Simha (Leo) weekly rashifal: 26 January - 1 February 2009 - Good
The weekly rashifal for Simha (Leo) Moon sign, 26 January to 1 February 2009. 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
Monday, 26 January
GoodA good day to clear pending work and get ahead of what has been dragging.
An eclipse falls on daily work, rivals and pending tasks, which makes this a sensitive spot for a few days.
Mercury moves into a testing place for you, which touches studies, children and creative plans.
Tuesday, 27 January
GoodA 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.
Wednesday, 28 January
GoodGood for meeting people, partnership and outings; dealings tend to go smoothly.
Mars moves into a helpful place for you, which supports daily work, rivals and pending tasks.
Thursday, 29 January
GoodGood for meeting people, partnership and outings; dealings tend to go smoothly.
Friday, 30 January
Go carefullyGood for meeting people, partnership and outings; dealings tend to go smoothly.
Later in the day the mood changes: A day to go gently: routine work only, no new beginnings or big decisions.
Saturday, 31 January
Go carefullyA day to go gently: routine work only, no new beginnings or big decisions.
Sunday, 1 February
Go carefullyA 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.
Mercury moves forward again over studies, children and creative plans, so what was stuck here starts to move.
Saturn, Sade Sati and Dhaiya
Sade Sati - peak phaseSaturn is in your own sign: the middle and heaviest phase of Sade Sati. Progress is slower and duties weigh more; a steady routine and patience carry you through.
Mars in your 5th house
Go carefullyAreas of life:LearningRelationships
Mars is in Sagittarius until 28 January.
Mars stands for energy, drive, courage and how you handle conflict.
Mars in your 5th house can make you impatient in studies and with children. Avoid risky investments and rash decisions.
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.
Mars in your 6th house
GoodAreas of life:Career
Mars moves into Capricorn on 28 January.
Mars stands for energy, drive, courage and how you handle conflict.
Mars in your 6th house helps you overcome rivals and competition. Pending work moves and debts can be reduced.
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 6th house
Held backAreas of life:Career
Sun stays in Capricorn all week.
The Sun stands for confidence, authority, recognition and your relationship with your father and people in charge.
The Sun in your 6th house helps you get the better of rivals and pending work. Debts and competition tend to come under control.
For now Ketu obstructs the Sun's good results (vedha), so recognition and progress may come more slowly than this placement promises.
What it means for you
- Career: the support is there, but recognition comes more slowly than you hope.
Mercury in your 6th house
GoodAreas of life:Career
Mercury is in Capricorn until 26 January.
Mercury stands for communication, learning, trade, paperwork and quick thinking.
Mercury in your 6th house helps you outwit rivals and finish detailed work. Careful effort tends to be recognised.
What it means for you
- Career: work tends to be noticed; a good time to take on more or put ideas forward.
Mercury in your 5th house
Go carefullyAreas of life:LearningRelationships
Mercury moves into Sagittarius on 26 January.
Mercury stands for communication, learning, trade, paperwork and quick thinking.
Mercury in your 5th house can cause misunderstandings with children or in studies. Avoid speculative decisions.
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.
Venus in your 7th house
Go carefullyAreas of life:Relationships
Venus is in Aquarius until 27 January.
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
Held backAreas of life:Money
Venus moves into Pisces on 27 January.
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.
For now Mercury obstructs Venus's good results (vedha), so comforts and pleasant times may be fewer than this placement promises.
What it means for you
- Money: gains are possible, but delays are likely; do not count on them yet.
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 Saturn, best on Saturday
Saturn is in a testing place for you, touching your energy and confidence.
- 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 Mercury, best on Wednesday
Mercury is in a testing place for you, touching studies, children and creative plans.
- Read agreements twice and confirm important messages in writing.
- In tense conversations, say less and listen more.
Dates to note
- 26 January 2009
Solar eclipse: 26 January: a solar eclipse in Capricorn, your 6th house. Keep the day quiet and avoid new beginnings.
An eclipse falls on daily work, rivals and pending tasks, 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.
- 26 January 2009
Sign change: 26 January: Mercury moves into Sagittarius, your 5th house.
Mercury moves into a testing place for you, which touches studies, children and creative plans.
What to do: go slower in this area from this date and double-check before you commit.
- 27 January 2009
Sign change: 27 January: Venus moves into Pisces, 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.
- 28 January 2009
Sign change: 28 January: Mars moves into Capricorn, your 6th house.
Mars moves into a helpful place for you, which supports daily work, rivals and pending tasks.
What to do: use the days after this to start or push forward plans in this area.
- 1 February 2009
Turns direct: 1 February: Mercury turns direct in Sagittarius, your 5th house. Delayed matters begin to move again.
Mercury moves forward again over studies, children and creative plans, 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.
Good days
Good26 January27 January28 January29 January
The Moon favours you on 26 January, 27 January, 28 January and 29 January: good days for meetings, requests and fresh starts.
Days to go gently
Go carefully30 January31 January1 February
On 30 January, 31 January and 1 February 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 Simha (Leo) and describe tendencies only. Your own birth chart, with its houses and periods, can tell a different story.
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