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Makara (Capricorn) monthly rashifal: August 2016 - Good

The monthly rashifal for Makara (Capricorn) Moon sign for August 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 August to 15 August

    Good

    This stretch looks supportive overall.

    Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury and Venus work in your favour here, helping with income, gains and friends as well as elders, teachers, faith and long journeys.

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

    Things shift around 1 August, 11 August and 13 August; see the dates to note below.

  2. Second half: 16 August to 31 August

    Good

    This stretch looks supportive overall.

    Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury and Venus work in your favour here, helping with income, gains and friends as well as elders, teachers, faith and long journeys.

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

    Venus would help with elders, teachers, faith and long journeys, but is held back for now, so expect results to come slowly.

    Things shift around 16 August, 19 August, 25 August and 30 August; 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 is in Leo until 11 August.

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.

Jupiter in your 9th house

GoodLearningSpiritual life

Jupiter moves into Virgo on 11 August.

Jupiter stands for growth, wisdom, guidance, good fortune, children and teachers. It is the year's main helper.

Jupiter in your 9th house favours faith, higher learning and good fortune. Elders and teachers tend to support you.

What it means for you

  • Learning: study, training and creative work go well; a good time to begin a course.
  • Spiritual life: prayer, reflection and helping others feel rewarding.

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 7th house

Go carefullyRelationships

Sun is in Cancer until 16 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 carefullyMoney

Sun moves into Leo on 16 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 8th house

GoodMoney

Mercury is in Leo until 19 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 carefullyLearningSpiritual life

Mercury moves into Virgo on 19 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 7th house

Go carefullyRelationships

Venus is in Cancer until 1 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.

Venus in your 8th house

GoodMoney

Venus is in Leo from 1 August to 25 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 9th house

Held backLearningSpiritual life

Venus moves into Virgo on 25 August.

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

Venus in your 9th house favours faith, good deeds and pleasant journeys. Fortune tends to support you.

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

What it means for you

  • Learning: effort in study pays, but results take longer to show.
  • Spiritual life: the wish to go deeper is there; make a little time each day.

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 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.

For Ketu, best on Tuesday

Ketu is in a testing place for you, touching money, family and speech.

  • Keep a short daily meditation or prayer practice.
  • Simplify where you can; let go of what no longer serves you.

Dates to note

  • 1 August 2016

    1 August: Venus moves into Leo, your 8th house.

    Venus 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.

  • 11 August 2016

    11 August: Jupiter moves into Virgo, your 9th house.

    Jupiter moves into a helpful place for you, which supports elders, teachers, faith and long journeys.

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

  • 13 August 2016

    13 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.

  • 16 August 2016

    16 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.

  • 19 August 2016

    19 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.

  • 25 August 2016

    25 August: Venus moves into Virgo, your 9th house.

    Venus moves into a helpful place for you, which supports elders, teachers, faith and long journeys.

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

  • 30 August 2016

    30 August: Mercury turns retrograde in Virgo, your 9th house. A time to review rather than to begin.

    Mercury slows down over elders, teachers, faith and long journeys, 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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