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Sagittarius Monthly Horoscope
Dhanu Rashifal · August 2026 · by Moon sign
A month to tread carefully
August 2026: a month to tread carefully for Sagittarius (2/5). Best days: 7 August, 8 August, 9 August, 10 August, 23 August. Be careful on 5 August, 12 August, 13 August. Helped by Rahu 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 4th houseall month · retrogradeUnfavourable | |
Transfer or forced move, illness and rivals, less money, separation from relatives and a humiliating mood. What the book saysEnemies and diseases increase; a change of place or a transfer; separation from relatives; shortage of money; painful travel and reduced comforts; a very humiliating time; trouble from ordinary people and from the government; deceit and crookedness rise in the mind. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Saturn gochar phal, 4th from the natal Moon (p.23, lines 773-778) | ||
| Jupiter | in Cancer — 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 3rd houseall monthFavourable | |
A comfortable stretch. What the book saysComfort. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, sl. 24 (Ojha p.637 / PDF 638) | ||
| Ketu | in Leo — your 9th houseall monthUnfavourable | |
A low stretch: avoid wrong steps and keep your spirits up. What the book saysWrong-doing and wretchedness. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, matantara chakra row 9 (Ojha p.639-640 / PDF 640-641) Another view: Yavanacharya, as Gochar Vichar gives it Fortune suddenly improves; gain through friends; the children's fortune also improves; and honour is obtained. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Ketu gochar phal, 9th from the natal Moon (p.28, lines 1009-1011) | ||
| Mars | in Taurus — your 6th house1 August – 2 AugustGood house, blocked by vedha | |
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) | ||
| Mars | in Gemini — your 7th house2 August – 31 AugustUnfavourable | |
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) | ||
| Sun | in Cancer — your 8th house1 August – 17 AugustUnfavourable | |
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 Leo — your 9th house17 August – 31 AugustBad house, eased by vipreet vedha | |
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 Leo — your 9th house1 AugustFavourable | |
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 Virgo — your 10th house1 August – 31 AugustBad house, eased by vipreet vedha | |
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 Gemini — your 7th house1 August – 5 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) | ||
| Mercury | in Cancer — your 8th house5 August – 22 AugustFavourable | |
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 Leo — your 9th house22 August – 31 AugustUnfavourable | |
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) | ||
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
Saturn's Dhaiya (Kantaka Shani) is running: Saturn in your 4th house.
Lucky for this period
- Colour
- Smoky grey
- Number
- 4
- Direction
- South-west
From Rahu, 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 Sagittarius (Dhanu) Moon sign?
August 2026: a month to tread carefully for Sagittarius (2/5). Best days: 7 August, 8 August, 9 August, 10 August, 23 August. Be careful on 5 August, 12 August, 13 August. Helped by Rahu and Mercury. Held back by Saturn and Jupiter.
Which days are best for Sagittarius in August 2026?
Best days: 7 August, 8 August, 9 August, 10 August, 23 August. Be careful on 5 August, 12 August, 13 August.
Is Sade Sati running for Sagittarius now?
Saturn's Dhaiya (Kantaka Shani) is running: Saturn in your 4th house.
What is the lucky colour and number for Sagittarius in August 2026?
Smoky grey, number 4, direction south-west (Rahu).