B A S E D O N M O O N S I G N S – T H E I N D I A N S Y S T E M A S P E R T H E D A T E S
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Aries (Mésh)
March 21 – April 19
Rāśi’s Basic Characteristics: The Ram; 1st sign; Rules 1st house; Ruling planet Aries; Governs the head and brain; Forest Quadruped; Priśtodāya; Movable; Odd; Dwāra Rāśi; Mineral; Fierce Male; East; Red Head; Night; Goat; Kśhātriya; Tẽjo-tātwa.
With the Sun entering Scorpio, your 8th house would be activated and disturbed due to the conjunction of Ketu and debilitated Moon. Some unwanted things could happen during this time period; hidden enemies could play some mischief. On the positive side, Venus enters Libra from Virgo—its sign of debilitation. This would make the 7th house positive and enhance it as it is in its Mool trikona sign along with the presence of Mercury. So, this could be a good time for business persons, good time for romance and relationships and getting married. Matters concerning the family would also be good.
The Jupiter is entering Capricorn along with Saturn which tends to slow things and is a hard task-master who pays after much effort and hard work. But professionally, matters would improve slowly with time as Saturn would be in the 10th house of career; this is a favourable sign for gaining new jobs and promotions. But, with Mercury entering Scorpio and coming close to the eclipse degrees of Sun, it would further add to the problems. It tends to make mistakes which the person could regret afterwards. So be careful.
Also with Mars in Pisces in revati nakshatra, it is not good for health. Rahu would be in the 2nd house of Taurus which is detrimental for money matters during the first half of the month.
Taurus(Vīrśh)
20 April – 20 May
Rāśi’sBasic Characteristics: The Bull; 2nd sign; Rules 2nd house; Ruling planet Venus; Governs Neck and Throat.Meadows; Wetlands; Quadruped; Priśtodāya; Fixed; Even; BāhyaRāśi; Vaisya; Prithvi-Tatwa.
With Venus, Sun, Mercury and Mars transiting to the fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth house of Taurus, your sign will remain extremely operative and active. This is not a good time for students pursuing higher education and preparing for exams as a debilitated Venus is in the house of studies and intelligence. Students need to work hard. Relationships and family matters could suffer. Try not to make any major decisions as matter could go from bad to worse. The health of mother needs to be taken care of. Some financial loses are also there but you are likely to make progress during second half of the month.
As the Sun would be entering Scorpio, it would activate your 7th house which already has the presence of Ketu and Moon during this time. So, there could be a disagreement with your partner. With Jupiter entering Capricorn, care is needed in the financial sector as there could be losses during the first half of the month. But later, Jupiter would be shifting to its best placement, turning losses into gains and improving health. But gradually as Saturn tends to slow down things. Saturn would be in the 9th house of Bhagya, which is both positive and negative as it enhances the opportunity for gains but could also create some troubles. But overall it would bring good luck.
Gemini (Mithūn)
21 May – 20 June
Rāśi’s Basic Characteristics: The Twins; 3rd sign; Rules 3rd house; Ũbhāyodaya; Common; Odd; Gārbha; Human Rāśi; Fierce Male; West; Green; Village; Neck; Night; Shūdra; Vāyu-tatwā.
The Moon, which is the ruler of your 2nd house of wealth, in conjunction with Ketu is making things worrisome in terms of finances and family matters. Be careful while speaking as things could be misconstrued. Also, with Sun entering Scorpio, where Ketu and Moon are already present, there could be an argument in office or with your boss. So you need to control your temper.
But with Venus entering Libra and in your 5th house, you may go in for extra-curricular activities. This is good time for romance and relationships.
Also, with Jupiter moving in the 8th house along with its ruler Saturn which denotes sudden gains, there could be inheritance or gain of ancestral property. Professionally things would be slow; avoid making any change of job. Don’t lend or borrow money and care is needed in the matters of health. This is not a good time to go in for new ventures. With Mars in Pisces in revati nakshatra, it is good for gains by competition and supports professional matters. But take care of health as it could become a major concern during this time.
