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: Pratyari tārā for you (a star of opposition — avoid needless friction).
From your Virgo Moon it is the 11th: supportiveA better position and rising honour. (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 12th: cautionAnxiety and outgoings — keep plans modest.
At the same moment it enters Magha — Sadhana tārā: reliefa star of achievement — effort bears fruit. A welcome easing after a harder star.
With the Moon in Libra: the 10th — testing; Pressure at work and on your position — steady effort carries you through.
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: Pratyari tārā for you (a star of opposition — avoid needless friction).
It is retrograde — classically a time to review and revisit what it signifies rather than begin.
From your Virgo Moon it is the 7th: testingStrain around your partner, journeys and fears — care and patience. (Phaladīpikā 26.22-23)
On 9 Oct, 8:51 pm IST it enters Uttara Bhadrapada — Kshema tārā: reliefa star of well-being — steady and protected. A welcome easing after a harder star.
With the Moon in Libra: the 6th — supportive; All-round happiness and victory over rivals.
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: Janma tārā for you (the birth star itself — a sensitive passage; keep to what is steady).
From your Virgo Moon it is the 6th: supportiveHappiness. (Phaladīpikā 26.24)
With the Moon in Libra: the 5th — testing; Avoid speculation and haste.
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: Sadhana tārā for you (a star of achievement — effort bears fruit).
From your Virgo Moon it is the 12th: testing(Phaladīpikā 26.2)
With the Moon in Libra: the 11th — supportive.
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: Kshema tārā for you (a star of well-being — steady and protected).
From your Virgo Moon it is the 11th: supportiveGains, good energy and progress in matters of land and home. (Phaladīpikā 26.13-16)
On 17 Oct, 12:46 pm IST it enters Ashlesha — Pratyari tārā: cautiona star of opposition — avoid needless friction. Go more carefully from here.
With the Moon in Libra: the 10th — testing; Obstacles at work and effort that doesn't yet pay off — stay principled.
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: Sampat tārā for you (a star of prosperity — supportive).
From your Virgo Moon it is the 2nd: supportiveComfort and accomplishment. (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 — Janma tārā: mixedthe birth star itself — a sensitive passage; keep to what is steady.
With the Moon in Libra: the 1st — supportive; Enjoyment and pleasures of every kind.
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: Janma tārā for you (the birth star itself — a sensitive passage; keep to what is steady).
From your Virgo Moon it is the 2nd: supportiveProsperity. (Phaladīpikā 26.17)
On 1 Oct, 9:29 am IST it enters Swati — Sampat tārā: reliefa star of prosperity — supportive. A welcome easing after a harder star.
On 12 Oct, 6:42 pm IST it enters Vishakha — Vipat tārā: cautiona star of obstacles — go carefully. 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.
With the Moon in Libra: the 1st — testing; A time to be careful with spending.
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: Parama-Mitra tārā for you (the great friend — the most supportive tārā).
From your Virgo Moon it is the 1st: testingEffort, much moving about and a short temper — pace yourself and look after your energy. (Phaladīpikā 26.9-11)
On 11 Oct, 2:20 am IST it enters Chitra — Janma tārā: mixedthe birth star itself — a sensitive passage; keep to what is steady.
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 2nd: testingStubbornness and being taken advantage of — be careful whom you trust and with what.
On 24 Oct, 12:50 pm IST it enters Swati — Sampat tārā: reliefa star of prosperity — supportive. A welcome easing after a harder star.
With the Moon in Libra: the 12th — testing; Strain and friends cooling — be careful with spending and keep a low profile.
Sun signifies the father, authority, confidence and vitality — that is where this month's turns are felt.