October Astrology Column - Vedic Sun Signs by Komilla Sutton

Planet Watch

5th October - Shukra moves into Tula- love gets easier.

26th - Shani goes retrograde. This day is also the New Moon in Tula and Diwali. Shani's retrograde on this auspicious day is indicating a tough year ahead. Time for patience, forethought, and re-assessment. Need to sort out the past and face reality. Focus on partnerships- both personal and impersonal.

MESHA (April 14-May15) Mangal is helping you to concentrate at the right things. The world can be yours, if you want it. Remember that while fulfilling your ambitions, you do not tread on the sensibilities of others. Shukra moves into your area of relationship on 5th bringing much needed relief.

VRISHABHA (May 15-June 15) Rahu is highlighting expenses for the next 1½ years. Do not create unnecessary financial problems for yourself. An opportunity to travel far and wonderful places is coming your way. Good time for sorting any niggling health problems.

MITHUNA (June 15-July 16) October is special and happy. Buddha is exalted and ready to help you find positive solutions to your dilemmas. Shani's retrograde on 26 th , is warning you to sort out the key areas of your life now while other positive planets are supporting you.

KARKATA (July 16 to Aug 17) Fresh opportunities are coming your way specially regarding your future security. You may get a raise or an offer of a new job. Unexpected changes that happen naturally are good for you. Expect to be rewarded financially.

SIMHA (August 17-September 17) Surya gets debilitated from 17 th October to 16 th November. You may face an uncharacteristic crisis of confidence. Too parties and too little rest can be taking its toll. Resist burning the candles at both ends. Watch your health.

KANYA (September 17 to October 17) A good time as your ruler Buddha remains exalted till 21 st and is happy in Tula after that. Expenses are still high. Rahu Ketu are influencing the area of joint finances and you must sort them out to avoid a crisis at a later date.

TULA (October 17 to November 16) Avoid making important decisions this month as your thinking patterns are undergoing a radical transformation. You may not be in the right frame of mind to make the right choices. After the Ketu Shukra conjunction on the 26 th , life becomes clearer.

VRISHCHIKA (November 16- December 16) The unexpected at work may be stressful. Your bosses can be difficult. Focus on what you have to do and ignore the rest. Partners are being critical and exacting, arguments are not the answer. Listen to them but keep calm. This is not the time to make waves at home or at work.

DHANUS (December 16- January 14) Partnerships and relationships is the area where you need to pay special attention. Shani's long transit is suggesting that things cannot remain the same. Changes have to be made, however painful, to secure your long term happiness. Watch for 26 th .

MAKAR (January 14- February 13) Unexpected financial gains lighten your load. Work has been the dominating factor. While you do need to listen to your nearer and dear ones to live a little and have fun, it is better you concentrate on the task at hand. You will enjoy life more after you have sorted the work issues.

KUMBHA (February 13- March 14) You are not always comfortable expressing your emotions, but as romance is starring in your life at present. Make sure you let them know how you feel. Or you should miss this golden opportunity that the divine Brihaspati is bestowing.

MINA (March 14- April 14) Romantic month. Your attention is on love and relationships and the planets are excellent for you to make your loved ones happy. Take special time out. Those who are single get to meet someone new especially after the 5 th .

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