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: Naidhana tārā for you (the most testing tārā — move slowly and keep big beginnings for later).
From your Leo Moon it is the 12th: testingAnxiety and outgoings — keep plans modest. (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 1st: testingA move or unsettled base, outgoings and friction — keep plans flexible.
At the same moment it enters Magha — Mitra tārā: reliefa friendly star — help comes through people. A welcome easing after a harder star.
With the Moon in Virgo: the 11th — supportive; A better position and rising honour.
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: Naidhana tārā for you (the most testing tārā — move slowly and keep big beginnings for later).
It is retrograde — classically a time to review and revisit what it signifies rather than begin.
From your Leo Moon it is the 8th: testingA demanding passage on several fronts — slow down and look after yourself. (Phaladīpikā 26.22-23)
On 9 Oct, 8:51 pm IST it enters Uttara Bhadrapada — Sadhana tārā: reliefa star of achievement — effort bears fruit. A welcome easing after a harder star.
With the Moon in Virgo: the 7th — testing; Strain around your partner, journeys and fears — care and patience.
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: Vipat tārā for you (a star of obstacles — go carefully).
From your Leo Moon it is the 7th: testingStrain in partnerships — be careful in agreements. (Phaladīpikā 26.24)
With the Moon in Virgo: the 6th — supportive; Happiness.
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: Mitra tārā for you (a friendly star — help comes through people).
From your Leo Moon it is the 1st: testing(Phaladīpikā 26.2)
With the Moon in Virgo: the 12th — testing.
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: Sadhana tārā for you (a star of achievement — effort bears fruit).
From your Leo Moon it is the 12th: testingWorry and outgoings — spend with care and keep cool. (Phaladīpikā 26.13-16)
On 17 Oct, 12:46 pm IST it enters Ashlesha — Naidhana tārā: cautionthe most testing tārā — move slowly and keep big beginnings for later. Go more carefully from here.
With the Moon in Virgo: the 11th — supportive; Gains, good energy and progress in matters of land and home.
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: Kshema tārā for you (a star of well-being — steady and protected).
From your Leo Moon it is the 3rd: supportiveProsperity and fine things. (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 — Vipat tārā: cautiona star of obstacles — go carefully. Go more carefully from here.
With the Moon in Virgo: the 2nd — supportive; Comfort and accomplishment.
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: Vipat tārā for you (a star of obstacles — go carefully).
From your Leo Moon it is the 3rd: testingWatchfulness with rivals. (Phaladīpikā 26.17)
On 1 Oct, 9:29 am IST it enters Swati — Kshema tārā: reliefa star of well-being — steady and protected. A welcome easing after a harder star.
On 12 Oct, 6:42 pm IST it enters Vishakha — Pratyari tārā: cautiona star of opposition — avoid needless friction. Go more carefully from here.
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 Virgo: the 2nd — supportive; Prosperity.
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: Sampat tārā for you (a star of prosperity — supportive).
From your Leo Moon it is the 2nd: testingStubbornness and being taken advantage of — be careful whom you trust and with what. (Phaladīpikā 26.9-11)
On 11 Oct, 2:20 am IST it enters Chitra — Vipat tārā: cautiona star of obstacles — go carefully. Go more carefully from here.
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 3rd: reliefRising standing, good news, joy, and rivals overcome.
On 24 Oct, 12:50 pm IST it enters Swati — Kshema tārā: reliefa star of well-being — steady and protected. A welcome easing after a harder star.
With the Moon in Virgo: the 1st — testing; Effort, much moving about and a short temper — pace yourself and look after your energy.
Sun signifies the father, authority, confidence and vitality — that is where this month's turns are felt.