A good month
October 2021: a good month for Cancer (4/5). Best days: 6 October, 7 October, 12 October, 13 October, 14 October. Be careful on 26 October, 27 October, 31 October. Helped by Venus and Mars. Held back by Saturn and Ketu.
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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 7th houseall month · retrogradeUnfavourable | |
Trouble with your partner, a lot of fear, and tiring trips that lead nowhere. What the book saysPainful: illness of the wife or quarrel with her, many kinds of fear, and fruitless troublesome journeys. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 22-23 (Ojha p.635-637 / PDF 637) | ||
| Jupiter | in Capricorn — your 7th houseall month · retrogradeGood house, blocked by vedha | |
A trip for a happy occasion, a good time with your partner, and children. What the book saysTravel for an auspicious purpose, happiness from the wife, and gain of a son. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 18-20 (Ojha p.633-634 / PDF 635) Another view: Gochar Vichar Worry increases and there is fear from thieves; fear from falling out with government servants; although money is there, shortage is felt; the circulation of money is blocked; the native does not get on with his children and relatives and has no comfort. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Jupiter gochar phal, 7th from the natal Moon (p.20, lines 629-633) | ||
| Rahu | in Taurus — your 11th houseall monthGood house, blocked by vedha | |
Luck runs your way. What the book saysGood fortune. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 24 (Ojha p.637 / PDF 638) Another view: Yavanacharya, as Gochar Vichar gives it An inclination to auspicious acts and a growing taste for charity; but loss of money and of fortune; the children suffer; and loss through friends. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Rahu gochar phal, 11th from the natal Moon (p.27, lines 965-967) | ||
| Ketu | in Scorpio — your 5th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
Grief, and money lost. What the book saysGrief and loss of wealth. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, matantara chakra row 5 (Ojha p.639-640 / PDF 640-641) | ||
| Mars | in Virgo — your 3rd house1 October – 22 OctoberFavourable | |
A bold, productive spell: rivals back off, official help arrives, and earnings rise - metals or machinery can pay. What the book saysCourage grows and enemies are defeated; money through metals; personal influence increases; help from government servants or the state; reasoning power and wealth both increase. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mars gochar phal, 3rd from the natal Moon (p.15, lines 436-439) | ||
| Mars | in Libra — your 4th house22 October – 31 OctoberUnfavourable | |
Home and property become a battleground, the mother's health suffers, and the native turns angry and fearful. What the book saysEnemies multiply and one's own people oppose; shortage of money and goods; recurring land and property problems; less domestic happiness; fever, chest complaints and blood disorders; loss of respect, general opposition, suffering to the mother, and a violent, cruel, fearful turn of mind. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mars gochar phal, 4th from the natal Moon (p.15, lines 441-447) | ||
| Sun | in Virgo — your 3rd house1 October – 17 OctoberFavourable | |
Health improves, seniors and officials help, money and respect come through children and friends, often a promotion. What the book saysFreedom from illness, ease and comfort; meetings with good people and senior officials; money and respect through sons and friends; enemies are beaten easily; wealth and honour, often a post, and success through good conduct. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Sun gochar phal, 3rd from the natal Moon (p.10, lines 233-238) | ||
| Sun | in Libra — your 4th house17 October – 31 OctoberUnfavourable | |
Stress at home, family rows, property problems, uncomfortable travel and strain with the spouse. What the book saysMental and bodily distress; domestic quarrels cut down comfort; many problems over land and property; poor amenities, uncomfortable journeys, people cause trouble, obstruction to happiness from the wife, risk of disgrace. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Sun gochar phal, 4th from the natal Moon (p.10, lines 240-244) | ||
