Simha (Leo) weekly rashifal: 15 August - 21 August 2011 - Good
The weekly rashifal for Simha (Leo) Moon sign, 15 August to 21 August 2011. 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, 15 August
GoodGood for meeting people, partnership and outings; dealings tend to go smoothly.
Tuesday, 16 August
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.
Wednesday, 17 August
Go carefullyA day to go gently: routine work only, no new beginnings or big decisions.
Mercury moves into a testing place for you, which touches spending, rest and the inner life.
Venus moves into a helpful place for you, which supports your energy and confidence.
Sun moves into a testing place for you, which touches your energy and confidence.
Thursday, 18 August
Go carefullyA day to go gently: routine work only, no new beginnings or big decisions.
Friday, 19 August
MixedThings may feel slow or heavy; be patient and keep expectations low.
Saturday, 20 August
MixedThings may feel slow or heavy; be patient and keep expectations low.
Sunday, 21 August
MixedThings may feel slow or heavy; be patient and keep expectations low.
Saturn, Sade Sati and Dhaiya
Sade Sati - setting phaseSaturn is in your 2nd house: the last phase of Sade Sati. Family and money matters need care, and the pressure begins to lift as the phase runs on.
Mars in your 11th house
GoodAreas of life:Money
Mars stays in Gemini 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 12th house
Go carefullyAreas of life:Spiritual lifeMoney
Sun is in Cancer until 17 August.
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.
Sun in your 1st house
Go carefully
Sun moves into Leo on 17 August.
The Sun stands for confidence, authority, recognition and your relationship with your father and people in charge.
The Sun in your own sign tends to make you restless and quick to react. Keep plans modest and go easy on pride in dealings with family and colleagues.
What it means for you
- You: mood and energy can dip; rest well and avoid reacting in haste.
Mercury in your 1st house
Go carefully
Mercury is in Leo until 17 August.
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.
Mercury in your 12th house
Go carefullyAreas of life:Spiritual lifeMoney
Mercury moves into Cancer on 17 August.
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.
Venus in your 12th house
GoodAreas of life:Spiritual lifeMoney
Venus is in Cancer until 17 August.
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 Leo on 17 August.
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.
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 money, family and speech.
- 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 spending, rest and the inner life.
- Read agreements twice and confirm important messages in writing.
- In tense conversations, say less and listen more.
Dates to note
- 17 August 2011
Sign change: 17 August: Mercury moves into Cancer, 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.
- 17 August 2011
Sign change: 17 August: Venus moves into Leo, 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.
- 17 August 2011
Sign change: 17 August: Sun moves into Leo, your 1st house.
Sun 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.
Good days
Good15 August
The Moon favours you on 15 August: good days for meetings, requests and fresh starts.
Days to go gently
Go carefully16 August17 August18 August
On 16 August, 17 August and 18 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 Simha (Leo) and describe tendencies only. Your own birth chart, with its houses and periods, can tell a different story.
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