A mixed month
August 2023: a mixed month for Taurus (3/5). Best days: 5 August, 6 August, 14 August, 15 August, 16 August. Be careful on 21 August, 27 August, 28 August. Helped by Ketu 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 10th houseall month · retrogradeUnfavourable | |
Work changes badly and money spent brings no result; living apart from the family and chest trouble are likely. What the book saysChange and obstacles in service or business; even after spending money success does not come; the native does wrong acts and bears mental distress; he has to stay away from home and faces general opposition; estrangement from the wife forces separate living; chest complaints are likely. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Saturn gochar phal, 10th from the natal Moon (p.25, lines 817-821) | ||
| Jupiter | in Aries — your 12th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
Expenses balloon, someone trusted damages your name, health sags and you drift from the children. What the book saysSeparation from the children; discomfort in travel and futile expenditure; expenses increase enormously; the native is disgraced through someone he trusted; the body stays unwell; conduct degenerates; he goes about giving empty, false advice. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Jupiter gochar phal, 12th from the natal Moon (p.20, lines 657-661) | ||
| Rahu | in Aries — your 12th houseall monthBad house, eased by vipreet vedha | |
Money goes out. What the book saysExpense. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 24 (Ojha p.637 / PDF 638) | ||
| Ketu | in Libra — your 6th houseall monthFavourable | |
You are comfortable and money comes in. What the book saysComfort and wealth. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, matantara chakra row 6 (Ojha p.639-640 / PDF 640-641) Another view: Yavanacharya, as Gochar Vichar gives it Enemies, expenditure and obstacles all increase; the eyes give trouble. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Ketu gochar phal, 6th from the natal Moon (p.28, lines 999-1000) | ||
| Mars | in Leo — your 4th house1 August – 18 AugustUnfavourable | |
Home and property become a battleground, the mother's health suffers, and the native turns angry and fearful. What the book saysEnemies multiply and one's own people oppose; shortage of money and goods; recurring land and property problems; less domestic happiness; fever, chest complaints and blood disorders; loss of respect, general opposition, suffering to the mother, and a violent, cruel, fearful turn of mind. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mars gochar phal, 4th from the natal Moon (p.15, lines 441-447) | ||
| Mars | in Virgo — your 5th house18 August – 31 AugustUnfavourable | |
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) | ||
| Sun | in Cancer — your 3rd house1 August – 17 AugustFavourable | |
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 Leo — your 4th house17 August – 31 AugustUnfavourable | |
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 Leo — your 4th house1 August – 7 August · retrogradeGood house, blocked by vedha | |
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 Cancer — your 3rd house7 August – 31 August · retrogradeFavourable | |
Confidence and support from friends and siblings, money in hand, and a helpful turn in fortune. What the book saysHappiness from friends and defeat of enemies; money is obtained and courage grows; comfort from servants; increase of honour; fortune rises; favour from the state; happiness from brothers and sisters and a growing interest in religion. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Venus gochar phal, 3rd from the natal Moon (p.21, lines 684-688) | ||
| Mercury | in Leo — your 4th houseall month · retrogradeGood house, blocked by vedha | |
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
- 7 AugustVenus enters Cancer
- 17 AugustSun enters Leo
- 18 AugustMars enters Virgo
- 24 AugustMercury turns retrograde in Leo
Sade Sati and Dhaiya
No Sade Sati or Dhaiya for Taurus in this period.
Lucky for this period
- Colour
- Mixed colours
- Number
- 7
- Direction
- North-west
From Ketu, 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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Worship: Shani Dev and Hanuman · Its day: Saturday · Read: Shani Chalisa
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 August 2023 for Taurus (Vrishabh) Moon sign?
August 2023: a mixed month for Taurus (3/5). Best days: 5 August, 6 August, 14 August, 15 August, 16 August. Be careful on 21 August, 27 August, 28 August. Helped by Ketu and Venus. Held back by Saturn and Jupiter.
Which days are best for Taurus in August 2023?
Best days: 5 August, 6 August, 14 August, 15 August, 16 August. Be careful on 21 August, 27 August, 28 August.
Is Sade Sati running for Taurus now?
No Sade Sati or Dhaiya for Taurus in this period.
What is the lucky colour and number for Taurus in August 2023?
Mixed colours, number 7, direction north-west (Ketu).