Karka (Cancer) weekly rashifal: 26 January - 1 February 2009 - Mixed
The weekly rashifal for Karka (Cancer) Moon sign, 26 January to 1 February 2009. It follows where each planet stands counted from your Moon sign, the way a traditional rashifal does, and describes tendencies rather than certainties.
This is a mixed week: some areas move easily while others ask for patience. Lean on what is working and take the slower areas one step at a time.
How the week runs
Monday, 26 January
GoodGood for meeting people, partnership and outings; dealings tend to go smoothly.
An eclipse falls on partnership and dealings with others, which makes this a sensitive spot for a few days.
Mercury moves into a helpful place for you, which supports daily work, rivals and pending tasks.
Tuesday, 27 January
GoodGood for meeting people, partnership and outings; dealings tend to go smoothly.
Venus moves into a helpful place for you, which supports elders, teachers, faith and long journeys.
Wednesday, 28 January
Go carefullyA day to go gently: routine work only, no new beginnings or big decisions.
Mars moves into a testing place for you, which touches partnership and dealings with others.
Thursday, 29 January
Go carefullyA day to go gently: routine work only, no new beginnings or big decisions.
Friday, 30 January
Go carefullyA 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.
Saturday, 31 January
MixedThings may feel slow or heavy; be patient and keep expectations low.
Sunday, 1 February
MixedThings 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.
Mercury moves forward again over daily work, rivals and pending tasks, so what was stuck here starts to move.
Saturn, Sade Sati and Dhaiya
Sade Sati - setting phaseSaturn is in your 2nd house: the last phase of Sade Sati. Family and money matters need care, and the pressure begins to lift as the phase runs on.
Mars in your 6th house
GoodAreas of life:Career
Mars is in Sagittarius until 28 January.
Mars stands for energy, drive, courage and how you handle conflict.
Mars in your 6th house helps you overcome rivals and competition. Pending work moves and debts can be reduced.
What it means for you
- Career: work tends to be noticed; a good time to take on more or put ideas forward.
Mars in your 7th house
Go carefullyAreas of life:Relationships
Mars moves into Capricorn on 28 January.
Mars stands for energy, drive, courage and how you handle conflict.
Mars in your 7th house can bring friction with your partner or business associates. Avoid arguments and give others space.
What it means for you
- Relationships: misunderstandings come easily; listen more and give others room.
Sun in your 7th house
Go carefullyAreas of life:Relationships
Sun stays in Capricorn all week.
The Sun stands for confidence, authority, recognition and your relationship with your father and people in charge.
The Sun in your 7th house can strain partnerships and travel plans. Give your partner and business associates more room than usual.
What it means for you
- Relationships: misunderstandings come easily; listen more and give others room.
Mercury in your 7th house
Go carefullyAreas of life:Relationships
Mercury is in Capricorn until 26 January.
Mercury stands for communication, learning, trade, paperwork and quick thinking.
Mercury in your 7th house can lead to misunderstandings with your partner or in business deals. Spell things out clearly.
What it means for you
- Relationships: misunderstandings come easily; listen more and give others room.
Mercury in your 6th house
Held backAreas of life:Career
Mercury moves into Sagittarius on 26 January.
Mercury stands for communication, learning, trade, paperwork and quick thinking.
Mercury in your 6th house helps you outwit rivals and finish detailed work. Careful effort tends to be recognised.
For now Venus obstructs Mercury's good results (vedha), so deals and paperwork may need a second look before they come through.
What it means for you
- Career: the support is there, but recognition comes more slowly than you hope.
Venus in your 8th house
GoodAreas of life:Money
Venus is in Aquarius until 27 January.
Venus stands for love, comfort, beauty, pleasures and partnership.
Venus in your 8th house can bring unexpected gains and comforts. Shared money and inheritance matters tend to go well.
What it means for you
- Money: income and gains tend to improve; a good time to plan savings.
Venus in your 9th house
GoodAreas of life:LearningSpiritual life
Venus moves into Pisces on 27 January.
Venus stands for love, comfort, beauty, pleasures and partnership.
Venus in your 9th house favours faith, good deeds and pleasant journeys. Fortune tends to support you.
What it means for you
- Learning: study, training and creative work go well; a good time to begin a course.
- Spiritual life: prayer, reflection and helping others feel rewarding.
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 Saturn, best on Saturday
Saturn is in a testing place for you, touching money, family and speech.
- Help elderly people or those who do hard physical work, in any way you can.
- Accept that some results come slowly; keep going without forcing the pace.
For Mars, best on Tuesday
Mars is in a testing place for you, touching partnership and dealings with others.
- When anger rises, move first (a walk, some exercise) and speak later.
- Avoid starting disputes on impulse; sleep on any confrontation.
Dates to note
- 26 January 2009
Solar eclipse: 26 January: a solar eclipse in Capricorn, your 7th house. Keep the day quiet and avoid new beginnings.
An eclipse falls on partnership and dealings with others, which makes this a sensitive spot for a few days.
What to do: keep the day quiet and avoid new beginnings, big purchases and signing.
- 26 January 2009
Sign change: 26 January: Mercury moves into Sagittarius, your 6th house.
Mercury moves into a helpful place for you, which supports daily work, rivals and pending tasks.
What to do: use the days after this to start or push forward plans in this area.
- 27 January 2009
Sign change: 27 January: Venus moves into Pisces, your 9th house.
Venus moves into a helpful place for you, which supports elders, teachers, faith and long journeys.
What to do: use the days after this to start or push forward plans in this area.
- 28 January 2009
Sign change: 28 January: Mars moves into Capricorn, your 7th house.
Mars moves into a testing place for you, which touches partnership and dealings with others.
What to do: go slower in this area from this date and double-check before you commit.
- 1 February 2009
Turns direct: 1 February: Mercury turns direct in Sagittarius, your 6th house. Delayed matters begin to move again.
Mercury moves forward again over daily work, rivals and pending tasks, so what was stuck here starts to move.
What to do: restart what was paused, and wait a day or two before signing or launching.
Good days
Good26 January27 January
The Moon favours you on 26 January and 27 January: good days for meetings, requests and fresh starts.
Days to go gently
Go carefully28 January29 January30 January
On 28 January, 29 January and 30 January 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 Karka (Cancer) and describe tendencies only. Your own birth chart, with its houses and periods, can tell a different story.
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