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Makara (Capricorn) monthly rashifal: April 2016 - Good

The monthly rashifal for Makara (Capricorn) Moon sign for April 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 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

  1. First half: 1 April to 15 April

    Good

    This stretch looks supportive overall.

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

    Jupiter, Rahu, Ketu, Sun and Mercury ask you to go carefully with shared money and sudden changes as well as money, family and speech.

    Mercury would help with home, family peace and property, but is held back for now, so expect results to come slowly.

    Things shift around 1 April, 3 April and 13 April; see the dates to note below.

  2. Second half: 16 April to 30 April

    Good

    This stretch looks supportive overall.

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

    Jupiter, Rahu, Ketu and Sun ask you to go carefully with shared money and sudden changes as well as money, family and speech.

    Mercury would help with home, family peace and property, but is held back for now, so expect results to come slowly.

    Things shift around 17 April, 25 April and 28 April; see the dates to note below.

Saturn in your 11th house

GoodMoney

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 carefullyMoney

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 8th house

Go carefullyMoney

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 8th house calls for care with sudden changes and shared money. Avoid secrecy and risky schemes.

What it means for you

  • Money: spending can rise; avoid large purchases, lending and risky bets.

Ketu in your 2nd house

Go carefullyMoneyFamily and home

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 2nd house can bring careless words and unsteady money. Think before you speak and keep savings safe.

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.

Mars in your 11th house

GoodMoney

Mars stays in Scorpio all month.

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

Mars in your 11th house is good for income and gains. Efforts bear fruit, and support from friends and elder siblings tends to come.

What it means for you

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

Sun in your 3rd house

GoodCareer

Sun is in Pisces until 13 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.

Sun in your 4th house

Go carefullyFamily and home

Sun moves into Aries on 13 April.

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

The Sun in your 4th house can unsettle home life. Small family frictions and unease about property are possible; patience at home helps.

What it means for you

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

Mercury in your 3rd house

Go carefullyCareer

Mercury is in Pisces until 3 April.

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.

Mercury in your 4th house

Held backFamily and home

Mercury moves into Aries on 3 April.

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

Mercury in your 4th house brings ease at home and help through family. A good time for study and for household paperwork.

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

  • Family and home: home matters improve, but slowly.

Venus in your 2nd house

GoodMoneyFamily and home

Venus is in Aquarius until 1 April.

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.

What it means for you

  • Money: income and gains tend to improve; a good time to plan savings.
  • Family and home: a settled, comfortable time at home.

Venus in your 3rd house

GoodCareer

Venus is in Pisces from 1 April to 25 April.

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

Venus in your 3rd house brings good friends, pleasant outings and support from siblings. Small gains are likely.

What it means for you

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

Venus in your 4th house

GoodFamily and home

Venus moves into Aries on 25 April.

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

Venus in your 4th house brings comfort at home and help from friends. Good for improving the home and for family time.

What it means for you

  • Family and home: a settled, comfortable time at home.

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 shared money and sudden changes.

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

Dates to note

  • 1 April 2016

    1 April: Venus moves into Pisces, your 3rd house.

    Venus 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.

  • 3 April 2016

    3 April: Mercury moves into Aries, your 4th house.

    Mercury moves into a helpful place for you, which supports home, family peace and property.

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

  • 13 April 2016

    13 April: Sun moves into Aries, your 4th house.

    Sun 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.

  • 17 April 2016

    17 April: Mars turns retrograde in Scorpio, your 11th house. A time to review rather than to begin.

    Mars 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.

  • 25 April 2016

    25 April: Venus moves into Aries, your 4th house.

    Venus moves into a helpful place for you, which supports home, family peace and property.

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

  • 28 April 2016

    28 April: Mercury turns retrograde in Aries, your 4th house. A time to review rather than to begin.

    Mercury slows down over home, family peace and property, 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.

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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