A month to tread carefully
May 2021: a month to tread carefully for Libra (2/5). Best days: 8 May, 9 May, 10 May, 11 May, 12 May. Be careful on 27 May, 30 May, 31 May. Helped by Mercury and Jupiter. Held back by Saturn and Mars.
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The planets this month
The other grahas, counted from your Moon sign, with what the books say of each house:
| Graha | Sign, house and dates | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturn | in Capricorn — your 4th houseall month · retrogradeUnfavourable | |
Transfer or forced move, illness and rivals, less money, separation from relatives and a humiliating mood. What the book saysEnemies and diseases increase; a change of place or a transfer; separation from relatives; shortage of money; painful travel and reduced comforts; a very humiliating time; trouble from ordinary people and from the government; deceit and crookedness rise in the mind. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Saturn gochar phal, 4th from the natal Moon (p.23, lines 773-778) | ||
| Jupiter | in Aquarius — your 5th houseall monthGood house, blocked by vedha | |
A creative, lucky year: a new post, steady gains, celebrations at home, and speculation can pay. What the book saysComfort and delight increase; success in every undertaking; a post is obtained and business advances; some permanent gain; auspicious celebrations at home; the possibility of the birth of a son; work succeeds through reasoning and good sense; profit in speculation and games of chance; virtues increase. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Jupiter gochar phal, 5th from the natal Moon (p.19, lines 612-617) | ||
| Rahu | in Taurus — your 8th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
Money arrives suddenly, yet serious illness or a move abroad can come with it. What the book saysSudden increase of wealth, but also the possibility of foreign travel and of terrible diseases. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Rahu gochar phal, 8th from the natal Moon (p.27, lines 953-954) | ||
| Ketu | in Scorpio — your 2nd houseall monthUnfavourable | |
Bad blood with someone, and money lost. What the book saysEnmity and loss of wealth. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, matantara chakra row 2 (Ojha p.639-640 / PDF 640-641) Another view: Yavanacharya, as Gochar Vichar gives it It brings a sudden increase of wealth, but also a wound or injury to the eye. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Ketu gochar phal, 2nd from the natal Moon (p.28, lines 986-987) | ||
| Mars | in Gemini — your 9th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
Luck turns against you: weak health, possible surgery going wrong, work blocked, and loss of face. What the book saysThe native meets dishonour; pain in the sinews and wasting disease are possible; the body stays weak; fortune is struck and money is short; obstacles in employment; risk of an operation going wrong; defeat by enemies, conduct against dharma, and suffering through brothers. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mars gochar phal, 9th from the natal Moon (p.16, lines 475-480) | ||
| Sun | in Aries — your 7th house1 May – 14 MayUnfavourable | |
Tension with the spouse, illness at home, business blocked, tiring trips, money and reputation dented. What the book saysDiscord in married life; the wife and children fall ill; failure in undertakings and obstacles in business; painful journeys; stomach and head complaints; mental distress from loss of money and reputation. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Sun gochar phal, 7th from the natal Moon (p.11, lines 261-264) | ||
| Sun | in Taurus — your 8th house14 May – 31 MayUnfavourable | |
Illness, worry, disputes, and trouble with authorities or your employer. What the book saysDisease and fear; mental burning, quarrels, and fear of or displeasure from the king, government or officials. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 9-11 (Ojha p.625-627 / PDF 627) | ||
| Venus | in Aries — your 7th house1 May – 4 MayBad house, eased by vipreet vedha | |
A relationship becomes a source of trouble. What the book saysSuffering on account of a woman. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 21 (Ojha p.634-635 / PDF 636) | ||
| Venus | in Taurus — your 8th house4 May – 29 MayGood house, blocked by vedha | |
An unexpectedly easy stretch: old troubles clear, money and comforts come, and the family helps. What the book saysMoney and comfort increase; all the native's troubles are removed; luxury goods increase; gain of money and comfort from family members; interest in study. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Venus gochar phal, 8th from the natal Moon (p.22, lines 717-719) | ||
| Venus | in Gemini — your 9th house29 May – 31 MayFavourable | |
Gains beyond expectation, some of them lasting; health is good and friends, siblings and officials help. What the book saysFine clothes and ornaments; good health; more gain than hoped for; some lasting gain as well; fortune raised through the state; gain from friends; help and affection from brothers; a long journey inside the country. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Venus gochar phal, 9th from the natal Moon (p.22, lines 721-725) | ||
| Mercury | in Aries — your 7th house1 MayUnfavourable | |
Low energy, arguments with the partner and friends, and neither trips nor trade turn a profit. What the book saysThe body stays dull and in pain; disputes with the wife; discord with friends and relatives too; fear from the state and loss of money; neither travel nor business brings profit; the native is caught up in worries. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mercury gochar phal, 7th from the natal Moon (p.18, lines 549-553) | ||
| Mercury | in Taurus — your 8th house1 May – 26 MayFavourable | |
Money comes in, children do well, obstacles clear and your standing improves. What the book saysGain of money and happiness from a son; victory over enemies; success in every task increases the native's cheer; his financial and social position improves. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mercury gochar phal, 8th from the natal Moon (p.18, lines 555-558) | ||
| Mercury | in Gemini — your 9th house26 May – 31 May · retrogradeUnfavourable | |
Everything is obstructed, travel disappoints, money and standing dip, and relationships turn sceptical and sour. What the book saysGrief and distress and obstacles in every undertaking; discomfort and loss while travelling; loss of money and of honour; ill-feeling with relatives and brothers; the native tries to pick holes in religion and scripture. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mercury gochar phal, 9th from the natal Moon (p.18, lines 560-563) | ||
Career, money, love and health
| Area | Rating |
|---|---|
Career & work | ★★★☆☆ |
Money | ★★★☆☆ |
Love & family | ★★★☆☆ |
Health | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Changes in the sky this month
- 1 MayMercury enters Taurus
- 4 MayVenus enters Taurus
- 14 MaySun enters Taurus
- 24 MaySaturn turns retrograde in Capricorn
- 26 MayMercury enters Gemini
- 29 MayVenus enters Gemini
- 30 MayMercury turns retrograde in Gemini
Sade Sati and Dhaiya
Saturn's Dhaiya (Kantaka Shani) is running: Saturn in your 4th house.
Lucky for this period
- Colour
- Green
- Number
- 5
- Direction
- North
From Mercury, the graha helping you most in this period.
Remedy
Saturn is the graha to keep calm in this period.
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Festivals and vrats this month
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How this monthly rashifal is made
Read from your Moon sign (rashi), as the books count gochar. The month's rating weighs every graha but the Moon at the middle of the month, with vedha, the same way our yearly page does. Each day of the calendar carries its own daily rating. The results for each house are from Gochar Vichar, Phaladeepika (ch. 26) or Hindu Predictive Astrology. Positions for New Delhi. Your own kundli, with your dasha, says more.
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Questions
How is May 2021 for Libra (Tula) Moon sign?
May 2021: a month to tread carefully for Libra (2/5). Best days: 8 May, 9 May, 10 May, 11 May, 12 May. Be careful on 27 May, 30 May, 31 May. Helped by Mercury and Jupiter. Held back by Saturn and Mars.
Which days are best for Libra in May 2021?
Best days: 8 May, 9 May, 10 May, 11 May, 12 May. Be careful on 27 May, 30 May, 31 May.
Is Sade Sati running for Libra now?
Saturn's Dhaiya (Kantaka Shani) is running: Saturn in your 4th house.
What is the lucky colour and number for Libra in May 2021?
Green, number 5, direction north (Mercury).