A mixed month
August 2026: a mixed month for Gemini (3/5). Best days: 6 August, 9 August, 20 August, 21 August, 22 August. Be careful on 7 August, 8 August, 27 August. Helped by Jupiter and Ketu. 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 10th houseall month · retrogradeUnfavourable | |
Work changes badly and money spent brings no result; living apart from the family and chest trouble are likely. What the book saysChange and obstacles in service or business; even after spending money success does not come; the native does wrong acts and bears mental distress; he has to stay away from home and faces general opposition; estrangement from the wife forces separate living; chest complaints are likely. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Saturn gochar phal, 10th from the natal Moon (p.25, lines 817-821) | ||
| Jupiter | in Cancer — your 2nd houseall monthFavourable | |
A prosperous year: savings grow, family life is happy, a marriage or a birth is likely and opponents settle. What the book saysMoney comes in; prosperity and happiness in the family grow; the happiness of a marriage or of the birth of a son; enemies themselves seek peace; fame increases and the native inclines to charity; movable assets such as cash certificates increase. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Jupiter gochar phal, 2nd from the natal Moon (p.19, lines 595-599) | ||
| Rahu | in Aquarius — your 9th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
You lose out. What the book saysLoss. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 24 (Ojha p.637 / PDF 638) Another view: Yavanacharya, as Gochar Vichar gives it Sudden gain beyond expectation, usually lasting; favour from the state and help from friends; but mental distress as well, because of Rahu's aspect on the Chandra lagna. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Rahu gochar phal, 9th from the natal Moon (p.27, lines 956-959) | ||
| Ketu | in Leo — your 3rd houseall monthFavourable | |
Things go well and you gain. What the book saysComfort, gain and growth. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, matantara chakra row 3 (Ojha p.639-640 / PDF 640-641) | ||
| Mars | in Taurus — your 12th house1 August – 2 AugustBad house, eased by vipreet vedha | |
Spending and time away from home, eye trouble, and friction with spouse, siblings and children. What the book saysMoney is spent and the native has to go far from home; eye disease; discord among brothers; loss of reputation; suffering and quarrels with the wife; the children too suffer. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mars gochar phal, 12th from the natal Moon (p.16, lines 495-503) | ||
| Mars | in Gemini — your 1st house2 August – 31 AugustUnfavourable | |
An accident-prone spell: fever, cuts or blood trouble, risk around fire and sharp tools, and nothing goes to plan. What the book saysWork does not succeed; suffering from fever, wounds and blood disorders; risk of bodily harm from fire, poison and weapons; piles and similar ailments; the wife too suffers from fever; trouble from bad people; accidents while travelling. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mars gochar phal, 1st from the natal Moon (p.15, lines 425-429) | ||
| Sun | in Cancer — your 2nd house1 August – 17 AugustUnfavourable | |
Bad company and sharp dealing, headaches and eye strain, money worries in business, rows with friends and relatives. What the book saysMeetings with wicked people and one's own conduct turns crooked; pain in the head and eyes; fear of loss in business and property; disputes with friends and relatives; the whole month passes without comfort. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Sun gochar phal, 2nd from the natal Moon (p.10, lines 227-231) | ||
| Sun | in Leo — your 3rd house17 August – 31 AugustGood house, blocked by vedha | |
Health improves, seniors and officials help, money and respect come through children and friends, often a promotion. What the book saysFreedom from illness, ease and comfort; meetings with good people and senior officials; money and respect through sons and friends; enemies are beaten easily; wealth and honour, often a post, and success through good conduct. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Sun gochar phal, 3rd from the natal Moon (p.10, lines 233-238) | ||
| Venus | in Leo — your 3rd house1 AugustGood house, blocked by vedha | |
Confidence and support from friends and siblings, money in hand, and a helpful turn in fortune. What the book saysHappiness from friends and defeat of enemies; money is obtained and courage grows; comfort from servants; increase of honour; fortune rises; favour from the state; happiness from brothers and sisters and a growing interest in religion. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Venus gochar phal, 3rd from the natal Moon (p.21, lines 684-688) | ||
| Venus | in Virgo — your 4th house1 August – 31 AugustGood house, blocked by vedha | |
Wishes come off: money, a vehicle or home comforts, help from relatives, and a settled cheerful mood. What the book saysDesires are fulfilled and money is obtained; luxury goods and a vehicle are acquired; help from relatives; contact and affection with ordinary people grow; body and mind stay cheerful. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Venus gochar phal, 4th from the natal Moon (p.21, lines 690-693) | ||
| Mercury | in Gemini — your 1st house1 August – 5 AugustUnfavourable | |
Gossip and sharp words cost you money and respect; even a warm welcome sours by the end. What the book saysTime is wasted in tale-bearing; the native uses unpleasant words; loss of money and fear of confinement; money lost through petty quarrels; people do not show respect; relatives are harmed; even if he is welcomed on a journey, in the end he gets no respect. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mercury gochar phal, 1st from the natal Moon (p.17, lines 512-516) | ||
| Mercury | in Cancer — your 2nd house5 August – 22 AugustFavourable | |
Talking and writing pay: earnings and gifts come in, study goes well, relatives help financially. What the book saysDelight and gain of money and ornaments; through his skill in speech the native earns well; progress in learning; good food; and money also comes from relatives. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mercury gochar phal, 2nd from the natal Moon (p.17, lines 518-521) | ||
| Mercury | in Leo — your 3rd house22 August – 31 AugustBad house, eased by vipreet vedha | |
Nerves and low confidence, arguments with relatives and money slipping away. What the book saysThe native stays frightened and lacks courage; quarrels with relatives and loss of money; he runs about out of fear. Varahi Samhita however says Mercury in the 3rd brings friends. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Mercury gochar phal, 3rd from the natal Moon (p.17, lines 523-526) | ||
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
No Sade Sati or Dhaiya for Gemini in this period.
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.
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
- 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 Gemini (Mithun) Moon sign?
August 2026: a mixed month for Gemini (3/5). Best days: 6 August, 9 August, 20 August, 21 August, 22 August. Be careful on 7 August, 8 August, 27 August. Helped by Jupiter and Ketu. Held back by Saturn and Mars.
Which days are best for Gemini in August 2026?
Best days: 6 August, 9 August, 20 August, 21 August, 22 August. Be careful on 7 August, 8 August, 27 August.
Is Sade Sati running for Gemini now?
No Sade Sati or Dhaiya for Gemini in this period.
What is the lucky colour and number for Gemini in August 2026?
Yellow, number 3, direction north-east (Jupiter).