Jupiter · teachers, children, wisdom and grace
Jupiter begins the month in Cancer (exalted, at its strongest), your 8th house from the Sagittarius ascendant (change and depth), in Ashlesha: Janma tārā for you (the birth star itself — a sensitive passage; keep to what is steady).
From your Cancer Moon it is the 1st: testingA move or unsettled base, outgoings and friction — keep plans flexible. (Phaladīpikā 26.18-20)
On 31 Oct, 12:02 pm IST it moves into Leo, your 9th house (fortune, teachers and dharma). From the Moon it becomes the 2nd: reliefFamily happiness, and words that carry weight.
At the same moment it enters Magha — Sampat tārā: reliefa star of prosperity — supportive. A welcome easing after a harder star.
Jupiter signifies teachers, children, wisdom and grace — that is where this month's turns are felt.
Saturn · work, discipline, elders and endurance
Saturn begins the month in Pisces, your 4th house from the Sagittarius ascendant (home and inner peace), in Revati: Janma tārā for you (the birth star itself — a sensitive passage; keep to what is steady).
It is retrograde — classically a time to review and revisit what it signifies rather than begin.
From your Cancer Moon it is the 9th: testingObstacles to your practices and a heavier heart — lean on steady routines. (Phaladīpikā 26.22-23)
On 9 Oct, 8:51 pm IST it enters Uttara Bhadrapada — Parama-Mitra tārā: reliefthe great friend — the most supportive tārā. A welcome easing after a harder star.
Saturn signifies work, discipline, elders and endurance — that is where this month's turns are felt.
Rahu · ambition, the foreign and the unconventional
Rahu begins the month in Aquarius, your 3rd house from the Sagittarius ascendant (courage and initiative), in Dhanishta: Sadhana tārā for you (a star of achievement — effort bears fruit).
From your Cancer Moon it is the 8th: testingA demanding passage — go carefully and slowly. (Phaladīpikā 26.24)
Rahu signifies ambition, the foreign and the unconventional — that is where this month's turns are felt.
Ketu · detachment, the inner life and what is let go
Ketu begins the month in Leo, your 9th house from the Sagittarius ascendant (fortune, teachers and dharma), in Magha: Sampat tārā for you (a star of prosperity — supportive).
From your Cancer Moon it is the 2nd: testing(Phaladīpikā 26.2)
Ketu signifies detachment, the inner life and what is let go — that is where this month's turns are felt.
Mars · siblings, courage, land and drive
Mars begins the month in Cancer (debilitated, at its weakest), your 8th house from the Sagittarius ascendant (change and depth), in Pushya: Parama-Mitra tārā for you (the great friend — the most supportive tārā).
From your Cancer Moon it is the 1st: testingInner worry and distance from family — cool down and look after yourself. (Phaladīpikā 26.13-16)
On 17 Oct, 12:46 pm IST it enters Ashlesha — Janma tārā: mixedthe birth star itself — a sensitive passage; keep to what is steady.
Mars signifies siblings, courage, land and drive — that is where this month's turns are felt.
Venus · love, the partner, comforts and the arts
Venus begins the month in Libra (in its own sign, steady and at ease), your 11th house from the Sagittarius ascendant (gains, friends and hopes), in Swati: Naidhana tārā for you (the most testing tārā — move slowly and keep big beginnings for later).
From your Cancer Moon it is the 4th: supportiveHappiness and growing friendships. (Phaladīpikā 26.21)
On 3 Oct, 12:42 pm IST it turns retrograde — classically a time to review, revise and finish rather than begin what it signifies.
From 18 Oct, 12:58 am IST it is combust — close to the Sun, its significations are classically veiled; quieter results until it emerges.
On 24 Oct, 3:22 am IST it enters Chitra — Sadhana tārā: reliefa star of achievement — effort bears fruit. A welcome easing after a harder star.
Venus signifies love, the partner, comforts and the arts — that is where this month's turns are felt.
Mercury · speech, learning, trade and friends
Mercury begins the month in Libra, your 11th house from the Sagittarius ascendant (gains, friends and hopes), in Chitra: Sadhana tārā for you (a star of achievement — effort bears fruit).
From your Cancer Moon it is the 4th: supportiveGains. (Phaladīpikā 26.17)
On 1 Oct, 9:29 am IST it enters Swati — Naidhana tārā: cautionthe most testing tārā — move slowly and keep big beginnings for later. Go more carefully from here.
On 12 Oct, 6:42 pm IST it enters Vishakha — Mitra tārā: reliefa friendly star — help comes through people. A welcome easing after a harder star.
On 24 Oct, 12:38 pm IST it turns retrograde — classically a time to review, revise and finish rather than begin what it signifies.
From 29 Oct, 2:48 am IST it is combust — close to the Sun, its significations are classically veiled; quieter results until it emerges.
Mercury signifies speech, learning, trade and friends — that is where this month's turns are felt.
Sun · the father, authority, confidence and vitality
Sun begins the month in Virgo, your 10th house from the Sagittarius ascendant (work and standing), in Hasta: Pratyari tārā for you (a star of opposition — avoid needless friction).
From your Cancer Moon it is the 3rd: supportiveRising standing, good news, joy, and rivals overcome. (Phaladīpikā 26.9-11)
On 11 Oct, 2:20 am IST it enters Chitra — Sadhana tārā: reliefa star of achievement — effort bears fruit. A welcome easing after a harder star.
On 17 Oct, 7:51 pm IST it moves into Libra (debilitated, at its weakest), your 11th house (gains, friends and hopes). From the Moon it becomes the 4th: cautionRepeated obstacles to comfort and ease at home — keep life simple.
On 24 Oct, 12:50 pm IST it enters Swati — Naidhana tārā: cautionthe most testing tārā — move slowly and keep big beginnings for later. Go more carefully from here.
Sun signifies the father, authority, confidence and vitality — that is where this month's turns are felt.