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Dhanu (Sagittarius) monthly rashifal: January 2014 - Good

The monthly rashifal for Dhanu (Sagittarius) Moon sign for January 2014. Every planet is counted from your Moon sign, with the dates it changes sign or direction, so you can see how the month unfolds.

This month leans in your favour. The planets that help you are well placed compared with most months, so it is a good time to move plans forward.

How the month runs

  1. First half: 1 January to 15 January

    Good

    This stretch looks supportive overall.

    Jupiter, Rahu and Venus work in your favour here, helping with partnership and dealings with others as well as income, gains and friends.

    Ketu, Mars, Sun and Mercury ask you to go carefully with studies, children and creative plans as well as career and standing.

    Saturn, Mercury and Venus would help with income, gains and friends as well as money, family and speech, but are held back for now, so expect results to come slowly.

    Things shift around 6 January, 8 January and 14 January; see the dates to note below.

  2. Second half: 16 January to 31 January

    Good

    This stretch looks supportive overall.

    Jupiter, Rahu and Venus work in your favour here, helping with partnership and dealings with others as well as income, gains and friends.

    Ketu, Mars, Sun and Mercury ask you to go carefully with studies, children and creative plans as well as career and standing.

    Saturn and Mercury would help with income, gains and friends as well as money, family and speech, but are held back for now, so expect results to come slowly.

    Things shift around 26 January; see the dates to note below.

Saturn in your 11th house

Held back
Areas of life:Money

Saturn stays in Libra all month.

Saturn stands for hard work, discipline, duty and patience. It rewards steady effort and slows down shortcuts.

Saturn in your 11th house brings gains from steady work and support from seniors. Long-held plans can come through.

For now Ketu obstructs Saturn's good results (vedha), so steady work still pays, but more slowly.

What it means for you

  • Money: gains are possible, but delays are likely; do not count on them yet.

Jupiter in your 7th house

Good
Areas of life:Relationships

Jupiter stays in Gemini all month.

Jupiter stands for growth, wisdom, guidance, good fortune, children and teachers. It is the year's main helper.

Jupiter in your 7th house favours marriage, partnership and good company. A supportive time for agreements and travel.

What it means for you

  • Relationships: warm and easy; a good time for meeting people and making up.

Rahu in your 11th house

Good
Areas of life:Money

Rahu stays in Libra all month.

Rahu stands for ambition, hunger for more, the new and the unusual. It can bring sudden openings and restlessness.

Rahu in your 11th house brings gains, new contacts and ambitions fulfilled. A good time to widen your circle.

What it means for you

  • Money: income and gains tend to improve; a good time to plan savings.

Ketu in your 5th house

Go carefully
Areas of life:LearningRelationships

Ketu stays in Aries all month.

Ketu stands for letting go, detachment and the inner life. It can bring quiet insight and a pull away from worldly matters.

Ketu in your 5th house can bring confusion in studies and worries about children. Avoid hasty choices.

What it means for you

  • Learning: focus can scatter; take one subject at a time and revise well.
  • Relationships: misunderstandings come easily; listen more and give others room.

Mars in your 10th house

Go carefully
Areas of life:Career

Mars stays in Virgo all month.

Mars stands for energy, drive, courage and how you handle conflict.

Mars in your 10th house brings pressure and push at work. Results can come, but clashes with seniors are possible; act with restraint.

What it means for you

  • Career: expect more pressure or friction at work; finish what you start and keep a low profile.

Sun in your 1st house

Go carefully

Sun is in Sagittarius until 14 January.

The Sun stands for confidence, authority, recognition and your relationship with your father and people in charge.

The Sun in your own sign tends to make you restless and quick to react. Keep plans modest and go easy on pride in dealings with family and colleagues.

What it means for you

  • You: mood and energy can dip; rest well and avoid reacting in haste.

Sun in your 2nd house

Go carefully
Areas of life:MoneyFamily and home

Sun moves into Capricorn on 14 January.

The Sun stands for confidence, authority, recognition and your relationship with your father and people in charge.

The Sun in your 2nd house can bring extra spending and sharp words at home. Watch your savings and speak gently with family.

