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Kumbha (Aquarius) monthly rashifal: April 2017 - Mixed

The monthly rashifal for Kumbha (Aquarius) Moon sign for April 2017. 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 is a mixed month: 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 month runs

  1. First half: 1 April to 15 April

    Mixed

    This stretch is a mix of easy and slower going.

    Saturn, Mars and Sun work in your favour here, helping with income, gains and friends as well as effort, courage and short trips.

    Jupiter, Rahu, Ketu, Mars, Sun and Mercury ask you to go carefully with shared money and sudden changes as well as partnership and dealings with others.

    Venus would help with money, family and speech, but is held back for now, so expect results to come slowly.

    Things shift around 6 April, 10 April, 13 April, 14 April and 15 April; see the dates to note below.

  2. Second half: 16 April to 30 April

    Mixed

    This stretch is a mix of easy and slower going.

    Saturn and Sun work in your favour here, helping with income, gains and friends as well as effort, courage and short trips.

    Jupiter, Rahu, Ketu, Mars and Mercury ask you to go carefully with shared money and sudden changes as well as partnership and dealings with others.

    Venus would help with money, family and speech, but is held back for now, so expect results to come slowly.

Saturn in your 11th house

Good
Areas of life:Money

Saturn stays in Sagittarius all month.

Saturn stands for hard work, discipline, duty and patience. It rewards steady effort and slows down shortcuts.

Saturn in your 11th house brings gains from steady work and support from seniors. Long-held plans can come through.

What it means for you

  • Money: income and gains tend to improve; a good time to plan savings.

Jupiter in your 8th house

Go carefully
Areas 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 carefully
Areas 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 3rd house

Good
Areas of life:Career

Mars is in Aries until 13 April.

Mars stands for energy, drive, courage and how you handle conflict.

Mars in your 3rd house brings courage and drive. Bold efforts, competitions and short trips tend to succeed, and siblings may help.

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 4th house

Go carefully
Areas of life:Family and home

Mars moves into Taurus on 13 April.

Mars stands for energy, drive, courage and how you handle conflict.

Mars in your 4th house can stir tension at home and trouble over property or vehicles. Keep calm in family discussions.

What it means for you

  • Family and home: small frictions at home are possible; patience and kind words help.

Sun in your 2nd house

Go carefully
Areas of life:MoneyFamily and home

Sun is in Pisces until 14 April.

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

The Sun in your 2nd house can bring extra spending and sharp words at home. Watch your savings and speak gently with family.

What it means for you

  • Money: spending can rise; avoid large purchases, lending and risky bets.
  • Family and home: small frictions at home are possible; patience and kind words help.

Sun in your 3rd house

Good
Areas of life:Career

Sun moves into Aries on 14 April.

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

The Sun in your 3rd house favours effort and initiative. Short trips, talks and fresh starts tend to go your way, and courage pays off.

What it means for you

  • Career: work tends to be noticed; a good time to take on more or put ideas forward.

Mercury in your 3rd house

Go carefully
Areas of life:Career

Mercury stays in Aries all month.

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

Mercury in your 3rd house can bring mix-ups in messages and paperwork. Read before you sign and keep promises small.

What it means for you

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

Venus in your 2nd house

Held back
Areas of life:MoneyFamily and home

Venus stays in Pisces all month.

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

Venus in your 2nd house favours money and happiness in the family. Good for savings and for pleasant gatherings.

For now Rahu obstructs Venus's good results (vedha), so comforts and pleasant times may be fewer than this placement promises.

What it means for you

  • Money: gains are possible, but delays are likely; do not count on them yet.
  • Family and home: home matters improve, but slowly.

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 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.

For Rahu, best on Saturday

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

  • Avoid shortcuts and half-truths, even small ones.
  • Limit restless scrolling and news; spend time on simple, grounding tasks.

Dates to note

  • 6 April 2017

    Turns retrograde: 6 April: Saturn turns retrograde in Sagittarius, your 11th house. A time to review rather than to begin.

    Saturn 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.

  • 10 April 2017

    Turns retrograde: 10 April: Mercury turns retrograde in Aries, your 3rd house. A time to review rather than to begin.

    Mercury slows down over effort, courage and short trips, 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.

  • 13 April 2017

    Sign change: 13 April: Mars moves into Taurus, your 4th house.

    Mars moves into a testing place for you, which touches home, family peace and property.

    What to do: go slower in this area from this date and double-check before you commit.

  • 14 April 2017

    Sign change: 14 April: Sun moves into Aries, your 3rd house.

    Sun moves into a helpful place for you, which supports effort, courage and short trips.

    What to do: use the days after this to start or push forward plans in this area.

  • 15 April 2017

    Turns direct: 15 April: Venus turns direct in Pisces, your 2nd house. Delayed matters begin to move again.

    Venus moves forward again over money, family and speech, 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.

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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