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: 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, your 9th house (fortune, teachers and dharma). 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, your 4th house from the Sagittarius ascendant (home and inner peace), 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, your 3rd house from the Sagittarius ascendant (courage and initiative), 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, your 9th house from the Sagittarius ascendant (fortune, teachers and dharma), 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), your 8th house from the Sagittarius ascendant (change and depth), 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), your 11th house from the Sagittarius ascendant (gains, friends and hopes), 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, your 11th house from the Sagittarius ascendant (gains, friends and hopes), 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, your 10th house from the Sagittarius ascendant (work and standing), 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), your 11th house (gains, friends and hopes). 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.