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Monthly Predictions May 2017

By Kshitij Sharma, April 16, 2017

The monthly horoscope for May 2017 is presented for you based on the moon sign, i.e. janma rashi in your horoscope, based on the Vedic niryana system. Please do not substitute your Sun sign or a western astrology moon sign here. If you do not know your janma rashi, please refer to the kundali application on this page. 8th house presence for Chandra is called Chandrashtama and is a period of grave caution. These dates are indicated. The dates for caution on financial matter are also indicated. People with a particular janma rashi should avoid dealing in financial matters on these dates, e.g. investment of property, stock market, giving and taking loans should be avoided.

The planetary positions for the month of May 2017 are as follows.


Sun

  • Sun is in Aries at the beginning of the month and will move to Taurus on 15th May.
  • Mercury will be conjunct Sun during 1st half of month. During this period, Rahu has 9th house aspect on Sun.
  • Mars and Sun will be together in Taurus in 2nd half of the month for few days.
  • Jupiter will have 9th house aspect on Sun in 2nd half.

Mars

  • Mars will be in Taurus for major part of the month and then move to Gemini on 27th May.
  • Mars and Sun will be together in Taurus in 2nd half of the month for few days.
  • Jupiter will have 9th house aspect on Mars when in Taurus.
  • After the long conjunction last year, Saturn and Mars will again have a combination. This time they will be opposite each other starting 22nd May and then through Mars’ journey through Taurus.

Mercury

  • Mercury becomes direct around 3rd of May and will spend the month in Aries.
  • Mercury will be conjunct Sun in 1st half.
  • Rahu has aspect on Mercury throughout the month.

Jupiter

  • Jupiter is moving through Virgo and will be retrograde throughout the month.
  • Venus and Saturn have aspect on Jupiter.

Venus

  • Venus will move through exaltation sign of Pisces through the month.
  • Jupiter has 7th house aspect on Venus, which further helps increase Venus’ strength.

Saturn

  • Saturn is now be transiting through Sagittarius.
  • Rahu has 5th house aspect on Saturn.
  • Mars has 8th house aspect on Saturn.
  • During the last week of May, Mars and Saturn will be in opposition.

Rahu/Ketu

  • Rahu/Ketu continue their transit through Leo/Aquarius axis.
  • Saturn will have 3rd house aspect on Ketu, while Ketu is located in Saturn’s sign.

Four malefic planets – Rahu, Ketu, Saturn and Mars come together in a peculiar combination on a particular day in this month and is confirmed by closeness of degree. On 29th of May, while Saturn and Mars are in opposition of each other, Rahu aspects Saturn and Ketu aspects Mars. Further, Saturn aspects Ketu through its 3rd house aspect. In all of these, Rahu is the main planet. Saturn and Mars coming together is usually explosive combination of iron and fire. Rahu and Ketu add their destructive power to this combination. This indicates aggressive nature and weapons can be involved. Saturn and Mars combination is impulsive because of Mars’ qualities. Ketu aspects Mars and increases Martian qualities. Rahu aspects Saturn and further enhances papa-graha nature of Saturn. In the horoscope of India as Taurus Lagna, this combination happens in 4th, 10th, 2nd and 8th houses. Common people, reputation of the country, resources of the country will come under serious constraint.


Horoscope for May 2017 for Moon sign Aries – Mesha Janma Rashi

Sun transits through adverse 1st and 2nd during the month. Saturn is going through inauspicious 9th house transit and has cheshta-bal due to retrogression. Mars is going through 2nd house manglik. Jupiter’s transit through 6th house is difficult. Rahu is going through a 5th house transit. Ketu is also going through a favourable 11th house transit. Venus will also go through favourable 12th house. Mercury is transiting through 1st house. Overall, May will be a tough month for Aries borns.

