Jupiter · teachers, children, wisdom and grace
Jupiter begins the month in Cancer (exalted, at its strongest), your 2nd house from the Gemini ascendant (family and speech), in Ashlesha: Janma tārā for you (the birth star itself — a sensitive passage; keep to what is steady).
From your Scorpio Moon it is the 9th: supportiveAll-round good fortune and success. (Phaladīpikā 26.18-20)
On 31 Oct, 12:02 pm IST it moves into Leo, your 3rd house (courage and initiative). From the Moon it becomes the 10th: cautionPressure at work and on your position — steady effort carries you through.
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 10th house from the Gemini ascendant (work and standing), 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 Scorpio Moon it is the 5th: testingA burdened mind and worries about children — avoid speculation and haste. (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 9th house from the Gemini ascendant (fortune, teachers and dharma), in Dhanishta: Sadhana tārā for you (a star of achievement — effort bears fruit).
From your Scorpio Moon it is the 4th: testingA heavier heart. (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 3rd house from the Gemini ascendant (courage and initiative), in Magha: Sampat tārā for you (a star of prosperity — supportive).
From your Scorpio Moon it is the 10th: supportive(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 2nd house from the Gemini ascendant (family and speech), in Pushya: Parama-Mitra tārā for you (the great friend — the most supportive tārā).
From your Scorpio Moon it is the 9th: testingLow vitality and knocks to your standing — rest and don't overreach. (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 5th house from the Gemini ascendant (learning and creativity), in Swati: Naidhana tārā for you (the most testing tārā — move slowly and keep big beginnings for later).
From your Scorpio Moon it is the 12th: supportiveGains and comforts. (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 5th house from the Gemini ascendant (learning and creativity), in Chitra: Sadhana tārā for you (a star of achievement — effort bears fruit).
From your Scorpio Moon it is the 12th: testingSetbacks — keep a low profile. (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 4th house from the Gemini ascendant (home and inner peace), in Hasta: Pratyari tārā for you (a star of opposition — avoid needless friction).
From your Scorpio Moon it is the 11th: supportiveA new position, rising honour and a sense of well-being. (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 5th house (learning and creativity). From the Moon it becomes the 12th: cautionStrain and friends cooling — be careful with spending and keep a low profile.
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.