A mixed month
May 2026: a mixed month for Aquarius (3/5). Best days: 6 May, 15 May, 16 May, 21 May, 22 May. Be careful on 8 May, 9 May, 10 May. Helped by Venus and Mars. Held back by Saturn and Rahu.
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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 2nd houseall monthUnfavourable | |
The children give worry and money is lost. What the book saysTrouble to children and loss of wealth. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 22-23 (Ojha p.635-637 / PDF 637) | ||
| Jupiter | in Gemini — your 5th houseall monthGood house, blocked by vedha | |
A creative, lucky year: a new post, steady gains, celebrations at home, and speculation can pay. What the book saysComfort and delight increase; success in every undertaking; a post is obtained and business advances; some permanent gain; auspicious celebrations at home; the possibility of the birth of a son; work succeeds through reasoning and good sense; profit in speculation and games of chance; virtues increase. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Jupiter gochar phal, 5th from the natal Moon (p.19, lines 612-617) | ||
| Rahu | in Aquarius — your 1st houseall monthUnfavourable | |
You fall ill and feel physically drained. What the book saysIllness and loss of bodily strength. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 24 (Ojha p.637 / PDF 638) Another view: Yavanacharya, as Gochar Vichar gives it Honour increases, wealth and property grow and the children's wealth increases; but since Rahu is the Moon's enemy there is also mental distress. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Rahu gochar phal, 1st from the natal Moon (p.26, lines 882-884) | ||
| Ketu | in Leo — your 7th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
A difficult patch with real strain. What the book saysMisfortune and suffering. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, matantara chakra row 7 (Ojha p.639-640 / PDF 640-641) Another view: Yavanacharya, as Gochar Vichar gives it Gain from the state, increase of honour, a sudden growth in business and a marked gain of money. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Ketu gochar phal, 7th from the natal Moon (p.28, lines 1002-1003) | ||
| Mars | in Pisces — your 2nd house1 May – 11 MayUnfavourable | |
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) | ||
| Mars | in Aries — your 3rd house11 May – 31 MayFavourable | |
A bold, productive spell: rivals back off, official help arrives, and earnings rise - metals or machinery can pay. What the book saysCourage grows and enemies are defeated; money through metals; personal influence increases; help from government servants or the state; reasoning power and wealth both increase. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mars gochar phal, 3rd from the natal Moon (p.15, lines 436-439) | ||
| Sun | in Aries — your 3rd house1 May – 15 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 house15 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 Taurus — your 4th house1 May – 14 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) | ||
| Venus | in Gemini — your 5th house14 May – 31 MayFavourable | |
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 Aries — your 3rd house1 May – 15 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) | ||
| Mercury | in Taurus — your 4th house15 May – 29 MayGood house, blocked by vedha | |
Money and property gains, an easier time at home, and useful friendships with well-placed people. What the book saysGain of money; comfort to the mother; increase in land and property; friendship grows with learned men, gentlemen and people in high position; domestic life is comfortable too. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mercury gochar phal, 4th from the natal Moon (p.17, lines 528-531) | ||
| Mercury | in Gemini — your 5th house29 May – 31 MayBad house, eased by vipreet vedha | |
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) | ||
Career, money, love and health
| Area | Rating |
|---|---|
Career & work | ★★★☆☆ |
Money | ★★★☆☆ |
Love & family | ★★★☆☆ |
Health | ★★★☆☆ |
Changes in the sky this month
- 11 MayMars enters Aries
- 14 MayVenus enters Gemini
- 15 MaySun enters Taurus
- 15 MayMercury enters Taurus
- 29 MayMercury enters Gemini
Sade Sati and Dhaiya
Sade Sati is running — the last (setting) phase, Saturn in your 2nd 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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Worship: Shani Dev and Hanuman · Its day: Saturday · Read: Shani Chalisa
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 2026 for Aquarius (Kumbh) Moon sign?
May 2026: a mixed month for Aquarius (3/5). Best days: 6 May, 15 May, 16 May, 21 May, 22 May. Be careful on 8 May, 9 May, 10 May. Helped by Venus and Mars. Held back by Saturn and Rahu.
Which days are best for Aquarius in May 2026?
Best days: 6 May, 15 May, 16 May, 21 May, 22 May. Be careful on 8 May, 9 May, 10 May.
Is Sade Sati running for Aquarius now?
Sade Sati is running — the last (setting) phase, Saturn in your 2nd house.
What is the lucky colour and number for Aquarius in May 2026?
Pink and bright white, number 6, direction south-east (Venus).