Jupiter · teachers, children, wisdom and grace
Jupiter begins the month in Cancer (exalted, at its strongest), your 12th house from the Leo ascendant (rest, retreat and release), in Ashlesha: Vipat tārā for you (a star of obstacles — go carefully).
From your Aquarius Moon it is the 6th: testingFriction with rivals and relatives — choose your battles. (Phaladīpikā 26.18-20)
On 31 Oct, 12:02 pm IST it moves into Leo, your 1st house (self and vitality). From the Moon it becomes the 7th: reliefA good journey and happiness with your partner and family.
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 Pisces: the 5th — supportive; Joy from children, good company and favour from those in authority.
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 8th house from the Leo ascendant (change and depth), 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 Aquarius Moon it is the 2nd: testingStrain around family and resources — be prudent. (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 Pisces: the 1st — testing; A heavy, demanding passage — rest, and keep to 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 7th house from the Leo ascendant (partnership and counsel), in Dhanishta: Mitra tārā for you (a friendly star — help comes through people).
From your Aquarius Moon it is the 1st: testingLow strength — rest and pace yourself. (Phaladīpikā 26.24)
With the Moon in Pisces: the 12th — testing; Outgoings — spend with care.
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 1st house from the Leo ascendant (self and vitality), in Magha: Kshema tārā for you (a star of well-being — steady and protected).
From your Aquarius Moon it is the 7th: testing(Phaladīpikā 26.2)
With the Moon in Pisces: the 6th — 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 12th house from the Leo ascendant (rest, retreat and release), in Pushya: Sampat tārā for you (a star of prosperity — supportive).
From your Aquarius Moon it is the 6th: supportiveDisputes end, victory comes, and work goes your way. (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 Pisces: the 5th — testing; Needless worry and friction with your own people — avoid flare-ups.
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 3rd house from the Leo ascendant (courage and initiative), in Swati: Parama-Mitra tārā for you (the great friend — the most supportive tārā).
From your Aquarius Moon it is the 9th: supportiveHappiness. (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 Pisces: the 8th — supportive; Prosperity.
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 3rd house from the Leo ascendant (courage and initiative), in Chitra: Mitra tārā for you (a friendly star — help comes through people).
From your Aquarius Moon it is the 9th: testingObstacles — patience. (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 Pisces: the 8th — supportive; Happiness, and 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 2nd house from the Leo ascendant (family and speech), in Hasta: Naidhana tārā for you (the most testing tārā — move slowly and keep big beginnings for later).
From your Aquarius Moon it is the 8th: testingWorry, quarrels and friction with those in authority — tread carefully. (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 3rd house (courage and initiative). From the Moon it becomes the 9th: testingSetbacks, low spirits and distance from loved ones; efforts may not land yet.
On 24 Oct, 12:50 pm IST it enters Swati — Parama-Mitra tārā: the great friend — the most supportive tārā.
With the Moon in Pisces: the 7th — testing; Travel, low spirits and a dip in how others see you — keep a steady, modest course.
Sun signifies the father, authority, confidence and vitality — that is where this month's turns are felt.