A month to tread carefully
January 2024: a month to tread carefully for Taurus (2/5). Best days: 8 January, 9 January, 14 January, 15 January, 25 January. Be careful on 3 January, 4 January, 18 January. Helped by Rahu and Mercury. 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 monthUnfavourable | |
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 Pisces — your 11th houseall monthFavourable | |
Luck runs your way. What the book saysGood fortune. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 24 (Ojha p.637 / PDF 638) Another view: Yavanacharya, as Gochar Vichar gives it An inclination to auspicious acts and a growing taste for charity; but loss of money and of fortune; the children suffer; and loss through friends. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Rahu gochar phal, 11th from the natal Moon (p.27, lines 965-967) | ||
| Ketu | in Virgo — your 5th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
Grief, and money lost. What the book saysGrief and loss of wealth. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, matantara chakra row 5 (Ojha p.639-640 / PDF 640-641) | ||
| Mars | in Sagittarius — your 8th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
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) | ||
| Sun | in Sagittarius — your 8th house1 January – 15 JanuaryUnfavourable | |
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) | ||
| Sun | in Capricorn — your 9th house15 January – 31 JanuaryUnfavourable | |
A flat stretch: a false charge or blame, income down, health and mood low, elders and friends unsupportive. What the book saysLoss of lustre, false accusation, causeless loss of money and merit, reduced income, illness and unrest; opposition from elders, friends and brothers; fear of dishonour; every effort fails and the native stays downcast. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Sun gochar phal, 9th from the natal Moon (p.11, lines 273-276) | ||
| Venus | in Scorpio — your 7th house1 January – 18 JanuaryUnfavourable | |
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 Sagittarius — your 8th house18 January – 31 JanuaryGood house, blocked by vedha | |
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) | ||
| Mercury | in Scorpio — your 7th house1 January – 7 January · retrogradeUnfavourable | |
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) | ||
| Mercury | in Sagittarius — your 8th house7 January – 31 JanuaryFavourable | |
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
- 3 JanuaryMercury turns direct in Scorpio
- 7 JanuaryMercury enters Sagittarius
- 15 JanuarySun enters Capricorn
- 18 JanuaryVenus enters Sagittarius
Sade Sati and Dhaiya
No Sade Sati or Dhaiya for Taurus in this period.
Lucky for this period
- Colour
- Smoky grey
- Number
- 4
- Direction
- South-west
From Rahu, 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
- 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 Taurus (Vrishabh) Moon sign?
January 2024: a month to tread carefully for Taurus (2/5). Best days: 8 January, 9 January, 14 January, 15 January, 25 January. Be careful on 3 January, 4 January, 18 January. Helped by Rahu and Mercury. Held back by Saturn and Jupiter.
Which days are best for Taurus in January 2024?
Best days: 8 January, 9 January, 14 January, 15 January, 25 January. Be careful on 3 January, 4 January, 18 January.
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 January 2024?
Smoky grey, number 4, direction south-west (Rahu).