A mixed month
May 2026: a mixed month for Leo (3/5). Best days: 17 May, 18 May, 23 May, 24 May, 25 May. Be careful on 13 May, 14 May, 15 May. Helped by Jupiter 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 8th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
You are parted from your family and reduced to travelling in poor circumstances. What the book saysSeparated from wife and sons, and travelling on foot in a pitiable condition. Hindu Predictive Astrology · Ch. XXXIII Gocharaphala or Results of Transits — Saturn transiting the 8 from the natal Moon (HPA 20th ed. p.263-264 / PDF 279-280) | ||
| Jupiter | in Gemini — your 11th houseall monthGood house, blocked by vedha | |
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) | ||
| Rahu | in Aquarius — your 7th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
Things are lost or broken. What the book saysLoss and ruin. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 24 (Ojha p.637 / PDF 638) Another view: Yavanacharya, as Gochar Vichar gives it It suddenly expands the business; gain of money through travel; favour from the state and help from friends; ordinary bodily trouble from bile or wind; the mind stays in distress. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Rahu gochar phal, 7th from the natal Moon (p.27, lines 948-951) | ||
| Ketu | in Leo — your 1st houseall monthUnfavourable | |
You lose out and worry about your health. What the book saysLoss, and fear of disease. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, matantara chakra row 1 (Ojha p.639-640 / PDF 640-641) Another view: Yavanacharya, as Gochar Vichar gives it Honour increases at that time and wealth grows; the children's fortune suddenly improves; but there is fear of an injury to the body. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Ketu gochar phal, 1st from the natal Moon (p.28, lines 982-984) | ||
| Mars | in Pisces — your 8th house1 May – 11 MayUnfavourable | |
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) | ||
| Mars | in Aries — your 9th house11 May – 31 MayUnfavourable | |
Luck turns against you: weak health, possible surgery going wrong, work blocked, and loss of face. What the book saysThe native meets dishonour; pain in the sinews and wasting disease are possible; the body stays weak; fortune is struck and money is short; obstacles in employment; risk of an operation going wrong; defeat by enemies, conduct against dharma, and suffering through brothers. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mars gochar phal, 9th from the natal Moon (p.16, lines 475-480) | ||
| Sun | in Aries — your 9th house1 May – 15 MayUnfavourable | |
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) | ||
| Sun | in Taurus — your 10th house15 May – 31 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) | ||
| Venus | in Taurus — your 10th house1 May – 14 MayUnfavourable | |
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) | ||
| Venus | in Gemini — your 11th house14 May – 31 MayFavourable | |
Money comes easily, friends co-operate fully, and home and social life are enjoyable. What the book saysGain of money and growing influence; success in all undertakings; good food; increase of the pleasures connected with the wife; joy from the company of women; full co-operation from friends. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Venus gochar phal, 11th from the natal Moon (p.22, lines 733-737) | ||
| Mercury | in Aries — your 9th house1 May – 15 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 Taurus — your 10th house15 May – 29 MayGood house, blocked by vedha | |
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 Gemini — your 11th house29 May – 31 MayFavourable | |
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
- 11 MayMars enters Aries
- 14 MayVenus enters Gemini
- 15 MaySun enters Taurus
- 15 MayMercury enters Taurus
- 29 MayMercury enters Gemini
Sade Sati and Dhaiya
Saturn's Dhaiya (Ashtama Shani) is running: Saturn in your 8th house.
Lucky for this period
- Colour
- Yellow
- Number
- 3
- Direction
- North-east
From Jupiter, the graha helping you most in this period.
Remedy
Saturn is the graha to keep calm in this period.
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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 Leo (Singh) Moon sign?
May 2026: a mixed month for Leo (3/5). Best days: 17 May, 18 May, 23 May, 24 May, 25 May. Be careful on 13 May, 14 May, 15 May. Helped by Jupiter and Venus. Held back by Saturn and Mars.
Which days are best for Leo in May 2026?
Best days: 17 May, 18 May, 23 May, 24 May, 25 May. Be careful on 13 May, 14 May, 15 May.
Is Sade Sati running for Leo now?
Saturn's Dhaiya (Ashtama Shani) is running: Saturn in your 8th house.
What is the lucky colour and number for Leo in May 2026?
Yellow, number 3, direction north-east (Jupiter).