A month to tread carefully
May 2026: a month to tread carefully for Capricorn (2/5). Best days: 1 May, 2 May, 3 May, 13 May, 14 May. Be careful on 23 May, 24 May, 25 May. Helped by Saturn and Mercury. Held back by Jupiter and Sun.
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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 3rd houseall monthFavourable | |
A rare easy Saturn phase: health and nerve improve, a job or money arrives, and property can be bought. What the book saysHealth, prowess and comfort increase; success in every undertaking along with money and a job; even a timid native defeats his enemies and is taken for a brave man; he also gains cattle; a suitable time to buy land and property. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Saturn gochar phal, 3rd from the natal Moon (p.23, lines 767-771) | ||
| Jupiter | in Gemini — your 6th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
Health, especially digestion, gives way; money feels short and there is friction with children and officials. What the book saysIt creates illness; ill-feeling with the children; shortage of money is felt; stomach complaints increase; opposition from government servants is also likely. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Jupiter gochar phal, 6th from the natal Moon (p.19, lines 619-627) | ||
| Rahu | in Aquarius — 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 Leo — 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 3rd house1 May – 11 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) | ||
| Mars | in Aries — your 4th house11 May – 31 MayUnfavourable | |
Home and property become a battleground, the mother's health suffers, and the native turns angry and fearful. What the book saysEnemies multiply and one's own people oppose; shortage of money and goods; recurring land and property problems; less domestic happiness; fever, chest complaints and blood disorders; loss of respect, general opposition, suffering to the mother, and a violent, cruel, fearful turn of mind. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mars gochar phal, 4th from the natal Moon (p.15, lines 441-447) | ||
| Sun | in Aries — your 4th house1 May – 15 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) | ||
| Sun | in Taurus — your 5th house15 May – 31 MayUnfavourable | |
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) | ||
| Venus | in Taurus — your 5th house1 May – 14 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) | ||
| Venus | in Gemini — your 6th house14 May – 31 MayUnfavourable | |
Rivals gain the upper hand and you have to settle; partners quarrel, travel is risky, marriage cools. What the book saysEnemies increase and win, and the native is forced to come to terms with them; quarrels with business partners; loss through accidents while travelling; the wife turns away. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Venus gochar phal, 6th from the natal Moon (p.22, lines 706-709) | ||
| Mercury | in Aries — your 4th house1 May – 15 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 Taurus — your 5th house15 May – 29 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) | ||
| Mercury | in Gemini — your 6th house29 May – 31 MayFavourable | |
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
- 11 MayMars enters Aries
- 14 MayVenus enters Gemini
- 15 MaySun enters Taurus
- 15 MayMercury enters Taurus
- 29 MayMercury enters Gemini
Sade Sati and Dhaiya
No Sade Sati or Dhaiya for Capricorn in this period.
Lucky for this period
- Colour
- Dark blue
- Number
- 8
- Direction
- West
From Saturn, the graha helping you most in this period.
Remedy
Jupiter is the graha to keep calm in this period.
ॐ ग्रां ग्रीं ग्रौं सः गुरवे नमः
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Worship: Brihaspati (Vishnu) · Its day: Thursday · Read: Brihaspativar Vrat Katha
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 Capricorn (Makar) Moon sign?
May 2026: a month to tread carefully for Capricorn (2/5). Best days: 1 May, 2 May, 3 May, 13 May, 14 May. Be careful on 23 May, 24 May, 25 May. Helped by Saturn and Mercury. Held back by Jupiter and Sun.
Which days are best for Capricorn in May 2026?
Best days: 1 May, 2 May, 3 May, 13 May, 14 May. Be careful on 23 May, 24 May, 25 May.
Is Sade Sati running for Capricorn now?
No Sade Sati or Dhaiya for Capricorn in this period.
What is the lucky colour and number for Capricorn in May 2026?
Dark blue, number 8, direction west (Saturn).