A mixed month
January 2024: a mixed month for Cancer (3/5). Best days: 10 January, 11 January, 12 January, 13 January, 18 January. Be careful on 1 January, 2 January, 15 January. Helped by Ketu and Mars. Held back by Saturn and Venus.
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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 8th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
You are parted from your family and reduced to travelling in poor circumstances. What the book saysSeparated from wife and sons, and travelling on foot in a pitiable condition. Hindu Predictive Astrology · Ch. XXXIII Gocharaphala or Results of Transits — Saturn transiting the 8 from the natal Moon (HPA 20th ed. p.263-264 / PDF 279-280) | ||
| Jupiter | in Aries — your 10th houseall monthBad house, eased by vipreet vedha | |
A demeaning year at work, with loss of standing and of money. What the book saysWretchedness; the risk even of loss of honour; and loss of grain and money as well. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Jupiter gochar phal, 10th from the natal Moon (p.20, lines 647-648) | ||
| Rahu | in Pisces — your 9th houseall monthBad house, eased by vipreet vedha | |
You lose out. What the book saysLoss. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 24 (Ojha p.637 / PDF 638) Another view: Yavanacharya, as Gochar Vichar gives it Sudden gain beyond expectation, usually lasting; favour from the state and help from friends; but mental distress as well, because of Rahu's aspect on the Chandra lagna. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Rahu gochar phal, 9th from the natal Moon (p.27, lines 956-959) | ||
| Ketu | in Virgo — your 3rd houseall monthFavourable | |
Things go well and you gain. What the book saysComfort, gain and growth. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, matantara chakra row 3 (Ojha p.639-640 / PDF 640-641) | ||
| Mars | in Sagittarius — your 6th houseall monthGood house, blocked by vedha | |
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) | ||
| Sun | in Sagittarius — your 6th house1 January – 15 JanuaryFavourable | |
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 Capricorn — your 7th house15 January – 31 JanuaryUnfavourable | |
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 Scorpio — your 5th house1 January – 18 JanuaryGood house, blocked by vedha | |
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 Sagittarius — your 6th house18 January – 31 JanuaryUnfavourable | |
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) | ||
| Mercury | in Scorpio — your 5th house1 January – 7 January · retrogradeUnfavourable | |
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 Sagittarius — your 6th house7 January – 31 JanuaryGood 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
- 3 JanuaryMercury turns direct in Scorpio
- 7 JanuaryMercury enters Sagittarius
- 15 JanuarySun enters Capricorn
- 18 JanuaryVenus enters Sagittarius
Sade Sati and Dhaiya
Saturn's Dhaiya (Ashtama Shani) is running: Saturn in your 8th house.
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
- 7 JanuarySaphala Ekadashi
- 9 JanuaryBhaum Pradosh
- 11 JanuaryPausha Amavasya
- 15 JanuaryMakara Sankranti
- 21 JanuaryPausha Putrada Ekadashi
- 23 JanuaryBhaum Pradosh
- 25 JanuaryPausha Purnima
- 29 JanuarySankashti Chaturthi
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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 January 2024 for Cancer (Kark) Moon sign?
January 2024: a mixed month for Cancer (3/5). Best days: 10 January, 11 January, 12 January, 13 January, 18 January. Be careful on 1 January, 2 January, 15 January. Helped by Ketu and Mars. Held back by Saturn and Venus.
Which days are best for Cancer in January 2024?
Best days: 10 January, 11 January, 12 January, 13 January, 18 January. Be careful on 1 January, 2 January, 15 January.
Is Sade Sati running for Cancer now?
Saturn's Dhaiya (Ashtama Shani) is running: Saturn in your 8th house.
What is the lucky colour and number for Cancer in January 2024?
Mixed colours, number 7, direction north-west (Ketu).