Gochara: Transits to Natal Moon

Gochara is a Sanskrit word that means movement of globes. Go = Globe or Ball and Chara =
movement. Gochara is simply transits of the planets from the Moons natal position. Gochara is the most
commonly used transit technique in India. Family Astrologers use this technique all the time. They will ask
only for your Moon sign and since they will have the current position of the planets memorized, they will
then give you a reading based solely on the Moons position.
The transiting planet is affected by its position from the Moon. Its general indications and the things ruled
by its lordship of houses, are favorably or unfavorably affected by the planets position from the
Moon. The house the planet occupies from the Moon is not affected. The Moon represents growth and
ones mind. If the planet is favorably affected by its position from the Moon, then it can grow its
significations. If the planet is in an unfavorable position, then the opposite is true.
It must be mentioned here that Gochara should be used in conjunction with Ashtakavarga. Ashtakavarga
takes into consideration the strength of the planet in question by its position from all of the planets and
the Ascendant, not just from the Moon alone. Thus, a planet that is weak because of its transit position
from the Moon, may be transiting a house that has high Ashtakavarga points and be able to produce quite
significant results.
Saturns transit from the Moon is the most important because Saturn is the one planet that gives long term
effects and puts into motion those events of life that will have the strongest karmic effects. Saturn is Time
and long term, life changing karma. Sade Sati is a much feared time in a persons life. This is when Saturn
transits the 12th, 1st, and 2nd from the Moon. During this time, Saturn cannot create long term
effects. Saturn creates life changing, long term effects like marriage or major career changes when
transiting beneficial houses from the natal Moon. When transiting unfavorable houses from the Moon,
Saturn cannot give strong, long term implications. If the Ashtakavarga points for a certain house are high,
however, Saturns transit to a house with high Ashtakavarga points will contradict this. According to
Parasara and in the vein of common sense, Ashtakavarga trumps Gochara because it is a lot more specific
to the individual and Ashtakavarga measures a planets transit from every other planet, not just the
Moon. However, Gochara is an excellent tool for predicting simple things and the ebb and flow of everyday
life.
It is best to focus on Gochara with the current running dasa. Look for the dasa lord and its transit from the
Moon. If the dasa lord is in an unfavorable position from the Moon, this is when the planet will cause
problems in the persons life if problems are indicated by the dasa lord. If the dasa is promising great
effects, then the planet will give its best effects when it is transiting a beneficial house from the Moon. An
average dasa has a combination of things to give. In good houses from the Moon, the dasa lord will give
good effects, in bad houses from Moon, then undesirable effects.
The transiting Moon in houses from the natal Moon will show the attitude a person has on any given
day. It is ideal to have the Moon in a good position from the natal Moon for daily events to run
smoothly. In regards to particular areas of life, like relationships, career, wealth and so on, assess if the lord
of the house and karaka of the thing in question are in a good house from the Moon. For example, if you
are buying a new car, it is ideal to have Venus and the 4th lord in a beneficial house from the natal Moon.
Sun transiting unfavorable houses from Moon will harm the persons ability to achieve status. Mars
transiting unfavorable houses from Moon will give frustrating experiences from opponents and fighting
battles. Saturn will make achieving destiny difficult. Jupiter is another important planet of destiny and long
term goals, second only to Saturn. When Jupiter transits a favorable house from the Moon, the things that
you believe you should become are the things fate dictates that you become. As a karaka, it rules our
dharma and how easily that dharma unfolds. Jupiter shows how readily we will find answers to lifes

questions. Jupiter is the higher knowledge we use to navigate our life towards where we want it to
go. Mercury shows how well we play the game, relations with our friends and our business prospects.
Vedha means an obstruction. Planets can be obstructed by other planets while transiting houses from the
Moon. A table at the end of this article will show when Vedha applies. An important point to remember
with Vedha is that planets that have familial relationships, in other words, if they are parent and child, they
will never obstruct each other. For example, Saturn is the son of the Sun, so Saturn and the Sun will never
obstruct each other. Mercury is the son of the Moon, so the Moon and Mercury will never obstruct each
other. Vipareet vedha means if a planet is in a house where it gives bad effects, then another planet
obstructing it will nullify its bad effects.
For example, you want to know about your wealth. Jupiter is the karaka of wealth and the 2nd lord is the
rules the house of wealth. When both of these planets are in good houses from the Moon, then money
comes more easily and readily. It is even better if the transiting Moon is also in a favorable house from the
natal Moon.
Assess the karaka, house lord and Moon. When they are all in good positions from the natal Moon, then
you can predict that those things pertaining to their specific meanings will run smoothly. If they are all in
unfavorable positions, then there will be more stress and problems with that area of life.
Gochara is not the complete picture. It only shows the energy that a planet has to grow its significations. It
may not give you energy to make good decisions, or overcome problems, or be able to learn from
experiences.
The following is a list of favorable and unfavorable houses of planets transits to the natal Moon. Vedha is
also included.

