Jupiter · teachers, children, wisdom and grace
Jupiter begins the month in Cancer (exalted, at its strongest), your 10th house from the Libra ascendant (work and standing), in Ashlesha: Pratyari tārā for you (a star of opposition — avoid needless friction).
From your Taurus Moon it is the 3rd: testingObstacles at work and distance from dear ones — hold steady. (Phaladīpikā 26.18-20)
On 31 Oct, 12:02 pm IST it moves into Leo, your 11th house (gains, friends and hopes). From the Moon it becomes the 4th: testingStrain through relatives and low spirits — keep close to what comforts you.
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 Gemini: the 2nd — supportive; Family happiness, and words that carry weight.
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 6th house from the Libra ascendant (routine, service and rivals), 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 Taurus Moon it is the 11th: supportiveHappiness, prosperity and renown. (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 Gemini: the 10th — testing; Undertakings stall and standing feels shaky — keep to what is sound.
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 5th house from the Libra ascendant (learning and creativity), in Dhanishta: Janma tārā for you (the birth star itself — a sensitive passage; keep to what is steady).
From your Taurus Moon it is the 10th: supportiveGains. (Phaladīpikā 26.24)
With the Moon in Gemini: the 9th — testing; Setbacks — patience.
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 11th house from the Libra ascendant (gains, friends and hopes), in Magha: Sadhana tārā for you (a star of achievement — effort bears fruit).
From your Taurus Moon it is the 4th: testing(Phaladīpikā 26.2)
With the Moon in Gemini: the 3rd — 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 10th house from the Libra ascendant (work and standing), in Pushya: Kshema tārā for you (a star of well-being — steady and protected).
From your Taurus Moon it is the 3rd: supportiveVictory, success and joy. (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 Gemini: the 2nd — testing; Sharp words and quarrels — mind your speech and your spending.
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 1st house from the Libra ascendant (self and vitality), in Swati: Sampat tārā for you (a star of prosperity — supportive).
From your Taurus Moon it is the 6th: testingAdversity — 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 — Janma tārā: mixedthe birth star itself — a sensitive passage; keep to what is steady.
With the Moon in Gemini: the 5th — supportive; Joy from children.
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 1st house from the Libra ascendant (self and vitality), in Chitra: Janma tārā for you (the birth star itself — a sensitive passage; keep to what is steady).
From your Taurus Moon it is the 6th: supportiveVictory. (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 Gemini: the 5th — testing; Friction at home — choose words kindly.
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 12th house from the Libra ascendant (rest, retreat and release), in Hasta: Parama-Mitra tārā for you (the great friend — the most supportive tārā).
From your Taurus Moon it is the 5th: testingA restless, unsettled mind — avoid hasty attachments and decisions. (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 1st house (self and vitality). From the Moon it becomes the 6th: reliefTroubles ease, rivals are defeated, and the mind settles.
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 Gemini: the 4th — testing; Repeated obstacles to comfort and ease at home — keep life simple.
Sun signifies the father, authority, confidence and vitality — that is where this month's turns are felt.