A testing month
January 2023: a testing month for Gemini (1/5). Best days: 11 January, 20 January, 21 January, 26 January, 27 January. Be careful on 15 January, 16 January, 17 January. Helped by Rahu and Venus. 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 8th house1 January – 17 JanuaryUnfavourable | |
You are parted from your family and reduced to travelling in poor circumstances. What the book saysSeparated from wife and sons, and travelling on foot in a pitiable condition. Hindu Predictive Astrology · Ch. XXXIII Gocharaphala or Results of Transits — Saturn transiting the 8 from the natal Moon (HPA 20th ed. p.263-264 / PDF 279-280) | ||
| Saturn | in Aquarius — your 9th house17 January – 31 JanuaryUnfavourable | |
Luck deserts you: income falls, faith wavers, trips are pointless, and there is fear of accusations. What the book saysSorrow, disease and enemies increase; the native withdraws from religious duties or even changes his religion; regional or pilgrimage journeys happen but bring no benefit; discord and suffering from brothers and friends; income falls; trouble from servants; fear of confinement and of accusations. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Saturn gochar phal, 9th from the natal Moon (p.24, lines 811-815) | ||
| Jupiter | in Pisces — your 10th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
A demeaning year at work, with loss of standing and of money. What the book saysWretchedness; the risk even of loss of honour; and loss of grain and money as well. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Jupiter gochar phal, 10th from the natal Moon (p.20, lines 647-648) | ||
| Rahu | in Aries — your 11th houseall monthFavourable | |
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 Libra — 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 Taurus — your 12th houseall month · retrogradeUnfavourable | |
Spending and time away from home, eye trouble, and friction with spouse, siblings and children. What the book saysMoney is spent and the native has to go far from home; eye disease; discord among brothers; loss of reputation; suffering and quarrels with the wife; the children too suffer. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mars gochar phal, 12th from the natal Moon (p.16, lines 495-503) | ||
| Sun | in Sagittarius — your 7th house1 January – 14 JanuaryUnfavourable | |
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 Capricorn — your 8th house14 January – 31 JanuaryUnfavourable | |
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 Capricorn — your 8th house1 January – 22 JanuaryGood 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 Aquarius — your 9th house22 January – 31 JanuaryGood house, blocked by vedha | |
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 Sagittarius — your 7th houseall month · retrogradeUnfavourable | |
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) | ||
Career, money, love and health
| Area | Rating |
|---|---|
Career & work | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Money | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Love & family | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Health | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Changes in the sky this month
- 13 JanuaryMars turns direct in Taurus
- 14 JanuarySun enters Capricorn
- 17 JanuarySaturn enters Aquarius
- 19 JanuaryMercury turns direct in Sagittarius
- 22 JanuaryVenus enters Aquarius
Sade Sati and Dhaiya
Saturn's Dhaiya (Ashtama Shani) is running: Saturn in your 8th house.
Lucky for this period
- Colour
- Smoky grey
- Number
- 4
- Direction
- South-west
From Rahu, 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 JanuaryPausha Putrada Ekadashi
- 4 JanuaryBudh Pradosh
- 6 JanuaryPausha Purnima
- 10 JanuarySankashti Chaturthi
- 15 JanuaryMakara Sankranti
- 18 JanuaryShattila Ekadashi
- 19 JanuaryGuru Pradosh
- 21 JanuaryMauni Amavasya
- 21 JanuaryMagha Amavasya
- 26 JanuaryVasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)
- 28 JanuaryRatha Saptami
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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 January 2023 for Gemini (Mithun) Moon sign?
January 2023: a testing month for Gemini (1/5). Best days: 11 January, 20 January, 21 January, 26 January, 27 January. Be careful on 15 January, 16 January, 17 January. Helped by Rahu and Venus. Held back by Saturn and Jupiter.
Which days are best for Gemini in January 2023?
Best days: 11 January, 20 January, 21 January, 26 January, 27 January. Be careful on 15 January, 16 January, 17 January.
Is Sade Sati running for Gemini now?
Saturn's Dhaiya (Ashtama Shani) is running: Saturn in your 8th house.
What is the lucky colour and number for Gemini in January 2023?
Smoky grey, number 4, direction south-west (Rahu).