A testing month
May 2024: a testing month for Aquarius (1/5). Best days: 3 May, 4 May, 7 May, 8 May, 13 May. Be careful on 18 May, 19 May, 29 May. Helped by Venus 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 1st houseall monthUnfavourable | |
A grinding stretch: judgement clouded, health and money down, friends and home lost, and public humiliation. What the book saysThe intellect stops working; the body loses lustre; mental and bodily pain; quarrels with brothers and wife; fear of injury from weapons and stones; journeys to distant places; friends and home slip away; failure in everything; humiliation and at times fear of confinement by the state; a steep fall in finances. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Saturn gochar phal, 1st from the natal Moon (p.23, lines 753-758) | ||
| Jupiter | in Aries — your 3rd house1 MayUnfavourable | |
The job is at risk, home life is quarrelsome, and money, reputation and trips all go badly. What the book saysBodily distress and quarrels with family members; trouble in employment, even the possibility of losing the job; trouble from government servants; harm to friends and loss of money and honour; travel too is unprofitable. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Jupiter gochar phal, 3rd from the natal Moon (p.19, lines 601-605) | ||
| Jupiter | in Taurus — your 4th house1 May – 31 MayUnfavourable | |
Restless and unsettled: away from home, property and family give no joy, and officialdom worries you. What the book saysUnrest of mind; loss of money and of lustre; suffering as enemies increase; the native has to go far from his birthplace; no happiness from land, property or family members; constant fears of various kinds from the state. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Jupiter gochar phal, 4th from the natal Moon (p.19, lines 607-610) | ||
| Rahu | in Pisces — your 2nd houseall monthUnfavourable | |
Money is lost. What the book saysLoss of wealth. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 24 (Ojha p.637 / PDF 638) | ||
| Ketu | in Virgo — your 8th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
Fear of illness or harm, and loss. What the book saysFear of suffering, and loss. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, matantara chakra row 8 (Ojha p.639-640 / PDF 640-641) | ||
| Mars | in Pisces — your 2nd houseall monthUnfavourable | |
Money lost through theft, fire or bad people; harsh words cause trouble; possible fine or penalty. What the book saysLoss of strength and failure in undertakings; loss and damage from wicked men, thieves and fire; the native speaks harshly; fear of punishment from the state; suffering from excess of bile. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mars gochar phal, 2nd from the natal Moon (p.15, lines 431-434) | ||
| Sun | in Aries — your 3rd house1 May – 14 MayFavourable | |
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 Taurus — your 4th house14 May – 31 MayUnfavourable | |
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 Aries — your 3rd house1 May – 19 MayGood house, blocked by vedha | |
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) | ||
| Venus | in Taurus — your 4th house19 May – 31 MayFavourable | |
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) | ||
| Mercury | in Pisces — your 2nd house1 May – 10 MayFavourable | |
Talking and writing pay: earnings and gifts come in, study goes well, relatives help financially. What the book saysDelight and gain of money and ornaments; through his skill in speech the native earns well; progress in learning; good food; and money also comes from relatives. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mercury gochar phal, 2nd from the natal Moon (p.17, lines 518-521) | ||
| Mercury | in Aries — your 3rd house10 May – 31 MayBad house, eased by vipreet vedha | |
Nerves and low confidence, arguments with relatives and money slipping away. What the book saysThe native stays frightened and lacks courage; quarrels with relatives and loss of money; he runs about out of fear. Varahi Samhita however says Mercury in the 3rd brings friends. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mercury gochar phal, 3rd from the natal Moon (p.17, lines 523-526) | ||
Career, money, love and health
| Area | Rating |
|---|---|
Career & work | ★★☆☆☆ |
Money | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Love & family | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Health | ★★☆☆☆ |
Changes in the sky this month
- 1 MayJupiter enters Taurus
- 10 MayMercury enters Aries
- 14 MaySun enters Taurus
- 19 MayVenus enters Taurus
Sade Sati and Dhaiya
Sade Sati is running — the second (peak) phase, Saturn in your 1st house.
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
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
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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 May 2024 for Aquarius (Kumbh) Moon sign?
May 2024: a testing month for Aquarius (1/5). Best days: 3 May, 4 May, 7 May, 8 May, 13 May. Be careful on 18 May, 19 May, 29 May. Helped by Venus and Mercury. Held back by Saturn and Jupiter.
Which days are best for Aquarius in May 2024?
Best days: 3 May, 4 May, 7 May, 8 May, 13 May. Be careful on 18 May, 19 May, 29 May.
Is Sade Sati running for Aquarius now?
Sade Sati is running — the second (peak) phase, Saturn in your 1st house.
What is the lucky colour and number for Aquarius in May 2024?
Pink and bright white, number 6, direction south-east (Venus).