Your Weekly Forecast: Sunday to Saturday (03.01.2016 to 09.01.2016)

Day : Sunday, January 3, 2016 

Thithi : Krishna Paksham Navami (till 2:59 am, Monday) 

Nakshatram : Chithra (till 2:36 am, Monday) 

Yogam : Athikantam 

Karanam : Thaithulam 

Raghu Kaalam : 4:30 pm to 6 pm 

Yema Kantam : 12 noon to 1:30 pm 

Subha Horai : 7.30 am to 10 am; 2 pm to 4:30 pm; and 9 pm to 12:00 am (midnight)

ARIES: (Mesham): (Ashwini, Bharani and Karthigai 1st padam) The position of the Sun ensures good fortune. Dealings with government authorities go in your favour. The money situation is stable. You have command over opponents and spiritual insight too. The transit of the Moon into Virgo, Libra, Scorpio and Sagittarius until this week-end brings change of all kinds. You have the confidence to pursue your goals, money flows in and friends offer support, but there is also some trouble to be expected when travelling and some losses in business.

TAURUS: (Karthigai 2nd, 3rd and 4th padams, Rohini and Mrigaseerisham 1st and 2nd padams) Venus’ and Mars’ mutual transit to their own houses causes some strains in your marital relationship. On the second and third days of this week, you could be drawn to somebody romantically. The 4th and 5th days of the week, bring confusion and dejection. The position of Saturn in combination with Mars causes some agitation. The effect of Saturn could make you feel lazy. Mercury favours those in business. Raghu may send day-today affairs a little off kilter and you may lose focus.

GEMINI: (Mithunam): (Mrigaseerisham 3rd and 4th padams, Arudra, Punarvasu (1st, 2nd and 3rd padams) The Moon brings a favourable influence in the last four days of the week. You may go on a trip; there is money, and success follows too. Venus ensures travel and romance while Mars strengthens hope and demoralises enemies. Children excel in sports. The position of Saturn causes antipathy towards your spouse. There may be health problems. Jupiter’s position is unfavourable for disputes, court matters and financial transactions.

CANCER: (Kadagam): (Punarvasu 4th padam, Pushya (Poosam), Ashlesha (Aayilyam) The permutation of Mars and Jupiter promotes success. Money transactions go smoothly, government officials co-operate. Those in the defence services or police may get a promotion. A new relationship may materialise or a trip or land deal may work out as planned. You could be making some new purchases. A dispute is resolved in your favour. The transit of the Moon could promote money flow and travel. Kethu may prove a dampener and bring ill health.

LEO: (Simmam): (Magham, Pooram, Uththiram 1st padam) The transit of the Moon brings you prosperity when it enters Libra on the 3rd and 4th days of the week. The position of Jupiter in Leo is not favourable for money transactions and family attachments. Most of the comforts you crave don’t materialise and a hectic travel schedule yields nothing. The Sun grants professional stability. Those in the banking sector prosper: there could be a promotion. Raghu might cause some disruption in family relations while Kethu hinders marital harmony and closeness.

VIRGO: (Kanya): (Uththiram 2nd,3rd and 4th padams, Hastham, Chithra 1st and 2nd padams) The movement of the Moon on the 4th and 5th days of the week favours success and financial security. The Sun and Jupiter though could make for a mixed bag: there is long-term benefit and there are also immediate expenses to take care of. The atmosphere at home is peaceful. Mercury’s position focuses on education and research. Your children will get appreciation for academic performance. The mutual transit of Mars and Venus bodes success. Kethu may drag you down in worthless activities momentarily.

LIBRA: (Thulaam): (Chithra 3rd and 4th padams, Swathi and Vishakam 1st, 2nd and 3rd padams) The Moon’s position brings happy moments towards the end of the week. Mars could cause domestic controversy and disappointments in family affairs. Venus could make you go looking for luxury. You may take a trip. Romance is likely. You may make a booking for a new vehicle. A second marriage is foreseen. Sathe Sani’s ill effect could diminish your good luck. Raghu may spoil chances of a good night’s sleep. Kethu strengthens spiritual aspirations.

SCORPIO: (Vrichigam): (Vishagam 4th padam, Anusham, Kettai) Due to Saturn’s position in the first house as Sathe Sani, you should take utmost care in your profession or business, money transactions, travel, friendships and family relationships. The temporary mutual transit of Jupiter and the Sun makes you strong and bold enough to stand up to any crisis. Mercury helps you make sound financial decisions. Mars confers the confidence to fend off enemies and solve problems. Venus could distance you from your spouse, making him or her depressed.

SAGGITARIUS: (Dhanush): (Moolam, Pooradam, Uththiraadam 1st padam) The present mutual transit of the Sun and Jupiter provides you some temporary good luck. You could get news of a promotion and relief from some stress this week. Financial support is forthcoming. A marriage proposal may get finalised. You may shift to a house with more comforts. There is relief from sickness. Sathe Sani may play spoilt sport. The transit of the Moon brings financial security. Mercury favours prosperity in trade or business, education and stock market. Kethu could spoil family harmony.

CAPRICON: (Makharam): (Uththiraadam 2nd, 3rd and 4th padams, Tiruvonam, Avittam 1st, 2nd padams) The temporary mutual transit of the Sun and Jupiter will give only temporary relief – until Pongal — from the ill effect of Ashtama Guru. Expenses will mount, but with good reason. Saturn will bring prosperity in business. Mars could make you possessive of your family, colleagues and this could affect the health of your children. Your own brother or close friend could criticise you. A trip is on the cards. Raghu causes exhaustion. Kethu is harbinger of money.

AQUARIUS: (Kumbham): (Avittam 3rd and 4th padams, Sathayam, Poorattaadhi 2nd, 3rd and 4th padams) You will benefit greatly from the combination of Mars and Venus in mutual transit to their own houses. This combination will provide you kingly status and creature comforts. This will hold good until January 18 only. You will get extra financial income, new status, there could be the birth of a child, romance, travel and successful conclusion of property deals. Raghu could cause marital discord. Kethu brings disappointments in family relations.

PISCES: (Meenam): (Poorattaadhi 4thpadam, Uththirattaadhi, Revathy) The Moon’s movement could bring mixed results. The second and third days of the week come under the influence of Chandraashtamam. You should control your tongue and not expect too much good to happen. Avoid travel or getting into arguments. The status of Jupiter and Mars ensure success and prosperity. You are able to quell opponents. Health remains good. There is financial stability and you take heed of elders’ guidance. Venus could cause some marital disharmony, with ego issues coming in the way.