Jupiter · teachers, children, wisdom and grace
Jupiter begins the month in Cancer (exalted, at its strongest), in Ashlesha: Kshema tārā for you (a star of well-being — steady and protected).
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. From the Moon it becomes the 7th: reliefA good journey and happiness with your partner and family.
At the same moment it enters Magha — Pratyari tārā: cautiona star of opposition — avoid needless friction. 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, in Revati: Kshema tārā for you (a star of well-being — steady and protected).
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 — Vipat tārā: cautiona star of obstacles — go carefully. 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, in Dhanishta: Parama-Mitra tārā for you (the great friend — the most supportive tārā).
From your Aquarius Moon it is the 1st: testingLow strength — rest and pace yourself. (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, in Magha: Pratyari tārā for you (a star of opposition — avoid needless friction).
From your Aquarius Moon it is the 7th: 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), in Pushya: Vipat tārā for you (a star of obstacles — go carefully).
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 — Kshema tārā: reliefa star of well-being — steady and protected. 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), in Swati: Janma tārā for you (the birth star itself — a sensitive passage; keep to what is steady).
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 — Parama-Mitra tārā: reliefthe great friend — the most supportive tārā. 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, in Chitra: Parama-Mitra tārā for you (the great friend — the most supportive tārā).
From your Aquarius Moon it is the 9th: testingObstacles — patience. (Phaladīpikā 26.17)
On 1 Oct, 9:29 am IST it enters Swati — Janma tārā: mixedthe birth star itself — a sensitive passage; keep to what is steady.
On 12 Oct, 6:42 pm IST it enters Vishakha — Sampat tārā: reliefa star of prosperity — supportive. 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, in Hasta: Mitra tārā for you (a friendly star — help comes through people).
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 — Parama-Mitra tārā: the great friend — the most supportive tārā.
On 17 Oct, 7:51 pm IST it moves into Libra (debilitated, at its weakest). 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 — Janma tārā: mixedthe birth star itself — a sensitive passage; keep to what is steady.
Sun signifies the father, authority, confidence and vitality — that is where this month's turns are felt.