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Makara (Capricorn) weekly rashifal: 1 August - 7 August 2016 - Good

The weekly rashifal for Makara (Capricorn) Moon sign, 1 August to 7 August 2016. It follows where each planet stands counted from your Moon sign, the way a traditional rashifal does, and describes tendencies rather than certainties.

This week leans in your favour. The planets that help you are well placed compared with most weeks, so it is a good time to move plans forward.

How the week runs

  1. Monday, 1 August

    Good

    A good day to clear pending work and get ahead of what has been dragging.

    Venus moves into a helpful place for you, which supports shared money and sudden changes.

  2. Tuesday, 2 August

    Good

    Good for meeting people, partnership and outings; dealings tend to go smoothly.

  3. Wednesday, 3 August

    Good

    Good for meeting people, partnership and outings; dealings tend to go smoothly.

  4. Thursday, 4 August

    Go carefully

    A day to go gently: routine work only, no new beginnings or big decisions.

  5. Friday, 5 August

    Go carefully

    A day to go gently: routine work only, no new beginnings or big decisions.

  6. Saturday, 6 August

    Go carefully

    A day to go gently: routine work only, no new beginnings or big decisions.

    Later in the day the mood changes: Things may feel slow or heavy; be patient and keep expectations low.

  7. Sunday, 7 August

    Mixed

    Things may feel slow or heavy; be patient and keep expectations low.

Jupiter in your 8th house

Jupiter in your 8th house can bring obstacles and unexpected expenses. Avoid risky ventures and steer clear of disputes.

Mars in your 11th house

Good
Areas of life:Money

Mars stays in Scorpio all week.

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 carefully
Areas of life:Relationships

Sun stays in Cancer all week.

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.

Mercury in your 8th house

Good
Areas of life:Money

Mercury stays in Leo all week.

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.

Venus in your 7th house

Go carefully
Areas of life:Relationships

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

Good
Areas of life:Money

Venus moves into Leo on 1 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.

Remedy for this week

Small, voluntary practices for the planets that ask for the most care this week. They cost nothing and promise no particular outcome; take up only what feels right.

For Sun, best on Sunday

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

  • Show steady respect to your father, elders and people in authority, even when you disagree.
  • Let others take credit now and then; step back from ego-driven arguments.

For Venus, best on Friday

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

  • Keep comforts and indulgences in moderation.
  • Offer small, regular kindnesses to your partner or close ones.

Dates to note

  • 1 August 2016

    Sign change: 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.

Good days

Good

1 August2 August3 August

The Moon favours you on 1 August, 2 August and 3 August: good days for meetings, requests and fresh starts.

Days to go gently

Go carefully

4 August5 August6 August

On 4 August, 5 August and 6 August the Moon passes your 8th house (Chandrashtama). Keep these days for routine work and avoid starting anything big.

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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