Cancer(Kārk)
21 June – 22 July
Rāśi’s Basic Characteristics: The Crab; 4th sign; Rules 4th house; Governs breasts and Stomach.Chasm with water channel watery, Priśtodāya; Movable; Even; Dwāra Rāśi; Mineral; Soft female; North; Heart; Night; White; Brāhmīn (ब्राह्मण); Jala-Tatwa (जल-तत्वा); Watery animals; Smithy work; Insanity; Windy disease; Tastelessness.
Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars would be transiting to your 4th, 5th,6th and 7th houses, respectively. So these houses would be activated during this time period, This is a mixed period. There are indications of some health concerns like stomach ailments. Sun would be entering Scorpio and this would activate your 5th house of investments. The 5th house is also afflicted with Ketu, so this is not a good time for making investments. But with Venus entering your 4th house, this is generally a good time for real estate and purchasing new things for home.
Jupiter is moving to the 7th house along with Saturn. This is a favourable sign and indicates gains. Business people may also benefit from it and new deals could fructify. Mercury also indicates good time for investments. For students, the time is beneficial. With Mars in the house of fortune, it is good time for property and professional matters. Professionally there could be a major shift. New opportunity could come up in job sectors. For the unmarried, this is a good time for getting hitched. For the married, there could be some arguments with the spouse.
Leo (Sīmhā)
23 July – 22 August
Rāśi’s Basic Characteristics: The Lion; 5th sign; Governs 5th house; Governs heart and back. Mountain; Quadruped Śhirodāya; Fixed; Odd; BāhyaRāśi; Vegetable; Fierce Male; East; Stomach; Day; East; Lion; Kśhātriya (छत्रिय); Tẽjo-tātwa (तेजों-तत्वा).
This is not a favourable time for communication. And when Moon moves into your 4th house, it is going to affect matters at home. With Sun entering Scorpio, it would activate your 4th house. So, health of your mother could raise concern. Also, don’t invest in property or land at this time. You also need to take care in in family matters as setbacks are indicated.
Venus would help improve relations with siblings. Also, gains in the service sectors are indicated. For those in creative areas, it is a good time as creativity may increase. But with Jupiter moving into your 6th house, it is not a favourable time for job, service and professional matters. Some imbalance in your routine work could raise health concerns. Be careful. There could be new challenges in your life which you need to deal with carefully. Although new job opportunities may come about but the salary would not be good.
For students though the Mercury brings good tidings. People applying for new job may get good offers or generally good placement. But Mars is not favourble for property and professional matters. Avoid having disputes with brothers during this time as there could be some sudden unfavourable events. But it would be good time for victory over enemies. Success in competition is also indicated. However, health concerns are there and unexpected money losses could be there.
Virgo (Kanyā)
23 August – 22 September
Rāśi’s Basic Characteristics: The Virgin; 6th sign; Rules 6th house; Governs bowels;Town land full of water and corn, first: half biped, Śhirodāya; Common; Even, Gārbhaand Human Rāśi; Soft female; South; Variegated; Colors; Waist; Day; Maiden; Vaisya; Prithvi-Tatwa (पृथ्वी-तत्वा).
The new Moon does not indicate a favourable time for financial and family matters. With the Sun entering Scorpio, there could be some hindrance in communication and fights with siblings during the first half of the month. But things would be better afterwards. With Venus entering your 2nd house, time is very favourable for accumulating money. Relations with spouse would be good during this time. People in the creative fields may get good benefits. Also for those in the IT sector, it is good time for gaining a job.
Jupiter is entering your 5th house which is highly favourable for students and is good for creativity. For the unmarried, a good time to get a partner. A new job or transfer of job is likely in also the cards. The time is good for growth, for starting a new business and for making land deals. Mercury though raises concerns about health; throat and ENT problems could creep up and breathing issues can be there. Mars in the 7th house indicates you could lose temper and be aggressive sometimes. Saturnwould be in the favourable 5th house. But as Saturn is a hard task master; it would make you work hard on assignments but later ensure success and gains. This is also a good time for making deals for business people. For students, it is good time to prepare for higher education.
