A month to tread carefully
May 2026: a month to tread carefully for Scorpio (2/5). Best days: 8 May, 9 May, 10 May, 15 May, 16 May. Be careful on 20 May, 21 May, 22 May. Helped by Mars and Mercury. Held back by Saturn and Jupiter.
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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 5th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
Business losses, worry about children, and a mind that will not settle. What the book saysShortage of money or a loss in business; trouble to children; loss of judgement - the mind has no peace, worry and agitation. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 22-23 (Ojha p.635-637 / PDF 637) | ||
| Jupiter | in Gemini — your 8th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
A hard year: job and money at risk, illness and legal trouble, harsh words costing goodwill, and painful travel. What the book saysConfinement, grief, disease and trouble from thieves and from the state; the native invites contempt by harsh speech; his lustre dims; matters reach the point of losing the job; heavy loss in money and business; bodily suffering grows; a painful long journey within his own country; opposition from the children. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Jupiter gochar phal, 8th from the natal Moon (p.20, lines 635-640) | ||
| Rahu | in Aquarius — your 4th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
An unhappy time. What the book saysSorrow. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 24 (Ojha p.637 / PDF 638) | ||
| Ketu | in Leo — your 10th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
A worrying, unhappy stretch. What the book saysFear and grief. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, matantara chakra row 10 (Ojha p.639-640 / PDF 640-641) | ||
| Mars | in Pisces — your 5th house1 May – 11 MayUnfavourable | |
Fever, pointless anxiety, worry about the children and rows at home. What the book saysFever, worry without cause, trouble about children, agitation, and quarrel with one's own people. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 13-16 (Ojha p.630-632 / PDF 632) | ||
| Mars | in Aries — your 6th house11 May – 31 MayFavourable | |
Money and metal-trade gains, and rivals or opponents are cleared out of the way. What the book saysGain of money, grain, copper and gold; enemies are defeated easily and destroyed; the native's own influence grows. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mars gochar phal, 6th from the natal Moon (p.15, lines 454-456) | ||
| Sun | in Aries — your 6th house1 May – 15 MayFavourable | |
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) | ||
| Sun | in Taurus — your 7th house15 May – 31 MayUnfavourable | |
Tension with the spouse, illness at home, business blocked, tiring trips, money and reputation dented. What the book saysDiscord in married life; the wife and children fall ill; failure in undertakings and obstacles in business; painful journeys; stomach and head complaints; mental distress from loss of money and reputation. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Sun gochar phal, 7th from the natal Moon (p.11, lines 261-264) | ||
| Venus | in Taurus — your 7th house1 May – 14 MayUnfavourable | |
A relationship becomes a source of trouble. What the book saysSuffering on account of a woman. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 21 (Ojha p.634-635 / PDF 636) | ||
| Venus | in Gemini — your 8th house14 May – 31 MayGood house, blocked by vedha | |
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) | ||
| Mercury | in Aries — your 6th house1 May – 15 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) | ||
| Mercury | in Taurus — your 7th house15 May – 29 MayUnfavourable | |
Low energy, arguments with the partner and friends, and neither trips nor trade turn a profit. What the book saysThe body stays dull and in pain; disputes with the wife; discord with friends and relatives too; fear from the state and loss of money; neither travel nor business brings profit; the native is caught up in worries. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mercury gochar phal, 7th from the natal Moon (p.18, lines 549-553) | ||
| Mercury | in Gemini — your 8th house29 May – 31 MayFavourable | |
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
- 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 in your 5th house, which the books also call painful.
Lucky for this period
- Colour
- Red
- Number
- 9
- Direction
- South
From Mars, 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 Scorpio (Vrishchik) Moon sign?
May 2026: a month to tread carefully for Scorpio (2/5). Best days: 8 May, 9 May, 10 May, 15 May, 16 May. Be careful on 20 May, 21 May, 22 May. Helped by Mars and Mercury. Held back by Saturn and Jupiter.
Which days are best for Scorpio in May 2026?
Best days: 8 May, 9 May, 10 May, 15 May, 16 May. Be careful on 20 May, 21 May, 22 May.
Is Sade Sati running for Scorpio now?
Saturn in your 5th house, which the books also call painful.
What is the lucky colour and number for Scorpio in May 2026?
Red, number 9, direction south (Mars).