A mixed month
October 2023: a mixed month for Aries (3/5). Best days: 1 October, 6 October, 7 October, 13 October, 14 October. Be careful on 20 October, 21 October, 28 October. Helped by Venus and Saturn. Held back by Jupiter and Mars.
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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 11th houseall month · retrogradeGood house, blocked by vedha | |
Income arrives from heavy trades - land, metal, machinery, minerals - illness lifts and promotion comes. What the book saysGain through women, through iron and land, and through machinery, stone, cement, coal and leather; release from illness; promotion; gain through servants and subordinates. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Saturn gochar phal, 11th from the natal Moon (p.25, lines 823-825) | ||
| Jupiter | in Aries — your 1st houseall month · retrogradeUnfavourable | |
A heavy year: work is blocked and delayed, expenses outrun income and reputation feels exposed. What the book saysFear and loss of honour; obstacles in employment and business; fear from the state and mental distress; tasks are finished only after long delay; discomfort while travelling and a sharp drop in comfort; heavy expenditure leaves the finances unsteady. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Jupiter gochar phal, 1st from the natal Moon (p.19, lines 589-593) | ||
| Rahu | in Aries — your 1st houseall monthUnfavourable | |
You fall ill and feel physically drained. What the book saysIllness and loss of bodily strength. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 24 (Ojha p.637 / PDF 638) Another view: Yavanacharya, as Gochar Vichar gives it Honour increases, wealth and property grow and the children's wealth increases; but since Rahu is the Moon's enemy there is also mental distress. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Rahu gochar phal, 1st from the natal Moon (p.26, lines 882-884) | ||
| Ketu | in Libra — your 7th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
A difficult patch with real strain. What the book saysMisfortune and suffering. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, matantara chakra row 7 (Ojha p.639-640 / PDF 640-641) Another view: Yavanacharya, as Gochar Vichar gives it Gain from the state, increase of honour, a sudden growth in business and a marked gain of money. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Ketu gochar phal, 7th from the natal Moon (p.28, lines 1002-1003) | ||
| Mars | in Virgo — your 6th house1 October – 3 OctoberFavourable | |
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 Libra — your 7th house3 October – 31 OctoberUnfavourable | |
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 Virgo — your 6th house1 October – 18 OctoberFavourable | |
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 Libra — your 7th house18 October – 31 OctoberUnfavourable | |
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 Cancer — your 4th house1 October – 2 OctoberFavourable | |
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 Leo — your 5th house2 October – 31 OctoberFavourable | |
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) | ||
| Mercury | in Leo — your 5th house1 OctoberUnfavourable | |
Plans fall through, money is tight, and there is friction at home and in love affairs. What the book saysMental pain; the plans thought out do not succeed; quarrels with children and with the wife; financial trouble; affairs with other women begin but fail. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mercury gochar phal, 5th from the natal Moon (p.17, lines 533-536) | ||
| Mercury | in Virgo — your 6th house1 October – 19 OctoberFavourable | |
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) | ||
| Mercury | in Libra — your 7th house19 October – 31 OctoberUnfavourable | |
Low energy, arguments with the partner and friends, and neither trips nor trade turn a profit. What the book saysThe body stays dull and in pain; disputes with the wife; discord with friends and relatives too; fear from the state and loss of money; neither travel nor business brings profit; the native is caught up in worries. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mercury gochar phal, 7th from the natal Moon (p.18, lines 549-553) | ||
Career, money, love and health
| Area | Rating |
|---|---|
Career & work | ★★★★☆ |
Money | ★★★☆☆ |
Love & family | ★★★☆☆ |
Health | ★★★★☆ |
Changes in the sky this month
- 1 OctoberMercury enters Virgo
- 2 OctoberVenus enters Leo
- 3 OctoberMars enters Libra
- 18 OctoberSun enters Libra
- 19 OctoberMercury enters Libra
Sade Sati and Dhaiya
No Sade Sati or Dhaiya for Aries in this period.
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
Jupiter is the graha to keep calm in this period.
ॐ ग्रां ग्रीं ग्रौं सः गुरवे नमः
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Worship: Brihaspati (Vishnu) · Its day: Thursday · Read: Brihaspativar Vrat Katha
Festivals and vrats this month
- 2 OctoberSankashti Chaturthi
- 10 OctoberIndira Ekadashi
- 11 OctoberBudh Pradosh
- 14 OctoberSarva Pitru Amavasya
- 14 OctoberAshwin Amavasya
- 15 OctoberSharad Navratri (Ghatasthapana)
- 18 OctoberTula Sankranti
- 22 OctoberDurga Ashtami
- 23 OctoberMaha Navami
- 24 OctoberDussehra (Vijayadashami)
- 25 OctoberPapankusha Ekadashi
- 26 OctoberGuru Pradosh
- 28 OctoberSharad Purnima
- 28 OctoberAshwin Purnima
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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 October 2023 for Aries (Mesh) Moon sign?
October 2023: a mixed month for Aries (3/5). Best days: 1 October, 6 October, 7 October, 13 October, 14 October. Be careful on 20 October, 21 October, 28 October. Helped by Venus and Saturn. Held back by Jupiter and Mars.
Which days are best for Aries in October 2023?
Best days: 1 October, 6 October, 7 October, 13 October, 14 October. Be careful on 20 October, 21 October, 28 October.
Is Sade Sati running for Aries now?
No Sade Sati or Dhaiya for Aries in this period.
What is the lucky colour and number for Aries in October 2023?
Pink and bright white, number 6, direction south-east (Venus).