva a mixture of bhang and water.
Libra
For the sign of Libra, this sacred day is auspicious. Those in the education or academic sector ought to present Lord Shiva with milk and ghee, as well as sweets flavoured with saffron. Additionally, anoint the idol with aromatic oil. Chant the “Shiva Sahasranamam Stotra” to achieve creative achievement. It is advisable to donate white clothes and milk to those in need.
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Scorpio
Scorpios must offer Lord Shiva water mixed with honey or sugar, rose petals, and bael tree roots to achieve financial success. Don’t forget to chant “Rudrashtak” on this Holy Day. Furthermore, people should worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati simultaneously while chanting “Om Parvati Nathay Namah” 51 times.
Sagittarius
To achieve success in your career and fulfil all of your aspirations, smear Lord Shiva’s idol with saffron milk, yellow flowers, and kheer. Before that recite the mantra “Om Angareshwaraya Namah” while offering water to Lord Shiva. If you want to have a kid, recite the “Shiva Panchakshara Stotra” and “Shivashtakam”.
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Capricorn
Seek Lord Shiva’s blessings by presenting him sesame oil, bael leaves, and Datura flowers. Chant “Parvatinathay Namah” and “Om Bhameshwaray Namah” 51 times.
Aquarius
Aquarians must chant Shivashtakam to open up new and greater prospects. If you intend to have a kid, gift Lord Shiva coconut water, sugarcane juice, and mustard oil.
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Pisces
With a sandalwood garland around the statue, recite the Shiva Panchakshari mantra 108 times. Make sure to offer Lord Shiva idol water infused with saffron, Panchamrit, curd, milk, and yellow flowers to elevate your family’s or business’s standing.
