A month to tread carefully
March 2026: a month to tread carefully for Cancer (2/5). Best days: 1 March, 2 March, 21 March, 22 March, 28 March. Be careful on 27 March, 30 March, 31 March. Helped by Mercury 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 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 Gemini — your 12th houseall month · retrogradeBad house, eased by vipreet vedha | |
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 Aquarius — your 8th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
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 Leo — your 2nd houseall monthUnfavourable | |
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 Aquarius — 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 Aquarius — your 8th house1 March – 15 MarchUnfavourable | |
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 Pisces — your 9th house15 March – 31 MarchUnfavourable | |
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 Aquarius — your 8th house1 March – 2 MarchFavourable | |
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) | ||
| Venus | in Pisces — your 9th house2 March – 26 MarchFavourable | |
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 house26 March – 31 MarchUnfavourable | |
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 Aquarius — your 8th houseall month · retrogradeFavourable | |
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
- 2 MarchVenus enters Pisces
- 12 MarchJupiter turns direct in Gemini
- 15 MarchSun enters Pisces
- 21 MarchMercury turns direct in Aquarius
- 26 MarchVenus enters Aries
Sade Sati and Dhaiya
No Sade Sati or Dhaiya for Cancer in this period.
Lucky for this period
- Colour
- Green
- Number
- 5
- Direction
- North
From Mercury, 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
- 1 MarchRavi Pradosh
- 2 MarchHolika Dahan
- 3 MarchHoli
- 3 MarchPhalguna Purnima
- 6 MarchSankashti Chaturthi
- 11 MarchSheetala Ashtami (Basoda)
- 15 MarchMeena Sankranti
- 15 MarchPapmochani Ekadashi
- 16 MarchSom Pradosh
- 19 MarchChaitra Navratri (Ghatasthapana)
- 19 MarchGudi Padwa · Ugadi · Hindu New Year
- 19 MarchChaitra Amavasya
- 26 MarchRama Navami
- 29 MarchKamada Ekadashi
- 30 MarchSom Pradosh
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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 March 2026 for Cancer (Kark) Moon sign?
March 2026: a month to tread carefully for Cancer (2/5). Best days: 1 March, 2 March, 21 March, 22 March, 28 March. Be careful on 27 March, 30 March, 31 March. Helped by Mercury and Venus. Held back by Saturn and Mars.
Which days are best for Cancer in March 2026?
Best days: 1 March, 2 March, 21 March, 22 March, 28 March. Be careful on 27 March, 30 March, 31 March.
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 March 2026?
Green, number 5, direction north (Mercury).