Bhavishya

Simha (Leo) weekly rashifal: 17 October - 23 October 2016 - Good

The weekly rashifal for Simha (Leo) Moon sign, 17 October to 23 October 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, 17 October

    Mixed

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

    Sun moves into a helpful place for you, which supports effort, courage and short trips.

  2. Tuesday, 18 October

    Mixed

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

    Later in the day the mood changes: A productive day for work; tasks get done and effort is noticed.

  3. Wednesday, 19 October

    Good

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

  4. Thursday, 20 October

    Good

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

    Later in the day the mood changes: A day of gains and good company; requests and wishes tend to work out.

  5. Friday, 21 October

    Good

    A day of gains and good company; requests and wishes tend to work out.

    Mercury moves into a testing place for you, which touches effort, courage and short trips.

  6. Saturday, 22 October

    Mixed

    A day of gains and good company; requests and wishes tend to work out.

    Later in the day the mood changes: Spending and restlessness may rise; keep commitments light and rest well.

  7. Sunday, 23 October

    Mixed

    Spending and restlessness may rise; keep commitments light and rest well.

Saturn, Sade Sati and Dhaiya

Kantaka Shani

Saturn is in your 4th house (kantaka Shani, one of the two Dhaiya periods). Home and family matters ask for patience; avoid hurried property decisions.

Mars in your 5th house

Go carefully
Areas of life:LearningRelationships

Mars stays in Sagittarius all week.

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.

Sun in your 2nd house

Go carefully
Areas of life:MoneyFamily and home

Sun is in Virgo until 17 October.

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

The Sun in your 2nd house can bring extra spending and sharp words at home. Watch your savings and speak gently with family.

What it means for you

  • Money: spending can rise; avoid large purchases, lending and risky bets.
  • Family and home: small frictions at home are possible; patience and kind words help.

Sun in your 3rd house

Good
Areas of life:Career

Sun moves into Libra on 17 October.

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

The Sun in your 3rd house favours effort and initiative. Short trips, talks and fresh starts tend to go your way, and courage pays off.

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 2nd house

Held back
Areas of life:MoneyFamily and home

Mercury is in Virgo until 21 October.

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

Mercury in your 2nd house favours money and speech. Good for trade, negotiation and pleasant talk with family.

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

  • Money: gains are possible, but delays are likely; do not count on them yet.
  • Family and home: home matters improve, but slowly.

Mercury in your 3rd house

Go carefully
Areas of life:Career

Mercury moves into Libra on 21 October.

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

Mercury in your 3rd house can bring mix-ups in messages and paperwork. Read before you sign and keep promises small.

What it means for you

  • Career: expect more pressure or friction at work; finish what you start and keep a low profile.

Venus in your 4th house

Good
Areas of life:Family and home

Venus stays in Scorpio all week.

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

Venus in your 4th house brings comfort at home and help from friends. Good for improving the home and for family time.

What it means for you

  • Family and home: a settled, comfortable time at home.

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 home, family peace and property.

  • 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 studies, children and creative plans.

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

Dates to note

  • 17 October 2016

    Sign change: 17 October: Sun moves into Libra, your 3rd house.

    Sun moves into a helpful place for you, which supports effort, courage and short trips.

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

  • 21 October 2016

    Sign change: 21 October: Mercury moves into Libra, your 3rd house.

    Mercury moves into a testing place for you, which touches effort, courage and short trips.

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

Good days

Good

19 October20 October21 October

The Moon favours you on 19 October, 20 October and 21 October: good days for meetings, requests and fresh starts.

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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