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 Capricorn Moon it is the 7th: supportiveA good journey and happiness with your partner and family. (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 8th: cautionA demanding passage — avoid needless travel and keep commitments light.
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 Aquarius: the 6th — testing; Friction with rivals and relatives — choose your battles.
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 Capricorn Moon it is the 3rd: supportiveA better position and more authority. (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 Aquarius: the 2nd — testing; Strain around family and resources — be prudent.
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 Capricorn Moon it is the 2nd: testingA time to be careful with spending. (Phaladīpikā 26.24)
With the Moon in Aquarius: the 1st — testing; Low strength — rest and pace yourself.
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 Capricorn Moon it is the 8th: testing(Phaladīpikā 26.2)
With the Moon in Aquarius: the 7th — testing.
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 Capricorn Moon it is the 7th: testingFriction with your partner — patience at 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 Aquarius: the 6th — supportive; Disputes end, victory comes, and work goes your way.
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 Capricorn Moon it is the 10th: testingQuarrels — keep the peace. (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 Aquarius: the 9th — supportive; Happiness.
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 Capricorn Moon it is the 10th: supportiveAll-round happiness. (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 Aquarius: the 9th — testing; Obstacles — patience.
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 Capricorn Moon it is the 9th: testingSetbacks, low spirits and distance from loved ones; efforts may not land yet. (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 10th: reliefSuccess in what you undertake — a major piece of work reaches completion.
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 Aquarius: the 8th — testing; Worry, quarrels and friction with those in authority — tread carefully.
Sun signifies the father, authority, confidence and vitality — that is where this month's turns are felt.