India, July 18 -- A rare planetary alignment expected between July 19 and July 22, 2026, has become one of the most talked-about astrology events of the year. Known as the Barbault Basket, the celestial pattern is named after French astrologer Andre Barbault, whose decades of research into planetary cycles continue to influence many Western astrologers today.

Unlike Mercury retrograde or a solar eclipse, the Barbault Basket is unfamiliar to most people. Yet astrologers say its rarity has made it one of the most closely watched astrological events of 2026. While astrology does not predict specific real-world events, many practitioners believe the alignment symbolises the beginning of a new collective cycle.

The Barbault Basket is an unus...