Jupiter · teachers, children, wisdom and grace
Jupiter begins the month in Cancer (exalted, at its strongest), your 1st house from the Cancer ascendant (self and vitality), in Ashlesha: Mitra tārā for you (a friendly star — help comes through people).
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 2nd house (family and speech). From the Moon it becomes the 9th: reliefAll-round good fortune and success.
At the same moment it enters Magha — Parama-Mitra tārā: the great friend — the most supportive tārā.
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 9th house from the Cancer ascendant (fortune, teachers and dharma), in Revati: Mitra tārā for you (a friendly star — help comes through people).
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 — Naidhana tārā: cautionthe most testing tārā — move slowly and keep big beginnings for later. Go more carefully from here.
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 8th house from the Cancer ascendant (change and depth), in Dhanishta: Kshema tārā for you (a star of well-being — steady and protected).
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 2nd house from the Cancer ascendant (family and speech), in Magha: Parama-Mitra tārā for you (the great friend — the most supportive tārā).
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 1st house from the Cancer ascendant (self and vitality), in Pushya: Naidhana tārā for you (the most testing tārā — move slowly and keep big beginnings for later).
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 — Mitra tārā: reliefa friendly star — help comes through people. A welcome easing after a harder star.
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 4th house from the Cancer ascendant (home and inner peace), in Swati: Pratyari tārā for you (a star of opposition — avoid needless friction).
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 — Kshema tārā: reliefa star of well-being — steady and protected. 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 4th house from the Cancer ascendant (home and inner peace), in Chitra: Kshema tārā for you (a star of well-being — steady and protected).
From your Sagittarius Moon it is the 11th: supportiveThriving and growth. (Phaladīpikā 26.17)
On 1 Oct, 9:29 am IST it enters Swati — Pratyari tārā: cautiona star of opposition — avoid needless friction. Go more carefully from here.
On 12 Oct, 6:42 pm IST it enters Vishakha — Sadhana tārā: reliefa star of achievement — effort bears fruit. 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 3rd house from the Cancer ascendant (courage and initiative), in Hasta: Vipat tārā for you (a star of obstacles — go carefully).
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 — Kshema tārā: reliefa star of well-being — steady and protected. A welcome easing after a harder star.
On 17 Oct, 7:51 pm IST it moves into Libra (debilitated, at its weakest), your 4th house (home and inner peace). 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 — Pratyari tārā: cautiona star of opposition — avoid needless friction. Go more carefully from here.
Sun signifies the father, authority, confidence and vitality — that is where this month's turns are felt.