The Sun:
The Sun conveys status, authority and power to the person. It will also give vitality and robust
health. When the Sun transits favorably from the natal Moon, expect these things to grow. In unfavorable
positions, expect the opposite.
The Sun is favorable if transiting the 3rd, 6th, 10th and 11th from natal Moon.
The Sun is unfavorable when transiting the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th,9th and 12th house from natal
Moon.

Vedha of Sun:
There will be obstruction of the Suns good effects in the 3rd house from the Moon if there is a planet
other than Saturn transiting the 9th house from the natal Moon.
Obstruction to transiting Suns good effects in the 6th house from the Moon if there is a planet other than
Saturn transiting the 12th house from the Moon.
Obstruction to transiting Suns good effects in 10th house from the Moon if there is a planet other than
Saturn transiting the 4th house from natal Moon.
Obstruction to transiting Suns good effects in 11th house from the Moon if there is a planet other than
Saturn transiting the 5th house from natal Moon.

Vipareet Vedha of Sun:

Transiting Suns bad effects in the 4tht house from the natal Moon will be neutralized if there is a planet
other than Saturn transiting the 10th house from natal Moon.
Transiting Suns bad effects in the 5th house from the Moon will be neutralized if there is a planet other
than Saturn transiting the 11th house from natal Moon
Transiting Suns bad effects in the 9th house from the Moon will be neutralized if there is a planet other
than Saturn transiting the 3rd house from natal Moon.
Transiting Suns bad effects in the 12th house from the Moon are neutralized if there is a planet other than
Saturn transiting the 6th house from natal Moon.

The Moon:
The Moon represents growth, comfort and our attitude. When the Moon transits favorable positions from
its natal placement, then everything in general runs more smoothly and there is a sense of comfort and
happiness. Also, the Moon helps grow whatever other transits are indicated and that do not have
Vedha. When the Moon transits bad placements from its natal position, then there is more stress and a
less than ideal attitude.
The transiting Moon is favorable when it is transiting the 1st, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 10th and 11th from the natal
Moon.
The transiting Moon is unfavorable when it is transiting the 2nd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th and 12th from the natal
Moon.

Vedha of the Moon:

There will be obstruction of the transiting Moons good effects in the 1st house of the natal Moon if there
is a planet other than Mercury in the 5th house from the natal Moon.
Obstruction of the transiting Moons good effects in the 3rd house from the natal Moon if there is a planet
other than Mercury in the 9th house from the natal Moon.
Obstruction of the transiting Moons good effects in the 6th house from the natal Moon if there is a planet
other than Mercury in the 12th house from the natal Moon.
Obstruction of the transiting Moons good effects in the 7th house from the natal Moon if there is a planet
other than Mercury in the 2nd house from the natal Moon.
Obstruction of the transiting Moons good effects in the 10th house from the natal Moon if there is a
planet other than Mercury in the 4th house from the natal Moon.
Obstruction of the transiting Moons good effects in the 11th house from the natal Moon if there is a
planet other than Mercury in the 8th house from the natal Moon.

Vipareet Vedha of the Moon:

Transiting Moons bad effects in the 2nd house from the natal Moon will be neutralized by a planet other
than Mercury transiting the 7th house from the natal Moon.
Transiting Moons bad effects in the 4th house from the natal Moon will be neutralized by a planet other
than Mercury transiting the 10th house from the natal Moon.
Transiting Moons bad effects in the 5th house from the natal Moon will be neutralized by a planet other
than Mercury transiting the 1st house from the natal Moon.
Transiting Moons bad effects in the 8th house from the natal Moon will be neutralized by a planet other
than Mercury transiting the 11th house from the natal Moon.
Transiting Moons bad effects in the 9th house from the natal Moon will be neutralized by a planet other
than Mercury transiting the 3rd house from the natal Moon.
Transiting Moons bad effects in the 12th house from the natal Moon will be neutralized by a planet other
than Mercury transiting the 6th house from the natal Moon.

Mars
Mars represents will power and the ability to implement it, the ability to fight and win battles, the energy
to take care of problems and overcome obstacles, our ability to use logic, our siblings, and our experiences
with our house and any real estate or land we may own. When Mars is transiting unfavorable houses from
the Moon, then we will have much more stress revolving around these things. When Mars is transiting
favorable houses, we will be able to utilize the energy of Mars constructively and to have beneficial
experiences with those things represented by Mars.
Mars is favorable when it transits the 3rd, 6th and 11th house from the natal Moon
Mars is unfavorable when it transits the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, and 12th house from natal
Moon.