Home, Family and Domestic Environment: The month starts with you being very self centered and focused towards doing your thing. This will continue and may frustrate your family and it will be hard for them to put up with you. Overall, this month promises that your family will still entertain you and life will be comfortable. Take advice from good people and tone down your remarks and statements. You should not make promises that cannot be kept. Investing time and energy in relationships like neighbours, friends, relatives will help in long run.

Travel: Short travels will be beneficial, but long distance travels will not be.

Health: Be careful when pushing your body too much during the month. Fatigue and exhaustion is indicated. Headaches, heartburns and stress should not be allowed to go on for long time. Especially during such transits, heart problems begin showing up.

Finance, Business & Job: Financially, this would be a tough period. Litigation is also indicated, especially in the latter part of the month, when you have to be careful with land dealings. You may not get the right kind of hearing from people high up in the government as well as your superiors. This will not be a good time for students. They have to work extra hard to maintain focus and concentration. The same can happen at the place of work where new learnings and starting of projects will be affected.

Expenditure can increase, but a lot of it could be on yourself to improve your standard of living. You may decide to buy items of luxury.

Chandrashtama days: 11-May, 12-May, 13-May

Days of caution on financial matters: 21-May, 22-May, 25-May, 26-May


Horoscope for May 2017 for Moon sign Taurus – Vrishabha Janma Rashi

This will be an average month for Taurus rashi borns. Sun goes through inauspicious 12th and 1st house transits. Jupiter moves through auspicious 5th house transit. Saturn is going through inauspicious 8th house transit and will indicate loss of support from others. Mars will be going 1st house transit. Mercury moves through adverse 12th house in transit. Rahu and Ketu are moving through the 4th and 10th houses respectively in the janma rashi chart. Lagna lord Venus is going through auspicious 11th in exaltation.

Home, Family and Domestic Environment: Keep track of your relationships with others. Do not allow these relationship to fall prey to irresponsible comments. Lagna lord in auspicious 12th will ensure that you get plenty of support from others. Therefore, just a bit of care will work. You can afford to be a little self-centered. You should just ensure that you keep your partner/spouse in good humour.

Travel: There are no major positive indications about travel during the month. Trips will not be fulfilling.

Health: Physiological health will be good. You will be excessive moody and sensitive. Take help and support from other to come out of stress. You will be susceptible to joint pains and nerve pains. Feet injuries are also indicated.

Finance, Business & Job: Be careful if you are being extremely self centered. You can be a detriment to others. This is not good for team work. This can also be a cause of misunderstanding with authorities. Hard work will pay off, even if you feel dejected. Secret enemies will harm you. Be aware of detractor working against you at the place of work.

There will still be supporters at place of work and you need to pay attention to them. Expenditure on self and purchasing articles of luxury will be purchased.

Chandrashtama days: 14-May, 15-May

Days of caution on financial matters: 1-May, 23-May, 24-May, 27-May, 28-May


Horoscope for May 2017 for Moon sign Gemini – Mithuna Janma Rashi

For Mithuna rashi persons, this will be an adverse month. 1st half will be better than the 2nd. Sun will be going through favourable 11th house followed by adverse 12th transit. Jupiter moves through unfavourable 4th house. Mars is transiting through manglik 12th house. Saturn’s transit through 7th house is adhaiya Shani. Mercury is going through 11th favourable transit, but there is vedha of Mars. 10th house transit of Venus is unfavourable. Rahu’s transit is favourable, while Ketu’s transit is not.

Home, Family and Domestic Environment: Friends, co-workers and social network will be helpful through the 1st half, which also indicates good time with family. The month is called a little tough due to Saturn’s 7th house transit and added burden of manglik transit. Problems with spouse as well as in-laws is indicated, especially for males. Overall seemingly a good month for friendship and relationship with new people, but your own actions and aggressive tendencies will create obstacles.

Travel: Travel to distant lands is indicated.

Health: Lack of sleep and stomach problem is indicated in 2nd part of the month. Eye trouble and mental stress is indicated during the the month.

