Simha (Leo) weekly rashifal: 16 January - 22 January 2040 - Good
The weekly rashifal for Simha (Leo) Moon sign, 16 January to 22 January 2040. 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, 16 January
GoodA good day to clear pending work and get ahead of what has been dragging.
Later in the day the mood changes: Good for meeting people, partnership and outings; dealings tend to go smoothly.
Jupiter slows down over money, family and speech, so old matters in this area come back for a second look.
Tuesday, 17 January
GoodGood for meeting people, partnership and outings; dealings tend to go smoothly.
Wednesday, 18 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.
Venus moves into a helpful place for you, which supports studies, children and creative plans.
Thursday, 19 January
Go carefullyA day to go gently: routine work only, no new beginnings or big decisions.
Friday, 20 January
Go carefullyA day to go gently: routine work only, no new beginnings or big decisions.
Saturday, 21 January
MixedThings may feel slow or heavy; be patient and keep expectations low.
Saturn slows down over money, family and speech, so old matters in this area come back for a second look.
Sunday, 22 January
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
Held backAreas 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.
For now Venus 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.
Sun in your 6th house
GoodAreas 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.
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 6th house
GoodAreas of life:Career
Mercury stays in Capricorn all week.
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.
Venus in your 4th house
Held backAreas of life:Family and home
Venus is in Scorpio until 18 January.
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.
For now Rahu obstructs Venus's good results (vedha), so comforts and pleasant times may be fewer than this placement promises.
What it means for you
- Family and home: home matters improve, but slowly.
Venus in your 5th house
GoodAreas of life:LearningRelationships
Venus moves into Sagittarius on 18 January.
Venus stands for love, comfort, beauty, pleasures and partnership.
Venus in your 5th house favours romance, creative work and joy through children. Studies of the arts go well.
What it means for you
- Learning: study, training and creative work go well; a good time to begin a course.
- Relationships: warm and easy; a good time for meeting people and making up.
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.
Dates to note
- 16 January 2040
Turns retrograde: 16 January: Jupiter turns retrograde in Virgo, your 2nd house. A time to review rather than to begin.
Jupiter slows down over money, family and speech, so old matters in this area come back for a second look.
What to do: review, repair and finish old work rather than launching something new.
- 18 January 2040
Sign change: 18 January: Venus moves into Sagittarius, your 5th house.
Venus moves into a helpful place for you, which supports studies, children and creative plans.
What to do: use the days after this to start or push forward plans in this area.
- 21 January 2040
Turns retrograde: 21 January: Saturn turns retrograde in Virgo, your 2nd house. A time to review rather than to begin.
Saturn slows down over money, family and speech, so old matters in this area come back for a second look.
What to do: review, repair and finish old work rather than launching something new.
Good days
Good16 January17 January
The Moon favours you on 16 January and 17 January: good days for meetings, requests and fresh starts.
Days to go gently
Go carefully18 January19 January20 January
On 18 January, 19 January and 20 January 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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