A month to tread carefully
August 2021: a month to tread carefully for Aquarius (2/5). Best days: 1 August, 10 August, 27 August, 28 August, 29 August. Be careful on 20 August, 21 August, 22 August. Helped by Venus and Sun. Held back by Saturn and Jupiter.
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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 12th houseall month · retrogradeUnfavourable | |
Hard work that leads nowhere, money lost to opponents, and illness at home. What the book saysUseless toil - effort spent on pointless work with no success; loss of wealth through enemies; illness of wife and children. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 22-23 (Ojha p.635-637 / PDF 637) | ||
| Jupiter | in Aquarius — your 1st houseall month · retrogradeUnfavourable | |
A heavy year: work is blocked and delayed, expenses outrun income and reputation feels exposed. What the book saysFear and loss of honour; obstacles in employment and business; fear from the state and mental distress; tasks are finished only after long delay; discomfort while travelling and a sharp drop in comfort; heavy expenditure leaves the finances unsteady. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Jupiter gochar phal, 1st from the natal Moon (p.19, lines 589-593) | ||
| Rahu | in Taurus — your 4th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
An unhappy time. What the book saysSorrow. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 24 (Ojha p.637 / PDF 638) | ||
| Ketu | in Scorpio — your 10th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
A worrying, unhappy stretch. What the book saysFear and grief. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, matantara chakra row 10 (Ojha p.639-640 / PDF 640-641) | ||
| Mars | in Leo — your 7th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
Rows with the spouse and with brothers, the partner's health dips, and eye trouble is likely. What the book saysMental and bodily suffering for one's own people; shortage of food and clothing; quarrels with the wife and poor health for her; disputes with brothers and consequent sorrow; eye complaints. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mars gochar phal, 7th from the natal Moon (p.16, lines 464-467) | ||
| Sun | in Cancer — your 6th house1 August – 17 AugustFavourable | |
Tasks get done, rivals give way, health picks up, and officials or seniors prove useful. What the book saysWork succeeds and comfort comes; gain of food and clothing; victory over enemies; diseases are destroyed; gain from officials; personal influence grows; grief and delusion end and mind and body stay healthy. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Sun gochar phal, 6th from the natal Moon (p.10, lines 251-255) | ||
| Sun | in Leo — your 7th house17 August – 31 AugustUnfavourable | |
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) | ||
| Venus | in Leo — your 7th house1 August – 11 AugustUnfavourable | |
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 Virgo — your 8th house11 August – 31 AugustFavourable | |
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) | ||
| Mercury | in Cancer — your 6th house1 August – 9 AugustFavourable | |
A comfortable, respected phase: rivals beaten, good earnings, and recognition for writing or the arts. What the book saysComfort of money, food and fine clothes; a chance to read good and entertaining books; victory over enemies; everyone shows respect; abundant bodily and mental comfort; fame in writing and in the musical arts. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mercury gochar phal, 6th from the natal Moon (p.17, lines 538-547) | ||
| Mercury | in Leo — your 7th house9 August – 26 AugustUnfavourable | |
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 Virgo — your 8th house26 August – 31 AugustGood house, blocked by vedha | |
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) | ||
Career, money, love and health
| Area | Rating |
|---|---|
Career & work | ★★★☆☆ |
Money | ★★☆☆☆ |
Love & family | ★★☆☆☆ |
Health | ★★★☆☆ |
Changes in the sky this month
- 9 AugustMercury enters Leo
- 11 AugustVenus enters Virgo
- 17 AugustSun enters Leo
- 26 AugustMercury enters Virgo
Sade Sati and Dhaiya
Sade Sati is running — the first (rising) phase, Saturn in your 12th house.
Lucky for this period
- Colour
- Pink and bright white
- Number
- 6
- Direction
- South-east
From Venus, the graha helping you most in this period.
Remedy
Saturn is the graha to keep calm in this period.
ॐ प्रां प्रीं प्रौं सः शनैश्चराय नमः
Chant 108 times
Worship: Shani Dev and Hanuman · Its day: Saturday · Read: Shani Chalisa
Festivals and vrats this month
- 4 AugustKamika Ekadashi
- 5 AugustGuru Pradosh
- 8 AugustShravana Amavasya
- 11 AugustHariyali Teej
- 13 AugustNag Panchami
- 17 AugustSimha Sankranti
- 18 AugustShravana Putrada Ekadashi
- 20 AugustShukra Pradosh
- 22 AugustRaksha Bandhan
- 22 AugustShravana Purnima
- 25 AugustKajari Teej
- 25 AugustSankashti Chaturthi
- 30 AugustKrishna Janmashtami
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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 August 2021 for Aquarius (Kumbh) Moon sign?
August 2021: a month to tread carefully for Aquarius (2/5). Best days: 1 August, 10 August, 27 August, 28 August, 29 August. Be careful on 20 August, 21 August, 22 August. Helped by Venus and Sun. Held back by Saturn and Jupiter.
Which days are best for Aquarius in August 2021?
Best days: 1 August, 10 August, 27 August, 28 August, 29 August. Be careful on 20 August, 21 August, 22 August.
Is Sade Sati running for Aquarius now?
Sade Sati is running — the first (rising) phase, Saturn in your 12th house.
What is the lucky colour and number for Aquarius in August 2021?
Pink and bright white, number 6, direction south-east (Venus).