Finance, Business & Job: There will be good opportunities at the place of work, but smooth ride will come to an end eventually and now is the period of consolidation. If any mistakes have happened inadvertently, fix them immediately. Not before long, they may catch up with you. You have just finished a good cycle of two months at your place of work, so don’t worry too much if you do not get credit of hard work right away. This is not a favourable transit for business. Working in groups can be hampered by aggressive tendencies. Rahu’s transit means that opportunities will knock suddenly. Always be on the lookout for new avenues of 2nd income. Even if this point is not mentioned in following month’s predictions, do not forget.

Chandrashtama days: 16-May, 17-May, 18-May

Days of caution on financial matters: 2-May, 3-May, 25-May, 26-May, 29-May, 30-May


Horoscope for May 2017 for Moon sign Cancer – Karka Jamna Rashi

May 2017 will be a good month for Cancer borns, although there will be obstacles. Sun is going through favourable 10th and 11th house transits. Mars will move through favourable 11th house. Venus would be in the 9th house favourable transit, but there are vedhas through the month. Mercury is going through favourable 10th house in transit. Saturn is moving through favourable 6th house, but Venus causes vedha. Rahu/Ketu axis is going through 2nd and 8th houses. Jupiter is going through inauspicious 3rd transit.

Home, Family and Domestic Environment: Vedhas indicate that there will be obstacles with connecting to other people. Still, overall relations with people will be good. Friends, relatives, neighbours, elder brother will be helpful. This period also shows conception, if the couple is trying for a child. For those looking for relationships, it will be a good time to meet someone new. Still, there will be confusion in mind to connect to new people. This is because of the vedhas. While comfort of home is indicated, you still want to get out and party.

Travel: There are no major indications about travel during the month.

Health: Retrograde Jupiter will continue to cause some problems with existing diseases. Otherwise, the whole month is good for health.

Finance, Business & Job: Career progression will be in positive direction for next couple of month. New projects will be executed well. Cash flow will be increased. Since there are obstacles, do not just go with the flow, but keep your antennae up. Loss of money through deception is indicated.

Chandrashtama days: 19-May, 20-May

Days of caution on financial matters: 1-May, 4-May, 5-May, 27-May, 28-May, 31-May


Horoscope for May 2017 for Moon sign Leo – Simha Janma Rashi

May will again be an average month for Leo rashi borns, where 2nd half will be better than 1st. Jupiter’s favourable 2nd house transit is in progress. Sun is going through adverse 9th and then favourable 10th houses in transit. Mars is now moving through 10th house transit during the month. Venus is moving through 8th favourable house transit, but Saturn will cause a vedha to prevent good results. Mercury moves through inauspicious 9th house transit. Saturn’s 5th house transit is an unfavourable one. Rahu/Ketu are in 1/7 axis, which indicates stressful situations.

Home, Family and Domestic Environment: Overall 2nd half of the month will be better for relationships. You are still going to be harsh towards yourself, extended family and children. Avoid confrontation with your father. Those looking for new relationships will be able to find them, provided they keep an open mind and are not overworked, apprehensive and thus creating delay in their own mind. The baseline for relationships is still better due to Jupiter’s good transit.

Travel: This is a good time to get out and meet people. You can have intelligent conversations with people you meet during travels.

Health: There is some danger of heart problems during the month. Physical strength will be down. 2nd half will be better for health.

Finance, Business & Job: Career advancement is on the horizon. Recklessness will case problems and will be accompanied with unproductive activities, false accusations, etc. Be aware and have patience. Wait out this month before taking any plunge. Expenditure will be high. You can spend money on new house, interiors, etc. Landed property purchase can also materialize.

