A month to tread carefully
August 2025: a month to tread carefully for Pisces (2/5). Best days: 8 August, 17 August, 18 August, 26 August, 27 August. Be careful on 3 August, 4 August, 5 August. Helped by Ketu and Venus. 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 1st houseall month · retrogradeUnfavourable | |
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 Gemini — your 4th houseall monthBad house, eased by vipreet vedha | |
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 Aquarius — your 12th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
Money goes out. What the book saysExpense. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 24 (Ojha p.637 / PDF 638) | ||
| Ketu | in Leo — your 6th houseall monthFavourable | |
You are comfortable and money comes in. What the book saysComfort and wealth. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, matantara chakra row 6 (Ojha p.639-640 / PDF 640-641) Another view: Yavanacharya, as Gochar Vichar gives it Enemies, expenditure and obstacles all increase; the eyes give trouble. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Ketu gochar phal, 6th from the natal Moon (p.28, lines 999-1000) | ||
| Mars | in Virgo — your 7th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
Rows with the spouse and with brothers, the partner's health dips, and eye trouble is likely. What the book saysMental and bodily suffering for one's own people; shortage of food and clothing; quarrels with the wife and poor health for her; disputes with brothers and consequent sorrow; eye complaints. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mars gochar phal, 7th from the natal Moon (p.16, lines 464-467) | ||
| Sun | in Cancer — your 5th house1 August – 17 AugustUnfavourable | |
Muddled thinking and low energy, money lost, children unwell, friction with authorities, risky travel. What the book saysAbove all confusion of mind; physical and mental strength decline; loss of money; illness to the native and to the children; growing disputes with officials; accidents while travelling; the native feels wretched. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Sun gochar phal, 5th from the natal Moon (p.10, lines 246-249) | ||
| Sun | in Leo — your 6th house17 August – 31 AugustGood house, blocked by vedha | |
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) | ||
| Venus | in Gemini — your 4th house1 August – 21 AugustFavourable | |
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) | ||
| Venus | in Cancer — your 5th house21 August – 31 AugustFavourable | |
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) | ||
| Mercury | in Cancer — your 5th house1 August – 30 August · 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 Leo — your 6th house30 August – 31 AugustFavourable | |
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
- 12 AugustMercury turns direct in Cancer
- 17 AugustSun enters Leo
- 21 AugustVenus enters Cancer
- 30 AugustMercury enters Leo
Sade Sati and Dhaiya
Sade Sati is running — the second (peak) phase, Saturn in your 1st 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
Chant 108 times
Worship: Shani Dev and Hanuman · Its day: Saturday · Read: Shani Chalisa
Festivals and vrats this month
- 5 AugustShravana Putrada Ekadashi
- 6 AugustBudh Pradosh
- 9 AugustRaksha Bandhan
- 9 AugustShravana Purnima
- 12 AugustKajari Teej
- 12 AugustSankashti Chaturthi
- 16 AugustKrishna Janmashtami
- 17 AugustSimha Sankranti
- 19 AugustAja Ekadashi
- 20 AugustBudh Pradosh
- 23 AugustBhadrapada Amavasya
- 26 AugustHartalika Teej
- 27 AugustGanesh Chaturthi
- 31 AugustRadha Ashtami
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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 August 2025 for Pisces (Meen) Moon sign?
August 2025: a month to tread carefully for Pisces (2/5). Best days: 8 August, 17 August, 18 August, 26 August, 27 August. Be careful on 3 August, 4 August, 5 August. Helped by Ketu and Venus. Held back by Saturn and Mars.
Which days are best for Pisces in August 2025?
Best days: 8 August, 17 August, 18 August, 26 August, 27 August. Be careful on 3 August, 4 August, 5 August.
Is Sade Sati running for Pisces now?
Sade Sati is running — the second (peak) phase, Saturn in your 1st house.
What is the lucky colour and number for Pisces in August 2025?
Mixed colours, number 7, direction north-west (Ketu).