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Mithuna (Gemini) monthly rashifal: May 2013 - Mixed

The monthly rashifal for Mithuna (Gemini) Moon sign for May 2013. 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 May to 15 May

    Mixed

    This stretch is a mix of easy and slower going.

    Venus works in your favour here, helping with income, gains and friends as well as spending, rest and the inner life.

    Saturn, Jupiter, Rahu, Sun and Mercury ask you to go carefully with studies, children and creative plans as well as spending, rest and the inner life.

    Ketu, Mars, Sun and Mercury would help with income, gains and friends, but are held back for now, so expect results to come slowly.

    Things shift around 5 May, 10 May, 13 May and 14 May; see the dates to note below.

  2. Second half: 16 May to 31 May

    Go carefully

    This stretch asks for patience and care.

    Venus works in your favour here, helping with spending, rest and the inner life as well as your energy and confidence.

    Saturn, Jupiter, Rahu, Mars, Sun and Mercury ask you to go carefully with studies, children and creative plans as well as spending, rest and the inner life.

    Ketu and Mars would help with income, gains and friends, but are held back for now, so expect results to come slowly.

    Things shift around 23 May, 28 May, 29 May and 31 May; see the dates to note below.

Saturn in your 5th house

Go carefully
Areas of life:LearningRelationships

Saturn stays in Libra all month.

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

Saturn in your 5th house can slow studies and creative plans and bring worry about children. Avoid speculation.

What it means for you

  • Learning: focus can scatter; take one subject at a time and revise well.
  • Relationships: misunderstandings come easily; listen more and give others room.

Jupiter in your 12th house

Go carefully
Areas of life:Spiritual lifeMoney

Jupiter is in Taurus until 31 May.

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

Jupiter in your 12th house can raise spending and bring a restless, wandering feeling. Good for spiritual practice and charity, less so for big purchases.

What it means for you

  • Spiritual life: you may feel low or unsettled; quiet routines and prayer steady the mind.
  • Money: spending can rise; avoid large purchases, lending and risky bets.

Jupiter in your 1st house

Go carefully

Jupiter moves into Gemini on 31 May.

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

Jupiter in your own sign can bring a feeling of being stuck or far from home. Keep faith, avoid big changes in haste and let plans mature.

What it means for you

  • You: mood and energy can dip; rest well and avoid reacting in haste.

Rahu in your 5th house

Go carefully
Areas of life:LearningRelationships

Rahu stays in Libra all month.

Rahu stands for ambition, hunger for more, the new and the unusual. It can bring sudden openings and restlessness.

Rahu in your 5th house can mislead judgement in studies, romance and investments. Avoid speculation.

What it means for you

  • Learning: focus can scatter; take one subject at a time and revise well.
  • Relationships: misunderstandings come easily; listen more and give others room.

Ketu in your 11th house

Held back
Areas of life:Money

Ketu stays in Aries 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 11th house brings gains and help from unexpected quarters. Wishes can come through quietly.

For now Saturn obstructs Ketu's good results (vedha), so results through effort may take longer to show.

What it means for you

  • Money: gains are possible, but delays are likely; do not count on them yet.

Mars in your 11th house

Held back
Areas of life:Money

Mars is in Aries until 23 May.

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.

For now Saturn obstructs Mars's good results (vedha), so effort needs more patience before it pays off.

What it means for you

  • Money: gains are possible, but delays are likely; do not count on them yet.

Mars in your 12th house

Go carefully
Areas of life:Spiritual lifeMoney

Mars moves into Taurus on 23 May.

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

Mars in your 12th house can bring extra spending and wasted effort. Keep a check on expenses and avoid quarrels.

What it means for you

  • Spiritual life: you may feel low or unsettled; quiet routines and prayer steady the mind.
  • Money: spending can rise; avoid large purchases, lending and risky bets.

Sun in your 11th house

Held back
Areas of life:Money

Sun is in Aries until 14 May.

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

The Sun in your 11th house is good for income and gains. Wishes tend to be fulfilled, and friends and seniors are helpful.

For now Rahu obstructs the Sun's good results (vedha), so recognition and progress may come more slowly than this placement promises.

What it means for you

  • Money: gains are possible, but delays are likely; do not count on them yet.

Sun in your 12th house

Go carefully
Areas of life:Spiritual lifeMoney

Sun moves into Taurus on 14 May.