Chandrashtama days: 21-May, 22-May

Days of caution on financial matters: 2-May, 3-May, 6-May, 7-May, 8-May, 29-May, 30-May


Horoscope for May 2017 for Moon sign Virgo – Kanya Janma Rashi

May will be an adverse month for Kanya rashi borns. For Virgo rashi borns Saturn’s transit through 4th house is tough. Mars is transiting through inauspicious 9th house transit. Jupiter is going through adverse 1st house transit. Sun’s transit houses will be inauspicious 8th and 9th. Rashi lord Mercury will be going through 8th house auspicious transit. Venus is going through unfavourable 7th house transit. Rahu/Ketu axis is going through 12/6 transit and Ketu’s 6th house transit is auspicious, but there is vedha of Mars for Ketu.

Home, Family and Domestic Environment: Since majority of transits are adverse, month will be tough for various relationships. Avoid arguments with partner/spouse and father. Children/kids will bring joy to you and will be important to keep the pressure off. There is a hunger for risk taking and hence restlessness in dealing with people. This lack of patience seems to be root cause for the stress in relationships.

Travel: Travel is indicated, but long distance travel will be difficult.

Health: Retrograde Jupiter will continue to cause some problems with existing diseases. Moreover, there will be problem associated with fear, anxiety. Muscular problems can be caused by accidents. Be careful about stomach problems.

Finance, Business & Job: Restlessness in dealing with others will show up at the place of work also. It seems you do not want to wait for others, be it peers, superiors, partners etc. This lack of alignment is a cause of concern. People on the other side of alignment can impede acquisition of money and create obstacles in professional growth. If this alignment work, joint projects will be great and fulfilling. It is also allow for gain of wealth. If you are concessional and compromising in your attitude, settlement of long time disputes can happen during the month. This is as good a time as any to move on.

Chandrashtama days: 23-May, 24-May

Days of caution on financial matters: 4-May, 5-May, 9-May, 10-May, 31-May


Horoscope for May 2017 for Moon sign Libra – Tula Janma Rashi

Sun is going through inauspicious 7th and 8th house transits. Saturn is going through auspicious 3rd house transit. Jupiter is going through an inauspicious 12th house transit. Rashi lord Venus is going through adverse 6th house transit. Mercury is going through unfavourable 7th. Mars is going through inauspicious 8th house manglik transit. Rahu is going through a favourable 11th house transit, while Ketu through an adverse 5th house transit. Overall an average month due to some obstacles.

Home, Family and Domestic Environment: The short terms transits being adverse indicate that overall month will be tougher, while the baseline transits are good and helpful. Environment at home will be tough with completely unnecessary bickering and misunderstanding between partners. Conflicts over who owns what is also indicated. Do not allow it to become crisis of some sort.

Travel: Journeys will be tough. Take care and plan well ahead.

Health: Avoid eating out. Food poisoning, stomach problems are indicated. Other problems in abdomen area and skin burns are also predicted.

Finance, Business & Job: Research in new areas will be fruitful. You will also be susceptible to gambling. Avoid the urge. Finances in partnerships will have problems. Expenditure will also go up. If you are planning to take loans, study about your future cash flow very carefully and do not bite more than you can chew. The period in general shows not-so-good time with property and land dealing. Negotiate well as you can be diplomatic. Take help from others in taking the discussion forward.

Chandrashtama days: 25-May, 26-May

Days of caution on financial matters: 6-May, 7-May, 8-May, 11-May, 12-May, 13-May


Horoscope for May 2017 for Moon sign Scorpio – Vrishchika Jamna Rashi

Saturn’s transit through 2nd sign from your janma rashi is the last part of sadhe sati for you. Jupiter’s transit is the most favourable one, through 11th house. Rashi lord Mars is going through the manglik 7th house. Mercury is going through auspicious 6th house transit. Venus is going through favourable 5th house transit. Sun will move through favourable 6th house and then unfavourable 7th in transit. Rahu/Ketu are going through 10th and 4th houses respectively. There are no vedhas for favourable transits. This will overall be a favourable month and 1st part will be more favourable than the 2nd one.

