A mixed month
April 2024: a mixed month for Cancer (3/5). Best days: 1 April, 2 April, 3 April, 4 April, 5 April. Be careful on 15 April, 26 April, 27 April. Helped by Ketu and Sun. Held back by Saturn 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 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 monthUnfavourable | |
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 Aquarius — your 8th house1 April – 23 AprilUnfavourable | |
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 Pisces — your 9th house23 April – 30 AprilUnfavourable | |
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 Pisces — your 9th house1 April – 13 AprilBad house, eased by vipreet vedha | |
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) | ||
| Sun | in Aries — your 10th house13 April – 30 AprilFavourable | |
A strong month at work: promotion chances, useful contacts among seniors, growing respect and influence. What the book saysComfort of money, temperament and friends; friendship grows with officials and respected people; gain through good people; success in every undertaking; a good chance of promotion; honour, dignity and influence increase. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Sun gochar phal, 10th from the natal Moon (p.11, lines 278-281) | ||
| Venus | in Pisces — your 9th house1 April – 25 AprilFavourable | |
Gains beyond expectation, some of them lasting; health is good and friends, siblings and officials help. What the book saysFine clothes and ornaments; good health; more gain than hoped for; some lasting gain as well; fortune raised through the state; gain from friends; help and affection from brothers; a long journey inside the country. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Venus gochar phal, 9th from the natal Moon (p.22, lines 721-725) | ||
| Venus | in Aries — your 10th house25 April – 30 AprilUnfavourable | |
Work is obstructed and money is lost, rivals stir, and relationships at home and at work turn sour. What the book saysBodily pain and growing mental worry; loss of money; obstacles in service and business; enemies raise their heads; general opposition; sorrow through women; ill-feeling with relatives; trouble from the state. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Venus gochar phal, 10th from the natal Moon (p.22, lines 727-731) | ||
| Mercury | in Aries — your 10th house1 April – 9 April · retrogradeGood house, blocked by vedha | |
A new role or promotion, business growth, calm at home and a taste for public-spirited work. What the book saysA new post is obtained; the pleasure of seeing enemies defeated; growth in business; mental peace together with a comfortable domestic life; increase of honour and success; the native takes up work of public benefit. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mercury gochar phal, 10th from the natal Moon (p.18, lines 565-569) | ||
| Mercury | in Pisces — your 9th house9 April – 30 April · retrogradeUnfavourable | |
Everything is obstructed, travel disappoints, money and standing dip, and relationships turn sceptical and sour. What the book saysGrief and distress and obstacles in every undertaking; discomfort and loss while travelling; loss of money and of honour; ill-feeling with relatives and brothers; the native tries to pick holes in religion and scripture. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mercury gochar phal, 9th from the natal Moon (p.18, lines 560-563) | ||
Career, money, love and health
| Area | Rating |
|---|---|
Career & work | ★★★☆☆ |
Money | ★★★★☆ |
Love & family | ★★★★☆ |
Health | ★★★☆☆ |
Changes in the sky this month
- 2 AprilMercury turns retrograde in Aries
- 9 AprilMercury enters Pisces
- 13 AprilSun enters Aries
- 23 AprilMars enters Pisces
- 25 AprilVenus enters Aries
- 26 AprilMercury turns direct in Pisces
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
- 2 AprilSheetala Ashtami (Basoda)
- 5 AprilPapmochani Ekadashi
- 6 AprilShani Pradosh
- 8 AprilChaitra Amavasya
- 9 AprilChaitra Navratri (Ghatasthapana)
- 9 AprilGudi Padwa · Ugadi · Hindu New Year
- 14 AprilMesha Sankranti
- 17 AprilRama Navami
- 19 AprilKamada Ekadashi
- 21 AprilRavi Pradosh
- 23 AprilHanuman Jayanti
- 23 AprilChaitra Purnima
- 27 AprilSankashti 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 April 2024 for Cancer (Kark) Moon sign?
April 2024: a mixed month for Cancer (3/5). Best days: 1 April, 2 April, 3 April, 4 April, 5 April. Be careful on 15 April, 26 April, 27 April. Helped by Ketu and Sun. Held back by Saturn and Mars.
Which days are best for Cancer in April 2024?
Best days: 1 April, 2 April, 3 April, 4 April, 5 April. Be careful on 15 April, 26 April, 27 April.
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 April 2024?
Mixed colours, number 7, direction north-west (Ketu).