Jupiter · teachers, children, wisdom and grace
Jupiter begins the month in Cancer (exalted, at its strongest), your 2nd house from the Gemini ascendant (family and speech), in Ashlesha: Sadhana tārā for you (a star of achievement — effort bears fruit).
From your Capricorn Moon it is the 7th: supportiveA good journey and happiness with your partner and family. (Phaladīpikā 26.18-20)
On 31 Oct, 12:02 pm IST it moves into Leo, your 3rd house (courage and initiative). From the Moon it becomes the 8th: cautionA demanding passage — avoid needless travel and keep commitments light.
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 10th house from the Gemini ascendant (work and standing), 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 Capricorn Moon it is the 3rd: supportiveA better position and more authority. (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 9th house from the Gemini ascendant (fortune, teachers and dharma), in Dhanishta: Sampat tārā for you (a star of prosperity — supportive).
From your Capricorn Moon it is the 2nd: testingA time to be careful with spending. (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 3rd house from the Gemini ascendant (courage and initiative), in Magha: Naidhana tārā for you (the most testing tārā — move slowly and keep big beginnings for later).
From your Capricorn Moon it is the 8th: 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 2nd house from the Gemini ascendant (family and speech), in Pushya: Pratyari tārā for you (a star of opposition — avoid needless friction).
From your Capricorn Moon it is the 7th: testingFriction with your partner — patience at home. (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 5th house from the Gemini ascendant (learning and creativity), in Swati: Vipat tārā for you (a star of obstacles — go carefully).
From your Capricorn Moon it is the 10th: testingQuarrels — keep the peace. (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 5th house from the Gemini ascendant (learning and creativity), in Chitra: Sampat tārā for you (a star of prosperity — supportive).
From your Capricorn Moon it is the 10th: supportiveAll-round happiness. (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 4th house from the Gemini ascendant (home and inner peace), in Hasta: Janma tārā for you (the birth star itself — a sensitive passage; keep to what is steady).
From your Capricorn Moon it is the 9th: testingSetbacks, low spirits and distance from loved ones; efforts may not land yet. (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 5th house (learning and creativity). From the Moon it becomes the 10th: reliefSuccess in what you undertake — a major piece of work reaches completion.
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.