Home, Family and Domestic Environment: Home environment will be good in 1st half. However, there will be ego clashes and difference of opinion with partners in 2nd half. Arguments can become difficult to handle. You will be tempted to keep secrets from your partner. If the horoscope has very many negative aspects on 7th house and related planets, people tend to cheat on their spouse during such transits. Be careful. Compromise and cooperation is the key. This month also indicates entertainment, party and amusement. In all of these, do not lose the big picture.

Travel: Long distance travel is indicated in 2nd part of the month.

Health: Stomach and lower abdomen problem are indicated. Avoid alcohol and other addictions.

Finance, Business & Job: Dealing with partners will be difficult at the place of business. Maintain transparency, especially in area of finance otherwise, it will become difficult for you to maintain the partnership, which can run into legal issues as well. This is more of a problem in 2nd half. Things will be good during the 1st half. In all of this, the main goal needs to be protection of your own reputation. Relationship with subordinates will be good. If you are the leader of a project and there are no interferences from others, you will do a good job. Superiors will also be helpful.

Chandrashtama days: 1-May, 27-May, 28-May

Days of caution on financial matters: 9-May, 10-May, 14-May, 15-May


Horoscope for May 2017 for Moon sign Sagittarius – Dhanu Janma Rashi

Saturn’s transit through Sagittarius indicates that Sagittarians are going through the second leg of Sadhe sati. The Jupiter 10th house transit is adverse. Sun is going through adverse 5th and then auspicious 6th house transits. Mars moves through 6th house favourable transit. Mercury will be moving through 5th house. Venus moves through 4th house favourable transit. Rahu/Ketu transit is now operating from 9/3 axis. Ketu’s favourable transit has no vedha now and will provide favourable results. This will be an average month for you, but 2nd half will be better than 1st.

Home, Family and Domestic Environment: Home environment will be good in 2nd half. The month can indicate a satisfying time, if “buddhi” is kept in control and not allowed to wander a lot. Otherwise, it indicates quarrels with those around you. Those couples looking to have kids can have a good shot at conception in 2nd half of the month, till about 26th, 27th of May as after that malefic influences increase.

Travel: There are no major indications about travel during the month.

Health: There is susceptibility to fever, blood pressure and accidents. Take good care of children’s health in 1st half.

Finance, Business & Job: This is a good time to push for solving of long terms problems, litigation. These can be finished off in your favour, especially in 2nd half of the month. Avoid taking too many loans and debt though. This is also a period of elevation in status, with added support from superiors, government of the day in 2nd half.

Gains from landed property is also indicated, e.g. sale of land, agriculture, etc.

Chandrashtama days: 2-May, 3-May, 29-May, 30-May

Days of caution on financial matters: 11-May, 12-May, 13-May, 16-May, 17-May, 18-May


Horoscope for May 2017 for Moon sign Capricorn – Makara Janma Rashi

Saturn’s transit indicates starting phase of sadhe sati through 12th house in your horoscope. Jupiter is transiting through your 9th house and is an auspicious transit. Sun’s transit through 4th and 5thhouse will be inauspicious. Mars is transiting through unfavourable 5th house. Venus is transiting through 3rd house favourable transit. Mercury is transiting through favourable 4th house transit, but there is vedha of Venus. Rahu/Ketu axis operates through 8/2 houses. It will be an average to good month.

Home, Family and Domestic Environment: Separation with relatives, in mind and in space is indicated during the month. This can cause loss of respect for yourself and your family name. There is hectic period and prosperity at home indicated, but too much indulgence can make you squander the good opportunity. If you need help, ask for good advise from your father and teachers. They will help. This is a period where there is a sense of competition between partners. While it is good for rekindling romance, it can also lead to unnecessary ego clashes.

Travel: Long distance travel is indicated in 1st part of the month.

Health: Anxiety and stress can lead to health problems. Stomach problems, acidity, heart burns can be the symptoms.

