Jupiter · teachers, children, wisdom and grace
Jupiter begins the month in Cancer (exalted, at its strongest), your 6th house from the Aquarius ascendant (routine, service and rivals), in Ashlesha: Parama-Mitra tārā for you (the great friend — the most supportive tārā).
From your Sagittarius Moon it is the 8th: testingA demanding passage — avoid needless travel and keep commitments light. (Phaladīpikā 26.18-20)
On 31 Oct, 12:02 pm IST it moves into Leo, your 7th house (partnership and counsel). From the Moon it becomes the 9th: reliefAll-round good fortune and success.
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 2nd house from the Aquarius ascendant (family and speech), 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 Sagittarius Moon it is the 4th: testingStrain with partner and relatives — be patient at home. (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 1st house from the Aquarius ascendant (self and vitality), in Dhanishta: Pratyari tārā for you (a star of opposition — avoid needless friction).
From your Sagittarius Moon it is the 3rd: supportiveHappiness. (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 7th house from the Aquarius ascendant (partnership and counsel), in Magha: Janma tārā for you (the birth star itself — a sensitive passage; keep to what is steady).
From your Sagittarius Moon it is the 9th: 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 6th house from the Aquarius ascendant (routine, service and rivals), in Pushya: Mitra tārā for you (a friendly star — help comes through people).
From your Sagittarius Moon it is the 8th: testingA demanding passage — take care with risk and haste, and guard your good name. (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 9th house from the Aquarius ascendant (fortune, teachers and dharma), in Swati: Sadhana tārā for you (a star of achievement — effort bears fruit).
From your Sagittarius Moon it is the 11th: supportiveSecurity and freedom from fear. (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 9th house from the Aquarius ascendant (fortune, teachers and dharma), in Chitra: Pratyari tārā for you (a star of opposition — avoid needless friction).
From your Sagittarius Moon it is the 11th: supportiveThriving and growth. (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 8th house from the Aquarius ascendant (change and depth), in Hasta: Kshema tārā for you (a star of well-being — steady and protected).
From your Sagittarius Moon it is the 10th: supportiveSuccess in what you undertake — a major piece of work reaches completion. (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 9th house (fortune, teachers and dharma). From the Moon it becomes the 11th: supportiveA new position, rising honour and a sense of well-being.
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.