A mixed month
May 2023: a mixed month for Aquarius (3/5). Best days: 1 May, 25 May, 27 May, 28 May, 29 May. Be careful on 3 May, 4 May, 31 May. 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 Aquarius — your 1st houseall monthUnfavourable | |
A grinding stretch: judgement clouded, health and money down, friends and home lost, and public humiliation. What the book saysThe intellect stops working; the body loses lustre; mental and bodily pain; quarrels with brothers and wife; fear of injury from weapons and stones; journeys to distant places; friends and home slip away; failure in everything; humiliation and at times fear of confinement by the state; a steep fall in finances. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Saturn gochar phal, 1st from the natal Moon (p.23, lines 753-758) | ||
| Jupiter | in Aries — your 3rd houseall monthUnfavourable | |
The job is at risk, home life is quarrelsome, and money, reputation and trips all go badly. What the book saysBodily distress and quarrels with family members; trouble in employment, even the possibility of losing the job; trouble from government servants; harm to friends and loss of money and honour; travel too is unprofitable. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Jupiter gochar phal, 3rd from the natal Moon (p.19, lines 601-605) | ||
| Rahu | in Aries — your 3rd houseall monthFavourable | |
A comfortable stretch. What the book saysComfort. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 24 (Ojha p.637 / PDF 638) | ||
| Ketu | in Libra — your 9th houseall monthBad house, eased by vipreet vedha | |
A low stretch: avoid wrong steps and keep your spirits up. What the book saysWrong-doing and wretchedness. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, matantara chakra row 9 (Ojha p.639-640 / PDF 640-641) Another view: Yavanacharya, as Gochar Vichar gives it Fortune suddenly improves; gain through friends; the children's fortune also improves; and honour is obtained. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Ketu gochar phal, 9th from the natal Moon (p.28, lines 1009-1011) | ||
| Mars | in Gemini — your 5th house1 May – 10 MayUnfavourable | |
Fever, pointless anxiety, worry about the children and rows at home. What the book saysFever, worry without cause, trouble about children, agitation, and quarrel with one's own people. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 13-16 (Ojha p.630-632 / PDF 632) | ||
| Mars | in Cancer — your 6th house10 May – 31 MayGood house, blocked by vedha | |
Money and metal-trade gains, and rivals or opponents are cleared out of the way. What the book saysGain of money, grain, copper and gold; enemies are defeated easily and destroyed; the native's own influence grows. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mars gochar phal, 6th from the natal Moon (p.15, lines 454-456) | ||
| Sun | in Aries — your 3rd house1 May – 15 MayGood house, blocked by vedha | |
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 Taurus — your 4th house15 May – 31 MayUnfavourable | |
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 Taurus — your 4th house1 May – 2 MayFavourable | |
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 Gemini — your 5th house2 May – 30 MayGood house, blocked by vedha | |
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 Cancer — your 6th house30 May – 31 MayUnfavourable | |
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 Aries — your 3rd houseall month · retrogradeBad house, eased by vipreet vedha | |
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 MayVenus enters Gemini
- 10 MayMars enters Cancer
- 15 MaySun enters Taurus
- 16 MayMercury turns direct in Aries
- 30 MayVenus enters Cancer
Sade Sati and Dhaiya
Sade Sati is running — the second (peak) phase, Saturn in your 1st 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.
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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 2023 for Aquarius (Kumbh) Moon sign?
May 2023: a mixed month for Aquarius (3/5). Best days: 1 May, 25 May, 27 May, 28 May, 29 May. Be careful on 3 May, 4 May, 31 May. Helped by Rahu and Venus. Held back by Saturn and Jupiter.
Which days are best for Aquarius in May 2023?
Best days: 1 May, 25 May, 27 May, 28 May, 29 May. Be careful on 3 May, 4 May, 31 May.
Is Sade Sati running for Aquarius now?
Sade Sati is running — the second (peak) phase, Saturn in your 1st house.
What is the lucky colour and number for Aquarius in May 2023?
Smoky grey, number 4, direction south-west (Rahu).