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Karka (Cancer) weekly rashifal: 3 January - 9 January 2011 - Mixed

The weekly rashifal for Karka (Cancer) Moon sign, 3 January to 9 January 2011. 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

  1. Monday, 3 January

    Good

    A good day to clear pending work and get ahead of what has been dragging.

  2. Tuesday, 4 January

    Good

    A good day to clear pending work and get ahead of what has been dragging.

    An eclipse falls on daily work, rivals and pending tasks, which makes this a sensitive spot for a few days.

  3. Wednesday, 5 January

    Good

    A good day to clear pending work and get ahead of what has been dragging.

    Later in the day the mood changes: Good for meeting people, partnership and outings; dealings tend to go smoothly.

  4. Thursday, 6 January

    Good

    Good for meeting people, partnership and outings; dealings tend to go smoothly.

  5. Friday, 7 January

    Good

    Good for meeting people, partnership and outings; dealings tend to go smoothly.

  6. Saturday, 8 January

    Go carefully

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

    Mercury moves into a helpful place for you, which supports daily work, rivals and pending tasks.

    Mars moves into a testing place for you, which touches partnership and dealings with others.

  7. Sunday, 9 January

    Go carefully

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

Jupiter in your 9th house

Jupiter in your 9th house favours faith, higher learning and good fortune. Elders and teachers tend to support you.

Mars in your 6th house

Held back
Areas of life:Career

Mars is in Sagittarius until 8 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.

For now Jupiter obstructs Mars's good results (vedha), so effort needs more patience before it pays off.

What it means for you

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

Mars in your 7th house

Go carefully
Areas of life:Relationships

Mars moves into Capricorn on 8 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 6th house

Held back
Areas of life:Career

Sun stays in Sagittarius all week.

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

The Sun in your 6th house helps you get the better of rivals and pending work. Debts and competition tend to come under control.

For now Ketu obstructs the Sun's good results (vedha), so recognition and progress may come more slowly than this placement promises.

What it means for you

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

Mercury in your 5th house

Go carefully
Areas of life:LearningRelationships

Mercury is in Scorpio until 8 January.

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

Mercury in your 5th house can cause misunderstandings with children or in studies. Avoid speculative decisions.

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.

Mercury in your 6th house

Held back
Areas of life:Career

Mercury moves into Sagittarius on 8 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 Jupiter 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 5th house

Held back
Areas of life:LearningRelationships

Venus stays in Scorpio all week.

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

Venus in your 5th house favours romance, creative work and joy through children. Studies of the arts go well.

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

  • Learning: effort in study pays, but results take longer to show.
  • Relationships: good intentions on both sides, but plans may not come together yet.

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 Mercury, best on Wednesday

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

  • Read agreements twice and confirm important messages in writing.
  • In tense conversations, say less and listen more.

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

  • 4 January 2011

    Solar eclipse: 4 January: a solar eclipse in Sagittarius, your 6th house. Keep the day quiet and avoid new beginnings.

    An eclipse falls on daily work, rivals and pending tasks, 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.

  • 8 January 2011

    Sign change: 8 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.

  • 8 January 2011

    Sign change: 8 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.

Good days

Good

3 January4 January5 January6 January7 January

The Moon favours you on 3 January, 4 January, 5 January, 6 January and 7 January: good days for meetings, requests and fresh starts.

Days to go gently

Go carefully

8 January9 January

On 8 January and 9 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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