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Capricorn Monthly Horoscope
Makar Rashifal · August 2023 · by Moon sign
A testing month
August 2023: a testing month for Capricorn (1/5). Best days: 1 August, 2 August, 5 August, 6 August, 12 August. Be careful on 21 August, 27 August, 28 August. Helped by Mercury 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 2nd houseall month · retrogradeUnfavourable | |
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 monthUnfavourable | |
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 Leo — your 8th house1 August – 18 AugustUnfavourable | |
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 Virgo — your 9th house18 August – 31 AugustUnfavourable | |
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 Cancer — your 7th house1 August – 17 AugustUnfavourable | |
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 Leo — your 8th house17 August – 31 AugustUnfavourable | |
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 Leo — your 8th house1 August – 7 August · retrogradeFavourable | |
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 7th house7 August – 31 August · retrogradeBad 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 Leo — your 8th houseall month · retrogradeFavourable | |
Money comes in, children do well, obstacles clear and your standing improves. What the book saysGain of money and happiness from a son; victory over enemies; success in every task increases the native's cheer; his financial and social position improves. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mercury gochar phal, 8th from the natal Moon (p.18, lines 555-558) | ||
Career, money, love and health
| Area | Rating |
|---|---|
Career & work | ★★☆☆☆ |
Money | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Love & family | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Health | ★★☆☆☆ |
Changes in the sky this month
- 7 AugustVenus enters Cancer
- 17 AugustSun enters Leo
- 18 AugustMars enters Virgo
- 24 AugustMercury turns retrograde in Leo
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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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 August 2023 for Capricorn (Makar) Moon sign?
August 2023: a testing month for Capricorn (1/5). Best days: 1 August, 2 August, 5 August, 6 August, 12 August. Be careful on 21 August, 27 August, 28 August. Helped by Mercury and Venus. Held back by Saturn and Jupiter.
Which days are best for Capricorn in August 2023?
Best days: 1 August, 2 August, 5 August, 6 August, 12 August. Be careful on 21 August, 27 August, 28 August.
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 August 2023?
Green, number 5, direction north (Mercury).