A mixed month
May 2025: a mixed month for Cancer (3/5). Best days: 4 May, 5 May, 8 May, 9 May, 10 May. Be careful on 3 May, 29 May, 30 May. Helped by Sun and Mercury. 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 Pisces — your 9th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
Luck deserts you: income falls, faith wavers, trips are pointless, and there is fear of accusations. What the book saysSorrow, disease and enemies increase; the native withdraws from religious duties or even changes his religion; regional or pilgrimage journeys happen but bring no benefit; discord and suffering from brothers and friends; income falls; trouble from servants; fear of confinement and of accusations. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Saturn gochar phal, 9th from the natal Moon (p.24, lines 811-815) | ||
| Jupiter | in Taurus — your 11th house1 May – 14 MayFavourable | |
The best Jupiter year: income, promotion, a marriage or birth, comforts and clear support from seniors. What the book saysWealth and prestige increase; enemies are defeated and all undertakings succeed; the occasion of a marriage or the birth of a son; promotion in service and certain growth in trade; excellent comfort; objects of luxury are obtained; happiness from children and from officials; interest in auspicious acts and increased marital pleasure. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Jupiter gochar phal, 11th from the natal Moon (p.20, lines 650-655) | ||
| Jupiter | in Gemini — your 12th house14 May – 31 MayUnfavourable | |
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 9th house1 May – 30 MayUnfavourable | |
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) | ||
| Rahu | in Aquarius — your 8th house30 May – 31 MayUnfavourable | |
Money arrives suddenly, yet serious illness or a move abroad can come with it. What the book saysSudden increase of wealth, but also the possibility of foreign travel and of terrible diseases. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Rahu gochar phal, 8th from the natal Moon (p.27, lines 953-954) | ||
| Ketu | in Virgo — your 3rd house1 May – 30 MayGood house, blocked by vedha | |
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) | ||
| Ketu | in Leo — your 2nd house30 May – 31 MayUnfavourable | |
Bad blood with someone, and money lost. What the book saysEnmity and loss of wealth. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, matantara chakra row 2 (Ojha p.639-640 / PDF 640-641) Another view: Yavanacharya, as Gochar Vichar gives it It brings a sudden increase of wealth, but also a wound or injury to the eye. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Ketu gochar phal, 2nd from the natal Moon (p.28, lines 986-987) | ||
| Mars | in Cancer — your 1st houseall monthUnfavourable | |
An accident-prone spell: fever, cuts or blood trouble, risk around fire and sharp tools, and nothing goes to plan. What the book saysWork does not succeed; suffering from fever, wounds and blood disorders; risk of bodily harm from fire, poison and weapons; piles and similar ailments; the wife too suffers from fever; trouble from bad people; accidents while travelling. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mars gochar phal, 1st from the natal Moon (p.15, lines 425-429) | ||
| Sun | in Aries — your 10th house1 May – 15 MayFavourable | |
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) | ||
| Sun | in Taurus — your 11th house15 May – 31 MayFavourable | |
Income rises, a new post or promotion, health holds up, and father or seniors back you. What the book saysGain of money, good food, a new post and the favour of elders; good health; spiritual and auspicious work is done; purity of nature increases; favour from the state; a time of promotion and gain through the father and elders. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Sun gochar phal, 11th from the natal Moon (p.11, lines 283-287) | ||
| Venus | in Pisces — your 9th house1 May – 31 MayGood house, blocked by vedha | |
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) | ||
| Mercury | in Pisces — your 9th house1 May – 7 MayUnfavourable | |
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) | ||
| Mercury | in Aries — your 10th house7 May – 23 MayFavourable | |
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 Taurus — your 11th house23 May – 31 MayGood house, blocked by vedha | |
Health, income and reputation all improve, and a child may be expected. What the book saysHealth, comfort, fame and wealth are all good and give happiness; the possibility of a child; a growing inclination to auspicious works. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mercury gochar phal, 11th from the natal Moon (p.18, lines 571-573) | ||
Career, money, love and health
| Area | Rating |
|---|---|
Career & work | ★★★★☆ |
Money | ★★★☆☆ |
Love & family | ★★★☆☆ |
Health | ★★★☆☆ |
Changes in the sky this month
- 7 MayMercury enters Aries
- 14 MayJupiter enters Gemini
- 15 MaySun enters Taurus
- 23 MayMercury enters Taurus
- 30 MayRahu enters Aquarius
- 30 MayKetu enters Leo
Sade Sati and Dhaiya
No Sade Sati or Dhaiya for Cancer in this period.
Lucky for this period
- Colour
- Copper red
- Number
- 1
- Direction
- East
From Sun, the graha helping you most in this period.
Remedy
Saturn is the graha to keep calm in this period.
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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 2025 for Cancer (Kark) Moon sign?
May 2025: a mixed month for Cancer (3/5). Best days: 4 May, 5 May, 8 May, 9 May, 10 May. Be careful on 3 May, 29 May, 30 May. Helped by Sun and Mercury. Held back by Saturn and Mars.
Which days are best for Cancer in May 2025?
Best days: 4 May, 5 May, 8 May, 9 May, 10 May. Be careful on 3 May, 29 May, 30 May.
Is Sade Sati running for Cancer now?
No Sade Sati or Dhaiya for Cancer in this period.
What is the lucky colour and number for Cancer in May 2025?
Copper red, number 1, direction east (Sun).