An excellent month
August 2026: an excellent month for Libra (5/5). Best days: 6 August, 11 August, 12 August, 14 August, 15 August. Be careful on 2 August, 28 August, 29 August. Helped by Ketu and Sun. Held back by Rahu 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 6th houseall month · retrogradeGood house, blocked by vedha | |
A productive stretch: rivals beaten, health good, money in, and a chance to buy land or a house. What the book saysMoney, food and comfort increase; victory over enemies; a time for gaining land and a house; the native's health is excellent and he enjoys the pleasures of married life. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Saturn gochar phal, 6th from the natal Moon (p.24, lines 793-796) | ||
| Jupiter | in Cancer — 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 5th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
Money is lost. What the book saysLoss of wealth. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 24 (Ojha p.637 / PDF 638) Another view: Yavanacharya, as Gochar Vichar gives it It suddenly increases wealth and affluence and brings gain from speculation; fortune and income also grow; but because of Rahu's ninth aspect on the Moon there is mental distress as well. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Rahu gochar phal, 5th from the natal Moon (p.27, lines 938-941) | ||
| Ketu | in Leo — your 11th houseall monthFavourable | |
A good reputation and money coming in. What the book saysGood name and gain of money. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, matantara chakra row 11 (Ojha p.639-640 / PDF 640-641) | ||
| Mars | in Taurus — your 8th house1 August – 2 AugustUnfavourable | |
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 Gemini — your 9th house2 August – 31 AugustBad house, eased by vipreet vedha | |
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 Cancer — your 10th house1 August – 17 AugustFavourable | |
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) | ||
| Sun | in Leo — your 11th house17 August – 31 AugustGood house, blocked by vedha | |
Income rises, a new post or promotion, health holds up, and father or seniors back you. What the book saysGain of money, good food, a new post and the favour of elders; good health; spiritual and auspicious work is done; purity of nature increases; favour from the state; a time of promotion and gain through the father and elders. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Sun gochar phal, 11th from the natal Moon (p.11, lines 283-287) | ||
| Venus | in Leo — your 11th house1 AugustFavourable | |
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) | ||
| Venus | in Virgo — your 12th house1 August – 31 AugustGood house, blocked by vedha | |
Money and comforts come in, but a loss follows, typically in clothing or textile dealings. What the book saysThe native gains friends, money, food and the means of enjoyment; although his wealth grows, in the end he has to bear a loss in the cloth trade. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Venus gochar phal, 12th from the natal Moon (p.22, lines 739-741) | ||
| Mercury | in Gemini — your 9th house1 August – 5 AugustBad 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 Cancer — your 10th house5 August – 22 AugustFavourable | |
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 Leo — your 11th house22 August – 31 AugustGood house, blocked by vedha | |
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
- 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 Libra in this period.
Lucky for this period
- Colour
- Mixed colours
- Number
- 7
- Direction
- North-west
From Ketu, the graha helping you most in this period.
Remedy
Rahu is the graha to keep calm in this period.
ॐ भ्रां भ्रीं भ्रौं सः राहवे नमः
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Worship: Durga · Its day: Saturday · Read: Durga 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 Libra (Tula) Moon sign?
August 2026: an excellent month for Libra (5/5). Best days: 6 August, 11 August, 12 August, 14 August, 15 August. Be careful on 2 August, 28 August, 29 August. Helped by Ketu and Sun. Held back by Rahu and Jupiter.
Which days are best for Libra in August 2026?
Best days: 6 August, 11 August, 12 August, 14 August, 15 August. Be careful on 2 August, 28 August, 29 August.
Is Sade Sati running for Libra now?
No Sade Sati or Dhaiya for Libra in this period.
What is the lucky colour and number for Libra in August 2026?
Mixed colours, number 7, direction north-west (Ketu).