Jupiter · teachers, children, wisdom and grace
Jupiter begins the month in Cancer (exalted, at its strongest), your 8th house from the Sagittarius ascendant (change and depth), in Ashlesha: Sadhana tārā for you (a star of achievement — effort bears fruit).
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 9th house (fortune, teachers and dharma). 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 — Naidhana tārā: cautionthe most testing tārā — move slowly and keep big beginnings for later. Go more carefully from here.
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 4th house from the Sagittarius ascendant (home and inner peace), in Revati: Sadhana tārā for you (a star of achievement — effort bears fruit).
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 — Pratyari tārā: cautiona star of opposition — avoid needless friction. 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 3rd house from the Sagittarius ascendant (courage and initiative), in Dhanishta: Sampat tārā for you (a star of prosperity — supportive).
From your Taurus Moon it is the 10th: supportiveGains. (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 9th house from the Sagittarius ascendant (fortune, teachers and dharma), in Magha: Naidhana tārā for you (the most testing tārā — move slowly and keep big beginnings for later).
From your Taurus Moon it is the 4th: 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 8th house from the Sagittarius ascendant (change and depth), in Pushya: Pratyari tārā for you (a star of opposition — avoid needless friction).
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 — Sadhana tārā: reliefa star of achievement — effort bears fruit. 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 11th house from the Sagittarius ascendant (gains, friends and hopes), in Swati: Vipat tārā for you (a star of obstacles — go carefully).
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 — Sampat tārā: reliefa star of prosperity — supportive. 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 11th house from the Sagittarius ascendant (gains, friends and hopes), in Chitra: Sampat tārā for you (a star of prosperity — supportive).
From your Taurus Moon it is the 6th: supportiveVictory. (Phaladīpikā 26.17)
On 1 Oct, 9:29 am IST it enters Swati — Vipat tārā: cautiona star of obstacles — go carefully. Go more carefully from here.
On 12 Oct, 6:42 pm IST it enters Vishakha — Kshema tārā: reliefa star of well-being — steady and protected. 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 10th house from the Sagittarius ascendant (work and standing), in Hasta: Janma tārā for you (the birth star itself — a sensitive passage; keep to what is steady).
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 — Sampat tārā: reliefa star of prosperity — supportive. A welcome easing after a harder star.
On 17 Oct, 7:51 pm IST it moves into Libra (debilitated, at its weakest), your 11th house (gains, friends and hopes). 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 — Vipat tārā: cautiona star of obstacles — go carefully. Go more carefully from here.
Sun signifies the father, authority, confidence and vitality — that is where this month's turns are felt.