Jupiter · teachers, children, wisdom and grace
Jupiter begins the month in Cancer (exalted, at its strongest), your 9th house from the Scorpio ascendant (fortune, teachers and dharma), in Ashlesha: Mitra tārā for you (a friendly star — help comes through people).
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 10th house (work and standing). 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 — Parama-Mitra tārā: the great friend — the most supportive tārā.
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 5th house from the Scorpio ascendant (learning and creativity), in Revati: Mitra tārā for you (a friendly star — help comes through people).
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 — Naidhana tārā: cautionthe most testing tārā — move slowly and keep big beginnings for later. Go more carefully from here.
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 4th house from the Scorpio ascendant (home and inner peace), in Dhanishta: Kshema tārā for you (a star of well-being — steady and protected).
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 10th house from the Scorpio ascendant (work and standing), in Magha: Parama-Mitra tārā for you (the great friend — the most supportive tārā).
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 9th house from the Scorpio ascendant (fortune, teachers and dharma), in Pushya: Naidhana tārā for you (the most testing tārā — move slowly and keep big beginnings for later).
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 — Mitra tārā: reliefa friendly star — help comes through people. A welcome easing after a harder star.
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 12th house from the Scorpio ascendant (rest, retreat and release), in Swati: Pratyari tārā for you (a star of opposition — avoid needless friction).
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 — Kshema tārā: reliefa star of well-being — steady and protected. 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 12th house from the Scorpio ascendant (rest, retreat and release), in Chitra: Kshema tārā for you (a star of well-being — steady and protected).
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 — Pratyari tārā: cautiona star of opposition — avoid needless friction. Go more carefully from here.
On 12 Oct, 6:42 pm IST it enters Vishakha — Sadhana tārā: reliefa star of achievement — effort bears fruit. 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 11th house from the Scorpio ascendant (gains, friends and hopes), in Hasta: Vipat tārā for you (a star of obstacles — go carefully).
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 — Kshema tārā: reliefa star of well-being — steady and protected. A welcome easing after a harder star.
On 17 Oct, 7:51 pm IST it moves into Libra (debilitated, at its weakest), your 12th house (rest, retreat and release). 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 — Pratyari tārā: cautiona star of opposition — avoid needless friction. Go more carefully from here.
Sun signifies the father, authority, confidence and vitality — that is where this month's turns are felt.