Karka (Cancer) weekly rashifal: 15 May - 21 May 2023 - Good
The weekly rashifal for Karka (Cancer) Moon sign, 15 May to 21 May 2023. 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 leans in your favour. The planets that help you are well placed compared with most weeks, so it is a good time to move plans forward.
How the week runs
Monday, 15 May
MixedThings may feel slow or heavy; be patient and keep expectations low.
Mercury moves forward again over career and standing, so what was stuck here starts to move.
Sun moves into a helpful place for you, which supports income, gains and friends.
Tuesday, 16 May
MixedThings may feel slow or heavy; be patient and keep expectations low.
Wednesday, 17 May
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.
Thursday, 18 May
GoodA productive day for work; tasks get done and effort is noticed.
Friday, 19 May
GoodA 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.
Saturday, 20 May
GoodA day of gains and good company; requests and wishes tend to work out.
Sunday, 21 May
GoodA day of gains and good company; requests and wishes tend to work out.
Saturn, Sade Sati and Dhaiya
Ashtama ShaniSaturn is in your 8th house (ashtama Shani, one of the two Dhaiya periods). Go carefully with risks, shared money and disputes, and avoid big new ventures in haste.
Mars in your 1st house
Go carefully
Mars stays in Cancer all week.
Mars stands for energy, drive, courage and how you handle conflict.
Mars in your own sign can make you hasty and short-tempered. Pause before reacting and stay out of heated arguments.
What it means for you
- You: mood and energy can dip; rest well and avoid reacting in haste.
Sun in your 10th house
Held backAreas of life:Career
Sun is in Aries until 15 May.
The Sun stands for confidence, authority, recognition and your relationship with your father and people in charge.
The Sun in your 10th house favours career and standing. Work tends to be noticed, and dealings with seniors and officials go well.
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.
Sun in your 11th house
GoodAreas of life:Money
Sun moves into Taurus on 15 May.
The Sun stands for confidence, authority, recognition and your relationship with your father and people in charge.
The Sun in your 11th house is good for income and gains. Wishes tend to be fulfilled, and friends and seniors are helpful.
What it means for you
- Money: income and gains tend to improve; a good time to plan savings.
Mercury in your 10th house
Held backAreas of life:Career
Mercury stays in Aries all week.
Mercury stands for communication, learning, trade, paperwork and quick thinking.
Mercury in your 10th house favours career, writing and negotiation. Work tends to go smoothly and plans succeed.
For now Saturn 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 12th house
GoodAreas of life:Spiritual lifeMoney
Venus stays in Gemini all week.
Venus stands for love, comfort, beauty, pleasures and partnership.
Venus in your 12th house brings comforts and pleasant spending. Travel and rest can be enjoyable, though money needs watching.
What it means for you
- Spiritual life: prayer, reflection and helping others feel rewarding.
- Money: income and gains tend to improve; a good time to plan savings.
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 shared money and sudden changes.
- 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 your energy and confidence.
- When anger rises, move first (a walk, some exercise) and speak later.
- Avoid starting disputes on impulse; sleep on any confrontation.
Dates to note
- 15 May 2023
Turns direct: 15 May: Mercury turns direct in Aries, your 10th house. Delayed matters begin to move again.
Mercury moves forward again over career and standing, 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.
- 15 May 2023
Sign change: 15 May: Sun moves into Taurus, your 11th house.
Sun moves into a helpful place for you, which supports income, gains and friends.
What to do: use the days after this to start or push forward plans in this area.
Good days
Good18 May19 May20 May21 May
The Moon favours you on 18 May, 19 May, 20 May and 21 May: good days for meetings, requests and fresh starts.
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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