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: Vipat tārā for you (a star of obstacles — go carefully).
From your Gemini Moon it is the 2nd: supportiveFamily happiness, and words that carry weight. (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 3rd: cautionObstacles at work and distance from dear ones — hold steady.
At the same moment it enters Magha — Kshema tārā: reliefa star of well-being — steady and protected. A welcome easing after a harder star.
With the Moon in Cancer: the 1st — testing; A move or unsettled base, outgoings and friction — keep plans flexible.
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: Vipat tārā for you (a star of obstacles — go carefully).
It is retrograde — classically a time to review and revisit what it signifies rather than begin.
From your Gemini Moon it is the 10th: testingUndertakings stall and standing feels shaky — keep to what is sound. (Phaladīpikā 26.22-23)
On 9 Oct, 8:51 pm IST it enters Uttara Bhadrapada — Sampat tārā: reliefa star of prosperity — supportive. A welcome easing after a harder star.
With the Moon in Cancer: the 9th — testing; Obstacles to your practices and a heavier heart — lean on steady routines.
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: Mitra tārā for you (a friendly star — help comes through people).
From your Gemini Moon it is the 9th: testingSetbacks — patience. (Phaladīpikā 26.24)
With the Moon in Cancer: the 8th — testing; A demanding passage — go carefully and slowly.
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: Kshema tārā for you (a star of well-being — steady and protected).
From your Gemini Moon it is the 3rd: supportive(Phaladīpikā 26.2)
With the Moon in Cancer: the 2nd — 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 3rd house from the Taurus ascendant (courage and initiative), in Pushya: Sampat tārā for you (a star of prosperity — supportive).
From your Gemini Moon it is the 2nd: testingSharp words and quarrels — mind your speech and your spending. (Phaladīpikā 26.13-16)
On 17 Oct, 12:46 pm IST it enters Ashlesha — Vipat tārā: cautiona star of obstacles — go carefully. Go more carefully from here.
With the Moon in Cancer: the 1st — testing; Inner worry and distance from family — cool down and look after yourself.
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: Parama-Mitra tārā for you (the great friend — the most supportive tārā).
From your Gemini Moon it is the 5th: supportiveJoy from children. (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 — Mitra tārā: a friendly star — help comes through people.
With the Moon in Cancer: the 4th — supportive; Happiness and growing friendships.
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: Mitra tārā for you (a friendly star — help comes through people).
From your Gemini Moon it is the 5th: testingFriction at home — choose words kindly. (Phaladīpikā 26.17)
On 1 Oct, 9:29 am IST it enters Swati — Parama-Mitra tārā: the great friend — the most supportive tārā.
On 12 Oct, 6:42 pm IST it enters Vishakha — Janma tārā: mixedthe birth star itself — a sensitive passage; keep to what is steady.
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 Cancer: the 4th — supportive; Gains.
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: Naidhana tārā for you (the most testing tārā — move slowly and keep big beginnings for later).
From your Gemini Moon it is the 4th: testingRepeated obstacles to comfort and ease at home — keep life simple. (Phaladīpikā 26.9-11)
On 11 Oct, 2:20 am IST it enters Chitra — Mitra tārā: reliefa friendly star — help comes through people. A welcome easing after a harder star.
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 5th: testingA restless, unsettled mind — avoid hasty attachments and decisions.
On 24 Oct, 12:50 pm IST it enters Swati — Parama-Mitra tārā: the great friend — the most supportive tārā.
With the Moon in Cancer: the 3rd — supportive; Rising standing, good news, joy, and rivals overcome.
Sun signifies the father, authority, confidence and vitality — that is where this month's turns are felt.