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Simha (Leo) weekly rashifal: 18 May - 24 May 2009 - Good

The weekly rashifal for Simha (Leo) Moon sign, 18 May to 24 May 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

  1. Monday, 18 May

    Good

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

  2. Tuesday, 19 May

    Go carefully

    Good 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.

  3. Wednesday, 20 May

    Go carefully

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

  4. Thursday, 21 May

    Go carefully

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

  5. Friday, 22 May

    Mixed

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

  6. Saturday, 23 May

    Mixed

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

  7. Sunday, 24 May

    Good

    A productive day for work; tasks get done and effort is noticed.

    Mars moves into a testing place for you, which touches elders, teachers, faith and long journeys.

Saturn, Sade Sati and Dhaiya

Sade Sati - peak phase

Saturn 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 8th house

Go carefully
Areas of life:Money

Mars is in Pisces until 24 May.

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

Mars in your 8th house calls for care. Avoid hasty decisions about shared money and stay away from disputes.

What it means for you

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

Mars in your 9th house

Go carefully
Areas of life:LearningSpiritual life

Mars moves into Aries on 24 May.

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

Mars in your 9th house can bring disagreements with elders and teachers, and setbacks in plans for long journeys. Patience helps.

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.

Sun in your 10th house

Good
Areas of life:Career

Sun stays in Taurus all week.

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

The Sun in your 10th house favours career and standing. Work tends to be noticed, and dealings with seniors and officials go well.

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 10th house

Held back
Areas of life:Career

Mercury stays in Taurus all week.

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

Mercury in your 10th house favours career, writing and negotiation. Work tends to go smoothly and plans succeed.

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

What it means for you

  • Career: the support is there, but recognition comes more slowly than you hope.

Venus in your 8th house

Good
Areas of life:Money

Venus stays in Pisces all week.

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 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 Mars, best on Tuesday

Mars is in a testing place for you, touching shared money and sudden changes.

  • When anger rises, move first (a walk, some exercise) and speak later.
  • Avoid starting disputes on impulse; sleep on any confrontation.

Dates to note

  • 24 May 2009

    Sign change: 24 May: Mars moves into Aries, your 9th house.

    Mars 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.

Good days

Good

18 May24 May

The Moon favours you on 18 May and 24 May: good days for meetings, requests and fresh starts.

Days to go gently

Go carefully

19 May20 May21 May

On 19 May, 20 May and 21 May 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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