Libra(Tūlā)
23 September – 22 October
Rāśi’s Basic Characteristics: The balance; 7th sign; Rules 7th house; Governs reins and kidneys. House of Vaisya; First half biped; Śhirodāya; Movable, Odd, DwāraRāśi, Mineral; Fierce Male; West; Dark Color; Day; Weighing; Balance; Shūdra; Vāyu-tatwā (वायु-तत्वा); Human Rāśi; Trade Brain.
As Sun would be activating your 2nd house, it is favourable for gaining government contracts and tenders. Gains in income are also indicated. Venus enters your 1st house which is good for your status in society and making you luxurious in the matters of money. You may spend money for personal gratification.
Jupiter improves your relationships with siblings. Time is good for communication and travelling during the first half. But as it moves into the 4th house, time would be more favourable regarding professional matters, especially for those in the IT sector. Libra people would gain from their good communication skills and would be lucky in property matters. Some land deals could be favourable. Mercury entering the sign of Scorpio is good for accumulation of wealth as well as for family matters. However, Mars in the 6th house is not so good regarding arguments with anyone. Also, Saturnwould be in the 4th house which is not good so far as family matters are concerned. Family environment could be disturbed and it could affect professionally also. But in 2021, things would improve for professionals.
Scorpio (Virīśchīk)
23 October – 21 November
Rāśi’s Basic Characteristics: The Scorpion; 8th sign; Rules 8th house; Governs the secret parts.Hole or Cavity, Reptile or Centipede; Śhirodāya; Fixed, even, Bāhya Rāśi; Vegetable, Soft female; North; Brown; Well sex organs; Day, Scorpion; Brāhmīn (ब्राह्मण); Jala-Tatwa (जल-तत्वा).
Sun would be activating your 1st house, which is favourable regarding matters related to government job and getting favours from the government. Rise in professional matters is indicated. Venus enters your 12th house, making it a good time for purchasing things for decoration. Relationships would be also favourable. This is the ideal time for you to fulfill your hopes and aspirations with courage and determination. Your multi-tasking skills may keep you busy. Your focus on speculative investments may also give you desired results.
But as Jupiter is in the 3rd house, business may suffer. You may take wrong decisions. But time is good for professionals. Mercury would be in conjunction with Sun, which favours professional gains. Your decisions regarding professional matters would be keep you in good stead. You might make gains in the share market too. Saturnwould be in the favourable 3rd house. As a result, relations with siblings would be good. With your hard work, you will achieve success in your ventures. Time is good for servicemen. But as Saturn rules your 4th house, time is not favourable regarding property matters.
Sagittarius (Dhānū)
22 November – 21 December
Rāśi’s Basic Characteristics: The Archer; 9th sign; Rules 9th house; Governs the thighs. King’s residence; First half biped; Latter half quadruped; Priśtodāya; Common; Odd; Gārbha Rāśi; Fierce male; East; Brown color; Forest; Garden; Thighs; Night; Arrow; Tẽjo-tātwa (तेजों-तत्वा).
With the Sun activating your 12th house, the focus would be on spiritual learning, foreign gains and expenses. Also, as Venus enters your 11th house, time is highly favourable for gaining money through creative endeavours. Jupiter would put your focus on accumulating wealth. Family matters would be favourable. Moreover, there will increase in skills and good job opportunities would come about. It is a good time for getting a job.
But as Mercury would be in conjunction with Sun, it is not favourable for business people as they would need to be very meticulous before making any deals. For students too, the time is not very good. Regarding property matters, look out for loses. Saturnthoughwould be in its favourable 2nd house. So, it is a good time for accumulating wealth. Family relations and involvement in family matters would be significant during this time period. But do take care while speaking as loose words it could create some rift with social friends.
