Makara (Capricorn) monthly rashifal: August 2015 - Good
The monthly rashifal for Makara (Capricorn) Moon sign for August 2015. 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 leans in your favour. The planets that help you are well placed compared with most months, so it is a good time to move plans forward.
How the month runs
First half: 1 August to 15 August
GoodThis stretch looks supportive overall.
Saturn, Ketu, Mercury and Venus work in your favour here, helping with income, gains and friends as well as effort, courage and short trips.
Jupiter, Rahu, Mars, Sun, Mercury and Venus ask you to go carefully with shared money and sudden changes as well as elders, teachers, faith and long journeys.
Things shift around 2 August, 4 August and 13 August; see the dates to note below.
Second half: 16 August to 31 August
GoodThis stretch looks supportive overall.
Saturn, Ketu and Mercury work in your favour here, helping with income, gains and friends as well as effort, courage and short trips.
Jupiter, Rahu, Mars, Sun, Mercury and Venus ask you to go carefully with shared money and sudden changes as well as elders, teachers, faith and long journeys.
Things shift around 17 August and 23 August; see the dates to note below.
Saturn in your 11th house
GoodAreas of life:Money
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 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 carefullyAreas of life:Money
Jupiter stays in Leo 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 9th house
Go carefullyAreas of life:LearningSpiritual life
Rahu stays in Virgo all month.
Rahu stands for ambition, hunger for more, the new and the unusual. It can bring sudden openings and restlessness.
Rahu in your 9th house can shake faith or bring disagreements with teachers and elders. Stay grounded in what you know.
What it means for you
- Learning: focus can scatter; take one subject at a time and revise well.
- Spiritual life: you may feel low or unsettled; quiet routines and prayer steady the mind.
Ketu in your 3rd house
GoodAreas of life:Career
Ketu stays in Pisces 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 3rd house brings determination and success through effort. Courage and practical skill pay off.
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 7th house
Go carefullyAreas of life:Relationships
Mars stays in Cancer all month.
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 carefullyAreas of life:Relationships
Sun is in Cancer until 17 August.
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.
Sun in your 8th house
Go carefullyAreas of life:Money
Sun moves into Leo on 17 August.
The Sun stands for confidence, authority, recognition and your relationship with your father and people in charge.
The Sun in your 8th house asks for care. Shared money and sudden changes need attention; avoid quarrels and hasty decisions.
What it means for you
- Money: spending can rise; avoid large purchases, lending and risky bets.
Mercury in your 7th house
Go carefullyAreas of life:Relationships
Mercury is in Cancer until 4 August.
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.
Mercury in your 8th house
GoodAreas of life:Money
Mercury is in Leo from 4 August to 23 August.
Mercury stands for communication, learning, trade, paperwork and quick thinking.
Mercury in your 8th house can bring unexpected gains and success in research. A good time to sort out shared money.
What it means for you
- Money: income and gains tend to improve; a good time to plan savings.
Mercury in your 9th house
Go carefullyAreas of life:LearningSpiritual life
Mercury moves into Virgo on 23 August.
Mercury stands for communication, learning, trade, paperwork and quick thinking.
Mercury in your 9th house can bring obstacles in higher studies and long-term plans. Go step by step.
What it means for you
- Learning: focus can scatter; take one subject at a time and revise well.
- Spiritual life: you may feel low or unsettled; quiet routines and prayer steady the mind.
Venus in your 8th house
GoodAreas of life:Money
Venus is in Leo until 13 August.
Venus stands for love, comfort, beauty, pleasures and partnership.
Venus in your 8th house can bring unexpected gains and comforts. Shared money and inheritance matters tend to go well.
What it means for you
- Money: income and gains tend to improve; a good time to plan savings.
Venus in your 7th house
Go carefullyAreas of life:Relationships
Venus moves into Cancer on 13 August.
Venus stands for love, comfort, beauty, pleasures and partnership.
Venus in your 7th house can bring friction in partnerships. Be patient and clear up misunderstandings with your partner early.
What it means for you
- Relationships: misunderstandings come easily; listen more and give others room.
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 elders, teachers, faith and long journeys.
- Avoid shortcuts and half-truths, even small ones.
- Limit restless scrolling and news; spend time on simple, grounding tasks.
Dates to note
- 2 August 2015
Turns direct: 2 August: Saturn turns direct in Scorpio, your 11th house. Delayed matters begin to move again.
Saturn moves forward again over income, gains and friends, 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.
- 4 August 2015
Sign change: 4 August: Mercury moves into Leo, your 8th house.
Mercury moves into a helpful place for you, which supports shared money and sudden changes.
What to do: use the days after this to start or push forward plans in this area.
- 13 August 2015
Sign change: 13 August: Venus moves into Cancer, your 7th house.
Venus 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.
- 17 August 2015
Sign change: 17 August: Sun moves into Leo, your 8th house.
Sun moves into a testing place for you, which touches shared money and sudden changes.
What to do: go slower in this area from this date and double-check before you commit.
- 23 August 2015
Sign change: 23 August: Mercury moves into Virgo, your 9th house.
Mercury moves into a testing place for you, which touches elders, teachers, faith and long journeys.
What to do: go slower in this area from this date and double-check before you commit.
These readings apply to everyone with the Moon in Makara (Capricorn) and describe tendencies only. Your own birth chart, with its houses and periods, can tell a different story.
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