By the end of December 2025, silver has crossed the mark of Rs 2,10,000 per kg in the Indian market (MCX). In the last one year, silver has given a return of 145%, outperforming even the stock market (Nifty – 10% return). But is this ‘white gold’ shining equally for your luck?
What is this ‘bull run’ a warning signal for?
Even though silver is skyrocketing, according to astrological texts, people of fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) and Scorpio should avoid wearing silver during this time. Why the risk? At present, the transit of Saturn in Pisces and the changing position of the Moon is creating ‘extreme excitement’ for these zodiac signs. The coldness of Silver may reduce their ‘fire element’, leading to wrong decisions in their professional life. If your Moon is in the 8th or 12th house, then wearing silver can make you a victim of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) in this market rally, due to which your savings can sink.
Market Report 2025: Why is it risky to buy physical silver now?
If you buy physical silver (coins/bars) today, you are starting out with a 15-18% loss straight away –
Heavy Taxes and Charges: 3% GST and an average of 10-12% making charges. This means that on Rs 2.1 lakh worth of silver, you are paying around Rs 30,000 in taxes and charges alone.
Purity crisis: The market demand is so high that as of 2025, there is a huge shortage of silver in India, due to which the risk of adulteration has increased by 40%.
ETFs vs. Physicals: Where Are the Smart Investors?
As per the latest data till December 2025, Silver ETF has given returns of up to 162% compared to physical silver. The combination of Mercury (Business) and Moon (Silver) is more beneficial in Digital Trading (ETF). If you want to make profits by understanding trading, then paper silver, i.e. ETF, is the best option.
2026 prediction: will prices rise further? According to experts and worldly astrology, silver can touch the level of 240,000 in 2026. This is due to the increasing consumption of silver in solar energy and electric vehicles (EVs). This means there is still room for growth.
Special Advice: There may be a lot of ups and downs in the market in 2026 due to the changing movements of Saturn and Rahu. Rebalance your portfolio before investing.
What will happen in the first week of 2026?
A rare ‘Chaturgrahi Yoga’ (union of four planets) is being formed in the universe on January 1, 2026. On the first day of the New Year, the Sun, Mercury, Mars and the Moon will all be together in Sagittarius. Sagittarius is a sign of the fire element, and the union of Mars (fire) and the Moon (cold silver) will create considerable fluctuations in the market.
Therefore, between January 1 and 7, 2026, a sudden surge in silver prices will be witnessed followed by sharp profit booking. By January 13-14 (Makar Sankranti), when Venus and the Sun will enter Capricorn, the foundation for a new and more stable bullish trend in silver will be laid.
Sometimes Mars-Sashi conjunction, sometimes increase in the value of money. Meaning: When Mars and Moon are together, there is a sharp increase in the price of silver. Since Mars and Moon are together on January 1st, this is a strong sign of a bullish trend as per the scriptures.
Caution: For Scorpio people, Saturn is transiting on the ‘silver foot’, which will bring financial gains, but wearing silver can cause mental disturbance. In the first week of January 2026, the market will adopt a “buy on dips” strategy.
Astrological Advice: If you are an Aries, Leo or Sagittarius, do not invest heavily in silver this week, as the conjunction of four planets may influence your decision.
Financial Advice: In 2025, ETFs outperform physical silver by 20%. This trend will continue in 2026 also.
The new year will be “explosive” for silver. After January 17, 2026, when there will be a conjunction of four planets in Capricorn, the price of silver may cross the ₹2.5 lakh mark forever.