Finance, Business & Job: This can be a good period for students, provided they navigate through the maze of laziness and cut through the distractions. Real estate can be cause of financial stress. Tax officials can bother you and so can other higher government officials. Other financial areas like stock market can play fickle for you. Even if rest of the market goes up, your choices of stocks may be mistakes. Go with conventional wisdom and better, listen to advisors. Avoid hobnobbing with corrupt people and compromising on your ethical position as well.

Chandrashtama days: 4-May, 5-May, 31-May

Days of caution on financial matters: 16-May, 17-May, 18-May, 21-May, 22-May


Horoscope for May 2017 for Moon sign Aquarius – Kumbha Janma Rashi

Sun is going through 3rd house auspicious transit followed by 4t house inauspicious transit. Jupiter is going through inauspicious 8th house transit. Rahu/Ketu transit is going through the 1/7 axis. Lagna lord Saturn’s transit is now the best transit through 11th house, with aspect on your lagna. Mercury goes through 3rd house inauspicious transit. Mars transits through manglik 4th house. Venus goes through a favourable 2nd house transit. Overall, it will be an average month as transits are favourable and there are no obstacles in form of vedhas too.

Home, Family and Domestic Environment: Faithful friends are indicated in 1st half. Angry relatives are indicated in 2nd half of the month. The story of May for you should not be a pendulum between these two extreme positions. Contact between siblings, neighbours should be developed and cherished. Relationship with parents can become difficult. Rahu’s ongoing transit can give opportunity to mend the relations at the same time.

Travel: Short travel is indicated. It will be good for you, i.e, will produce results, but at the same time will tire you out.

Health: Overall 1st half will be good for health. You can be susceptible to chest infection, indigestion, but immunity will be maintained. You need to be careful in 2nd half. Get your self checked properly and do not be in two minds about visiting a doctor.

Finance, Business & Job: The baseline period is good. Cash flow is stable and gain of property is indicated. During the month, opposition will be more active during 2nd half of the month. There is a distinct possibility of real estate deals going sour. Do not believe even your good friends with money. Even if their intentions are right, communication errors can cause misunderstanding. You will do well at gathering information. Acting on this information immediately may cause problems. Wait it out.

Chandrashtama days: 6-May, 7-May, 8-May

Days of caution on financial matters: 16-May, 17-May, 18-May, 21-May, 22-May


Horoscope for May 2017 for Moon sign Pisces – Meena Janma Rashi

The month will be good average for Meena rashi borns. Saturn is going through 10th house transit, which is tough for career. Lagna lord Jupiter’s 7th house transit with aspect on lagna is good, but there is vedha of Mars. Sun’s 2nd house transits is inauspicious, but 3rd house transit is bad. Mars moves through auspicious 3rd house transit. Venus is going through 1st house beneficial transit. Mercury moves through favourable 2nd house. Rahu’s 6th house transit is good for money. At the same time Ketu’s 12th house transit is not good for general health.

Home, Family and Domestic Environment: 1st half of the month will be tough on immediate family, especially coming from a refined, polite and usually-in-control Piscean. However, 2nd half will be better. There will still be a go getter inside you during the month who will be itching to take the problems head-on. This is a period for improvement in personality, with an added caution of communication being perfect. Family time will be reduced during the month with more focus being given to business and enterprise.

Travel: Short term study tours will be good for you.

Health: Overall month is indicative of good health. Eye, ENT related problems can cause illness during the 1st half.

Finance, Business & Job: The whole month is good for negotiations. You can and should assume dominating position during these negotiations. New avenues of cash flow will open up. During the 1st part of the month, do not close on any loans. Both giving and taking debt should be avoided till Sun moves to 3rd house, i.e., Taurus sign. During the 1st half, keep your antennae up to lookout for cunning people. Vigorous mental work, communication should be maintained, but at the same time do not indulge into unnecessary conflict in business or in job.

Sale of immovable property will be helpful.

Chandrashtama days: 9-May, 10-May

Days of caution on financial matters: 19-May, 20-May, 23-May, 24-May



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