Vedha of Mars:
There will be obstruction of transiting Mars good effects in the 3rd house of the natal Moon if there is a
planet in the 12th from the natal Moon.
There will be obstruction of transiting Mars good effects in the 6th house of the natal Moon if there is a
planet in the 9th from the natal Moon.
There will be obstruction of transiting Mars good effects in the 11th house of the natal Moon if there is a
planet in the 5th from the natal Moon.

Vipareet Vedha of Mars:

Transiting Mars bad effects in the 5th house from the natal Moon will be neutralized by a planet in the
11th house from the natal Moon.
Transiting Mars bad effects in the 9th house from the natal Moon will be neutralized by a planet in the 6th
house from the natal Moon.

Transiting Mars bad effects in the 12th house from the natal Moon will be neutralized by a planet in the
3rd house from the natal Moon.

Mercury:
Mercury represents communications like computer, email, mail, phones, texting, speaking etc. Mercury
denotes ones friends, business, skin, social contact and ability to manifest desires concretely. Mercury will
make these things run smoothly when transiting good houses from the natal Moon and there will be
problems with these things when Mercury transits bad houses from Natal Moon.
Mercury is favorable when it transits the 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th and 11th house from the natal Moon.
Mercury is unfavorable when it transits the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th and 12th house from the natal Moon.

Vedha of Mercury:
Obstruction of transiting Mercurys good effects in the 2nd house from the natal Moon if there is a planet
other than the Moon in the 5th house from the natal Moon.
Obstruction of transiting Mercurys good effects in the 4th house from the natal Moon if there is a planet
other than the Moon in the 3rd house from the natal Moon.
Obstruction of transiting Mercurys good effects in the 6th house from the natal Moon if there is a planet
other than the Moon in the 9th house from the natal Moon.
Obstruction of transiting Mercurys good effects in the 8th house from the natal Moon if there is a planet
other than the Moon in the 1st house from the natal Moon.
Obstruction of transiting Mercurys good effects in the 10th house from the natal Moon if there is a planet
other than the Moon in the 8th house from the natal Moon.
Obstruction of transiting Mercurys good effects in the 11th house from the natal Moon if there is a planet
other than the Moon in the 12th house from the natal Moon.

Vipareet Vedha of Mercury:

Obstruction of transiting Mercurys bad effects in the 1st house from the natal Moon if there is a planet
other than the Moon in the 8th house from the natal Moon.
Obstruction of transiting Mercurys bad effects in the 3rd house from the natal Moon if there is a planet
other than the Moon in the 4th house from the natal Moon.
Obstruction of transiting Mercurys bad effects in the 5th house from the natal Moon if there is a planet
other than the Moon in the 2nd house from the natal Moon.
Obstruction of transiting Mercurys bad effects in the 9th house from the natal Moon if there is a planet
other than the Moon in the 6th house from the natal Moon.
Obstruction of transiting Mercurys bad effects in the 12th house from the natal Moon if there is a planet
other than the Moon in the 11th house from the natal Moon.

Jupiter:
Jupiter is a secondary planet of destiny. Jupiter represents ones aspirations and the ability to live up to
and manifest those aspirations. Jupiter will show whether someone follows their inspirational path and do
what they are meant to do in life. This means they will derive wisdom and the answers to their most
pressing existential questions. Jupiter represents the teachers and mentors in our life. When Jupiter
transits favorable houses, we will have good experiences with our teachers and they will be able to guide
us beneficially. When Jupiter transits unfavorable houses, our dharma and our life do not line up. There are
obstacles and setbacks to achieving the destiny we imagine for ourselves. Jupiter is not able to grow that
destiny.
Jupiter is favorable transiting the 2nd, 5th, 7th, 9th, and 11th house from the natal Moon.
Jupiter is unfavorable transiting the 1st, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th and 12th house from the natal Moon.

Vedha of Jupiter:
There will be obstruction of transiting Jupiters good effects in the 2nd house of the natal Moon if there is a
planet in the 12th from the natal Moon.
There will be obstruction of transiting Jupiters good effects in the 5th house of the natal Moon if there is a
planet in the 4th from the natal Moon.
There will be obstruction of transiting Jupiters good effects in the 7th house of the natal Moon if there is a
planet in the 3rd from the natal Moon.
There will be obstruction of transiting Jupiters good effects in the 9th house of the natal Moon if there is a
planet in the 10th from the natal Moon.
There will be obstruction of transiting Jupiters good effects in the 11th house of the natal Moon if there is
a planet in the 8th from the natal Moon.

