A month to tread carefully
May 2026: a month to tread carefully for Virgo (2/5). Best days: 3 May, 4 May, 5 May, 13 May, 14 May. Be careful on 16 May, 17 May, 18 May. Helped by Mercury and Rahu. 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 7th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
Trouble with your partner, a lot of fear, and tiring trips that lead nowhere. What the book saysPainful: illness of the wife or quarrel with her, many kinds of fear, and fruitless troublesome journeys. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 22-23 (Ojha p.635-637 / PDF 637) | ||
| Jupiter | in Gemini — your 10th houseall monthBad house, eased by vipreet vedha | |
A demeaning year at work, with loss of standing and of money. What the book saysWretchedness; the risk even of loss of honour; and loss of grain and money as well. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Jupiter gochar phal, 10th from the natal Moon (p.20, lines 647-648) | ||
| Rahu | in Aquarius — your 6th houseall monthGood house, blocked by vedha | |
Life is comfortable. What the book saysComfort. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 24 (Ojha p.637 / PDF 638) Another view: Yavanacharya, as Gochar Vichar gives it It produces long-standing diseases, makes the maternal uncles ill and causes loss of reputation; money is also lost and income falls; the eyes give trouble and the native falls into several addictions. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Rahu gochar phal, 6th from the natal Moon (p.27, lines 943-946) | ||
| Ketu | in Leo — your 12th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
Distress, and bad blood with someone. What the book saysSuffering and enmity. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, matantara chakra row 12 (Ojha p.639-640 / PDF 640-641) | ||
| Mars | in Pisces — your 7th house1 May – 11 MayUnfavourable | |
Rows with the spouse and with brothers, the partner's health dips, and eye trouble is likely. What the book saysMental and bodily suffering for one's own people; shortage of food and clothing; quarrels with the wife and poor health for her; disputes with brothers and consequent sorrow; eye complaints. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mars gochar phal, 7th from the natal Moon (p.16, lines 464-467) | ||
| Mars | in Aries — your 8th house11 May – 31 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) | ||
| Sun | in Aries — your 8th house1 May – 15 MayUnfavourable | |
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 Taurus — your 9th house15 May – 31 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) | ||
| Venus | in Taurus — your 9th house1 May – 14 MayFavourable | |
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 Gemini — your 10th house14 May – 31 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) | ||
| Mercury | in Aries — your 8th house1 May – 15 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) | ||
| Mercury | in Taurus — your 9th house15 May – 29 MayBad house, eased by vipreet vedha | |
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 Gemini — your 10th house29 May – 31 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) | ||
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 7th house, which the books also call painful.
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.
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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 Virgo (Kanya) Moon sign?
May 2026: a month to tread carefully for Virgo (2/5). Best days: 3 May, 4 May, 5 May, 13 May, 14 May. Be careful on 16 May, 17 May, 18 May. Helped by Mercury and Rahu. Held back by Saturn and Mars.
Which days are best for Virgo in May 2026?
Best days: 3 May, 4 May, 5 May, 13 May, 14 May. Be careful on 16 May, 17 May, 18 May.
Is Sade Sati running for Virgo now?
Saturn in your 7th house, which the books also call painful.
What is the lucky colour and number for Virgo in May 2026?
Green, number 5, direction north (Mercury).