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

The Sun in your 12th house can raise spending and make effort feel unrewarded. A good time to rest, plan quietly and look inward.

What it means for you

  • Spiritual life: you may feel low or unsettled; quiet routines and prayer steady the mind.
  • Money: spending can rise; avoid large purchases, lending and risky bets.

Mercury in your 11th house

Held back
Areas of life:Money

Mercury is in Aries until 13 May.

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

Mercury in your 11th house brings gains, helpful contacts and good news from friends.

For now Jupiter obstructs Mercury's good results (vedha), so deals and paperwork may need a second look before they come through.

What it means for you

  • Money: gains are possible, but delays are likely; do not count on them yet.

Mercury in your 12th house

Go carefully
Areas of life:Spiritual lifeMoney

Mercury is in Taurus from 13 May to 28 May.

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

Mercury in your 12th house can bring wasted effort and small losses through oversight. Double-check accounts and agreements.

What it means for you

  • Spiritual life: you may feel low or unsettled; quiet routines and prayer steady the mind.
  • Money: spending can rise; avoid large purchases, lending and risky bets.

Mercury in your 1st house

Go carefully

Mercury moves into Gemini on 28 May.

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

Mercury in your own sign can scatter your attention. Check details twice and avoid careless words.

What it means for you

  • You: mood and energy can dip; rest well and avoid reacting in haste.

Venus in your 11th house

Good
Areas of life:Money

Venus is in Aries until 5 May.

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

Venus in your 11th house brings gains, friendship and wishes fulfilled. A good time for social life.

What it means for you

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

Venus in your 12th house

Good
Areas of life:Spiritual lifeMoney

Venus is in Taurus from 5 May to 29 May.

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

Venus in your 12th house brings comforts and pleasant spending. Travel and rest can be enjoyable, though money needs watching.

What it means for you

  • Spiritual life: prayer, reflection and helping others feel rewarding.
  • Money: income and gains tend to improve; a good time to plan savings.

Venus in your 1st house

Good

Venus moves into Gemini on 29 May.

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

Venus in your own sign brings comfort, charm and pleasant company. Relationships and creative work tend to flourish.

What it means for you

  • You: you feel more like yourself, with energy and confidence to act.

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 Saturn, best on Saturday

Saturn is in a testing place for you, touching studies, children and creative plans.

  • Help elderly people or those who do hard physical work, in any way you can.
  • Accept that some results come slowly; keep going without forcing the pace.

For Jupiter, best on Thursday

Jupiter is in a testing place for you, touching spending, rest and the inner life.

  • Avoid overpromising and overextending; keep commitments you can meet.
  • Seek advice from a trusted elder before large decisions.

Dates to note

  • 5 May 2013

    Sign change: 5 May: Venus moves into Taurus, your 12th house.

    Venus moves into a helpful place for you, which supports spending, rest and the inner life.

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

  • 10 May 2013

    Solar eclipse: 10 May: a solar eclipse in Aries, your 11th house. Keep the day quiet and avoid new beginnings.

    An eclipse falls on income, gains and friends, which makes this a sensitive spot for a few days.

    What to do: keep the day quiet and avoid new beginnings, big purchases and signing.

  • 13 May 2013

    Sign change: 13 May: Mercury moves into Taurus, your 12th house.

    Mercury moves into a testing place for you, which touches spending, rest and the inner life.

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

  • 14 May 2013

    Sign change: 14 May: Sun moves into Taurus, your 12th house.

    Sun moves into a testing place for you, which touches spending, rest and the inner life.

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

  • 23 May 2013

    Sign change: 23 May: Mars moves into Taurus, your 12th house.

    Mars moves into a testing place for you, which touches spending, rest and the inner life.

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

  • 28 May 2013

    Sign change: 28 May: Mercury moves into Gemini, your 1st house.

    Mercury moves into a testing place for you, which touches your energy and confidence.

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

  • 29 May 2013

    Sign change: 29 May: Venus moves into Gemini, your 1st house.

    Venus moves into a helpful place for you, which supports your energy and confidence.

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

  • 31 May 2013

    Sign change: 31 May: Jupiter moves into Gemini, your 1st house.

    Jupiter moves into a testing place for you, which touches your energy and confidence.

    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 Mithuna (Gemini) and describe tendencies only. Your own birth chart, with its houses and periods, can tell a different story.

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