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Kanya (Virgo) weekly rashifal: 17 October - 23 October 2016 - Go carefully

The weekly rashifal for Kanya (Virgo) Moon sign, 17 October to 23 October 2016. It follows where each planet stands counted from your Moon sign, the way a traditional rashifal does, and describes tendencies rather than certainties.

This week asks for more care than most. Several of the important planets are in testing places, so keep to steady work, avoid hasty decisions and give things time.

How the week runs

  1. Monday, 17 October

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    A day to go gently: routine work only, no new beginnings or big decisions.

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

  2. Tuesday, 18 October

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    A day to go gently: routine work only, no new beginnings or big decisions.

    Later in the day the mood changes: Things may feel slow or heavy; be patient and keep expectations low.

  3. Wednesday, 19 October

    Mixed

    Things may feel slow or heavy; be patient and keep expectations low.

  4. Thursday, 20 October

    Mixed

    Things may feel slow or heavy; be patient and keep expectations low.

    Later in the day the mood changes: A productive day for work; tasks get done and effort is noticed.

  5. Friday, 21 October

    Good

    A productive day for work; tasks get done and effort is noticed.

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

  6. Saturday, 22 October

    Good

    A productive day for work; tasks get done and effort is noticed.

    Later in the day the mood changes: A day of gains and good company; requests and wishes tend to work out.

  7. Sunday, 23 October

    Good

    A day of gains and good company; requests and wishes tend to work out.

Jupiter in your 1st house

Jupiter in your own sign can bring a feeling of being stuck or far from home. Keep faith, avoid big changes in haste and let plans mature.

Mars in your 4th house

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Areas of life:Family and home

Mars stays in Sagittarius all week.

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

Mars in your 4th house can stir tension at home and trouble over property or vehicles. Keep calm in family discussions.

What it means for you

  • Family and home: small frictions at home are possible; patience and kind words help.

Sun in your 1st house

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Sun is in Virgo until 17 October.

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

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Areas of life:MoneyFamily and home

Sun moves into Libra on 17 October.

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

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Mercury is in Virgo until 21 October.

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

Good
Areas of life:MoneyFamily and home

Mercury moves into Libra on 21 October.

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.

What it means for you

  • Money: income and gains tend to improve; a good time to plan savings.
  • Family and home: a settled, comfortable time at home.

Venus in your 3rd house

Held back
Areas of life:Career

Venus stays in Scorpio all week.

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

Venus in your 3rd house brings good friends, pleasant outings and support from siblings. Small gains are likely.

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

  • Career: the support is there, but recognition comes more slowly than you hope.

Remedy for this week

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

For Mars, best on Tuesday

Mars is in a testing place for you, touching home, family peace and property.

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

For Sun, best on Sunday

Sun is in a testing place for you, touching money, family and speech.

  • Show steady respect to your father, elders and people in authority, even when you disagree.
  • Let others take credit now and then; step back from ego-driven arguments.

Dates to note

  • 17 October 2016

    Sign change: 17 October: Sun moves into Libra, 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.

  • 21 October 2016

    Sign change: 21 October: Mercury moves into Libra, 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.

Good days

Good

21 October22 October23 October

The Moon favours you on 21 October, 22 October and 23 October: good days for meetings, requests and fresh starts.

Days to go gently

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17 October18 October

On 17 October and 18 October the Moon passes your 8th house (Chandrashtama). Keep these days for routine work and avoid starting anything big.

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

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