Jupiter · teachers, children, wisdom and grace
Jupiter begins the month in Cancer (exalted, at its strongest), your 5th house from the Pisces ascendant (learning and creativity), in Ashlesha: Parama-Mitra tārā for you (the great friend — the most supportive tārā).
From your Aries Moon it is the 4th: testingStrain through relatives and low spirits — keep close to what comforts you. (Phaladīpikā 26.18-20)
On 31 Oct, 12:02 pm IST it moves into Leo, your 6th house (routine, service and rivals). From the Moon it becomes the 5th: reliefJoy from children, good company and favour from those in authority.
At the same moment it enters Magha — Janma tārā: mixedthe birth star itself — a sensitive passage; keep to what is steady.
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 1st house from the Pisces ascendant (self and vitality), in Revati: Parama-Mitra tārā for you (the great friend — the most supportive tārā).
It is retrograde — classically a time to review and revisit what it signifies rather than begin.
From your Aries Moon it is the 12th: testingToil without quick reward — protect what you have and care for your family. (Phaladīpikā 26.22-23)
On 9 Oct, 8:51 pm IST it enters Uttara Bhadrapada — Mitra tārā: a friendly star — help comes through people.
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 12th house from the Pisces ascendant (rest, retreat and release), in Dhanishta: Pratyari tārā for you (a star of opposition — avoid needless friction).
From your Aries Moon it is the 11th: supportiveGood fortune. (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 6th house from the Pisces ascendant (routine, service and rivals), in Magha: Janma tārā for you (the birth star itself — a sensitive passage; keep to what is steady).
From your Aries Moon it is the 5th: 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 5th house from the Pisces ascendant (learning and creativity), in Pushya: Mitra tārā for you (a friendly star — help comes through people).
From your Aries Moon it is the 4th: testingUnsettled footing at home or work, and strain with relatives — keep calm. (Phaladīpikā 26.13-16)
On 17 Oct, 12:46 pm IST it enters Ashlesha — Parama-Mitra tārā: the great friend — the most supportive tārā.
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 8th house from the Pisces ascendant (change and depth), in Swati: Sadhana tārā for you (a star of achievement — effort bears fruit).
From your Aries Moon it is the 7th: testingStrain in close relationships — kindness and patience. (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 — Pratyari tārā: cautiona star of opposition — avoid needless friction. Go more carefully from here.
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 8th house from the Pisces ascendant (change and depth), in Chitra: Pratyari tārā for you (a star of opposition — avoid needless friction).
From your Aries Moon it is the 7th: testingOpposition and disputes — avoid needless arguments. (Phaladīpikā 26.17)
On 1 Oct, 9:29 am IST it enters Swati — Sadhana tārā: reliefa star of achievement — effort bears fruit. A welcome easing after a harder star.
On 12 Oct, 6:42 pm IST it enters Vishakha — Naidhana tārā: cautionthe most testing tārā — move slowly and keep big beginnings for later. Go more carefully from here.
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 7th house from the Pisces ascendant (partnership and counsel), in Hasta: Kshema tārā for you (a star of well-being — steady and protected).
From your Aries Moon it is the 6th: supportiveTroubles ease, rivals are defeated, and the mind settles. (Phaladīpikā 26.9-11)
On 11 Oct, 2:20 am IST it enters Chitra — Pratyari tārā: cautiona star of opposition — avoid needless friction. Go more carefully from here.
On 17 Oct, 7:51 pm IST it moves into Libra (debilitated, at its weakest), your 8th house (change and depth). From the Moon it becomes the 7th: cautionTravel, low spirits and a dip in how others see you — keep a steady, modest course.
On 24 Oct, 12:50 pm IST it enters Swati — Sadhana tārā: reliefa star of achievement — effort bears fruit. A welcome easing after a harder star.
Sun signifies the father, authority, confidence and vitality — that is where this month's turns are felt.