| Venus | in Libra — your 4th house1 October – 2 OctoberFavourable | |
Wishes come off: money, a vehicle or home comforts, help from relatives, and a settled cheerful mood. What the book saysDesires are fulfilled and money is obtained; luxury goods and a vehicle are acquired; help from relatives; contact and affection with ordinary people grow; body and mind stay cheerful. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Venus gochar phal, 4th from the natal Moon (p.21, lines 690-693) | ||
| Venus | in Scorpio — your 5th house2 October – 30 OctoberFavourable | |
Good with children and in love, exams are passed, reputation grows and there is time for enjoyment. What the book saysAffection with children grows; gain of food and money and good meals; fame increases; victory over enemies; the birth of a child is possible; lovers grow closer; the native passes departmental examinations; visits to places of entertainment, cinemas and clubs. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Venus gochar phal, 5th from the natal Moon (p.21, lines 695-700) | ||
| Venus | in Sagittarius — your 6th house30 October – 31 OctoberUnfavourable | |
Rivals gain the upper hand and you have to settle; partners quarrel, travel is risky, marriage cools. What the book saysEnemies increase and win, and the native is forced to come to terms with them; quarrels with business partners; loss through accidents while travelling; the wife turns away. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Venus gochar phal, 6th from the natal Moon (p.22, lines 706-709) | ||
| Mercury | in Libra — your 4th house1 October – 2 October · retrogradeGood house, blocked by vedha | |
Money and property gains, an easier time at home, and useful friendships with well-placed people. What the book saysGain of money; comfort to the mother; increase in land and property; friendship grows with learned men, gentlemen and people in high position; domestic life is comfortable too. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mercury gochar phal, 4th from the natal Moon (p.17, lines 528-531) | ||
| Mercury | in Virgo — your 3rd house2 October – 31 October · retrogradeUnfavourable | |
Nerves and low confidence, arguments with relatives and money slipping away. What the book saysThe native stays frightened and lacks courage; quarrels with relatives and loss of money; he runs about out of fear. Varahi Samhita however says Mercury in the 3rd brings friends. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mercury gochar phal, 3rd from the natal Moon (p.17, lines 523-526) | ||
Career, money, love and health
| Area | Rating |
|---|---|
Career & work | ★★★★☆ |
Money | ★★★★☆ |
Love & family | ★★★★☆ |
Health | ★★★★★ |
Changes in the sky this month
- 2 OctoberVenus enters Scorpio
- 2 OctoberMercury enters Virgo
- 12 OctoberSaturn turns direct in Capricorn
- 17 OctoberSun enters Libra
- 19 OctoberJupiter turns direct in Capricorn
- 19 OctoberMercury turns direct in Virgo
- 22 OctoberMars enters Libra
- 30 OctoberVenus enters Sagittarius
Sade Sati and Dhaiya
Saturn in your 7th house, which the books also call painful.
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
- 2 OctoberIndira Ekadashi
- 4 OctoberSom Pradosh
- 6 OctoberSarva Pitru Amavasya
- 6 OctoberAshwin Amavasya
- 7 OctoberSharad Navratri (Ghatasthapana)
- 13 OctoberDurga Ashtami
- 14 OctoberMaha Navami
- 15 OctoberDussehra (Vijayadashami)
- 16 OctoberPapankusha Ekadashi
- 17 OctoberTula Sankranti
- 17 OctoberRavi Pradosh
- 20 OctoberSharad Purnima
- 20 OctoberAshwin Purnima
- 24 OctoberKarwa Chauth
- 24 OctoberSankashti Chaturthi
- 28 OctoberAhoi Ashtami
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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 October 2021 for Cancer (Kark) Moon sign?
October 2021: a good month for Cancer (4/5). Best days: 6 October, 7 October, 12 October, 13 October, 14 October. Be careful on 26 October, 27 October, 31 October. Helped by Venus and Mars. Held back by Saturn and Ketu.
Which days are best for Cancer in October 2021?
Best days: 6 October, 7 October, 12 October, 13 October, 14 October. Be careful on 26 October, 27 October, 31 October.
Is Sade Sati running for Cancer now?
Saturn in your 7th house, which the books also call painful.
What is the lucky colour and number for Cancer in October 2021?
Pink and bright white, number 6, direction south-east (Venus).