Kumbha (Aquarius) monthly rashifal: December 2016 - Go carefully
The monthly rashifal for Kumbha (Aquarius) Moon sign for December 2016. Every planet is counted from your Moon sign, with the dates it changes sign or direction, so you can see how the month unfolds.
This month 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 month runs
First half: 1 December to 15 December
Go carefullyThis stretch asks for patience and care.
Sun and Venus work in your favour here, helping with career and standing as well as income, gains and friends.
Saturn, Jupiter, Rahu, Ketu and Mars ask you to go carefully with career and standing as well as shared money and sudden changes.
Mercury would help with income, gains and friends, but is held back for now, so expect results to come slowly.
Things shift around 2 December, 11 December and 15 December; see the dates to note below.
Second half: 16 December to 31 December
Go carefullyThis stretch asks for patience and care.
Sun and Venus work in your favour here, helping with income, gains and friends as well as spending, rest and the inner life.
Saturn, Jupiter, Rahu, Ketu and Mars ask you to go carefully with career and standing as well as shared money and sudden changes.
Mercury and Venus would help with income, gains and friends as well as your energy and confidence, but are held back for now, so expect results to come slowly.
Things shift around 19 December and 29 December; see the dates to note below.
Saturn in your 10th house
Go carefullyAreas of life:Career
Saturn stays in Scorpio all month.
Saturn stands for hard work, discipline, duty and patience. It rewards steady effort and slows down shortcuts.
Saturn in your 10th house brings heavy work and slower recognition. Responsibility grows; avoid shortcuts and clashes with seniors.
What it means for you
- Career: expect more pressure or friction at work; finish what you start and keep a low profile.
Jupiter in your 8th house
Go carefullyAreas of life:Money
Jupiter stays in Virgo all month.
Jupiter stands for growth, wisdom, guidance, good fortune, children and teachers. It is the year's main helper.
Jupiter in your 8th house can bring obstacles and unexpected expenses. Avoid risky ventures and steer clear of disputes.
What it means for you
- Money: spending can rise; avoid large purchases, lending and risky bets.
Rahu in your 7th house
Go carefullyAreas of life:Relationships
Rahu stays in Leo all month.
Rahu stands for ambition, hunger for more, the new and the unusual. It can bring sudden openings and restlessness.
Rahu in your 7th house can bring confusion in partnerships and business deals. Verify before you commit.
What it means for you
- Relationships: misunderstandings come easily; listen more and give others room.
Ketu in your 1st house
Go carefully
Ketu stays in Aquarius all month.
Ketu stands for letting go, detachment and the inner life. It can bring quiet insight and a pull away from worldly matters.
Ketu in your own sign can bring detachment and uncertainty about what you want. Keep plans simple and stay close to people you trust.
What it means for you
- You: mood and energy can dip; rest well and avoid reacting in haste.
Mars in your 12th house
Go carefullyAreas of life:Spiritual lifeMoney
Mars is in Capricorn until 11 December.
Mars stands for energy, drive, courage and how you handle conflict.
Mars in your 12th house can bring extra spending and wasted effort. Keep a check on expenses and avoid quarrels.
What it means for you
- Spiritual life: you may feel low or unsettled; quiet routines and prayer steady the mind.
- Money: spending can rise; avoid large purchases, lending and risky bets.
Mars in your 1st house
Go carefully
Mars moves into Aquarius on 11 December.
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
GoodAreas of life:Career
Sun is in Scorpio until 15 December.
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.
What it means for you
- Career: work tends to be noticed; a good time to take on more or put ideas forward.
Sun in your 11th house
GoodAreas of life:Money
Sun moves into Sagittarius on 15 December.
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 11th house
Held backAreas of life:Money
Mercury stays in Sagittarius all month.
Mercury stands for communication, learning, trade, paperwork and quick thinking.
Mercury in your 11th house brings gains, helpful contacts and good news from friends.
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
- Money: gains are possible, but delays are likely; do not count on them yet.
Venus in your 11th house
GoodAreas of life:Money
Venus is in Sagittarius until 2 December.
Venus stands for love, comfort, beauty, pleasures and partnership.
Venus in your 11th house brings gains, friendship and wishes fulfilled. A good time for social life.
What it means for you
- Money: income and gains tend to improve; a good time to plan savings.
Venus in your 12th house
GoodAreas of life:Spiritual lifeMoney
Venus is in Capricorn from 2 December to 29 December.
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.
Venus in your 1st house
Held back
Venus moves into Aquarius on 29 December.
Venus stands for love, comfort, beauty, pleasures and partnership.
Venus in your own sign brings comfort, charm and pleasant company. Relationships and creative work tend to flourish.
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
- You: you have the energy, but things take longer than you would like.
Saturn, Sade Sati and Dhaiya
Saturn is not in Sade Sati or Dhaiya for your sign during this period.
Remedy for this month
Small, voluntary practices for the planets that ask for the most care this month. 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 career and standing.
- 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 Jupiter, best on Thursday
Jupiter is in a testing place for you, touching shared money and sudden changes.
- Avoid overpromising and overextending; keep commitments you can meet.
- Seek advice from a trusted elder before large decisions.
Dates to note
- 2 December 2016
Sign change: 2 December: Venus moves into Capricorn, your 12th house.
Venus moves into a helpful place for you, which supports spending, rest and the inner life.
What to do: use the days after this to start or push forward plans in this area.
- 11 December 2016
Sign change: 11 December: Mars moves into Aquarius, your 1st house.
Mars moves into a testing place for you, which touches your energy and confidence.
What to do: go slower in this area from this date and double-check before you commit.
- 15 December 2016
Sign change: 15 December: Sun moves into Sagittarius, 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.
- 19 December 2016
Turns retrograde: 19 December: Mercury turns retrograde in Sagittarius, your 11th house. A time to review rather than to begin.
Mercury slows down over income, gains and friends, so old matters in this area come back for a second look.
What to do: review, repair and finish old work rather than launching something new.
- 29 December 2016
Sign change: 29 December: Venus moves into Aquarius, your 1st house.
Venus moves into a helpful place for you, which supports your energy and confidence.
What to do: use the days after this to start or push forward plans in this area.
These readings apply to everyone with the Moon in Kumbha (Aquarius) and describe tendencies only. Your own birth chart, with its houses and periods, can tell a different story.
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