Vipareet Vedha of Jupiter:

Transiting Jupiters bad effects in the 3rd house from the natal Moon will be neutralized by a planet in the
7th house from the natal Moon.
Transiting Jupiters bad effects in the 4th house from the natal Moon will be neutralized by a planet in the
5th house from the natal Moon.
Transiting Jupiters bad effects in the 8th house from the natal Moon will be neutralized by a planet in the
11th house from the natal Moon.
Transiting Jupiters bad effects in the 10th house from the natal Moon will be neutralized by a planet in the
9th house from the natal Moon.
Transiting Jupiters bad effects in the 12th house from the natal Moon will be neutralized by a planet in the
2nd house from the natal Moon.

Venus:
Venus represents diplomacy and being able to see the worth in things. It is recognizing the inherent value
in everything that comes into our lives. Venus will show us the path of not paying too much for something
of little value and the path to avoiding devaluing those things which are precious. The Moolatrikona sign of
Venus is Libra, the Scales. The Scales will weigh what is more valuable and give the person the gumption to
make the correct decision. Venus rules negotiation and sharing. When Venus transits bad houses from the
Moon, our sense of value becomes slightly skewed and our ability to see the value of things
diminishes. When transiting good houses from the natal Moon, Venus will show us the correct decision
and the inherent value of our experiences.
Venus is favorable when transiting the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th, 11th, and 12th houses from the
natal Moon.
Venus is unfavorable when transiting the 6th, 7th and 10th houses from the natal Moon.

Vedha of Venus:
There will be obstruction of transiting Venus good effects in the 1st house of the natal Moon if there is a
planet in the 8th from the natal Moon.
There will be obstruction of transiting Venus good effects in the 2nd house of the natal Moon if there is a
planet in the 7th from the natal Moon.
There will be obstruction of transiting Venus good effects in the 3rd house of the natal Moon if there is a
planet in the 1st from the natal Moon.
There will be obstruction of transiting Venus good effects in the 4th house of the natal Moon if there is a
planet in the 10th from the natal Moon.
There will be obstruction of transiting Venus good effects in the 5th house of the natal Moon if there is a
planet in the 9th from the natal Moon.
There will be obstruction of transiting Venus good effects in the 8th house of the natal Moon if there is a
planet in the 5th from the natal Moon.
There will be obstruction of transiting Venus good effects in the 9th house of the natal Moon if there is a
planet in the 11th from the natal Moon.
There will be obstruction of transiting Venus good effects in the 11th house of the natal Moon if there is a
planet in the 3rd from the natal Moon.
There will be obstruction of transiting Venus good effects in the 12th house of the natal Moon if there is a
planet in the 6th from the natal Moon.

Vipareet Vedha of Venus:

Transiting Venus bad effects in the 6th house from the natal Moon will be neutralized by a planet in the
12th house from the natal Moon.

Transiting Venus bad effects in the 7th house from the natal Moon will be neutralized by a planet in the
2nd house from the natal Moon.
Transiting Venus bad effects in the 10th house from the natal Moon will be neutralized by a planet in the
4th house from the natal Moon.

Saturn:
Saturn is the number one planet of destiny. Saturn rules time and karma, thus it rules long term effects in a
persons life like major career events, marriage, childbirth, buying a new home, etc. When Saturn is
transiting a good house from the Moon, it is able to grow long term effects that will be with the native a
very long portion of their lives. When Saturn is transiting a bad house from the Moon, Saturns ability to
grow these long term, life changing effects is diminished. This is why Sade Sati is so dreaded within the
Vedic Astrological community. When Saturn transits the 12th, 1st, and 2nd houses from the Moon, it is
unable to grow these long term significations. Of course, if the Ashtakavarga points for a house are 4 or
above, then this will give Saturn some power to give good effects.
Transiting Saturn is favorable in the 3rd, 6th and 11th houses from the Moon.
Transiting Saturn is unfavorable in the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th,9th,10th, and 12th houses from the
Moon.

Vedha for Saturn:

Obstruction to transiting Saturns good effects in the 3rd house from the Moon if there is a planet other
than the Sun transiting the 12th house from the Moon.
Obstruction to transiting Saturns good effects in the 6th house from the Moon if there is a planet other
than the Sun transiting the 9th house from the Moon.
Obstruction to transiting Saturns good effects in the 11th house from the Moon if there is a planet other
than the Sun transiting the 5th house from the Moon.

Vipareet Vedha for Saturn:

Transiting Saturns bad effects in the 5th house from the natal Moon will be neutralized if there is a planet
other than the Sun transiting the 11th house from natal Moon.
Transiting Saturns bad effects in the 9th house from the natal Moon will be neutralized if there is a planet
other than the Sun transiting the 6th house from natal Moon.
Transiting Saturns bad effects in the 12th house from the natal Moon will be neutralized if there is a
planet other than the Sun transiting the 3rd house from natal Moon.