A testing month
May 2023: a testing month for Capricorn (1/5). Best days: 7 May, 8 May, 16 May, 17 May, 22 May. Be careful on 28 May, 29 May, 30 May. Helped by Mercury. Held back by Saturn and Rahu.
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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 2nd houseall monthUnfavourable | |
The children give worry and money is lost. What the book saysTrouble to children and loss of wealth. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 22-23 (Ojha p.635-637 / PDF 637) | ||
| Jupiter | in Aries — your 4th houseall monthBad house, eased by vipreet vedha | |
Restless and unsettled: away from home, property and family give no joy, and officialdom worries you. What the book saysUnrest of mind; loss of money and of lustre; suffering as enemies increase; the native has to go far from his birthplace; no happiness from land, property or family members; constant fears of various kinds from the state. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Jupiter gochar phal, 4th from the natal Moon (p.19, lines 607-610) | ||
| Rahu | in Aries — your 4th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
An unhappy time. What the book saysSorrow. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 24 (Ojha p.637 / PDF 638) | ||
| Ketu | in Libra — 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 Gemini — your 6th house1 May – 10 MayFavourable | |
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) | ||
| Mars | in Cancer — your 7th house10 May – 31 MayUnfavourable | |
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 Aries — your 4th house1 May – 15 MayBad house, eased by vipreet vedha | |
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) | ||
| Sun | in Taurus — your 5th house15 May – 31 MayUnfavourable | |
Muddled thinking and low energy, money lost, children unwell, friction with authorities, risky travel. What the book saysAbove all confusion of mind; physical and mental strength decline; loss of money; illness to the native and to the children; growing disputes with officials; accidents while travelling; the native feels wretched. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Sun gochar phal, 5th from the natal Moon (p.10, lines 246-249) | ||
| Venus | in Taurus — your 5th house1 May – 2 MayFavourable | |
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 Gemini — your 6th house2 May – 30 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) | ||
| Venus | in Cancer — your 7th house30 May – 31 MayBad house, eased by vipreet vedha | |
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) | ||
| Mercury | in Aries — your 4th houseall month · retrogradeFavourable | |
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) | ||
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 last (setting) phase, Saturn in your 2nd house.
Lucky for this period
- Colour
- Green
- Number
- 5
- Direction
- North
From Mercury, the graha helping you most in this period.
Remedy
Saturn is the graha to keep calm in this period.
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Festivals and vrats this month
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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 Capricorn (Makar) Moon sign?
May 2023: a testing month for Capricorn (1/5). Best days: 7 May, 8 May, 16 May, 17 May, 22 May. Be careful on 28 May, 29 May, 30 May. Helped by Mercury. Held back by Saturn and Rahu.
Which days are best for Capricorn in May 2023?
Best days: 7 May, 8 May, 16 May, 17 May, 22 May. Be careful on 28 May, 29 May, 30 May.
Is Sade Sati running for Capricorn now?
Sade Sati is running — the last (setting) phase, Saturn in your 2nd house.
What is the lucky colour and number for Capricorn in May 2023?
Green, number 5, direction north (Mercury).