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Karka (Cancer) weekly rashifal: 31 January - 6 February 2011 - Go carefully

The weekly rashifal for Karka (Cancer) Moon sign, 31 January to 6 February 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 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, 31 January

    Good

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

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

  2. Tuesday, 1 February

    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.

  3. Wednesday, 2 February

    Good

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

  4. Thursday, 3 February

    Good

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

  5. Friday, 4 February

    Go carefully

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

  6. Saturday, 5 February

    Go carefully

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

  7. Sunday, 6 February

    Go carefully

    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.

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 7th house

Go carefully
Areas of life:Relationships

Mars stays in Capricorn all week.

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 carefully
Areas 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 6th house

Held back
Areas of life:Career

Mercury is in Sagittarius until 31 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.

Mercury in your 7th house

Go carefully
Areas of life:Relationships

Mercury moves into Capricorn on 31 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.

Venus in your 6th house

Go carefully
Areas of life:Career

Venus stays in Sagittarius all week.

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

Venus in your 6th house can bring disputes and disappointments with others. Avoid lending and keep away from quarrels.

What it means for you

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

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 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.

For Sun, best on Sunday

Sun is in a testing place for you, touching partnership and dealings with others.

  • 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

  • 31 January 2011

    Sign change: 31 January: Mercury moves into Capricorn, your 7th house.

    Mercury 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

31 January1 February2 February3 February

The Moon favours you on 31 January, 1 February, 2 February and 3 February: good days for meetings, requests and fresh starts.

Days to go gently

Go carefully

4 February5 February6 February

On 4 February, 5 February and 6 February 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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Karka (Cancer) weekly rashifal: 31 January - 6 February 2011 - Bhavishya