A month to tread carefully
May 2023: a month to tread carefully for Scorpio (2/5). Best days: 7 May, 8 May, 20 May, 21 May, 31 May. Be careful on 16 May, 17 May, 26 May. Helped by Venus and Rahu. 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 4th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
Transfer or forced move, illness and rivals, less money, separation from relatives and a humiliating mood. What the book saysEnemies and diseases increase; a change of place or a transfer; separation from relatives; shortage of money; painful travel and reduced comforts; a very humiliating time; trouble from ordinary people and from the government; deceit and crookedness rise in the mind. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Saturn gochar phal, 4th from the natal Moon (p.23, lines 773-778) | ||
| Jupiter | in Aries — your 6th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
Health, especially digestion, gives way; money feels short and there is friction with children and officials. What the book saysIt creates illness; ill-feeling with the children; shortage of money is felt; stomach complaints increase; opposition from government servants is also likely. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Jupiter gochar phal, 6th from the natal Moon (p.19, lines 619-627) | ||
| Rahu | in Aries — your 6th houseall monthGood house, blocked by vedha | |
Life is comfortable. What the book saysComfort. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 24 (Ojha p.637 / PDF 638) Another view: Yavanacharya, as Gochar Vichar gives it It produces long-standing diseases, makes the maternal uncles ill and causes loss of reputation; money is also lost and income falls; the eyes give trouble and the native falls into several addictions. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Rahu gochar phal, 6th from the natal Moon (p.27, lines 943-946) | ||
| Ketu | in Libra — your 12th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
Distress, and bad blood with someone. What the book saysSuffering and enmity. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, matantara chakra row 12 (Ojha p.639-640 / PDF 640-641) | ||
| Mars | in Gemini — your 8th house1 May – 10 MayUnfavourable | |
Injury or fever, money lost and reputation damaged. What the book saysFever, pain from a blow or wound, loss of wealth, loss of honour. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 13-16 (Ojha p.630-632 / PDF 632) | ||
| Mars | in Cancer — your 9th house10 May – 31 MayBad house, eased by vipreet vedha | |
Luck turns against you: weak health, possible surgery going wrong, work blocked, and loss of face. What the book saysThe native meets dishonour; pain in the sinews and wasting disease are possible; the body stays weak; fortune is struck and money is short; obstacles in employment; risk of an operation going wrong; defeat by enemies, conduct against dharma, and suffering through brothers. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mars gochar phal, 9th from the natal Moon (p.16, lines 475-480) | ||
| Sun | in Aries — your 6th house1 May – 15 MayGood house, blocked by vedha | |
Tasks get done, rivals give way, health picks up, and officials or seniors prove useful. What the book saysWork succeeds and comfort comes; gain of food and clothing; victory over enemies; diseases are destroyed; gain from officials; personal influence grows; grief and delusion end and mind and body stay healthy. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Sun gochar phal, 6th from the natal Moon (p.10, lines 251-255) | ||
| Sun | in Taurus — your 7th house15 May – 31 MayUnfavourable | |
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) | ||
| Venus | in Taurus — your 7th house1 May – 2 MayUnfavourable | |
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) | ||
| Venus | in Gemini — your 8th house2 May – 30 MayFavourable | |
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 Cancer — your 9th house30 May – 31 MayFavourable | |
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 Aries — your 6th houseall month · retrogradeGood house, blocked by vedha | |
A comfortable, respected phase: rivals beaten, good earnings, and recognition for writing or the arts. What the book saysComfort of money, food and fine clothes; a chance to read good and entertaining books; victory over enemies; everyone shows respect; abundant bodily and mental comfort; fame in writing and in the musical arts. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mercury gochar phal, 6th from the natal Moon (p.17, lines 538-547) | ||
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 (Kantaka Shani) is running: Saturn in your 4th house.
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
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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 Scorpio (Vrishchik) Moon sign?
May 2023: a month to tread carefully for Scorpio (2/5). Best days: 7 May, 8 May, 20 May, 21 May, 31 May. Be careful on 16 May, 17 May, 26 May. Helped by Venus and Rahu. Held back by Saturn and Jupiter.
Which days are best for Scorpio in May 2023?
Best days: 7 May, 8 May, 20 May, 21 May, 31 May. Be careful on 16 May, 17 May, 26 May.
Is Sade Sati running for Scorpio now?
Saturn's Dhaiya (Kantaka Shani) is running: Saturn in your 4th house.
What is the lucky colour and number for Scorpio in May 2023?
Pink and bright white, number 6, direction south-east (Venus).