Capricorn (Makar)
22 December – 19 January
Rāśi’s Basic Characteristics: The Goat; 10th sign; Rules 10th House; Governs Knees and Skin. Water abounding forest; Latter half watery animals; First half quadruped; Pristodaya; Movable; Even; DwāraRāśi; Mineral; Soft female, South; Mixed colors; Lifeless river; Knees; Night; Crocodile; Vaisya; Prithvi-Tatwa (पृथ्वी-तत्वा).
With Sun coming out of its debilitation sign, it would bring in some unexpected gains during this time. Along with Mercury, it would be a favourable time for gains. The position of Venus toois favourable in professional matters and gaining a job. Jupiter is entering Capricorn which is good. Jupiter would bring some big changes and add wisdom and good judgement for Capricorn people. It is a good time for financial growth and getting new opportunities for professional gains. It is also a favourable period for married life.
The position of Mercury is favourable for gains of income and beneficial for acquiring a new job. On the other hand, Mars could spur you to take some bold decisions regarding your profession. Time is also good for relations with siblings.
Saturnis giving Capricorn people a second phase of sade-sati which is initially quite challenging in some areas of life especially with regards to family, health and money. But Saturn gives fruit after hard work and perseverance. Although it is the ruler of favourable houses, you should keep patience and think well before taking any decisions.
Aquarius (Kūmbh)
20 January–18 February
Rāśi’s Basic Characteristics: The water-bearer; 11th sign; Ruler of 11th House; Governs eyes; Blood and Ankles; ruling planet Saturn but also ruled by Uranus! Potters place; Śhirodāya bipeds; Fixed; Odd; BāhyaRāśi; Vegetable; Fierce male; West; Tank and Pond pot; Śhūdra (शूद्र); Vāyu-tatwā (वायु-तत्वा).
Highly unfavourable time for business persons and government employees as Sun would be in conjunction with Ketu and mercury. Some allegations may be made against you in professional matters. But as Venus enters Libra, it is highly favourable in providing new opportunities. It also good regarding spiritual matters and in getting blessings from god and gurus. Foreign travel is also indicated.
Jupiter also indicates gains from foreign lands. It is time for discovery and increased knowledge. But Saturn’s association would afflict Jupiter which would affect speech and create misunderstanding with seniors or elders. Things may not work in your favour despite putting efforts and there could be arguments with colleagues.
Health issues may too cause some problems. There could be change of job and chances for going abroad. But some losses of expenses cannot be ruled out. You thus need to keep tab on expenses. Saturnin the 12th house would give favourable results after much hard work. As you are going through sade-sati, there will be unplanned expenses, sudden travel and expenses. Health might also be of concern in this time. Relationship with partner though would be good. It is not a good time for investing in business.
Pisces (Meén)
19 February – 20 March
Rāśi’s Basic Characteristics: The Fish; 12th Sign; Rules 12th house; Governs the feet; Ruling planet Jupiter but also ruled by Neptune. Watery place; Sea watery animals; Ũbhāyodaya; Common, Even, Gārbhaand Human Rāśi; Soft female; Blue; Feet; Night; Fish; Brahmin; Jala-Tatwa (जल-तत्वा); Watery diseases such as Ascetic (Jālodāra-जलोदर).
Highly favourable time for law professionals as Mercury conjuncts with Sun in the 9th house of fortune. Venus is the ruler of 8th house of inheritance and sudden gains which is not favourable for relationships. There might be problems in communication. Jupiter indicates gains in income and professional matters. It is time for getting promotions as also for making investments. It is a good time for business persons. Your communication and relations with siblings will improve as time is good for relationships, career, children and siblings.
Mercury would be in the 9th house of fortune along with Sun which is favourable for business and partnerships. Mars would make you active in achieving your goals. Your fortune will also support you. Saturnwould be placed in the 11th house of gains and fulfillment of desires. It is a good time for students. It is also the right time for those looking for a suitable partner. Health wise too this a good time.
Dr. A.Shanker
MBA, PhD, Jyotishacarya
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