A month to tread carefully
August 2026: a month to tread carefully for Aquarius (2/5). Best days: 2 August, 6 August, 11 August, 12 August, 13 August. Be careful on 18 August, 19 August, 31 August. Helped by Mercury and Venus. 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 2nd houseall month · retrogradeUnfavourable | |
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 Cancer — 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 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 Taurus — your 4th house1 August – 2 AugustUnfavourable | |
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) | ||
| Mars | in Gemini — your 5th house2 August – 31 AugustUnfavourable | |
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) | ||
| Sun | in Cancer — your 6th house1 August – 17 AugustFavourable | |
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 Leo — your 7th house17 August – 31 AugustUnfavourable | |
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 Leo — your 7th house1 AugustBad house, eased by vipreet vedha | |
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 Virgo — your 8th house1 August – 31 AugustGood 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 Gemini — your 5th house1 August – 5 AugustBad 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 Cancer — your 6th house5 August – 22 AugustFavourable | |
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 Leo — your 7th house22 August – 31 AugustUnfavourable | |
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) | ||
Career, money, love and health
| Area | Rating |
|---|---|
Career & work | ★★★★☆ |
Money | ★★☆☆☆ |
Love & family | ★★☆☆☆ |
Health | ★★★☆☆ |
Changes in the sky this month
- 1 AugustVenus enters Virgo
- 2 AugustMars enters Gemini
- 5 AugustMercury enters Cancer
- 17 AugustSun enters Leo
- 22 AugustMercury enters Leo
Sade Sati and Dhaiya
Sade Sati is running — the last (setting) phase, Saturn in your 2nd house.
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.
ॐ प्रां प्रीं प्रौं सः शनैश्चराय नमः
Chant 108 times
Worship: Shani Dev and Hanuman · Its day: Saturday · Read: Shani Chalisa
Festivals and vrats this month
- 2 AugustSankashti Chaturthi
- 9 AugustKamika Ekadashi
- 10 AugustSom Pradosh
- 12 AugustShravana Amavasya
- 15 AugustHariyali Teej
- 17 AugustNag Panchami
- 17 AugustSimha Sankranti
- 23 AugustShravana Putrada Ekadashi
- 25 AugustBhaum Pradosh
- 28 AugustRaksha Bandhan
- 28 AugustShravana Purnima
- 31 AugustKajari Teej
- 31 AugustSankashti Chaturthi
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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 August 2026 for Aquarius (Kumbh) Moon sign?
August 2026: a month to tread carefully for Aquarius (2/5). Best days: 2 August, 6 August, 11 August, 12 August, 13 August. Be careful on 18 August, 19 August, 31 August. Helped by Mercury and Venus. Held back by Saturn and Jupiter.
Which days are best for Aquarius in August 2026?
Best days: 2 August, 6 August, 11 August, 12 August, 13 August. Be careful on 18 August, 19 August, 31 August.
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 August 2026?
Green, number 5, direction north (Mercury).