A difficult day
The Moon today
The Moon is in Libra today — the 4th house from Cancer (unfavourable). An unsettled day: arguments at home, poor sleep and appetite, chest discomfort, strain with the spouse.
What the book says
Disputes with one's own people; a fickle mind; chest complaint; food missed and sleep disturbed; fear from water and from women; fear of public humiliation; less happiness from the wife.
Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Moon gochar phal, 4th from the natal Moon (p.13, lines 355-358)
From 02:30 (next day) the Moon moves into Scorpio, your 5th house: Travel goes badly, plans stall, money leaks, judgement is clouded and the stomach plays up.
What the book says
Trouble and risk of accident while travelling; work does not succeed; unrest of mind; loss of money; risk of stomach complaints such as dropsy; lust increases and the native's advice is poor.
Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Moon gochar phal, 5th from the natal Moon (p.13, lines 360-363)
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Career & work
★☆☆☆☆Helped by Venus (3rd)
Held back by Moon (4th), Jupiter (1st), Saturn (9th), Sun (2nd), Mercury (1st)
Money
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Love & family
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Held back by Moon (4th), Jupiter (1st), Sun (2nd), Mars (12th)
Health
★☆☆☆☆Held back by Moon (4th), Saturn (9th), Sun (2nd), Mars (12th), Mercury (1st), Rahu (8th), Ketu (2nd)
Lucky today
- Colour
- Pink and bright white
- Number
- 6
- Direction
- South-east
- Good time (Labh choghadiya)
- 05:52–07:30
- Avoid (Rahu kaal)
- 12:25–14:03
From Venus, the strongest graha in a good house today. Times for New Delhi.
Your birth nakshatra today (tara)
Within one rashi the day differs by birth nakshatra. Find yours:
- Born in Punarvasu (pada 4): Parama Mitra (a great friend: very good; till 06:46) then Janma (your own star: keep to routine)
- Born in Pushya (pada 1, 2, 3, 4): Mitra (a friend: good; till 06:46) then Parama Mitra (a great friend: very good)
- Born in Ashlesha (pada 1, 2, 3, 4): Vadha (harm: avoid risks and new starts; till 06:46) then Mitra (a friend: good)
This month and this year
| Graha | Sign and house | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturn | in Pisces — your 9th house (retrograde)since 29 Mar 2025, till 3 Jun 2027Unfavourable | |
Luck deserts you: income falls, faith wavers, trips are pointless, and there is fear of accusations. What the book saysSorrow, disease and enemies increase; the native withdraws from religious duties or even changes his religion; regional or pilgrimage journeys happen but bring no benefit; discord and suffering from brothers and friends; income falls; trouble from servants; fear of confinement and of accusations. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Saturn gochar phal, 9th from the natal Moon (p.24, lines 811-815) | ||
| Jupiter | in Cancer — your 1st housesince 2 Jun 2026, till 31 Oct 2026Unfavourable | |
A heavy year: work is blocked and delayed, expenses outrun income and reputation feels exposed. What the book saysFear and loss of honour; obstacles in employment and business; fear from the state and mental distress; tasks are finished only after long delay; discomfort while travelling and a sharp drop in comfort; heavy expenditure leaves the finances unsteady. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Jupiter gochar phal, 1st from the natal Moon (p.19, lines 589-593) | ||
| Rahu | in Aquarius — your 8th housesince 30 May 2025, till 25 Nov 2026Unfavourable | |
Money arrives suddenly, yet serious illness or a move abroad can come with it. What the book saysSudden increase of wealth, but also the possibility of foreign travel and of terrible diseases. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Rahu gochar phal, 8th from the natal Moon (p.27, lines 953-954) | ||
| Ketu | in Leo — your 2nd housesince 30 May 2025, till 25 Nov 2026Unfavourable | |
Bad blood with someone, and money lost. What the book saysEnmity and loss of wealth. Phaladeepika · Ch.26 Gocharaphala, matantara chakra row 2 (Ojha p.639-640 / PDF 640-641) Another view: Yavanacharya, as Gochar Vichar gives it It brings a sudden increase of wealth, but also a wound or injury to the eye. Gochar Vichar · GV ch.1 Gochar ka swaroop aur uska aadhaar, Ketu gochar phal, 2nd from the natal Moon (p.28, lines 986-987) | ||
| Mars | in Gemini — your 12th housesince 2 Aug 2026, till 18 Sept 2026Bad 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) | ||
| Sun | in Leo — your 2nd housesince 17 Aug 2026, till 17 Sept 2026Unfavourable | |
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) | ||
| Venus | in Virgo — your 3rd housesince 1 Aug 2026, till 2 Sept 2026Good 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) | ||
| Mercury | in Cancer — your 1st housesince 5 Aug 2026, till 22 Aug 2026Bad house, eased by vipreet vedha | |
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) | ||
Remedy for today
Moon is the graha to calm today.
ॐ श्रां श्रीं श्रौं सः चन्द्रमसे नमः
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How this rashifal is made
Read from your Moon sign (rashi), the way the books count gochar: each graha's house from the rashi, checked for vedha, with the result Gochar Vichar, Phaladeepika (ch. 26) or Hindu Predictive Astrology gives for it. Positions at New Delhi's sunrise. Your own chart, with your dasha and Ashtakavarga, says more.
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Questions
How is 19 August 2026 for Cancer (Kark) Moon sign?
A difficult day (1/5). The Moon is in the 4th house from Cancer. An unsettled day: arguments at home, poor sleep and appetite, chest discomfort, strain with the spouse.
What is the lucky colour and number for Cancer today?
Colour pink and bright white, number 6, direction south-east (Venus is in a good house).
Which name letters belong to Kark rashi (Cancer)?
ही, हू, हे, हो, डा, डी, डू, डे, डो. Its lord is Moon.