What it means for you

  • Money: spending can rise; avoid large purchases, lending and risky bets.
  • Family and home: small frictions at home are possible; patience and kind words help.

Mercury in your 1st house

Go carefully

Mercury is in Sagittarius until 8 January.

Mercury stands for communication, learning, trade, paperwork and quick thinking.

Mercury in your own sign can scatter your attention. Check details twice and avoid careless words.

What it means for you

  • You: mood and energy can dip; rest well and avoid reacting in haste.

Mercury in your 2nd house

Held back
Areas of life:MoneyFamily and home

Mercury is in Capricorn from 8 January to 26 January.

Mercury stands for communication, learning, trade, paperwork and quick thinking.

Mercury in your 2nd house favours money and speech. Good for trade, negotiation and pleasant talk with family.

For now Ketu obstructs Mercury's good results (vedha), so deals and paperwork may need a second look before they come through.

What it means for you

  • Money: gains are possible, but delays are likely; do not count on them yet.
  • Family and home: home matters improve, but slowly.

Mercury in your 3rd house

Go carefully
Areas of life:Career

Mercury moves into Aquarius on 26 January.

Mercury stands for communication, learning, trade, paperwork and quick thinking.

Mercury in your 3rd house can bring mix-ups in messages and paperwork. Read before you sign and keep promises small.

What it means for you

  • Career: expect more pressure or friction at work; finish what you start and keep a low profile.

Venus in your 2nd house

Held back
Areas of life:MoneyFamily and home

Venus is in Capricorn until 6 January.

Venus stands for love, comfort, beauty, pleasures and partnership.

Venus in your 2nd house favours money and happiness in the family. Good for savings and for pleasant gatherings.

For now Jupiter obstructs Venus's good results (vedha), so comforts and pleasant times may be fewer than this placement promises.

What it means for you

  • Money: gains are possible, but delays are likely; do not count on them yet.
  • Family and home: home matters improve, but slowly.

Venus in your 1st house

Good

Venus moves into Sagittarius on 6 January.

Venus stands for love, comfort, beauty, pleasures and partnership.

Venus in your own sign brings comfort, charm and pleasant company. Relationships and creative work tend to flourish.

What it means for you

  • You: you feel more like yourself, with energy and confidence to act.

Saturn, Sade Sati and Dhaiya

Saturn is not in Sade Sati or Dhaiya for your sign during this period.

Remedy for this month

Small, voluntary practices for the planets that ask for the most care this month. They cost nothing and promise no particular outcome; take up only what feels right.

For Ketu, best on Tuesday

Ketu is in a testing place for you, touching studies, children and creative plans.

  • Keep a short daily meditation or prayer practice.
  • Simplify where you can; let go of what no longer serves you.

For Mars, best on Tuesday

Mars is in a testing place for you, touching career and standing.

  • When anger rises, move first (a walk, some exercise) and speak later.
  • Avoid starting disputes on impulse; sleep on any confrontation.

Dates to note

  • 6 January 2014

    Sign change: 6 January: Venus moves into Sagittarius, your 1st house.

    Venus moves into a helpful place for you, which supports your energy and confidence.

    What to do: use the days after this to start or push forward plans in this area.

  • 8 January 2014

    Sign change: 8 January: Mercury moves into Capricorn, your 2nd house.

    Mercury moves into a helpful place for you, which supports money, family and speech.

    What to do: use the days after this to start or push forward plans in this area.

  • 14 January 2014

    Sign change: 14 January: Sun moves into Capricorn, your 2nd house.

    Sun moves into a testing place for you, which touches money, family and speech.

    What to do: go slower in this area from this date and double-check before you commit.

  • 26 January 2014

    Sign change: 26 January: Mercury moves into Aquarius, your 3rd house.

    Mercury moves into a testing place for you, which touches effort, courage and short trips.

    What to do: go slower in this area from this date and double-check before you commit.

These readings apply to everyone with the Moon in Dhanu (Sagittarius) and describe tendencies only. Your own birth chart, with its houses and periods, can tell a different story.

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