A mixed month
May 2023: a mixed month for Cancer (3/5). Best days: 3 May, 4 May, 25 May, 26 May, 30 May. Be careful on 8 May, 13 May, 14 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 8th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
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) | ||
| Jupiter | in Aries — 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 10th houseall monthFavourable | |
You gain. What the book saysGain. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 24 (Ojha p.637 / PDF 638) Another view: Yavanacharya, as Gochar Vichar gives it An occasion for bathing at the Ganges and other holy places; an urge to give in charity; sudden increase of honour; undertakings succeed - but enemies are also created. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Rahu gochar phal, 10th from the natal Moon (p.27, lines 961-963) | ||
| Ketu | in Libra — your 4th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
A worrying, difficult time. What the book saysFear and suffering. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, matantara chakra row 4 (Ojha p.639-640 / PDF 640-641) Another view: Yavanacharya, as Gochar Vichar gives it It increases comfort and honour, inclines the native to auspicious acts and to bathing at holy places; a sudden gain of land is also possible. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Ketu gochar phal, 4th from the natal Moon (p.28, lines 992-994) | ||
| Mars | in Gemini — your 12th house1 May – 10 MayUnfavourable | |
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) | ||
| Mars | in Cancer — your 1st house10 May – 31 MayUnfavourable | |
An accident-prone spell: fever, cuts or blood trouble, risk around fire and sharp tools, and nothing goes to plan. What the book saysWork does not succeed; suffering from fever, wounds and blood disorders; risk of bodily harm from fire, poison and weapons; piles and similar ailments; the wife too suffers from fever; trouble from bad people; accidents while travelling. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mars gochar phal, 1st from the natal Moon (p.15, lines 425-429) | ||
| Sun | in Aries — your 10th house1 May – 15 MayGood house, blocked by vedha | |
A strong month at work: promotion chances, useful contacts among seniors, growing respect and influence. What the book saysComfort of money, temperament and friends; friendship grows with officials and respected people; gain through good people; success in every undertaking; a good chance of promotion; honour, dignity and influence increase. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Sun gochar phal, 10th from the natal Moon (p.11, lines 278-281) | ||
| Sun | in Taurus — your 11th house15 May – 31 MayFavourable | |
Income rises, a new post or promotion, health holds up, and father or seniors back you. What the book saysGain of money, good food, a new post and the favour of elders; good health; spiritual and auspicious work is done; purity of nature increases; favour from the state; a time of promotion and gain through the father and elders. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Sun gochar phal, 11th from the natal Moon (p.11, lines 283-287) | ||
| Venus | in Taurus — your 11th house1 May – 2 MayFavourable | |
Money comes easily, friends co-operate fully, and home and social life are enjoyable. What the book saysGain of money and growing influence; success in all undertakings; good food; increase of the pleasures connected with the wife; joy from the company of women; full co-operation from friends. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Venus gochar phal, 11th from the natal Moon (p.22, lines 733-737) | ||
| Venus | in Gemini — your 12th house2 May – 30 MayFavourable | |
Money and comforts come in, but a loss follows, typically in clothing or textile dealings. What the book saysThe native gains friends, money, food and the means of enjoyment; although his wealth grows, in the end he has to bear a loss in the cloth trade. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Venus gochar phal, 12th from the natal Moon (p.22, lines 739-741) | ||
| Venus | in Cancer — your 1st house30 May – 31 MayGood house, blocked by vedha | |
An enjoyable, prosperous phase: money, romance or marriage, success in study and income from beauty or luxury trades. What the book saysComfort and money; enemies destroyed, though the native also commits some misconduct; a marriage or the birth of a child is possible; success in study; every kind of amusement and luxury; a leaning to truth; growth in business; income from liquids, perfumes, cosmetics and beauty products. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Venus gochar phal, 1st from the natal Moon (p.21, lines 671-676) | ||
| Mercury | in Aries — your 10th houseall month · retrogradeGood house, blocked by vedha | |
A new role or promotion, business growth, calm at home and a taste for public-spirited work. What the book saysA new post is obtained; the pleasure of seeing enemies defeated; growth in business; mental peace together with a comfortable domestic life; increase of honour and success; the native takes up work of public benefit. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mercury gochar phal, 10th from the natal Moon (p.18, lines 565-569) | ||
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
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.
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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 Cancer (Kark) Moon sign?
May 2023: a mixed month for Cancer (3/5). Best days: 3 May, 4 May, 25 May, 26 May, 30 May. Be careful on 8 May, 13 May, 14 May. Helped by Rahu and Venus. Held back by Saturn and Jupiter.
Which days are best for Cancer in May 2023?
Best days: 3 May, 4 May, 25 May, 26 May, 30 May. Be careful on 8 May, 13 May, 14 May.
Is Sade Sati running for Cancer now?
Saturn's Dhaiya (Ashtama Shani) is running: Saturn in your 8th house.
What is the lucky colour and number for Cancer in May 2023?
Smoky grey, number 4, direction south-west (Rahu).