Jupiter · teachers, children, wisdom and grace
Jupiter begins the month in Cancer (exalted, at its strongest), your 3rd house from the Taurus ascendant (courage and initiative), in Ashlesha: Parama-Mitra tārā for you (the great friend — the most supportive tārā).
From your Leo Moon it is the 12th: testingAnxiety and outgoings — keep plans modest. (Phaladīpikā 26.18-20)
On 31 Oct, 12:02 pm IST it moves into Leo, your 4th house (home and inner peace). From the Moon it becomes the 1st: testingA move or unsettled base, outgoings and friction — keep plans flexible.
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 11th house from the Taurus ascendant (gains, friends and hopes), 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 Leo Moon it is the 8th: testingA demanding passage on several fronts — slow down and look after yourself. (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 10th house from the Taurus ascendant (work and standing), in Dhanishta: Pratyari tārā for you (a star of opposition — avoid needless friction).
From your Leo Moon it is the 7th: testingStrain in partnerships — be careful in agreements. (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 4th house from the Taurus ascendant (home and inner peace), in Magha: Janma tārā for you (the birth star itself — a sensitive passage; keep to what is steady).
From your Leo Moon it is the 1st: 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 3rd house from the Taurus ascendant (courage and initiative), in Pushya: Mitra tārā for you (a friendly star — help comes through people).
From your Leo Moon it is the 12th: testingWorry and outgoings — spend with care and keep cool. (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 6th house from the Taurus ascendant (routine, service and rivals), in Swati: Sadhana tārā for you (a star of achievement — effort bears fruit).
From your Leo Moon it is the 3rd: supportiveProsperity and fine things. (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 6th house from the Taurus ascendant (routine, service and rivals), in Chitra: Pratyari tārā for you (a star of opposition — avoid needless friction).
From your Leo Moon it is the 3rd: testingWatchfulness with rivals. (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 5th house from the Taurus ascendant (learning and creativity), in Hasta: Kshema tārā for you (a star of well-being — steady and protected).
From your Leo Moon it is the 2nd: testingStubbornness and being taken advantage of — be careful whom you trust and with what. (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 6th house (routine, service and rivals). From the Moon it becomes the 3rd: reliefRising standing, good news, joy, and rivals overcome.
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.